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  1. Metmop
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    email "Notification" issues

    I got some yesterday and today.
    Post by: Metmop, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Gas in AIr box? Part of rebuild or tear it down again.

    I decided to buy it tonight. I will add it tommorrow.... right now I am using the 2 foot of 1/4 inch fuel line i also bought to drain the gas...
    Post by: Metmop, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas in AIr box? Part of rebuild or tear it down again.

    Good call. I drained the sump and did what you said as far as vacuum and air to clean out the sump after the smell of gas went away I drained the...
    Post by: Metmop, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas in AIr box? Part of rebuild or tear it down again.

    OK I am looking into a petcock rebuild kit from chacal as we speak. I agree that it is a fuel oil mixture. I figured it was more likely to be...
    Post by: Metmop, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas in AIr box? Part of rebuild or tear it down again.

    My 83 XJ 750 was working fine but I have been trying to slowly upgrade and catch up on maintenance. It has 20k miles on it. I put it back together...
    Thread by: Metmop, Aug 7, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Another order on time. Shipped fast. What I wanted when I wanted it. I actually think he has a hole in his back yard that opens up in some...
    Post by: Metmop, Apr 10, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Restore or part??

    This is the 750 I have been restoring if you look at my gallery you can see it started out ruby red with chopped pipes etc....
    Post by: Metmop, May 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Restore or part??

    It has 19k miles on it, according to the odometer. I also just popped off the stator cover and was able to make 3 complete rotations with the...
    Post by: Metmop, May 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Restore or part??

    I just picked up my second XJ. I have a 83 750 maxim that I have been rebuilding. Redid the exhaust back to factory, the valve shims, valve cover...
    Thread by: Metmop, May 4, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Philosophy of Motorcycle Restoration 101

    Sigh... my biggest problem with the new bikes is they don't look like bikes. They look like space age metal monsters.... I love the look of the...
    Post by: Metmop, May 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Metmop
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    Caption This Photograph !! No wagering!

    A little tipsy left the bike outside the club.... 30 secs more and it will be on blocks.
    Post by: Metmop, Apr 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    chacal rules!

    Once again.... prompt fast, accurate service from XJ4ever.... now if he would only take over the postal service.... I would never have to wait for...
    Thread by: Metmop, Apr 22, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    Possible to Import?

    I think I would trade some body parts for that bike.... well atleast any body part not required to ride...... maybe a kidney or a liver..... 1....
    Post by: Metmop, Apr 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Valve Shims and clearances

    OK I have a 1983 XJ750 maxim. I had a oil leak from the valve cover gasket so am replacing the gasket, while I am at it am checking the valve...
    Thread by: Metmop, Sep 19, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Joke

    It reminds me of the old joke.... If Pro is the opposite of con... what is the opposite of progress.
    Post by: Metmop, Jun 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    A little XJ confusion

    mental note... call chacal with part descriptions... i don't need my wish list lost in limbo....
    Post by: Metmop, May 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ750J vs. XJ750K vs. XJ750D vs. XJ750RH

    Each year they change the letter, so some of them indicate a year change. Others indicate model differences. The XJ750 maxim has a different...
    Post by: Metmop, May 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How to solo lift a bike.

    I was tooling around and came across this video. It was educational. It was put out by harley but the 550 lbs bike they demonstrate with is not...
    Thread by: Metmop, May 8, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Another dirty PO trick

    If we want to rant about PO.... what sort of moron bends in both sides of the fuel tank using a screwdriver to pry off the "Yamaha" decal that is...
    Post by: Metmop, May 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My biggest fear...

    I would say she was guilty of criminal negligence, Failure to control her vehicle, vehicular homicide, failure to follow traffic control devices,...
    Post by: Metmop, May 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    A little XJ confusion

    The Vin is always a good source of info. What I have found is the MOST effective is believe it or not yamaha themselves. If you go to the website...
    Post by: Metmop, May 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    $1124 dollar fine...holy crap

    I agree. Most of the publcity was about the 50+, it also covered the stunt driving. They did mention the obscured liscense plates, but the news...
    Post by: Metmop, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Smoked a Harley today :)

    Rode a harley for the first time yesterday. My roommate and me swapped bikes for a quick 10 minute ride. It was interesting. He had never ridden a...
    Post by: Metmop, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Quick Advice Request

    A quick check that you can do is the site glass for the oil. While color may not be a indicator it can tell a little. If the oil is clear/...
    Post by: Metmop, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    $1124 dollar fine...holy crap

    As a residemt of the state of florida. I was here when the law was talked about and know why it was passed and who it was aimed at. Like anything...
    Post by: Metmop, Apr 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I love my Maxim!

    Yes, a bigger maxim.... go for the XJ750 :) Not that I think there is that much difference in performance.. but as a guy isn't bigger always...
    Post by: Metmop, Apr 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Updated Xj750

    I bought it at 16k but have allready put 1500 miles on it. If you check my gallery you can see what it looked like when I bought it.
    Post by: Metmop, Apr 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Updated Xj750

    Well my XJ 750 is coming along. I went and painted it yamaha Black, Here is some updated pics. The next step is getting another care package from...
    Thread by: Metmop, Apr 12, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Helmets

    Let me tell you all a little story.... I am one of those full face helmet guys. I am at my buddies at 5:30 PM... go to get on my XJ750 and the...
    Post by: Metmop, Apr 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Chacal Care Package

    Sure there is... The only days that are out of season are the one or two days that it drops below 35 degrees (and even those I rode this year, the...
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    First Ride!

    That's not entirely true while I admit these guys are pretty hard core, they are not the only ones... Much as I hate to admit it SOME of the...
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa Just to throw my 2 cents in... As far as statistics are concerned I would probably...
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 24, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Chacal Care Package

    Just wanted to let you all know that I got my care packahe from chacal the other day, which is good news and bad news.... The good news is the...
    Thread by: Metmop, Mar 22, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    I am finally down to two vehicles... my bike and my 2001 S-10 Pewter colored truck. I just donated my 1992 VW GTI to charity to get it out of the...
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 21, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    She is NAKED!!!!

    I think mine is naked... yours... well it is in the region of chest cavity open and hearts and other vital organs are on the table next to it......
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I just took my first spill

    Glad you are ok. We need all the female riders out there we can get... Nothing against you guys but I am a old sexist pig that thinks that even...
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    She is NAKED!!!!

    I can't find any stamped yamaha part number on them, but from what I can tell based on yamaha parts manual they are stock. I hope they are or I...
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    Well while it is down for painting I guess I am goin to add disasemble the rear brake to the to do list... sigh.
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    She is NAKED!!!!

    Oh yeah while I am at it... here is a pic of it with the tank and all that stuff on it. I have views of the other side in my gallery. So far I...
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    She is NAKED!!!!

    Yes that is the stock look on that bike, one of the previous owners cut the pipes so I went to a junk yard and got it. I am 90% sure it is stock...
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Help me out? And win?

    I gave you a vote and posted some picks of my recent mishap in their forums over there... since my other ride is a S-10, that recently had a...
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    She is NAKED!!!!

    Purchased my bike about a month or 2 back. First time I have had the tank and covers off.... She seemed naked to me so I thought I would share it...
    Thread by: Metmop, Mar 19, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    thinking of selling my XJ

    I just bought a 83 xj750 with 16k miles for $925 running a month or so ago. You can see the picture on my gallery. I immediately put 250 into it....
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 14, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello, This is my bike.

    Well that is good to know. I just got the haynes manual for the bike, which btw is next to useless for the 83 XJ750. Seems the 83 is a special...
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello, This is my bike.

    Doin the rebuild mainly because there is some valve ticking. From all the research I have done this is fairly normal for the XJ's. You just have...
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello, This is my bike.

    Well not really. I am gonna do a complete rebuild of the motor. I don't know how long that idiot had the pipes off. I do know that he never...
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First ride of the year

    There is a reason I live in florida.... Everyday is a day to ride.... I admit that last week when it was 42 and felt like -42 at 70mph I was...
    Post by: Metmop, Mar 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello, This is my bike.

    Hello Everyone. New to XJ ownership (had a 79 kawasaki KZ400 before) but this is my latest toy. I think I am just addicted to older bokes.......
    Thread by: Metmop, Mar 8, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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