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  1. maximontherocks
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    My 4th cylinder drops at high speeds

    This sounds nearly identical to the issue I was having - over 3 - 4000 rpm in 1st/2nd mine would have a nice "bwaaaaa" sound, and lose power....
    Post by: maximontherocks, Feb 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    Thanks all for your help! Bigfitz, when I parked I left the tank on reserve - I assumed that b/c that's what I flick it to when I remove the...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Feb 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. maximontherocks
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    Well, it was definitely running rich...I went to remove the tank today to pull the carbs again, and it was empty. I ran a tank of gas in only...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Feb 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. maximontherocks
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    trying to put my carbs back on

    An excellent pry lever is a hammer handle - some folks here recommended using one minus the head, I just used the non-business end of my framing...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Feb 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. maximontherocks
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    Finally some real progress on the '83

    HA!
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. maximontherocks
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    "Wilma's Rainbow" Build

    How did you wrap the exhaust? I've seen lots of pics of it being done, but haven't really found a detailed explanation of the process. I'd...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. maximontherocks
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    Finally some real progress on the '83

    I am fairly close to a municipal golfcourse, so they are in our area - but in particular, there is one ride I love along the ocean through a...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. maximontherocks
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    Very nice 650 on Ebay

    Look at the alignment in this photo...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. maximontherocks
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    Very nice 650 on Ebay

    The Sega 650 - Yamaha's failed attempt to enter the gaming world. If only they had called it the Genesis instead, it would have been a roaring...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. maximontherocks
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    Finally some real progress on the '83

    Check out this link... http://www.homeproductsnmore.com/v/vspf ... cycles.htm Seems pretty inconspicuous, and they have a thwack of...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. maximontherocks
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    How do you check the float heights? And, as I don't yet have a service manual or my xjcd - anyone got the specs? As for inspection - I had...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. maximontherocks
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    Here's the photos of the plugs, as promised - the left (petcock side) is on the left, and the right is on the....well, right. The right one is...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. maximontherocks
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    I was viewing this sticky http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=150.html and came across this: I have that vacuum line going to the...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. maximontherocks
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    I'll try and pull them tonight to take a look
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. maximontherocks
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    How would I tell if the right side was way rich? I was pretty meticulous in the cleaning, so I don't think I introduced any new material - that...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. maximontherocks
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    So am I correct in saying it is the considered opinion of most here that the problem is probably due to an issue with a float/float valve/float...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. maximontherocks
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    Ahh, so we're talking about the actual plastic float...that makes sense. I'll need to check that. Sorry, that's what I was trying to say - I...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. maximontherocks
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    Not sure what you mean by "full of fuel and sinking." How do I check that? And what is the float seat? Again - how do I do that? I don't...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. maximontherocks
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    Neither of my float needles had a rubber pin on them...the plugs are relatively new (put in by PO when I purchased in March '08) although I have...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. maximontherocks
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    I got stranded today! And have no idea what's up!

    Ok, I'm looking for some help here - hopefully someone can offer some experience so I'm not fishing in the dark this weekend. I've been having...
    Thread by: maximontherocks, Jan 29, 2009, 29 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. maximontherocks
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    Oil filter help

    So...my bike died on the way to work this morning. It started ok, idled a bit rough, then as I started out, sounded like it was starved for fuel...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. maximontherocks
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    Oil filter help

    Thanks all! The feedback (particularly the diagram) has been very useful! When the assembly came out, it basically went bolt/thingy with holes...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. maximontherocks
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    Oil filter help

    One thing I forgot to mention in my "carb cry for help" post - I did an oil change while cleaning my carbs. When I removed the filter bolt, the...
    Thread by: maximontherocks, Jan 26, 2009, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. maximontherocks
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    Bike starting, but no headlight? Check out this post...

    A couple of months ago, my starter button fell off. No problem - I just used a bent paper-clip to push in the starter button (atlhough I thought...
    Thread by: maximontherocks, Jan 26, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help! Quick! Cleaning carbs, problem with idle mix screw

    So.... I ended up going to a local motorcycle shop - Action Motorcycles in Esquimalt. Highly recommend them. Anyhoo - fellow there confirmed...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jan 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help! Quick! Cleaning carbs, problem with idle mix screw

    Hey all, Cleaning my carbs for the first time... The problem was - on startup, left cylinder was firing, right wasn't (sometimes for up to...
    Thread by: maximontherocks, Jan 24, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Helmet Hair

    I took a dive at 30 km/h on my safety course, practicing quick/emergency stops in corners (now THAT is a tricky maneouvre). Was wearing a (brand...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jul 10, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    xj750 FAIRING

    Grimreaper, came across this by chance... http://www.bikeboneyard.com/ Click on the fairing link...might prove useful? Shipping could be an...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  29. maximontherocks
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    1982 XJ750 Bobber style (Looking for suggestions) PICS!

    Personally, I'd try and avoid the "boober" look...as a new rider, I try to avoid looking like a boob on the bike as much as possible! :wink:
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. maximontherocks
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    1982 XJ750 Bobber style (Looking for suggestions) PICS!

    Hey, I'm thinking of adding a fairing to my Maxim - I saw hundreds (literally) of adds for that fairing on ebay. How easily did it attach, how...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jul 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1981 XJ550 Seca stock to bobber: Project Bare Bones

    Crath - interested in the fairing...sent you a PM
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jul 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. maximontherocks
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    Sketchy shifting?

    A new XJ rider's question on shifting: at my motorbike course, they teach slow-speed manoeuvring (in 1st gear) using a combination of rear brake,...
    Thread by: maximontherocks, Jul 3, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. maximontherocks
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    why the crappy gas mileage?

    Wel, my 2005 honda ruckus gets about 75-80 mpg on city commuting - I may be kicking myself in the butt, as I just transfered insurance to the '83...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jul 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. maximontherocks
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    converting lights to LED

    So as far as LED's go - how do I know what is good/not good? Would these do the trick? They use the new VLED's......
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jun 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. maximontherocks
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    What else do you ride?

    Right now, while I finish up my motorcycle safety course, riding a 2005 Honda Ruckus 50cc scooter on the daily commute. Can't beat the $200/year...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jun 24, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  36. maximontherocks
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    converting lights to LED

    I've been thinking of moving over to LED's on my 83 Maxim for the tail light and front/rear signals...would that be mechanical or electrical?
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jun 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. maximontherocks
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    converting lights to LED

    Doesn't Canadian Tire, NAPA, etc., sell replacement LED's for different stock signal/tail lights? Would that not be an easier option than all of...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jun 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. maximontherocks
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    headlight opinion

    RickCoMatic, thanks for the tip on the SilverStar - my high beam on the maxim is atrocious, the low beam is next to useless. I'll need to try...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jun 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. maximontherocks
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    so mysec cafe project is done...final pics inside

    Ok, the lighthouse pic is superb...that's a calendar shot there.
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jun 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    headlight opinion

    The only reason I would switch to two is that drivers have a harder time judging speed/course/distance at night with only the one large...I like...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jun 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Painting plastic parts with matte finish

    Thanks...any particular products you suggest?
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jun 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. maximontherocks
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    Painting plastic parts with matte finish

    I just purchased a 1983 Maxim 400. The previous owner has painted the gas tank, fenders, and valve cover - the rest of the bike is looking its...
    Thread by: maximontherocks, Jun 19, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. maximontherocks
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Sat on my Maxim 400, looked at my Maxim 400, daydreamed...and then thought about the fact I'm one week away from my motorcycle safety course, and...
    Post by: maximontherocks, Jun 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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