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  1. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Thanks Franz for getting back, appreciated. Cam cover is dry, it's just the right hand bolt (looking front - back) that drips appox few drops...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Mar 10, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Any idea why just the one side leaks tiny amount after ride. I know its 43yrs old and we all dribble when old. it's just all previous XJ's owned...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Mar 10, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Let me know either way on my email as not always on here. plasterman7@gmail.com :):):):)
    Post by: Ken Davies, Feb 19, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Big Pods sold, back to how Yamaha made the bike in first place. Never done any welding, are you offering your services for the Kings folding if i...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Feb 19, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Any tips how you extend sidestand, leans way too much for my like :(
    Post by: Ken Davies, Feb 10, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
    Post by: Ken Davies, Dec 28, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Ken Davies
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    Petrol cap key

    Or in my case, aftermarket trash that came with one key for tank/ignition and lock key missing, nobody cuts Chinese keys back here - fantastic
    Post by: Ken Davies, Nov 19, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Ken Davies
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    1982 XJ1100, finally found one

    One of the few jobs i have left to do is replace fusebox some North American egit took it out and left spegetti with blade fuse in end - the mind...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Nov 19, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Explanation of pictures: A. Bike arrived in the UK wearing these stupid filters! The 1st UK owner spent over 2k on refurbishing many parts over 10...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Nov 19, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Airbox in and NO tilting engine or starter removal! even carb's left in situ........... Call it - Welsh Wizardry!! Not shy of 70, owned bikes...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Nov 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Just popping by! been busy putting all the wrongs to right on this old boy. One word (prick) whoever messed with air system by chopping items out...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Nov 2, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Bike is taking the piss! managed to buy side stand switch for this model, fitted it, is there someting missing! when stand is lowered nothing...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Oct 11, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Thank you Franz Your 1st answer - is the power connection for this inside headlight shell! 2nd answer - is the connection for this other side of...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Oct 9, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Thanks Simmy, turned out to be MPH. One for the experts: As per thread some electrics were cut/discarded regarding clutch/side stand safety...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Oct 9, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Few questions! O/E front discs with 5mm thickness left, how thick would they have been from new! Speedo showing 40k +. Clock has both kph & mph,...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Oct 4, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    :( Silence is a Bitch!
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 26, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    This is not my first dance in XJ range but never owned a Maxim before. All my past XJ’s were original air box set up. Having taken delivery of...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 25, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Huge thank you to all who replied, appreciated and going to have to live with it as is. Spoke with the first keeper (UK) last night to shed some...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 24, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Shame it came with airbox stripped out, never run a bike with pods! any advice would be good. Maybe change back to original set up next spring if...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 23, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    US/Canada model. Quite a lot has been done looking at things, all to my advantage as costley if you can get the parts that is. Just hope someone...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 23, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    The bike was imported some two years back, not sure of history as quite a few new oe parts have been done. Main stand/side stand. Complete rear...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 23, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    As mentioned, i found wires cut further back just hanging, black,gree,blue/stripe. Bike starts fine, select first run on centre stand, push side...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 23, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Larger picture
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 23, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Looking on bottom rail alongside side stand there is no referance of ever being one, all paint original and smooth!
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 23, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Thank you for they reply, appreciated. On your site i read: Sidestand (kickstand) Switch: Location: - the switch is attached via two flathead...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 23, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Ken Davies
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    Welsh Boy buys 750 Midnight Maxim

    Took delivery on Saturday gorne, very nice condition too for a four decade bike. Issue is no neutral light, tested bulb and it works so ruled that...
    Thread by: Ken Davies, Sep 23, 2024, 45 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    Came back within minutes of sending, everything i needed and more.
    Post by: Ken Davies, Apr 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    Thank's Franz, appreciated. Sent off my info, let you know what comes back.
    Post by: Ken Davies, Apr 4, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    Anyone have the paint code for 1997 Yamaha XJ600N (Red) All labels are present under seat but nothing on color! Also, on Vin plate on frame to the...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Apr 3, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    He said it!
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 25, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    Thank you Franz, appreciated.
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 25, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    Picture is not my shock just example of my query. Any ideas anyone on how to undo top mounting as whole thing turns. Spring has motorcycle coil...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 25, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    It appeared from opposite side Dave.
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    Head scratch time :confused: Busy last few weeks, yesterday decided to start & run bike up to temp, after few minutes petrol running down...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    ;)
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 30, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    [img] She's home with me now and in unbelievable condition. Do anyone know if i could fit a rear wheel hugger!
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 30, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    [img] [img]
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    He sure dam did, they cost £130 alone, he had them and the bike for £420. It was on ebay twice at £575 but stopped short at £380, insert cost was...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    Not sure how he did it but he said the engine was spinning over on starter. Might be rubbing salt in my wound as i put my fifty plus years...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    This is the actual message; Trolly jack under rear wheel, jack her up one side at a time, finally it gives. What does he mean one side at a time!...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    Sold to a chap who has two of the same he's working on, i barley broke even. Anyone heard of this before; he messaged me few hours after he...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Sep 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    Chucked it on ebay auction yesterday, the more i look at items the deeper the money pit is :(
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 29, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    <a href="https://imgur.com/MjNMCbp"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/MjNMCbp.jpg" title="source: imgur.com" /></a> XJ Seca 750 many years ago. [img]...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 9, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    Great advice Franz, i did put feeler out to a reputable bike mechanic based in Bristol, no problem but i would need you to get it to me he said,...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 9, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    Thanks for your help Franz, appreciated. Not started work on it as yet, gathering all help/tips for when i do. Good job, far too hot back here,...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    You name it and i most probably bought/used it at quite a cost so far. Last week i soaked them for the last time as this been going on for over...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    Thanks Franz. No damage, the picture shows everything as it should be, the issue is below the head section in the sense cylinder #3/4 rings are...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 7, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    This is the replacement part i have. [img]
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 6, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    [img]
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 6, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Ken Davies
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    Advice please

    Staying with topic, might as well keep it and put on my big boy pants and get them spanners working, but first, i need to aske a few more...
    Post by: Ken Davies, Aug 5, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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