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  1. chillywillie
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    79 honda cm400A (hondamatic)

    http://www.cb1100f.net/modules.php?name ... 3&start=15 If it is the air cut out diaphrams read this link. They are not supposed to be...
    Post by: chillywillie, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. chillywillie
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    &#@$%!!&$ oil filter bolt rounding

    usually if you can tap on the bolt a few times it will also help,before you try to turn it.
    Post by: chillywillie, Jul 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. chillywillie
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    Isn't winter over yet ? !!!

    We have had our 4 days of winter 42 and freezing rain today and then back in the 60's anyway. I put a little windshield on my maxim and that...
    Post by: chillywillie, Jan 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. chillywillie
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    Xj running problem HELP!!!!!!!!!!

    can you not use a spray bottle and see if this is a fuel problem before taking off the carbs? The battery and alternater seem to be working....
    Post by: chillywillie, Jan 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. chillywillie
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    1981 XS1100 Midnight Special Restoration - Pic Heavy

    Looks like a lot of cleanup not much money, I used CLR to clean up the rusty bolts ,but then you have to clearcoat them or they just rust again....
    Post by: chillywillie, Jan 27, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  6. chillywillie
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    WTB - grips for 82 XJ650

    I bought some foam grips of off ebay for about 9.95 + shipping. They were supposed to fit the xj650 but were a little too tight. i had to grind...
    Post by: chillywillie, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. chillywillie
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    My Winter Project GR650

    from what I here, international title might be the way to go on the title.
    Post by: chillywillie, Dec 10, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  8. chillywillie
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    Start today, not tomorrow?

    I had that problem when I first started working on the bike. I would try to rotate the fuses and if that didn't work pull the starter and clean...
    Post by: chillywillie, Nov 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. chillywillie
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    Who hasn't put their bike to bed yet?

    We had a cold front come in today, I had to use the full choke to get my bike to run after it warmed up, I took it out for a ride,it is about 60...
    Post by: chillywillie, Nov 15, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. chillywillie
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    81 maxim no low end torque when taking off

    my problem on cylinders 2 and 3 turned out to be a bad tci igniter box. I got another one of off ebay and put it in and now the bike is running...
    Post by: chillywillie, Nov 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. chillywillie
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    81 maxim no low end torque when taking off

    I got the bid on the tci box and pickup coils on fleabay. I am going to be waiting axiously for them to arrive. I think I will test them both for...
    Post by: chillywillie, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. chillywillie
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    running with choke

    Check the exhaust pipes to see if they are all the same temps,if not switch the leads on the ignition coils. I just went through this,but the...
    Post by: chillywillie, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. chillywillie
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    WTB: PICKUP COILS and TCI ignition 81 XJ 650

    I was able to get a TCI box and pickup coils on ebay. 17.00 for the tci and 19.99 for the pickup coils. I am hoping that is all I need. The prices...
    Post by: chillywillie, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. chillywillie
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    Fast Idle and Cylinders 2 and 3 not firing

    The pickup coil wires go into the bottom plug on the tci box mine are gray brown and orange black. IF you have a cheap meter they should both...
    Post by: chillywillie, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. chillywillie
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    honda cb350

    I would hate to take a bike that is that nice and chop it. there are plenty of other bikes that would work out and you would ruin the value of it...
    Post by: chillywillie, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  16. chillywillie
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    81 maxim no low end torque when taking off

    Thank you all for the ideas, I just need a little reinforcement once in awhile. I think that I have it down to the pickup coil. I appreciate all...
    Post by: chillywillie, Oct 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. chillywillie
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    Fast Idle and Cylinders 2 and 3 not firing

    I see that you are at the same point that I was on the bike. I had 2 and 3 with a weak spark. I pulled off the pickup coil cover and read between...
    Post by: chillywillie, Oct 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. chillywillie
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    WTB: PICKUP COILS and TCI ignition 81 XJ 650

    I need at least 1 pickup coil and possibly the TCI ignition. it looks like other years and sizes will work box number is TID 14-02
    Thread by: chillywillie, Oct 28, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. chillywillie
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    Started tearing down 1982 XJ650 Maxim parts bike

    Do you have the pickup coils?
    Post by: chillywillie, Oct 28, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. chillywillie
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    81 maxim no low end torque when taking off

    I read the pickup coils and they both read the same. I was wondering if I could switch the orange and gray lead at the tci to see if the trouble...
    Post by: chillywillie, Oct 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. chillywillie
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    81 maxim no low end torque when taking off

    the problem switched to 1 and 4 now they are cool. I tryed the golf tee and shot choke cleaner in it and it did not increase the rpm. I believe...
    Post by: chillywillie, Oct 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. chillywillie
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    81 maxim no low end torque when taking off

    I have been trying to figure out a problem with my 81 maxim. I don't seem to have the power that I should have. I noticed that the pipes on 2 and...
    Thread by: chillywillie, Oct 25, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. chillywillie
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    Motorcycle Lifts does anybody have any experience (UPDATE)

    Re: Motorcycle Lifts does anybody have any experience with t I got one from harbor freight for about 40 dollars that will lift the bike ,but you...
    Post by: chillywillie, Oct 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. chillywillie
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    Starting Issue

    I had that issue and pulled the starter, I had to clean the commutator and put a little grease on the gears and it worked like new. The fuses on...
    Post by: chillywillie, Sep 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. chillywillie
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim-XS...Spark Plug Arcing

    you could try using spark plug boot grease,it is supposeed to prevent arching.
    Post by: chillywillie, Sep 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. chillywillie
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    need a key

    I got mine at the lock smith there is a code on the ignition and also on the seat lock. he had to take them apart on mine,but made 2 keys for 23...
    Post by: chillywillie, Sep 7, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  27. chillywillie
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    couldnt load map

    I tired to put my location on the map but the link wouldnt come up.
    Thread by: chillywillie, Sep 5, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. chillywillie
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    Gas tank lock broke! HELP!!!

    i just used the appropriate scewdrIver and opend the tank,but the lock will be toast. Mine has been sitting since 1992 I will just use a stubby...
    Post by: chillywillie, Sep 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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