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  1. FastMaxim82
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    gone is my XJ

    well today was a sad day as i accepted 500 cash for my maxim. I'm peniding a divorce which is forcing me to sell off my toys. I still got my XS750...
    Thread by: FastMaxim82, Nov 19, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. FastMaxim82
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    How cold (temp) do you ride?

    last year i road at the begining of the spring it was 19F with windchill. that was a bit too cold. this year i got rid of my truck so gas mileage...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Oct 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. FastMaxim82
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    82 XJ 550

    http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/cto/1398030010.html just incase anyone was interested. i gotta sell it to replace our caravan (big pain...
    Thread by: FastMaxim82, Sep 29, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. FastMaxim82
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    One of the age old questions..............................

    change sprocket sizes. stock on mine 6th gear was about a 1 to 1 match with road speed. i jumped one tooth on just the rear the bike still has...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Sep 13, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. FastMaxim82
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    all in all i spent november thru july doing chain and sprockets and fork seals and a tune up to my maxim. wife's view of time spent was 9 months....
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Sep 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. FastMaxim82
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    took the maxim for a short ride, trying to edge her over 40,000 on this motor just need 15 measly miles then i'll swap out to the other one....
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Sep 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. FastMaxim82
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    HOW TO: Change your fork seals

    the instructions are very close for the 550. i did not have to pull the handle bars at all on mine. as for the holding tool, i used a craftsmen...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  8. FastMaxim82
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    Help - what model is this?

    thought the seca had straight spoke rims? but the maxim also had singal front disc. but if it came from london would it not simply be a 550 as...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. FastMaxim82
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    not sure how i managed that one

    it depends on what shape the other motor is in as it's been sitting at least 3 years. won't be till this weekend before i can see if it'll even...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. FastMaxim82
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    79 XS750 Tripple Need Advise

    gl, patience seems to be best. as you put it together it just kinda presents itself with the best way to do so.
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  11. FastMaxim82
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    not sure how i managed that one

    ya the po bipassed the switch . i have it and it works after i cleaned it up but as most po's do they cut the wire right against the switch. i...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. FastMaxim82
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    not sure how i managed that one

    just a piece of advice, the kick stand really should be put up before riding. not sure how or why but i left mine down, made it to the stop sign...
    Thread by: FastMaxim82, Sep 10, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. FastMaxim82
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    79 XS750 Tripple Need Advise

    thought my maxim was tight till i bought my triple. coming out i loosened the air box boot clamps and pushed the boots into the airbox. then...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Sep 9, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  14. FastMaxim82
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    Bill Schmitt Card Ride organizational thread!

    cool.
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. FastMaxim82
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    Bill Schmitt Card Ride organizational thread!

    my bike may be coming off the road soon to get my triple started, it's close to that time anyway. i'd still be willing to drive it a reasonable...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. FastMaxim82
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    Weird spark

    just curious but stepping back a minute, have you done anything to the bike recently? ie tank off or change anything before this happened. just...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Sep 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. FastMaxim82
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    Weird spark

    thanks helmet, i knew some one would chime in over here for him. my brain's fried (this XS is killin me). rm, when you checked the grounds/wiring...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Sep 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. FastMaxim82
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    fuse box

    ok thanks. i may have to see if i can find one for mini fuses as the aftermarket ones seem to be a little high to put in the same spot on my XS....
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. FastMaxim82
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    Test your reaction- - Post your times !!

    man Time, that colors one was rough the first time through. i read the directions and still followed the word for a whopping 0%, lol. got 100 on...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. FastMaxim82
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    Test your reaction- - Post your times !!

    avg. was in the .23's with one at .132
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 30, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. FastMaxim82
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    fuse box

    anyone got a couple pics of Chacal's fuse box he sells? just curious how it looks. I gotta get rid of these glass fuses on my XS 750. found a...
    Thread by: FastMaxim82, Aug 29, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. FastMaxim82
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    two's better than one

    yup, 1976 XS 750 D. titled as a 77, musta been model year end clearance ;)
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. FastMaxim82
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    two's better than one

    just there, didn't check the vin yet but saw the color for year match the 76. ya, i saw ebay had a dual exhaust which looks cool but think i'll...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. FastMaxim82
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    two's better than one

    ya, rear signals need fixed, they're in holes but from other pics it looks like there should be a signal bar on the plate mount, off to ebay....
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. FastMaxim82
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    two's better than one

    well, today i had a chance to get a 77 750 triple. decent shape and came with extra parts. only bad thing is that second gear is bad but it's...
    Thread by: FastMaxim82, Aug 28, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. FastMaxim82
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    my XJ700 is coming along nicely

    nice, makes me regret passing up the one i could've bought earlier this summer
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. FastMaxim82
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    oil vanished

    sorry, missed the oil light coming on.
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. FastMaxim82
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    oil vanished

    made that mistake before. clean oil is kinda hard to tell if it's there or not if it's over full. if no visible leaks then i'd drain a little into...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. FastMaxim82
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    Bill Schmitt Card Ride organizational thread!

    not much free time but if somebody needed a short jump near pittsburgh then hit me with when and where and i'll let you know if it's do-able for me.
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. FastMaxim82
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    shields in the fog

    ya, there's a fine line to get either the shield or glasses to not fog up. i usually open it just enough to let some air in and that works for me....
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 16, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. FastMaxim82
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    Garage Find, 82 XJ 550 Maxim

    man if i had a few extra bucks i'd give you some cash and my 82 which you wouldn't feel as bad about bobbing. . . just outside my reach
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 16, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. FastMaxim82
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    need a hybrid brake line...

    could also try a local NAPA, i've had them make hydraulic lines and some A/C lines too but not sure about brake hoses tho.
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. FastMaxim82
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    upgrading brakes

    i was gonna replace the master cuz it needs rebuilt and the sight glass is almost as good at retaining the fluid as swiss cheese :) as for the...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. FastMaxim82
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    upgrading brakes

    well the pads are getting down on the bike so it's time. of course as usual i'll use Chacal. so organic pads, check out my spare rotor (if no...
    Thread by: FastMaxim82, Aug 14, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. FastMaxim82
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    musing on commuting

    i think the same things sometimes, it's cold enough in the morning to need leather and then 90 in the afternoon. plus they started patching the...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 13, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. FastMaxim82
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    Fuel Efficiency...what's your story?

    last time i figured it out i was getting 59-60mpg. usually though i just ride for the week then get gas on friday.
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 10, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. FastMaxim82
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    The motorcycle rider's wave

    funny about the more than one. i passed about 5 the other day riding together. i waved and got nothing from the first 4 but the guy in the back...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. FastMaxim82
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    The motorcycle rider's wave

    there's always one wave garuanteeed to get a return. when you pass a few kids on bicycles just give them a wave, it'll have been so cool to see a...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. FastMaxim82
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    The motorcycle rider's wave

    that's what i think Chaos. my opinion is the only one that matters (bout anything that's mine really) unless it's good then i'll take a little...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. FastMaxim82
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    chacals products

    ya, but having access to parts is half the battle. Personally i'd pay a few dollars more to know it'll be here in a couple days than spend a week...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. FastMaxim82
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    How many miles?

    my round trip is 32 miles. for about 150-160 a week. last year was my first year and i put on about 5,000. i rode no matter what. this year's...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 3, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. FastMaxim82
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    Bad News about bill - Badly Hurt

    Rest in peace Bill. You were always one of the first people to respond to my posts and always with helpful info. you'll deffinately be missed.
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 3, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. FastMaxim82
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    If the old doesn't goes, the new can never come

    lookin good. must be that time for up grades, lol. i'm trying to part with my 550 to take hold of a great deall on an 86 maxim 700.
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Aug 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. FastMaxim82
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    Have you ever had......

    oooh ya, the old aluminum rim thing. think that's bad you should see newer chrysler chrome rims.
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Jul 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. FastMaxim82
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    Title trouble Maryland to Pennsylvania

    i had the same problem, mine has the full length vin but the sticker was worn through for most of the vin #. i just had it verified that the...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Jul 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. FastMaxim82
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    Motor cutting out

    i'd take the switch apart and inspect it or clean it up first. That's alot of on/off since 81, and it seems alot of the elctrical problems i've...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Jul 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. FastMaxim82
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    Tragic

    friday i had a kid in a wrangler texting and ran a stop sign, luckily it's my street so i was down to about 5 mph or so. The next day i was in the...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Jul 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. FastMaxim82
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    Thanks to everyone here; I hope you'll still accept me.

    i found keeping busy and "filling the void" with gum or toothpicks worked good. after the first few days its just the habit of something to do...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Jul 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. FastMaxim82
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    say i wanted to replace my fusebox....

    that's how i got my bike for cheaper, it wouldn't start cuz the fuses were broken off. i just went with a couple inline fuse holders and was up...
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Jul 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. FastMaxim82
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    Vote an XJ to the top of this contest!

    love the spades cut out in the exhausts, i'll give ya a vote if i'm on tomorrow evening.
    Post by: FastMaxim82, Jul 16, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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