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  1. asphaltgecko
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    Cold starting sound

    I had that exact same bizaare noise !!! trust me , as youve seen its VERY hard to describe ! LOL it has almost completly gone away with 3...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. asphaltgecko
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    I just had my carbs rebuilt by a 30 year yahama master mechanic, it idled perfectly but ran like chipmonk choking on walnut, now, it idels...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. asphaltgecko
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    Front tyre woes - think i ordered the wrong size?

    Nick, my shop tells me that tire will not fit, you can do this, you can call the maker of the tire, and tell them that someone sold you the...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. asphaltgecko
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    more frozen bolts

    ANOTHER ALTERNATIVE might be to have the machine shop drill-thead new holes next to the originals - and just move your brackets over a bit on...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. asphaltgecko
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    Alternative for Maxim 750 exh Collector

    What the heck is a " new pre-owned one" ??????????????????? is that like CLINTON MATH ? something is either NEW, OR IS NOT... its kind...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. asphaltgecko
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    Alternative for Maxim 750 exh Collector

    POST THE XJ YAHAMA PART # HERE.. I MIGHT FIND ONE FOR YA.. BUT IT WILL BE BRAND NEW...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. asphaltgecko
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    Weak spark 85' 700X

    Battery not carrying FULL AMPERAGE LOAD, it can show 12 volts, but have enough dead cells to not fire up the coils GET NEW BATTERY AND TRY IT.....
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. asphaltgecko
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    Installing cylinders, broke rings

    Geszzzzzz it costs $5 to rent ring compresssors at tool rental place, just go rent one for the afternoon....
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. asphaltgecko
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    Runaway Motor

    WHEN YOU REBUILT, did you KEEP ALL THE PARTS TOGETHER WITH EACH CARB ? You can not mix them...at ALL ..... just a thought...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. asphaltgecko
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    WD40 or oil

    its just mind boggling how many people thing wd40 is a lubricant...gezzzz
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. asphaltgecko
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    Carb bowl is tost?

    just a couple of thoughts.... 1. if their is a neck on the area at the beginning of where the bit goes in, can you cut about 1/4 of an inch...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. asphaltgecko
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    Old bikes coming back into style

    MN-Maxims Send your buddy to www.motorcyclecarbs.com they got the parts...much cheaper
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. asphaltgecko
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    1st Yamaha

    houston traffic is BEYOND SCARY.... I used to be a life flight paramedic in that town... UGLY place... yeck !
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. asphaltgecko
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    Still looking for an engine..

    Maby one of these guys can help... http://beaver.vinu.edu/650.htm
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. asphaltgecko
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    Still looking for an engine..

    WILL THIS HELP ? http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/886553073.html
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. asphaltgecko
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    A Couple of Cool Links !

    http://www.chilhowee.net/ Verrry Cool Stuff, and LOTS of it ! check under the Metric Section an XJ specific site, Great Electrical...
    Thread by: asphaltgecko, Nov 5, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. asphaltgecko
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    Are you winking at me?

    the transmission life is 1/10 th that of a car.... which means that if you drive it on the streets for a year, its worn out. Might want to...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 4, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. asphaltgecko
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    Unknown wires in headlight bucket

    hey wiz, is that double black a spare fuse or spare wire ?
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Nov 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. asphaltgecko
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    Checking valve clearences

    bigfitz52 was right on about what to do, starting remember to rotate the timing chain gear around at least one time to make sure you have all...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. asphaltgecko
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    so close, and yet....

    maby you just jiggled the instrument panel connector loose.. or forgot to hook it up... or forgot to put the fuse back in the fuse panel.. or it...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. asphaltgecko
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    Great, I lost my key. IN THE BIKE.

    f unsuccessful, the bike is gonna look WAY COOL with that piece of coat hanger wire sticking out from under the tank--where it was deftly...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. asphaltgecko
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    Reflector

    BIGFITZ, your bike is realllllllly cool.... I have not seen a chrome front fender before thats awesome looking, is that particular one...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. asphaltgecko
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    i need help

    basics .. gas...electricity...air.... ingnition key... gotta have em...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. asphaltgecko
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    XJ550 vs XJ750 seat vibration

    that vibration is normal .. mine is pretty radical at that range too...lots of guys who know on here say its they way the all are, just be glad...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. asphaltgecko
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    gas tank

    take the tank off, empty except for small amount of gas, drop about 50 #8 nutts into the tank and shake it around for about 10 mins... then...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. asphaltgecko
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    Great, I lost my key. IN THE BIKE.

    Straigtened Coat Hanger, duct tape wrapped around end, ( just a little and neat ) "" gel " super glue, good drop of it on end of tape, stick...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. asphaltgecko
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    Alternator Question(checking brushes)

    Dude, I checked the price of those brushes at the dealer, WOAH MAMA.. they were $50 EACH !!!!
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. asphaltgecko
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    new server sucks

    DURING THE DAYTIME, ITS SO SLOW THAT IT TAKES 110 SECONDS TO OPEN A THREAD RESPONSE , AND IM ON HI SPEED BROADBAND...
    Thread by: asphaltgecko, Oct 29, 2008, 17 replies, in forum: Suggestion Box
  29. asphaltgecko
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    Reflector

    the reflectors are are on the area just above where the upper and lower forks meet, they are held on by a springy wire clip - in the area where...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. asphaltgecko
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    the xj party is over for this guy

    TURTLE, apparently these xj's can jettision oil at the drop of a hat and its usually some weird but not fatal cause, hey, if all else fails, you...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. asphaltgecko
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    1. Two new tires 2. new battery 3. seafoam in gas tank / 4, added 1 gal hi octane gas for winter 5. had carbs overhauled by yahama shop...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. asphaltgecko
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    i need help

    check the battery terminals for tightness... TODAY, MY 750 WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START, RAN DOWN THE BATTERY PRETTY QUICKLY, WENT TO JUMP IT, THE +...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. asphaltgecko
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    NEW TIRES FRT AND REAR COMPLETE CARB REBUILD @ YAHAMA SHOP SOME SEAFOAM FOR THE GAS TANK THIS WINTER OIL CHANGE NEW BRAKE PADS (HI...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. asphaltgecko
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    Re: Polishing-when the aircraft paint remover won't do it

    YEA..CONFUSIN..LOL when sanding or polishing AREAS THAT ARE FLAT AND HAVE A 90 DEGREE COUNTER SURFACE, GOOOO VERRRRY LIGHTLY ON THOSE, ITS...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. asphaltgecko
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    i need help

    any gas in the tank ?
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. asphaltgecko
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    the xj party is over for this guy

    THERE WAS ALSO A RECALL ON SOME EARLY XJs WHERE SOME PART ( trying to remember which one) CAUSED THIS EXACT PROBLEM, SEEMS IT WAS PART OF CARB OR...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. asphaltgecko
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    the xj party is over for this guy

    ALSO MAKE SURE YOUR OIL LEVEL GLASS WINDOW HASNT FELL BACK INTO THE CRANKCASE.
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. asphaltgecko
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    the xj party is over for this guy

    TURTLE, hey, UNDER THE ENGINE, I THINK..there is a SECOND Drain Bolt for the OIL RESERVE , it may have vibrated out...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. asphaltgecko
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    A GOOD LINK FOR CARBS

    http://www.motorcyclecarbs.com/
    Thread by: asphaltgecko, Oct 23, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. asphaltgecko
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    wow..lots of questions today

    LOL ..i got to sit on a hayabusa once, just starting it up was scary...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 23, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. asphaltgecko
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    Winterizing a bike

    sounds like it would be much easier just to add SEAFOAM to the gas and start the bike and let it warm up once a week.
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 23, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. asphaltgecko
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    Maxim x INFO

    awesome info, since my bike came from hawaii, im not sure what verison it is (last letter) how do i tell if its an s or an n or what ?
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 23, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. asphaltgecko
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    Maxim x INFO

    max-x.com is ok, ive seen it already, great place, but there really needs to be more than one fun place for these bikes on the web LOL
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 21, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. asphaltgecko
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    Maxim x INFO

    Hey thats ok, it hasnt been done by me, so it will give me somethign to do here while it snows for winter. Im told that 700's are not...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 21, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. asphaltgecko
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    wow..lots of questions today

    Can I replace my Clutch handle and cable assy with an aftermarket one or do i have to use original for some weird reason ???? another funny...
    Thread by: asphaltgecko, Oct 21, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. asphaltgecko
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    Were there any AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS on XJ's ???

    maby on police models, or something ??
    Thread by: asphaltgecko, Oct 21, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. asphaltgecko
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    my first long ride, and only ONE thing broke!

    my first long ride, and only ONE thing broke! Thats pretty encouraging, its kind of a scary thought to me to hop on a 23 year old bike and...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 21, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. asphaltgecko
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    Maxim x INFO

    hI Guys, Since im good with the Internet, ive decided to create a website with all the MAXIM X info I can find, the 86 X is different...
    Thread by: asphaltgecko, Oct 21, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. asphaltgecko
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    Hi..new person to this forum

    ha! thanks he had saved his bike hoping she would ride it, but guess she has other interests, i told him id drive her around on it, so he tossed...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 20, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. asphaltgecko
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    Moving to Mexico do I need to change jets?

    why waste the money, they will only steal your biike there the second you turn your back on it... if you dont chain it to a building with a...
    Post by: asphaltgecko, Oct 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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