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  1. leondegrance
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    Paint for Exhaust Pipes

    What color did you use?
    Post by: leondegrance, May 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. leondegrance
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    Paint for Exhaust Pipes

    What color did you use?
    Post by: leondegrance, May 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. leondegrance
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    Paint for Exhaust Pipes

    What color did you paint them? Black?
    Post by: leondegrance, May 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. leondegrance
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    Paint for Exhaust Pipes

    My exhaust pipes are getting really discolored, so I am thinking about painting them. I know rustoleum makes a high temp paint that can with...
    Thread by: leondegrance, May 14, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. leondegrance
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    Carb Clinic in Michigan

    Sounds like a plan, you aren't too far away from Saginaw.
    Post by: leondegrance, Apr 12, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  6. leondegrance
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    Carb Clinic in Michigan

    I would like to get my carbs re-sync'd if at all possible. I don't have all the tools I need, so I was just seeing if there was a clinic coming up.
    Post by: leondegrance, Apr 12, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  7. leondegrance
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    Carb Clinic in Michigan

    Are there any carb clinics coming up in Michigan?
    Thread by: leondegrance, Apr 11, 2011, 31 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  8. leondegrance
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    Cleaning up airbox

    What is the best method to clean that white residue off the airbox?
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jun 11, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. leondegrance
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    Couple of Questions

    1. How do you get melted boot heel off a muffler? 2. Will I have to readjust my mixture screws after I re-vaccum sync my carbs?
    Thread by: leondegrance, May 21, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. leondegrance
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    Fork Seal problems

    Thank you MiCarl.. I was able to separate the inner tube from the outer tube...
    Post by: leondegrance, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. leondegrance
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    Fork Seal problems

    I am having problems getting the fork seals to pop out. What is the best way to get these out. And the cylinder securing bolt spins but...
    Thread by: leondegrance, Apr 8, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. leondegrance
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    Saddle Bag Question

    I just picked up a new set of saddle bags, River Road Slant size small, and I am having a hard time getting these things to fit right due to the...
    Thread by: leondegrance, Sep 3, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. leondegrance
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    Oil Leaking..

    Thanks for the info...
    Post by: leondegrance, Jun 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. leondegrance
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    Oil Leaking..

    I have noticed that my front forks were leaking some oil at the rubber rings in the middle, where the shock absortion takes place. Should I...
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jun 3, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. leondegrance
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    Kick Stand Kill Switch....

    nevermind.. I found it..
    Post by: leondegrance, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. leondegrance
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    Kick Stand Kill Switch....

    What is the easiest way to do a bypass on it as mine needs to be taken off and cleaned up a bit...
    Thread by: leondegrance, Oct 1, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. leondegrance
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    My new Maxim

    Bench and Vaccuum Sync'ing will definitely fix your run away RPMs.
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. leondegrance
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    Petcock???

    That's what I kinda figured....
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. leondegrance
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    Petcock???

    Is it typical to see a small leak when switch from reserve to primary after a fill up? It didn't leak after the switch, but I could see, smell,...
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jul 21, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. leondegrance
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    Kick Stand Switch or not????

    Well, I checked both the relay and switch, and everything looks solid. And after I put the switch back on, it seems to be working fine now...
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. leondegrance
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    Kick Stand Switch or not????

    I am trying to troubleshoot a problem I am seeing when I first start the bike up after sitting for 4 hours or more? When I go to put it into...
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jul 17, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. leondegrance
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    Oil Capacity For '82 750 Maxim

    I would go with whatever is recommended by the manufactuer. Mine is recommended to run 20W50 and I kinda like the idea of using the 50 weight as...
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. leondegrance
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    Noisy rear brake.....

    I have already taken the rear drum apart and I have plenty of shoe left, but every once in a while, I get my little brake squeal. I have tighten...
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jul 14, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. leondegrance
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    Powder Coating

    man ... this is a pretty bike....
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. leondegrance
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    Fill'er up.....

    What do you guys use as an indication that you have filled up the gas tank completely? I know you have to allow room for the gas to expand, so I...
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jul 10, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. leondegrance
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    Helmet Hair

    I hate it......time to get a skullcap... :)
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jul 8, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. leondegrance
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    Vaccum Leak????

    yes... you need to use a fuel filter and spray straw to reduce the fluctuation of the vaccuum gauge..
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. leondegrance
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    What RPMs does everyone shift at?

    ok... I tried shifting at 4k or higher and it significantly reduced my MPG down to 32 MPG. I am going back to shifting around 3k.
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. leondegrance
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    Oil Change

    nevermind.. i figured it out
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. leondegrance
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    Oil Change

    ok.. what is the trick to getting the oil filter out of that little bowl?
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. leondegrance
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    Oil Change

    Where is the drain plug on these bikes??? Or does the oil drain out the filter passage way?
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jul 5, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. leondegrance
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    Replacing rear brake shoes...

    I found it and looks like the connector to the spring broke, as the spring is missing as well.....
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. leondegrance
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    Replacing rear brake shoes...

    also, where is the adjustment for the rear brake to toggle on the brake light. Per my manual, it is on the right side of the bike, but I can't...
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. leondegrance
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    Replacing rear brake shoes...

    Well, I pulled the shoes off the rear tire and found that I have plenty of shoe left, but when I applied the brake before, it sounded as if it was...
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. leondegrance
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    Haynes manual plug pics. What color are your insulators?

    Check out this link.. http://www.dansmc.com/Spark_Plugs/Spark ... talog.html
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. leondegrance
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    Muffler Options

    I am looking for some suggestions on what I can use for mufflers on my bike. I just saw a mid 80s XJ ride by me and it had a nice deep sound to...
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jul 4, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. leondegrance
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    Replacing rear brake shoes...

    All I was worried about is keeping that bearing lubricated, but if the gear oil around it is sufficient, then all I am going to do is change out...
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. leondegrance
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    Replacing rear brake shoes...

    That's what I needed to know. So if I changed the final drive oil, I should be fine then...
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. leondegrance
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    Replacing rear brake shoes...

    ok, I found the diagram I was looking for. Should I repack the bearing at 20-50 while I have the tire off? [img]
    Post by: leondegrance, Jul 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. leondegrance
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    XJ750RK or XJ750MK??

    I assume the MK is for the Midnight Bike??
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jul 1, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. leondegrance
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    Replacing rear brake shoes...

    I will be replacing my rear brake shoes this weekend, but I wanted to ask to see if there is something else I should check/grease/oil while I have...
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jul 1, 2008, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. leondegrance
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    What RPMs does everyone shift at?

    Just want to get an idea of what everyone does and what their MPG is... I was shifting near 3k to 3.5k and getting around 36 to 40 mpg in the city.
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jun 27, 2008, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. leondegrance
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    40mpg

    that is a very interesting thought, I might try that. What RPMs does everyone shift at?
    Post by: leondegrance, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. leondegrance
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    Tornado Air Management System

    nah... just looking at different options to increase my MPG for my vehicles. Tornado just seemed to be too inexpensive for the increase you get...
    Post by: leondegrance, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. leondegrance
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    Motor Identification...

    ok... check the size of the needles to see what they are.
    Post by: leondegrance, Jun 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. leondegrance
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    (Poll) How many turns out to get tan color with plugs?

    I have three carbs around 3 3/4 turns and one at 2 3/4, but I am going to check my valves soon to make sure everything is good there..
    Post by: leondegrance, Jun 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. leondegrance
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    Motor Identification...

    on the right side of the engine, should be another set of identifying marks. xxx-xxxxxx Or you could pull the top off one of the carbs and...
    Post by: leondegrance, Jun 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. leondegrance
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    40mpg

    I just hit 40 mpg on my primary tank on my XJ750. Is that pretty average?
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jun 25, 2008, 57 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. leondegrance
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    Tornado Air Management System

    Has anyone ever tried out this product? I am seeing mixed reviews on it.
    Thread by: leondegrance, Jun 25, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. leondegrance
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    Found our cat dead today.

    [img]
    Post by: leondegrance, Jun 19, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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