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  1. Gerrypw
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    First time working on my carbs. Ever.

    The fuel petcock is tricky sometimes. It looks good but it leaks. It's always seems to be around the diaphragm. It either doesn't seal well when...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Gerrypw
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    Article about motorcycle fatality in Wayne county Ohio.

    That's how sober people get killed here. The only judgement impaired was the rider not thinking the SUV was going to pull out in front of him....
    Post by: Gerrypw, Jan 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Gerrypw
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    Rejetting and Pod Air Filter questions

    Never done it. I say don't from everything I have read unless there appears to be a problem with the way the bike is running now.
    Post by: Gerrypw, Dec 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Gerrypw
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    Something new...

    Paint them a different color? Go high-end on the paint. $1.50(That's a joke if nobody caught it). I was referring to the replacement caps...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Nov 26, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. Gerrypw
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    Something new...

    To get back on the subject...it looks better than rusty caps. I am one of the cheap ones. I would paint them. Word!
    Post by: Gerrypw, Nov 26, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. Gerrypw
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    Tank Tips

    Great job! What did the inside look like?
    Post by: Gerrypw, Nov 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Gerrypw
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    still wont start...

    Boots not fitting snuggly will affect the start. It will have a hard time drawing or pushing the fuel into the enigine. If there is a leak it...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Nov 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Gerrypw
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    still wont start...

    Have you tried starter fluid on it yet? If it doesn't fire up with the fluid its your ignition. If it fires up but doesn't stay running its...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Nov 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Gerrypw
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    Tank Tips

    Wow. I had much bigger dents in mine from my handle bars(plowed thru a corn field). I just filled it in and painted over it. Thats some...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Nov 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Gerrypw
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    need help once again

    Yeah! What he said.
    Post by: Gerrypw, Nov 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Gerrypw
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    What gear do you ride with?

    Don't ride on gravel too often. If I do, its not fast. Never got hit in the lower body by a June bug, but caught several in the chest, neck, and...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Nov 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Gerrypw
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    What gear do you ride with?

    Whatever I have on at the time. Summer and spring time shorts and short sleeve, and flipflops. Winter and fall jeans, short or long sleeve,...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Nov 8, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Gerrypw
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    K&N or UNI airfilter

    Is the Seca as sensitive as the X?
    Post by: Gerrypw, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Gerrypw
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    My 85 is back with the best look to date....

    I can only speak for myself and what I can observe... I don't have alot of bank. In fact I would wouldn't have my bike now if I didn't buy it...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Gerrypw
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    My 85 is back with the best look to date....

    Awesome design! How did you ever come up with that? I am one for keeping it stock but I think I have been converted.
    Post by: Gerrypw, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Gerrypw
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    K&N or UNI airfilter

    There doesn't seem to be any other choice. Can anybody tell me which one is better? They talk about increased air flow. Does that mean rejetting?...
    Thread by: Gerrypw, Nov 3, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Gerrypw
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    What do you call your bike?

    The proverbial "Murdercycle".
    Post by: Gerrypw, Sep 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Gerrypw
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    new Xj 700 Maxim X owner question.

    It's called a snap ring.
    Post by: Gerrypw, Sep 4, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Gerrypw
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    new Xj 700 Maxim X owner question.

    Those are supose to have clips that hold them in place. If you go the Bikebandit.com you can get the part or perhaps Chacal may have them. If...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Sep 4, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Gerrypw
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    Fuel Petcock

    There are several vin decoders online. Just get the vin off the frame and run at any of the sites. This is one you can try:...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Sep 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Gerrypw
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    Sweet looking Seca II In Nashville this weekend

    I went to my brothers condo this weekend in Nashville and saw a good looking red Seca II. Nylon saddlebags. Did not get vin or tags(TN tags) but...
    Thread by: Gerrypw, Sep 1, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Gerrypw
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    Working out as a last resort!

    To be that slim again would be great. My bike would fly. 5'9" 189lbs. Sorry to hear about your anemia and dialysis guy from Zodiac and...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Gerrypw
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    got the bowls off, nasty

    Rifkinn I think you got the right idea even though most will not agree. You get it as clean as you can without dissecting everything. Some folks...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Gerrypw
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim-XS...Spark Plug Arcing

    I remember having this problem and never took care of it. If my bike runs great now this will make it better. I also never knew about the caps...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Gerrypw
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    Saddle bag Question

    I bought a pair of real leather horse saddle bags from some Amish store out in the country 20 yrs ago for $25. They aren't very big but they hold...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 28, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Gerrypw
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    Resurrecting my new XJ700X

    I think you just adjusted the hell out of them and lost the setting they were at. Its not easy finding the carbs. Good luck. I am sure you are not...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Gerrypw
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    soft front brakes

    Make sure it is not your seals from your fork leaking on to your disks. My dog takes Rymadyl for her arthritis. What up?
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Gerrypw
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    1985 XJ700X just won't stay idling

    I had to clean it 3X to get it right. What seals have you messed with? Pull them off and check it again. Make sure the bowl gasket has a good...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Gerrypw
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    1985 XJ700X just won't stay idling

    I had to clean it 3X to get it right. What seals have you messed with? Pull them off and check it again. Make sure the bowl gasket has a good...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Gerrypw
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    1985 XJ700X just won't stay idling

    I had to clean it 3X to get it right. What seals have you messed with? Pull them off and check it again. Make sure the bowl gasket has a good...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Gerrypw
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    Resurrecting my new XJ700X

    Tees between are for overflow. I have dropped the bike a few times in my day and wrecked it 3 times. I'm not bragging on me, I'm bragging on the...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Gerrypw
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    Resurrecting my new XJ700X

    Wombat, You might be complicating this a bit(a lot). No low Idle...pilot jet. Makes sure this passage is clear. My bike display the same...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Gerrypw
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    Resurrecting my new XJ700X

    Wombat, You might be complicating this a bit(a lot). No low Idle...pilot jet. Makes sure this passage is clear. My bike display the same...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Gerrypw
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    Help with rear axle removal

    Thanks for all your support. Grim these tires are Cheng Shin Hi-Max C907(back) and Barracuda(front). Very inexpensive but got good reviews....
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Gerrypw
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    Runs on choke but wont rev or run w/o choke on

    Same issue I had when I started on my bike after 18 yrs of storage. It is starving for fuel. Hit it with starter fluid but we know it runs. Shove...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Gerrypw
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    next chopper project

    How about some drag bars?
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. Gerrypw
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    Help with rear axle removal

    This is offically done!
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Gerrypw
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    Help with rear axle removal

    Y'all, it's out! The only hang up was the brake shoe plate. If you can see by the first 2 segments of my finger it is very dark from rust....
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Gerrypw
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    Help with rear axle removal

    PSteele is the MAN! I haven't got it out yet but it is turning. The washer is loose and can spin freely so it has already moved out a tad. Now I...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Gerrypw
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    Help with rear axle removal

    Hey! Yo! It's still stuck. What I got was a headache. A hard steel rod you say! A long box wrench you say! This will be my last ditch effort...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Gerrypw
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    Help with rear axle removal

    Air hammer did not work. My brother came over and pulled out a bigger air hammer. This did not work but finally I got it. A horrible headache. I...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Gerrypw
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    SOLD: 1985 Maxim XJ700N - Atlanta, GA

    Re: FOR SALE: 1985 Maxim XJ700N - Atlanta, GA I am 4.5hrs away. You got pics?
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 16, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  43. Gerrypw
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    SOLD: 1985 Maxim XJ700N - Atlanta, GA

    Re: FOR SALE: 1985 Maxim XJ700N - Atlanta, GA I am in Savannah I could be there in 4.5 hrs. You got pics?
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 16, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  44. Gerrypw
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    Help with rear axle removal

    What was the most important factor for you getting it off? If you had to choose one would it be the slide hammer or the heat. I am about the take...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Gerrypw
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    Help with rear axle removal

    This is your hammer. Can I borrow your torch?
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Gerrypw
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    Help with rear axle removal

    I was inspired by the last reply so I looked at grimreaper's mother-in-law and smacked it like I was trying to save his life. Its still...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Gerrypw
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    The smaller jet I believe, in the carb does what?

    I had the same issue with the pilot jets. No low idle below 2000 rpms. I pulled them out and cleaned them with alcohol and a small strand of wire....
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Gerrypw
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    Help with rear axle removal

    Can I try turning the rod? Is suposed to be able to turn? Will that loosen it?
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Gerrypw
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    Help with rear axle removal

    Still no luck. I am using a rod at the end of the bolt. It has not budged any. I can see thru a small slot between the brakes and the plate. Not...
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Gerrypw
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    Help with rear axle removal

    Thanks! I give it a harder try. I'll let y'all know.
    Post by: Gerrypw, Aug 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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