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  1. mopheos
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    Darth V Max

    Well, I've gone and done it - I've joined the dark side and bought an 85 V Max. I'm pretty psyched...and bummed at the same time, as I will be...
    Thread by: mopheos, Oct 9, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. mopheos
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    Muchas Gracias, Len!

    Once again, Len at XJ4ever provided superb service and parts availability. Ordered an ignitor on Friday, got it in the mail today (Monday), and...
    Thread by: mopheos, Aug 10, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. mopheos
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    Where can I get this part?

    gitbox - your profile pic is awesomely hilarious...and speaking of awesome, is Len like, a deity, or something? Is he practicing XJ alchemy? How...
    Post by: mopheos, May 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. mopheos
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    Cam Chain tension

    I saw that someone mentioned they had tightened their cam chain tension. If the tension is loose, would you be able to hear it while the motor is...
    Thread by: mopheos, May 21, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. mopheos
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    how do you add a pic to the post?
    Post by: mopheos, May 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. mopheos
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Cobbled together a muffler from the Yamaha dealership's junk pile and wrapped the headers (see pic in gallery)...what a Frankenstein!
    Post by: mopheos, May 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. mopheos
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    carbs interchange

    Does anyone know if the carbs from an 80 xj650 will work on an 82 xj650? I'm thinking of getting a used set off ebay and just rebuilding them...
    Thread by: mopheos, Apr 29, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. mopheos
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    Forward controls

    Anyone had experience with these? ebay
    Thread by: mopheos, Apr 28, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. mopheos
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    Header wrap

    If anyone has wrapped their headers with heat wrap. I have a 4-1 header and am wondering if a 50 ft roll of 2 inch wrap is enough for the down...
    Thread by: mopheos, Apr 27, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. mopheos
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    fork brace

    Yeah, that was one of the first things I noticed when I received my xj "ebay wonder." I've found plenty fork braces for newer bikes, but nothing...
    Post by: mopheos, Apr 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. mopheos
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    fork brace

    Have any of you installed a fork brace? I'm wondering if one would be helpful in the absence of the front fender.
    Thread by: mopheos, Apr 23, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. mopheos
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    Parting out running 1983 maxim xj650.

    Are the front fork tubes leaking around the seals? How much for those two if they are not leaking?
    Post by: mopheos, Apr 16, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. mopheos
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    1982 XJ750 Bobber style (Looking for suggestions) PICS!

    How did you go about wrapping your headers? Were they on the bike or off? How did you end the wrap once you got down to the collector? Thanks.
    Post by: mopheos, Apr 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. mopheos
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    gear oil

    The specs for this Amsoil list API GL-5 and MT-1, and I know the old Yamaha manual calls for GL-4, and I've read that some GL-5 rated oil can be...
    Post by: mopheos, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    gear oil

    I have a quart of Amsoil synthetic Gear Lube SAE 80W-90 and am wondering if this would be good for the rear wheel gear oil in my 82 xj650?
    Thread by: mopheos, Apr 7, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil Quantity

    Just changed the oil first time since acquiring the bike, and it was pretty nasty. With a filter change, I put 2.65 liters of oil back in engine...
    Thread by: mopheos, Apr 7, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    possible stupid oil question

    Hey Hvnbnd, How's the Royal Purple working out so far?
    Post by: mopheos, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. mopheos
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    Tail light question

    Thanks for the good advice! I think it was the bulb socket.
    Post by: mopheos, Apr 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. mopheos
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    Tail light question

    Thanks, Polock. I figured out that part of my problem was a crappy light assembly - since I don't have a stock fender, I'll have to pick up a...
    Post by: mopheos, Apr 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tail light question

    My 82 xj650 was bobbed by the previous owner, and one of the things done was to change the taillight to one of those cheap round tail lights like...
    Thread by: mopheos, Apr 6, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. mopheos
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    Kickstand disconnect

    I am interested in disconnecting the kill switch on my kickstand, and I am guessing all I have to do is remove the switch. Do I snip the wires and...
    Thread by: mopheos, Apr 4, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. mopheos
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Received my K & N air filter from Chacal - fast shipping, superior part, good price. Thanks for the great selection and service, Len. Chacal Rules!
    Post by: mopheos, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. mopheos
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    Will a set of 11.5 in shocks off of a sportster work?

    I bought some Harley shocks off ebay that are 10.5" eye to eye, and with a few mods I got them on fine. I had to replace the metal sleeves inside...
    Post by: mopheos, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. mopheos
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    82 parts

    did the foot rest brackets get taken?
    Post by: mopheos, Mar 10, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. mopheos
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    To rejet or not to rejet...

    I've got an 82 xj650 j running open headers and a stock air filter (it's the way I bought it.) I'm thinking of rejetting the carbs and putting K &...
    Thread by: mopheos, Mar 10, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ4Ever rocks!

    Just a note of appreciation for Chacal at xj4ever. He had disk pads for my 82 maxim when I was having trouble finding them elsewhere for...
    Thread by: mopheos, Mar 9, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  27. mopheos
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    81 xj650 throttle cable

    Thanks, I didn't think the cable I was sent was the right one. Hope I can get a refund...
    Post by: mopheos, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj650 throttle cable

    I just bought a throttle cable for a 1981 xj650 on ebay, assuming it would be compatible with my 82 xj650 (judging from my manuals and parts...
    Thread by: mopheos, Feb 27, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newbie question

    Great website! I just bought a 1982 bobber xj 650 which is sitting really low. The 4 into 1 header has been pretty beat up for lack of clearance....
    Thread by: mopheos, Nov 18, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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