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  1. ROBBY
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    death of a friend

    just an up date. wife still cries at the mention of motorcycles (or the friend that got killed). took the bike of the road and mothballed it. not...
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 13, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. ROBBY
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    death of a friend

    I just want to thank everone that replied. I'm still torn on what to do. Maybe I'll park the bike till next riding season. thanks again.
    Post by: ROBBY, Jul 12, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. ROBBY
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    death of a friend

    A friend of mine got killed on his sportster the other day. I was told he was sitting at a stop sign and a car plowed into him. My wife is totally...
    Thread by: ROBBY, Jul 12, 2007, 24 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. ROBBY
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    How much do you guys pay for plate stickers?

    yes we have exsise tax
    Post by: ROBBY, Jun 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. ROBBY
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    How much do you guys pay for plate stickers?

    Rick you got ripped off for the inspection sticker. i only paid 15 for mine.
    Post by: ROBBY, Jun 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. ROBBY
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    is it safe?

    sorry to confuse anyone. the cable is disconnected from the fork end. there is a clip with a small screw (bolt?) that screws into the bottom of...
    Post by: ROBBY, May 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. ROBBY
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    is it safe?

    yesterday I rode to work for the first time this year,cool. I got out of work early enough so I went and got a state inspection sticker, she...
    Thread by: ROBBY, May 11, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. ROBBY
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    tach question

    I was wondering how accurate the tachs are on these bikes. Do the needles bounce? If not I had my 550 turning 11,000 rpms yesterday. Only for a...
    Thread by: ROBBY, Apr 29, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. ROBBY
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    Maxim 550 vs 650 * Bought the 650*

    Re: Maxim 550 vs 650 I have a 550. It's a nice bike but I would like something bigger. One more thing to consider, the 650 is shaft drive the 550...
    Post by: ROBBY, Apr 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. ROBBY
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    Experiment a success!

    what is the outside diameter of the washer in qustion?
    Post by: ROBBY, Mar 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. ROBBY
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    I cant get past 6000rpm???

    Are you sure the turbo is spinning?
    Post by: ROBBY, Mar 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. ROBBY
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    seat care

    I just scored a used seat off e-bay. It's in really good shape. I was wondering if anyone could recommend something to put on it to preserve it....
    Thread by: ROBBY, Mar 1, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. ROBBY
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    food and music

    I agree with the classic rock but the blues had a baby and they named it rock and roll. So without the blues there would be no rock and roll. I...
    Post by: ROBBY, Feb 28, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. ROBBY
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    differences - XJ750 vs XS 650

    the xj750 is a 4 cylinder, the xs 650 is a 2 cylinder.
    Post by: ROBBY, Jan 3, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. ROBBY
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    My 85' XJ Chop , opinions welcome.

    look closer, the clutch handle is on the shifter handle.
    Post by: ROBBY, Dec 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. ROBBY
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    Merry Christmas - Silent Night; Holy Night

    Re: Merry Christmas. what he said
    Post by: ROBBY, Dec 24, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. ROBBY
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    If santa could bring you 1 bike, what would it be?

    I changed my mind. I want that bike rickomatic made up.
    Post by: ROBBY, Dec 22, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. ROBBY
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    If santa could bring you 1 bike, what would it be?

    I'm not that picky. Almost anything over 750 cc's will do.
    Post by: ROBBY, Dec 21, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. ROBBY
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    Seafoam treatment?

    thanks for the info. i'm just looking to stabilize the fuel over the winter.
    Post by: ROBBY, Nov 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. ROBBY
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    Seafoam treatment?

    i put about 4 oz. in with full tank. then drained the float bowls. then primed and restarted bike. is this enough to be effective?
    Post by: ROBBY, Nov 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. ROBBY
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    Dear Abby ... What do I do now?

    if the wife is cheating get another one. take care of that xj.
    Post by: ROBBY, Oct 28, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. ROBBY
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    Looking for advice.

    i took my carbs off and had them rebuilt by a pro. cost about $400. just an alternative i didn't really have a place to rebuild them myself.
    Post by: ROBBY, Oct 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. ROBBY
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    Looking for advice.

    i took my carbs off and had them rebuilt by a pro. cost about $400. just an alternative i didn't really have a place to rebuild them myself.
    Post by: ROBBY, Oct 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. ROBBY
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    Fuel Lead Additive

    i'm pretty sure any motor vehicle made after about '73 can run safely on unleaded gas. the lead would shorten spark life also i think. my '81 550...
    Post by: ROBBY, Oct 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. ROBBY
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    Fuel Lead Additive

    i'm pretty sure any motor vehicle made after about '73 can run safely on unleaded gas. the lead would shorten spark life also i think. my '81 550...
    Post by: ROBBY, Oct 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. ROBBY
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    xs 750?

    there is an xs750 for sale on craig's list near me for $150, anyone fimiliar with these bikes?
    Thread by: ROBBY, Sep 20, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Power comparison: XJ650 vs Ninja 500 Anybody know?

    not that it matters but the savage is a suzuki not a kawasaki
    Post by: ROBBY, Sep 17, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  28. ROBBY
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    Just how common are heat siezures?

    is that bike water-cooled? maybe something in the cooling system failed ( thermostat,water pump,etc.)
    Post by: ROBBY, Sep 13, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. ROBBY
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    SAFETY check-brakes

    I replaced my master cylinder last year (probably could have rebuilt it. my front brake was sticking, I didn't know about the release hole.) I...
    Post by: ROBBY, Sep 13, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. ROBBY
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    SAFETY check-brakes

    I replaced my master cylinder last year (probably could have rebuilt it. my front brake was sticking, I didn't know about the release hole.) I...
    Post by: ROBBY, Sep 13, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. ROBBY
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    Dies after 80 miles or so...

    see if it will run on prime. just don't leave it like that unattended.
    Post by: ROBBY, Sep 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. ROBBY
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    Official Goodbye

    YOU'LL BE BACK!
    Post by: ROBBY, Sep 4, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. ROBBY
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    Official Goodbye

    YOU'LL BE BACK!
    Post by: ROBBY, Sep 4, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. ROBBY
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    Cam chain adjustment

    Is the 550 adjusted the same way?
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. ROBBY
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    I Got another maxim!!

    I thinkl I'm jealous.
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 20, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. ROBBY
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    Maxim models

    That "I" isn't a roman numeral 1 is it?
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 19, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. ROBBY
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    Staight pipe exhaust ???

    My 81 550 maxim has a kerker header on it with a shorty muffler. It's so loud if I don't wear earplugs I get a headache.
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. ROBBY
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    Anybody know what this is?

    I know a guy that has one. he is very happy with it. although he didn't put it on the road this year.
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 17, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  39. ROBBY
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    Maxim models

    Not all XS's were twins. The 750 & 850 were triples.
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. ROBBY
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    Maxim models

    Not all XS's were twins. The 750 & 850 were triples.
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. ROBBY
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    anyone heard of these?

    I read this ad in a magazine for a brand of bike called UM (I think it stands for united motors). So I went to their web site. I was wondering if...
    Thread by: ROBBY, Aug 15, 2006, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. ROBBY
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    new gearing possible or not

    according to samsr 4th & 5th are already overdriven gears. wouldn't changing the final drive ratio screw everything up?
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 15, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. ROBBY
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    HEY HEY HEY!

    if you're keeping up with the big boys i'd leave it alone until your pipes start to rust or something
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 14, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. ROBBY
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    Think this would work?

    the tach only goes to 8 grand. my 550 redlines at 9500 i thought 750's were the same.
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. ROBBY
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    Making your own Starter and Horn Buttons!

    that button is cool. right now my starter button is held on with electrical tape.
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 13, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. ROBBY
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    Massachusetts Carb Clinic adds ColorTune to menu !!!

    do you want advanced notice of who will be there or should we just show up? i'd like to be there but i can't really commit right now.
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 13, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. ROBBY
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    XJ650 Maxim basic newbie/mods questions

    I think the angles of the mirror and lever mounts are different between a maxim and a seca. just something to be aware of.
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. ROBBY
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    How high do you rev?

    the speedos only go to 85 because in the 80's the feds thought they were easier to read with less numbers on them. cars were the same way.
    Post by: ROBBY, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. ROBBY
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    why the crappy gas mileage?

    I was getting in the mid thirties. Got the carbs rebuilt. Now getting 50+.
    Post by: ROBBY, Jul 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. ROBBY
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    brake fluid question

    Just an update. I installed the stainless steel line, vast improvement. I also read on the brake fluid bottle that this ( #4, valvoline synthetic)...
    Post by: ROBBY, Jul 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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