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  1. 1985xj700
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    1985 XJ700 $1900 obo

    http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/mc ... 08325.html
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Aug 31, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. 1985xj700
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    windshield

    Here ya go
    Post by: 1985xj700, Jun 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. 1985xj700
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    windshield

    i will post pics this evening
    Post by: 1985xj700, Jun 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. 1985xj700
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    windshield

    I successfully installed my Street Shield EX last night. If you have kids, make sure they are not around while you install this thing, you are...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Jun 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. 1985xj700
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    John Deere XJ600S

    check this out: http://richmond.craigslist.org/mcy/1191412118.html
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Jun 1, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. 1985xj700
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    windshield

    damn, now i'm wondering if I should cancel my order!
    Post by: 1985xj700, Jun 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. 1985xj700
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    windshield

    I just ordered a National Cycle Street Shield EX after looking at these posts. Thanks
    Post by: 1985xj700, Jun 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. 1985xj700
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    carbs - hoses from bowl drains to choke circuit ??

    On each carb there is a hose that runs from the bowl drain up to a nipple near the choke plunger. A total of four. What is the purpose of these...
    Thread by: 1985xj700, May 27, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. 1985xj700
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    Virginia Ride Pictures

    Took my XJ700 for a 200 mile ride this weekend north of Culpeper, VA. Followed the 'Romancing the Hills' trail outlined in this "Piedmont...
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Apr 19, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. 1985xj700
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    XJ700 Handlebar Swap

    Just curious if anyone has or knows of an example of an '85-'86 XJ700 that has the handlebars swapped out with the more leaned back handlebars...
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Feb 20, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. 1985xj700
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    choke kills

    Thanks HalfCentury I have not syched the carbs. Could that be the culprtit? As far as a possible air leak, my airbox and boots are all tight...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Feb 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. 1985xj700
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    choke kills

    just curious about the "nature of the beast". would I be wrong to assume that 25 years ago if i bought a new Maxim off the lot, the bike would not...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Feb 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. 1985xj700
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    choke kills

    my bike runs awesome once warm. starting cold however is another story. it will not stay running unless i apply throttle for a few minutes to warm...
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Feb 9, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. 1985xj700
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    carb cleaning soaking solution

    awesome. since i have gotten my XJ looking and running good my dad has taken notice and got the urge to get a bike. we picked up a 1980 Honda...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Nov 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tire recommendation?

    I have bridgestone s11 spitfires on my 1985 xj700. I picked them because I like the look of the white lettering and i was able to get front and...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Nov 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. 1985xj700
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    carb cleaning soaking solution

    I have a couple questions regarding carb cleaning soaking solutions: 1) What do you all recommend as a good liquid solution (off the shelf or...
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Nov 28, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. 1985xj700
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    10W/40, 20W/40, 20W/50, etc...

    how many miles are you guys riding between oil changes?
    Post by: 1985xj700, Oct 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. 1985xj700
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    10W/40, 20W/40, 20W/50, etc...

    i have been using Yamalube 20w50
    Post by: 1985xj700, Oct 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. 1985xj700
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    WTB 1985-1986 XJ700 sissy bar (tall w/back seat)

    I would like to buy a sissy bar (w/ seat cushion) for my 1985 XJ700. PM me if you have one for sale. Thanks
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Oct 11, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. 1985xj700
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    maxim sissy bar

    1986 Virago tall sissy bar/seat back looks pretty similar to 85-86 Maxim. Anyone know if it will work?
    Post by: 1985xj700, Oct 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    maxim sissy bar

    okay. sorry for the confusion. i am interested in the tall style with cushion.
    Post by: 1985xj700, Oct 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. 1985xj700
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    maxim sissy bar

    thanks for the info. i don't have a preference in regards to the tall or short bars. either one would be great.
    Post by: 1985xj700, Oct 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. 1985xj700
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    maxim sissy bar

    I looking to get an original sissy bar for my bike. Does anyone know if the sissy bars from any of the earlier Maxims will fit a 1985-1986?...
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Oct 9, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. 1985xj700
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    float levels

    Thanks again to everyone who responded to this post and all of my other posts. My bike is finally running great. I have riden my bike to work 30...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Oct 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. 1985xj700
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    float levels

    found the culprit. the brand new aftermarket float valve pins i installed: 1) top springs occasionally sticking down when fully depressed. 2)...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. 1985xj700
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    float levels

    Thanks, my factory service manual says 15mm to 17mm is within spec. I will raise them up a little more. Aside from the overflow it is running...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Oct 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. 1985xj700
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    float levels

    My carbs are dumping fuel from the overflows. I have cleaned all passages and installed new float needles and needle seats. I have set and reset...
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Oct 4, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1985 Maxim Tires

    thanks for all of your responses. i just ordered a set of Bridgestone S11 Spitfires. I was leaning toward something with raised white lettering. I...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Oct 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. 1985xj700
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    1985 Maxim Tires

    Anybody have any experience or recommendations regarding tire brands/models for an 85 Maxim? Front 100/90-19 57H Rear 130/90-16 67H I am...
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Oct 1, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. 1985xj700
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    poor little Maxim

    man, sounds like a bad accident. any injuries?
    Post by: 1985xj700, Sep 26, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. 1985xj700
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    poor little Maxim

    Glad I'm not the rider of this Maxim. What a waste of a perfectly good XJ700: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEjfUjd9nMc
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Sep 26, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. 1985xj700
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    need tech help from the xj veterans

    hmmm. my headlight has always come on whenever my key is in the on position
    Post by: 1985xj700, Sep 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. 1985xj700
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    XJ700 braided steel brake hoses

    thanks guys. this is an upgrade i would eventually like to make.
    Post by: 1985xj700, Sep 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. 1985xj700
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    XJ700 braided steel brake hoses

    Anybody know where I can find a set of braided stainless steel front brake hoses for my 1985 XJ700? By "set" I mean all three hoses.
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Sep 20, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. 1985xj700
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    Some Pictures of My Bike

    nice bike. looks just like mine. (except for the sticker) i used a can of aerosol automotive grade adhesive stripper to remove the old yellowed...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Sep 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. 1985xj700
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    is it bad to ride with petcock on PRI?

    I solved this problem. I installed a simple in-line on/off fuel valve between my tank and my carbs. I bought the on/off valve from chacal. That...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Sep 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. 1985xj700
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    carb bowl breather hoses - necessary?

    thanks. i am going to remove them
    Post by: 1985xj700, Sep 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. 1985xj700
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    carb bowl breather hoses - necessary?

    Are the 4 carb breather hoses that run from the bowl drains to the carb top near the choke plungers really necessary? What is their intended...
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Sep 16, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. 1985xj700
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    got the bowls off, nasty

    i hear you. those boots are a bi*ch
    Post by: 1985xj700, Sep 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. 1985xj700
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    got the bowls off, nasty

    it took me three times. also, make absolutely sure to clean the enrichment circuits in the bowls. after the first two carb dissassemblies, my bike...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Aug 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. 1985xj700
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    tips on emulsion tube removal

    thanks. i'll give that a shot next time I have'em apart.
    Post by: 1985xj700, Aug 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. 1985xj700
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    tips on emulsion tube removal

    I haven't been able to remove the emulsion tubes from my hitachi carbs. I remove the upper parts (diaphragm, needle, etc..) and the main jet on...
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Aug 27, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. 1985xj700
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    carburetor overhaul - now dies with throttle

    Yep, draining out the old fuel was one of the first things I did. Yesterday I re-adjusted the float heights to 15mm (1mm lower than the...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Aug 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. 1985xj700
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    carburetor overhaul - now dies with throttle

    Are the emulsion tubes contained inside the main jets? If so, No, I did not remove and clean them. In fact, I hadn't heard of them until you just...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Aug 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. 1985xj700
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    carburetor overhaul - now dies with throttle

    I just finished overhauling and cleaning my carburetors which where overflowing and flooding any time it ran (the bike had sat for over three...
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Aug 22, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. 1985xj700
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    Thanks to chacal, XJ4ever

    Thanks to Chacal of XJ4ever. I ordered four carb rebuild kits and some brushes. He had them to me in two business days, everything in great shape....
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Aug 21, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1985 XJ700 Carburateurs Overflowing

    thanks again to all. here are some pics of my '85 XJ700. I'll let you know when I get the carbs cleaned and the bike running. I have ordered some...
    Post by: 1985xj700, Aug 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. 1985xj700
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    Haynes Manual For 1985 XJ700

    once again thanks to all. here are some pics of my bike: http://picasaweb.google.com/tweeddale/1985XJ700Maxim
    Post by: 1985xj700, Aug 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. 1985xj700
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    pics of my 1985 XJ700 Maxim

    Finally took a few pictures. Its not running yest. Needs a through carburetor cleaning. But that hasn't stopped me from polishing it up!...
    Thread by: 1985xj700, Aug 14, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. 1985xj700
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    anyone used this carb rebuild kit?

    thanks man. i contacted chacal.
    Post by: 1985xj700, Aug 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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