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  1. xjasfirst
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    81 Maxim 650 for sale

    Sold it for $675...not as much as I would have liked, but having only one bike in the garage makes for a happy home
    Post by: xjasfirst, Aug 17, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. xjasfirst
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    81 Maxim 650 for sale

    How dare you say my bike is incomplete?!? :x :wink:
    Post by: xjasfirst, Aug 5, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. xjasfirst
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    81 Maxim 650 for sale

    OK...maybe it is priced more appropriately now. I considered taking the bags off and selling them separately, but decided not to. Here is the...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Aug 5, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    81 Maxim 650 for sale

    hogfiddles...thanks for the insight. Any suggestions on selling price? Isn't the grab rail the rail going up the side and around the back of...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Aug 4, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    81 Maxim 650 for sale

    Lots of views and no replies....hmmm...do I have a pricing problem? BTW...does anyone else have problems with Craigslist's anonymous e-mails? I...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Aug 4, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    81 Maxim 650 for sale

    I am selling my Maxim 650. I just got a 1999 Nighthawk 750 and can only have one bike, so the XJ has to go. You can see the Craigslist add...
    Thread by: xjasfirst, Jul 27, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    May be selling...pricing help please

    Well...wish me luck...http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2516763883.html
    Post by: xjasfirst, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    May be selling...pricing help please

    It looks like there are a lot of Maxims available in my area for the price range I am looking at. Most of them have much lower mileage than my 56k...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. xjasfirst
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    May be selling...pricing help please

    Union, KY. It is just south of Cincinnati.
    Post by: xjasfirst, Jul 14, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    May be selling...pricing help please

    I am considering selling my bike and I am not sure how to price it. I use it for a daily 60+ mile commute that is mostly highway. The only...
    Thread by: xjasfirst, Jul 13, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    So...can I ride now?

    Brakes look good. I didn't replace the brake fluid, but the level looks good. Is that supposed to be replaced every year? I just put braided...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    So...can I ride now?

    Just checked the plugs and it looks like I will be riding to work tomorrow. :) :) :)
    Post by: xjasfirst, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    So...can I ride now?

    I am waiting for the engine to cool before I pull the plugs. Safety checks are done, but thanks for adding that in.
    Post by: xjasfirst, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    So...can I ride now?

    After much trepidation, shuffling of feet and calling shops for quotes I decided to dive into my carbs for the first time. My original problem was...
    Thread by: xjasfirst, Jun 5, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas Everywhere...Carbs and something else?

    I finally have some time to work on the bike :) When this issue came up I thought I saw a thread on cleaning the carbs but I can't find it now....
    Post by: xjasfirst, May 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas Everywhere...Carbs and something else?

    It was in the prime position when I started it and for a few minutes < 5) afterward, but not during the whole time it was running so I don't think...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Apr 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas Everywhere...Carbs and something else?

    It sounds like it will be a while before I can ride because time to work on the bike is hard to come by. Is the automatic petcock a repairable...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Apr 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas Everywhere...Carbs and something else?

    Any idea why it didn't fail until after I shut down the engine?
    Post by: xjasfirst, Apr 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas Everywhere...Carbs and something else?

    First, a prelude...I have been having problems getting the bike started this season but haven't had a chance to work on the problem. It will start...
    Thread by: xjasfirst, Apr 17, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Saddlebag Compatibility

    I got the bags on the bike and took an 1100 mile trip with them with no problems. I tried to get a little too fancy with the mount and had to...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Aug 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Saddlebag Compatibility

    Thanks...I think I will pull the trigger and buy them...we will see how it turns out :)
    Post by: xjasfirst, Jul 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Saddlebag Compatibility

    Will I have to move the turn signals?
    Post by: xjasfirst, Jul 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Saddlebag Compatibility

    Sorry... I am pretty sure they are the original hard cases from the factory.
    Post by: xjasfirst, Jul 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Saddlebag Compatibility

    How will saddlebags for a Maxim 550 fit on my my Maxim 650. I am not familiar with the differences in the frame, seat, riding positions, etc......
    Thread by: xjasfirst, Jul 13, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve Cover Gasket

    That's the same stuff I was looking at yesterday. Maybe I will try some out. If I do, I will report the results back here.
    Post by: xjasfirst, Apr 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve Cover Gasket

    D'oh!!!! I should have thought of plastic for scraping. :oops: I saw the spray on gasket remover at the auto store, but most of the gasket is on...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Apr 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve Cover Gasket

    Probably a dumb question but here goes... I pulled the valve cover off to replace a leaking gasket and half moon plugs. The old gasket is...
    Thread by: xjasfirst, Apr 10, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake pad won't go on

    Thanks for diagram Rick. I should have done that from the start to clear things up. It looks like the retainer and spring present and in place...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Mar 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake pad won't go on

    The "retainer, caliper" is bent so there is a square notch. If I am sitting on the left side of the bike looking through the caliper the notch...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake pad won't go on

    The spring is in correctly. I pulled out the top piece that the pad is getting hung up on. Yamaha calls it the "RETAINER, CALIPER" but I thought...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake pad won't go on

    I haven't checked it to be honest. The spring didn't come out with the pads so I left it as it was. Maybe the PO messed it up.
    Post by: xjasfirst, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake pad won't go on

    Does it make it a really tight fit when the anti-rattle pin has to be compressed? The pad on the right side will just about fall out because it is...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake pad won't go on

    I looked for the differences and I can't really find any. All of the details on the metal body look the same. I just put the calipers on the tab...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake pad won't go on

    Any other ideas on why the pad won't go in?
    Post by: xjasfirst, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. xjasfirst
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    Brake pad won't go on

    The shims didn't come out when I pulled the pads, so I doubt they are in backwards. What is the best way to chamfer the edge? Just use a file?
    Post by: xjasfirst, Mar 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake pad won't go on

    Hello. I am installing new pads and am having trouble getting one of the pads to fit properly. If you are sitting on the bike, it is the pad on...
    Thread by: xjasfirst, Mar 20, 2010, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tire change question

    I just spoke with the shop and they said the disk needs to stay on so they can balance the wheel properly. He said anything that rotates with the...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Mar 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Tire change question

    What is the best way to do that?
    Post by: xjasfirst, Mar 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Tire change question

    I am going to be having the local bike shop put new tires on for me later this week. I pulled the wheels off of the bike on Saturday. Do I need to...
    Thread by: xjasfirst, Mar 15, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Do I need to do do anything special?

    Can I fix the title or is my mistake immortalized forever?
    Post by: xjasfirst, Feb 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Do I need to do do anything special?

    Re: Do I need to do anything special? I haven't seen any issues with the petcock. We will see... Thanks for the heads up on the title...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Feb 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Do I need to do do anything special?

    So, the petcock should be on "ON" if I want to pull the full tank, correct?
    Post by: xjasfirst, Feb 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Do I need to do do anything special?

    I am going to be starting some maintenance this weekend and need to pull off the tank. I assume the tank has to be drained before it is pulled and...
    Thread by: xjasfirst, Feb 8, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What else should I do?

    Yes, I am referring to thos carb joints. It looks like the Haynes manual simply refers to them as the "rubbers", but they look like small hoses...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Jan 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What else should I do?

    If Polack gets half credit, then I half to change the hoses, right? :)
    Post by: xjasfirst, Jan 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. xjasfirst
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    What else should I do?

    What is involved in checking the valve clearance?
    Post by: xjasfirst, Jan 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What else should I do?

    Winter is here, I have a little cash and a little time, so I am going to tackle a few issues that I have been putting off. I have a list of things...
    Thread by: xjasfirst, Jan 24, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bad way to start a week...can this be fixed?

    TIMEtoRIDE, I am a little confused. The inner part of the cable is attached to the exhaust camshaft, so I don't see how I could lose it. If I...
    Post by: xjasfirst, Oct 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bad way to start a week...can this be fixed?

    I didn't realize there was something inside the tach cable. Thanks for the tip on Fitz's photo guide. Looks like an interesting project.
    Post by: xjasfirst, Oct 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bad way to start a week...can this be fixed?

    On my ride in to work this morning, I started to hear a loud whine. The engine seemed to have good power, shifting was normal and the bike felt...
    Thread by: xjasfirst, Oct 12, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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