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  1. HoggerusMaximus
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    The Wonders of Aero Kroil

    I first saw the stuff years ago. We had a huge tensioner rod in our old shop that ran under the ceiling girders to hold them up. It was about...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Apr 18, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. HoggerusMaximus
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    Bad day, new probs.

    The Kano Kroil, "Kreeping Oil" is one of the best kept secrets of the modern world. Don't know why for the life of me. I have used it for many,...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel Lines, What do you use?

    A couple of years ago I picked up a spool of metric fuel line. I think it was six mm. Got it through some mail order outfit, JCW or Harbor or some...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    High priced 650 Maxim

    Sometimes it works and sometimes it don't. The first 650 Maxim I found, I paid $150 for and it kinda ran. Got $1200 for it three months later....
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Intersting (for me anyways) tire issue

    For a good many years I replaced the rear tire on both of my Yamahas when the wear bars first started to show. That was always around 5k miles! I...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. HoggerusMaximus
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    Bike reving to 5k, after the overhaul. Help please!

    Yes, sounds to be a vacuum leak/sync problem. One thing for sure is that if you have had the carbs off/apart they absolutely need to be synced...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Jan 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. HoggerusMaximus
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    Last ride of the season went bad!

    Hey Big Ross, Thanks for reminding me of a couple of bikes I had long forgotten about, brings back a LOT of good memories.
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Nov 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    They said it couldn't be done

    My '82 650 Maxim has a dual rotor front end that I was told is off of a 750, Seca I believe. Have never tried a "stoppie" but believe that it...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Nov 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. HoggerusMaximus
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    last ditch effort

    I agree with BigFitz, check for intake leaks. These will give you a lot of low end problems and are common on these bikes. Best way I have found...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Nov 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. HoggerusMaximus
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    XJ 1100 2nd gear issue

    MiCarl is correct, the spacers were in the correct position, moving them can correct the problem if the gear is still mostly ok. Check on...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Nov 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. HoggerusMaximus
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    Looking for a battery cover.... Can anyone help me?

    I finally found one for mine on E-bay. From the looks of it the right side cover loss seems to be quite common, don't know why. Took me almost...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Nov 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. HoggerusMaximus
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    Now What?

    Switch, BigFitz, I had the same thought yesterday morning as it had just dawned on me that once the gremlin shuts the bike off the clutch safety...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Oct 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. HoggerusMaximus
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    Now What?

    Thanks for the input guys. Here is what more that I have found out. It is the rear wheel that won't turn backwards when she is in that mood. Brake...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Oct 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Now What?

    Just got back home from an extended stay on a job far far away and was looking forward to getting a little riding done and get to work on my...
    Thread by: HoggerusMaximus, Oct 10, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Winterizing?

    For thirty plus years now I have used the same formula. One, tank must be full, indoors or out, any temp change will cause condensation inside the...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Oct 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. HoggerusMaximus
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    I too have been doing bussiness with Chacal. Communications are unbelievably fast, delivery also. What is much more important in the long run is...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Sep 12, 2008 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    Wanted parts for 82 650 maxim

    I will second Bill here, get ahold of Chacal. I have NEVER worked with anyone on the internet that was that fast to get back to you (does this guy...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Sep 10, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1981 XS1100 Midnight Special anyone know anything about ??

    They only made so many per model year, the report of how many seems to vary. Rumor has it that each one was hand assembled. One thing I can tell...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Sep 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutchless Shifting

    In 40 plus years of riding I have rarely used the clutch to upshift. Also I rarely "scream through the gears". In particular my XS11 has a VERY...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Aug 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oh Sh*t, Oh Deer

    Kayaker, Yup, them brown speed bumps are about everywhere. Lots where you are but if you think you have a lot there, just come up here about...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Aug 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Minnesota ride anyone?

    Painter, A few of us will be headed to Northwest WI (Exeland, Birchwood, Hayward area) this weekend to beat up a few twistys but don't know that...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Aug 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    i want to put a headlight like this on

    Turtle, Somewhere around here I got a set of those lights, had them on the fairing on my XS11. Wanted to illuminate the ditchs to discover the...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Aug 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Well thats more like it!

    I do have some before pics of certain areas of the bike. Here is one of the guys idea of a battery cable. This is what had broken the battery...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Aug 10, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Well thats more like it!

    Sorry Marine, neglected to get a complete before picture. Believe me it would have brought tears to your eyes. As for the name, Lazuras was...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Aug 10, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Well thats more like it!

    Oops, picture did not show up, will try again here--
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Aug 10, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Well thats more like it!

    After over three months of toil and frustration I finally have the '82 650 Maxim up and running well. Thanks much for the imput I got from this...
    Thread by: HoggerusMaximus, Aug 10, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How do I fix this?

    Robert, Thanks again for the input! That will be nice to know as I am trying to restore this machine, if not to original at least to absolute...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Jun 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I fix this?

    Robert, Here ya go, if you need more, just let me know.
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Jun 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I fix this?

    Thanks Robert, Will get them up yet this evening. Don't know what this guy may have done and will need to as the front brakes are all...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Jun 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I fix this?

    MiCarl, Thanks much for that piece of insight. What would be the identifying details so I could tell? They well could be Seca forks as the PO...
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Jun 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I fix this?

    Osage, Thanks for the quick reply, I had considered that but it looked to me that the lug would interfere with the fit had I turned it over....
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Jun 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Forks leaking oil

    I have had very good luck with fork seals with the following method as long as they are just leaking and are not blown out or cracked or broken....
    Post by: HoggerusMaximus, Jun 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I fix this?

    Hi All, Just new here and already needing a little info. I am a long time biker and normally (for the last many years) ride a XS11SF but have...
    Thread by: HoggerusMaximus, Jun 11, 2008, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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