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    XJ 750 Popping Out of Gears

    Yea, I think I read about that before. Is that the plastic thing that falls apart? If I remember the post I have to split the case for that...
    Post by: kq6up, Apr 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 750 Popping Out of Gears

    My ol' faithful 82' XJ 750 is slipping out of gear. Mostly from 2nd to neutral, but today when I gunned it it actually dropped from 4th to 3rd...
    Thread by: kq6up, Apr 25, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Engine Clear Coat

    My clear coat is flaking off. This is the only thing besides a good steam clean that makes my bike look ugly. Is it possible to have the CC...
    Thread by: kq6up, Mar 2, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Freewheeling

    I changed over to the GTX 20/50. Seems to have fixed the problem. I also sprayed the starter button w/ contact cleaner. I might spray WD-40 in...
    Post by: kq6up, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Freewheeling

    Do you change filters every time? Seems like that part could get spendy. Chris KQ6UP
    Post by: kq6up, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Freewheeling

    Thanks, I will be switching over. Save mucho $ too. That synthetic stuff is expensive. Someone posted that they used GTX 20/50. What is the...
    Post by: kq6up, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Freewheeling

    Thanks for the info, but I am still wondering if the problems caused by synthetic oil are overshadowed by the wear protection it provides. It...
    Post by: kq6up, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Freewheeling

    Mine is still freewheeling. I wonder if this could be a starter issue too. Every once in a while I press the start button and I get nothing, not...
    Post by: kq6up, Feb 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Squirting Gas

    I am from Grand Terrace, CA.
    Post by: kq6up, Feb 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Squirting Gas

    I pulled it apart, and it looked like the gas was leaking past the diaphragm/gasket out through the orifice (this orifice allows atmospheric...
    Post by: kq6up, Nov 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best year for Maxims

    What is the best year and displacement for the Maxim. Chris KQ6UP
    Thread by: kq6up, Nov 27, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Squirting Gas

    My petcock is squirting gas (no pun intended) when I rev it. Is there an "O" ring or gasket or something that needs to be replaced. I tried...
    Thread by: kq6up, Nov 27, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Freewheeling

    Thanks richt. You gave a very good description of what is going on. I am planning to change to Castrol GTX 20/50 in a couple of days. As it has...
    Post by: kq6up, Nov 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Stopping Power

    My riding is fine. I haven't had any issues breaking in turns. I did take the rider safety course and do understand that braking in turns is a...
    Post by: kq6up, Nov 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Stopping Power

    I do use both of the brakes all of the time, and changing the brake fluid did help some. I still don't feel like the pads grab enough for my...
    Post by: kq6up, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Freewheeling

    Now it stopped doing it after calling my dad over to come see. I guess he scared the gremlins away. Chris KQ6UP
    Post by: kq6up, Oct 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Freewheeling

    It does work when it is cold, but I did change the oil a couple of days ago. That makes me believe it has to do with the lubricant. However, I...
    Post by: kq6up, Oct 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Freewheeling

    I have an 1982 XJ750 Maxim. My starter started freewheeling today. It sounds like the pinion gear for the starter is not coming all the way out...
    Thread by: kq6up, Oct 29, 2008, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Stopping Power

    I have the rear set up the way I want now. Probably don't need any more braking action there. They are quite easy to lock up now. I plan on...
    Post by: kq6up, Oct 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight Suggestions??

    I have a 1982 XJ750 Maxim. I hate the headlight on this bike. It is adjusted all of the way down in the headlight ears, and it still points to...
    Thread by: kq6up, Oct 23, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Stopping Power

    Is Brembos a pad manufacturer? I think my pads are OG. The bike only had 9k on it when I bought it. I have 14k on it now. Is it necessary to...
    Post by: kq6up, Oct 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Stopping Power

    I have a 1982 750 Maxim. The other day H-D had a demo ride. One of the guys in front of me changed his mind about running a yellow last minute....
    Thread by: kq6up, Oct 7, 2008, 28 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Man, that Live 2 Ride site is almost enough to spook me out of riding. I love riding, but man that site reminds me there is a cost to count....
    Post by: kq6up, Oct 7, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Front Brake Light and Horn?

    I looked at the fuse box (and messed it up in the process). There was no fuse for the horn. Now, I have to replace the fuse holder too. Chris...
    Post by: kq6up, Oct 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Light and Horn?

    p.s. The bike is an '82 Maxim 750cc. Thanks
    Post by: kq6up, Oct 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Light and Horn?

    What is the most common point of failure with the front break not actuating the break light. I have had this issue since I have purchased the...
    Thread by: kq6up, Oct 3, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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