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  1. richard03
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    Sold the Maxim!

    This is so cool... I was looking for an older sportbike, and this is what is looking like a leading candidate: A 94 FZR600! It is a little...
    Post by: richard03, Nov 27, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Sold the Maxim!

    Robert, that is strange. Do you have a sixth sense? You are not going to believe this, but my wife and I just decided to try to have a baby...
    Post by: richard03, Nov 21, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. richard03
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    Sold the Maxim!

    Well guys, I can honestly say that this is the best online group I have ever been part of. Thank you so much for your kindness and patience. I...
    Thread by: richard03, Nov 20, 2006, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. richard03
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    Maxim X in Dallas, TX area

    Well, I sold the bike today for $1600. It seems to me a fair price for end of November with a bike with "high" mileage, even though I don't think...
    Post by: richard03, Nov 20, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. richard03
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    streetfighter?

    WoW! Ditto! This seems like the only bike that is more hooligan than my X! But I don't know if I would even trust myself on a Daytona 675....
    Post by: richard03, Nov 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. richard03
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    My Petcock Solution ($27.08 All new parts)

    It looks like you lost your reserve setting. Is that true?
    Post by: richard03, Nov 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. richard03
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    Maxim X in Dallas, TX area

    Well, I reduced my price to $1600. Rick, do you still want it? Or anyone else? I am going to be fixing the small coolant leak I have within the...
    Post by: richard03, Nov 13, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. richard03
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    Losing my faith, please help!!!

    If only changes the compression only by a few psi, then you are right, and it is the valves! 25,000 is about right for a valve adjustment. Could...
    Post by: richard03, Oct 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. richard03
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    lead additive ?

    My bike specifies lead!
    Post by: richard03, Oct 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. richard03
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    How long to warm up

    I start mine before I put helmet and gloves on, jump on, and it is usually warm in 2 to 5 blocks. That is pretty good!
    Post by: richard03, Sep 28, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. richard03
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    Scam? You tell me...

    I appreciate your guys thoughts. I think I agree!
    Post by: richard03, Sep 28, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. richard03
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    Scam? You tell me...

    Thanks for the thoughts guys... I guess we will see! I have someone else coming to look too. So, I get to pick the best option of the two! I will...
    Post by: richard03, Sep 28, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. richard03
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    Scam? You tell me...

    So this guy e-mails me, and it seems like he really wants the bike. However, he says that he will pay me in payments and I keep the bike until...
    Thread by: richard03, Sep 28, 2006, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. richard03
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    Maxim X overheats

    There is a seperate thermostat for the fan in the thermostat body. At least this is what I remember from the electric diagrams. Are you sure...
    Post by: richard03, Sep 27, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. richard03
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    Dumped oil=seized=heartbreak?

    I cordially disagree with Rick. Sorry! My X only had 40 psi compression with oil in it until I got it fired and warmed. Granted it had been...
    Post by: richard03, Sep 27, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. richard03
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    Maxim X overheats

    Yeah, what he said. Mine has never overheated. The only time I have ever seen smoke is from oil on the exhaust header after a change, or...
    Post by: richard03, Sep 27, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. richard03
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    Maxim X in Dallas, TX area

    Thats what I thought too! It has been a month advertising though, and no hits! I am willing to part with it for less now. :(
    Post by: richard03, Sep 27, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. richard03
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    Maxim X in Dallas, TX area

    I am lowering my price to $1800. There is a new battery in the bike since the last post, the petcock kit is in and working well. The best...
    Post by: richard03, Sep 26, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. richard03
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    DOT vs. Novelty

    Just to add to the fire: what about full-face? I saw an article, which I can't remember where (sorry), that showed stastically where you were...
    Post by: richard03, Sep 26, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Foreign material in my inline fuel filter - what is it?

    I just wanted to let you guys know what I found when I tore down my petcock yesterday. The 4 hole diaphragm had a couple of small pieces torn...
    Post by: richard03, Sep 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. richard03
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    Petcock Vacuum Valve Leak-by -- THE FIX -- by: RickCoMatic

    Re: Petcock Vacuum Valve Leak-by -- THE FIX -- by: RickCoMat Thanks Rick. I just used this yesterday, and it worked! So again, thanks! Now...
    Post by: richard03, Sep 10, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. richard03
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    Broken Spark Plug at the threads.

    Wow! What about a stripped screw remover? Is the only thing exposed ceramic? If so, then a stripped screw remover won't work... BTW......
    Post by: richard03, Sep 7, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rectifier gone bad?

    Don't forget about the XJ electrical website! I believe there is something in there about connections in the harness corroding and causing higher...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 31, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. richard03
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    just bought a 86 maxim x

    Looks good robista! Are those horns original? I really like the paint job! BTW, how did you go about redoing your seat? I want to do that!
    Post by: richard03, Aug 30, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Compression test PSI on FJ/FZ 600 motor?

    2 to 4 tablespoons sounds like too much. You don't want to take the chance of hydraulic lock on the piston! I would say 1 tablespoon at very...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 30, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. richard03
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    Crack in cam shaft cap

    Please let us know if you find a good deal! I have been wary of buying used torque wrenches because they are sensitive equipment, and who knows...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. richard03
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    figure out

    I just did a google search for yamaha gemini, and I came up with this: http://www.sjgreatdeals.com/gmigympmsc.html Pretty cool! I bet that...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. richard03
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    just bought a 86 maxim x

    I had some spots on my chrome. I wouldn't call them pitting though. My spots buffed out when I was washing the bike. I also used chrome polish,...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    figure out

    Hmmm... Do you have a radiator? If so, it is the X version with 5 valves, and it is liquid cooled. I believe that the X's had a Genesis...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. richard03
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    Compression test PSI on FJ/FZ 600 motor?

    Also, don't be discouraged if you pull lower numbers. Remember that the engine is supposed to be hot when you do the test. Also, the longer...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. richard03
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    Crack in cam shaft cap

    On that torque wrench... What is the torque range? I have always heard that the wrenches are very innacurate at the end of their range. I...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. richard03
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    just bought a 86 maxim x

    First of all, welcome! Cool bike, great find! You got a better deal on yours! I have an 85 X, but they are very close. Here is what I did to...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 28, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Crack in cam shaft cap

    I was going to say that a last ditch effort would be to weld it, but this would be a terrible idea. It would probably warp the cap, so that you...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 28, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. richard03
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    Universal Cafe Fairing

    How does it help with wind? Where does the wind hit you? On the helmet or below?
    Post by: richard03, Aug 25, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. richard03
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    a few things i would like to pick ya'ls brains about

    Also, Amsoil recommended running an engine cleaner before switching. I did because mine sat for 5 years. I believe sludge is a good thing to get...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. richard03
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    a few things i would like to pick ya'ls brains about

    I switched to synthetic with no ill effects. Only good. Easier starts. More power. Better piece of mind. Synthetic should be slightly...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. richard03
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    Two concerns...

    My throttle responds the same way. It can be hard when you are cruising at low throttle openings and you hit a dip! 8O I have really solved...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 17, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. richard03
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    Maxim X in Dallas, TX area

    Last of the pics
    Post by: richard03, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  39. richard03
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    Maxim X in Dallas, TX area

    More pics
    Post by: richard03, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. richard03
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    Maxim X in Dallas, TX area

    Here are some pictures. Please guys, feedback on the price would be nice!
    Post by: richard03, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  41. richard03
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    Maxim X in Dallas, TX area

    Alright JDRich. When I get home. :wink:
    Post by: richard03, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. richard03
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    Hoorah or is it?

    I don't know about others, but I put my valve cover back on several times with the original gasket and never had a leak. I mail-ordered my...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim X in Dallas, TX area

    Well, I think it is time for me to move on. I love my bike, but I really have my heart set on a sportbike. This one has the motor, but not the...
    Thread by: richard03, Aug 16, 2006, 19 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  44. richard03
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    disappointing...

    Did you think that maybe you didn't adjust the new clutch cable correctly? If it is acting differently in neutral than in gear, that is what I...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. richard03
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    Bitch/Whine/Moan about grips....

    I like the small thickness rubber. I got some that are "gel", whatever that means. They don't feel like gel. I think they offer some...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 15, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. richard03
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    custom seat

    From what I understand they don't make them. I could be wrong. I was thinking about buying a used seat from ebay, and redoing it. They show...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    oil change question - where's all the oil?

    This is why I should never be listened to. I always assume the worst. i should learn more to look for the simple things. One time, my mom and...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. richard03
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    Engine running hot!

    Sorry, I meant let your bike idle at what the manual says. I believe mine is 1100 rpm. I realize your bikes idle higher.
    Post by: richard03, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. richard03
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    Engine running hot!

    I feel I should chime in here on whether higher revs is better for cooling since I have a temperature guage! I realize we have different engines,...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. richard03
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    What riding gear do you have?

    Seca550 - what I did to decide what gear to buy: 1) I looked at some grisly pictures of motorcycle accidents (Live to Ride). 2) I read a lot...
    Post by: richard03, Aug 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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