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  1. maz43
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    Bike dies after ride in the rain

    I used to have trouble like that- even riding in fog would do it. I replaced the coils with Accell ones using 8mm plug wires. No trouble...
    Post by: maz43, Aug 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How wide is your chicken stripe?

    My "chicken strips" will be growing. I hit a patch of gravel the road crews left on a freeway on ramp while I was reducing my chicken strips....
    Post by: maz43, Jul 19, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    left me on the side of the road

    Glad you got it going. Unlike bike shops, Chacal stocks everything we need. Reminds me of a similar situation but with the clutch cable...
    Post by: maz43, Jun 8, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    driving like grandma?

    When I first started riding my XJ I shifted around 3 to 4 k. Thought the bike was sluggish. Then I discovered the power band. The bike is not...
    Post by: maz43, May 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    don't forget ear plugs

    It's simple. Plugs now=hear later. I always wear them. It beats severe tinnitis down the road. Maz
    Post by: maz43, Mar 31, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Cargo net

    The webbing wears out-not the hooks. Maz
    Post by: maz43, Mar 14, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Cargo net

    They come in handy. I use the ones with the plastic hooks. I get about three seasons out of them before they wear out.
    Post by: maz43, Mar 13, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Thread tap and die sets?

    MSC industrial supply or production tool supply stock most of the bastard metric taps and dies. Maz
    Post by: maz43, Dec 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. maz43
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    Last ride of the season?

    Took a nice half hour ride today. 33 degrees but roads were dry. I store the bike outside with a bike cover and it had been sitting a week....
    Post by: maz43, Nov 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    place to buy tires and what brands are good

    I got Shinko tires and have no complaints after one season. Maz
    Post by: maz43, Nov 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New tire is a tight fit.

    I got the Shinko 712's and put them on the my 82XJ750J. The rear tire does not rub and has less than 1/8 clearance from the drive shaft housing....
    Post by: maz43, Aug 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    a complete idiot

    What the hell was he trying to do? As usual, truckers stop to help out. The trucker got to the guy before the involved driver did. Maz
    Post by: maz43, Jul 27, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    what are these wires? and why do they get warm\hot

    Check out this thread...... http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=4 ... wires.html Maz
    Post by: maz43, Jul 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ600 won't start when it's been raining

    I had the same problem. I installed new Accel coils and new plug wires. Now it starts dry or wet, hot or cold. There are threads about...
    Post by: maz43, Jul 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Not starting

    After switches and relays checked good and the soleniod passed, I pulled the starter and cleaned it up. Brushes are still in spec and now the...
    Post by: maz43, Jun 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Not starting

    My XJ is acting up. When I hit the start button I hear the relay under the tank click but the starter doesn't go. In this condition jumping the...
    Thread by: maz43, Jun 19, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Shinko 712 rear tire

    Thanks for the replies. I got the Shinko 712's and put them on the bike. The rear tire does not rub and has less than 1/8 clearance from the...
    Post by: maz43, May 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Shinko 712 rear tire

    I am getting a new rear tire. I had a D404 but it dry rotted in 2 seasons and the tread didn't last long either. I am considering Shinko 712...
    Thread by: maz43, May 19, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    odd thing happening to new turn signals. ideas?

    FWIW, I had similar symptoms and found a thread about slightly bending the contacts inside the flasher sometimes helping the problem. It worked...
    Post by: maz43, May 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Roadside fix

    While riding today my clutch cable broke at the hand lever in the middle of rush hour. After pushing it out of traffic I remembered a thread on...
    Thread by: maz43, May 7, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Do you wave?

    If waved to, I will return the gesture. Maz
    Post by: maz43, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Once seen can not be unseen

    Thar title drew me in like a moth to a flame. He's got to be near the load limit on that back tire..... Maz
    Post by: maz43, Apr 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I'm kind of curious...

    My buddy got an old surplus military Yugo SKS. The stock was saturated with cosmooline so he took into the bathtub and gave it a "hot shower"....
    Post by: maz43, Apr 17, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    best oil choice/preference

    I'm not picky about oil in the bike as long as it is Castrol 4T 20w50.
    Post by: maz43, Apr 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I'm kind of curious...

    I use the top of our dryer for recharging my bike battery and as an extra bench when the workbench overflows. After 20 years of this, my "better...
    Post by: maz43, Apr 17, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    xj milage

    I have 26000 miles on mine. Runs like a champ. Maz
    Post by: maz43, Apr 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    took a crisp ride today

    Nice bike. I like the touring package. That fairing sure does help in the cold weather- I have the same one on my ride. I have the...
    Post by: maz43, Apr 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hayabusa vs Vmax

    The max I rode was my buddy's ride and in pretty decent shape. It was the first year they came out and he had to have one. The Busa was brand...
    Post by: maz43, Apr 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hayabusa vs Vmax

    I have rode a 1984 V-max and also a 2011 Busa. Performance, handling and reliability the 'Busa wins hands down. Maz
    Post by: maz43, Apr 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Video: chirping from left side after cold start at idle

    I had a "chirp" from the left side when the motor was cold. it turned out to be the vacuum cap on the #1 carb boot. Maz
    Post by: maz43, Apr 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Finally!!!

    I got a nice fishing trip in Saturday. I ride the 750 Maxim and have a full fairing and trunk in the back. A lawn chair, ultralight spinning...
    Post by: maz43, Apr 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ model on the way

    That is pretty cool. I rode with a buddy who had an old XS850. The thing that I remember most is that unique sound. It was a great running...
    Post by: maz43, Apr 1, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    this does not look right....

    If you do upgrade coils (Dyna or Accel), swapping plug wires is a snap. I have Accel coils and 8mm wires on my Xj750J. Maz
    Post by: maz43, Mar 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Snow is gone , who else got to ride .

    Nice looking rides there. I got a few chilly miles in yesterday. a Fairing helps a lot. Today it's supposed to snow again..... Maz
    Post by: maz43, Mar 24, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Just got my first bike. It's an XJ.

    Welcome. Great choice for a first bike IMHO. As you, my first bike is an XJ. The information and support on this site has been an invaluable...
    Post by: maz43, Mar 24, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Miles on bike this year so far?

    I got about 30 miles on the one decent day we have had so far. Maz
    Post by: maz43, Mar 19, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. maz43
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    bought myself some work

    I put some new accel coils in my XJ750J and had a huge improvement in cold start issues. Maz
    Post by: maz43, Mar 1, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Misfiring AGAIN!!!! maybe it's a sign for me to get a car...

    Re: Misfiring AGAIN!!!! maybe it's a sign for me to get a ca My XJ had the same symptoms as you describe. I put a set of new aftermarket coils...
    Post by: maz43, Jan 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My ride at 29* nice but cold!!

    I'm still riding until the snow and ice stop me. That full fairing comes in handy this time of year. Maz
    Post by: maz43, Dec 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The $10 Carburetor Synchronization

    I done a sync twice with mine- Thats about 7 bucks per sync. [img]
    Post by: maz43, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cold weather riding

    When I first got my XJ, the damn thing would not start under 55 degrees. Armed With the advice and tutorials on this site I can enjoy riding until...
    Thread by: maz43, Nov 5, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Grips

    I have these large diameter foam grips and find them quite comfortable.Bikemaster grips Maz
    Post by: maz43, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Show me your handle bars

    Still have the stock ones. Even though they are a bit tough on the eyes, I find the stock '82 Maxim handlebars quite functional and comfortable...
    Post by: maz43, Aug 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    VERY simple and nooby question about oil

    Synthetics got my starter clutch to slip.... Maz
    Post by: maz43, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Trip Odometer.

    I recently had my Atari apart pimping the gauge lights with leds and also had a sticky trip odometer that would hang up once in a while. The...
    Post by: maz43, Jul 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Lets see those bikes!

    My XJ'82 750J along with my friend's '82 XJ750R Seca. We were on a five guys hamburger mission. I always liked that Seca red color. [img]
    Post by: maz43, Jul 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Eye Candy

    I wish my bike came with a seat warmer..... Maz
    Post by: maz43, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Petcock Leaking after Rebuild

    My petcock started leaking and needed to be rebuilt but I just got a new one from Chacal instead of messing with it. He sells one that has the...
    Post by: maz43, May 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Lets see those bikes!

    My 1982 XJ750J [img] [img]
    Post by: maz43, May 30, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    i got pulled over by bigfitz

    I live in Hazel Park (right next to Ferndale) and haven't yet seen one of those signs. What I do see is lots of speed traps on 9 mile through...
    Post by: maz43, May 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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