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  1. Strick
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    xj map of members

    Someone has already thought of this. Click on the link called maps that is 3 links down from forums and you can see where members live, atleast...
    Post by: Strick, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Needle or float?

    I am checking my floats with the clear tube but I am comparing the hight with the other floats. The rod the float is on is fine. I am guessing...
    Post by: Strick, Mar 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Needle or float?

    I have cleaned my carbs, bench synched and set float levels. The bike started and ran fine for a week or so, now number 2 cylinder is not firing....
    Thread by: Strick, Mar 20, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Check these bikes out!!!!!

    This makes me wish I had more money. I think this link will work. http://norfolk.craigslist.org/mcy/1643669539.html...
    Thread by: Strick, Mar 15, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Here's my project so far (just started)

    I am very interested in the signal solution as well. Is there a write up anywhere? I love the carbon fiber look on that headlight bucket.
    Post by: Strick, Mar 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    My winter tinkering

    I have done some changes to the bike over the winter. Nothing to extreme like some of you guru's but here they are: 10.5 sporter shocks, polishing...
    Thread by: Strick, Mar 13, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Strick
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    i smell......stupidity..

    I feel the same way parts. I have had my glory days and my recovery days. The recovery days out weigh the glory days by far.
    Post by: Strick, Mar 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First ride of the season today!

    Second ride today it got to 60f. First ride was yesterday after I put my carbs back on from a cleaning and sync. I just rode around for about an...
    Post by: Strick, Mar 7, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    set float hight, bench synched, polished engine side covers, replaced throttle cable, installed new signal lights and took her for a 30 minute ride
    Post by: Strick, Mar 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Member Saying Hi

    Hi Brodie and welcome to the site. As you know by now you will be able to find out anything you want to know about XJ's on this site from the more...
    Post by: Strick, Mar 6, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Strick
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    BEWARE gmoncrief

    me too. Lol
    Post by: Strick, Mar 6, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    oh this weather!!!

    I checked the float levels today before I put the carbs back on the bike. They were all set a little to high. Put them on turned petcock to pri...
    Post by: Strick, Mar 6, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    oh this weather!!!

    I am putting my carbs, signal lights and polished parts back on today. Then by the end of today I hope to be riding her for the first time in four...
    Post by: Strick, Mar 6, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Shocks

    I don't want to paint a new set of shocks. I just want to keep them from rusting at the eyelet from the exposed metal from the filing.
    Post by: Strick, Feb 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    JUST IN---1981 XJ750 for parts! What do you need??

    How much for the headers and the carb to airbox boots and clamps?
    Post by: Strick, Feb 26, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Shocks

    Mestnii, did you put anything on the filed eyelet to keep it from rusting? I was wondering because I have a set of sportster shocks that are brand...
    Post by: Strick, Feb 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Average age of the xj'r

    37 Here and regret ever selling the first bike.
    Post by: Strick, Feb 24, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Strick
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    lots of throttle causes high rev and no acceleration

    The one down by the engine. That should be the one that makes a big difference.
    Post by: Strick, Feb 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Back together and rolling again!!

    That is very nice looking bike. You make me want to take my pictures of mine off of here. I am ashamed of how mine looks compared to yours. My...
    Post by: Strick, Feb 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newbe

    Welcome to the best place to find out anything you want to know about an XJ. The one thing I might be able to suggest is to pull the carb bank off...
    Post by: Strick, Feb 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    lots of throttle causes high rev and no acceleration

    I had the same issue before and thought my clutch was going out but I adjusted the clutch and it was a hole new world. I could actually lift the...
    Post by: Strick, Feb 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1985 Maim 700 nonX carbs

    I wonder if some automotive hose clamps will work?
    Post by: Strick, Feb 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Handlebar Question

    I found a set of drag bars 7/8 on ebay for $30 in all last year. You should be able to find a nice set of bars fairly cheap. I kind of like the...
    Post by: Strick, Feb 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1985 Maim 700 nonX carbs

    Thank you guys for the fast reply. I thought that the clamps were needed but was not sure. I rode all last season without the clamps on (what time...
    Post by: Strick, Feb 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1985 Maim 700 nonX carbs

    Thank you guys for the pictures and the information. Now I need to buy some clamps. I feel another oder of parts coming on. I already have a CD,...
    Post by: Strick, Feb 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1985 Maim 700 nonX carbs

    OK where do the over flow lines go, because they are not on my carbs. Also shouldn't there be clamps on the air tubes from the air box to carbs....
    Post by: Strick, Feb 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Grips,Grips,Grips

    I think I have the same ones and I love them. You should be able to see the style in my gallary. Very durable as well.
    Post by: Strick, Feb 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1985 Maim 700 nonX carbs

    I wanted to know if there were any other lines going to the carbs.
    Post by: Strick, Feb 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1985 Maim 700 nonX carbs

    Right now I have all three parts to the seat being recovered. So I am out of luck there.
    Post by: Strick, Feb 7, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1985 Maim 700 nonX carbs

    Can someone take a picture of their carbs so that I can see how the vaccum and fuel lines are routed. It would be very helpfull. Thank you in advance.
    Thread by: Strick, Feb 7, 2010, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The Transformation from Junk to Bobber

    That is a great looking start. Can't wait to see the finised product.
    Post by: Strick, Feb 6, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I'm recycling this thread: Did you name your bike?

    I have not really thought about it but if I had to name her, I would call her the "PIT". You know Pretty In Time or the money "PIT".
    Post by: Strick, Feb 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Anybody ever use these shocks? Any opinions?

    I just looked at a pair of those yesterday and I liked them. I will probably pick them up Saturday to put on my bike. I think they will look good...
    Post by: Strick, Feb 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Thinking of selling my 1985 700N Maxim

    I just seen a lady has an 700X 1985 that she only wants $400 for it. It has been laid down but still the picture of the bike is in decent shape....
    Post by: Strick, Feb 4, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Thinking of selling my 1985 700N Maxim

    Thanks for the reply. I am taking all three parts (driver, passenger and back rest)of the seat to be recovered tomorrow. I am waiting on a set of...
    Post by: Strick, Feb 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Thinking of selling my 1985 700N Maxim

    I added a couple of pics in my gallery. The one in beside the cars is the newest one. Do you think I can get a grand for it?
    Post by: Strick, Jan 31, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Thinking of selling my 1985 700N Maxim

    I don't really want to sell it but I need a bike that can handle being outside year round under a bike cover. That also does not require alot of...
    Thread by: Strick, Jan 28, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    sportster 10.5 shocks

    thanks for the reply guys I just was not sure about modifying the bracket with out a welder. I will take a closer look at it next week.
    Post by: Strick, Dec 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Who still has their first bike? Ever think about selling it?

    Re: Who still has their first bike? Ever think about selling My first bike was a 1981 XJ550 maxim that I fell in love with, but the used car...
    Post by: Strick, Dec 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What vehicles did you have before?

    I am the same way. I had to update my list after I read it. This list is just for what you have owned. I started the list just to see what kind of...
    Post by: Strick, Dec 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What vehicles did you have before?

    1976 Camero (small block 400) 1981 Grand Prix (3.8 V-6) 1982 S-15 (2.8 V-6 5 speed) 1988 Sierra 1500 (5.7 V-8) 1979 CJ7 w/ hardtop and doors,...
    Thread by: Strick, Dec 25, 2009, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    sportster 10.5 shocks

    bump
    Post by: Strick, Dec 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    wide tires

    Click on his profile and then look at his topics.
    Post by: Strick, Dec 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!

    Happy holidays everyone and I hope you have a great new year with 2 on the ground and the wind rushing by.
    Post by: Strick, Dec 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    86 XJ Parts For Sale

    I am looking for engine gaurds or highway bars for 700 maxim. If you have them I am very interested.
    Post by: Strick, Dec 23, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Maim X rim on a regular Maxim

    I was also thinking of relpacing the front tire with one off a FZX750 Fazer. For that polished rim look. I seen one on ebay and liked the look. I...
    Post by: Strick, Dec 20, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Maim X rim on a regular Maxim

    It is probably obvious but will a rear rim off of a Maxim X 700 fit on a Maxim 700N? I hope so because I just bought one. :roll:
    Thread by: Strick, Dec 20, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    sportster 10.5 shocks

    bump!
    Post by: Strick, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    trip down south

    Why would you go to Cuba? I spent 6 weeks their over the summer in the army and it sucked except for the snorkling. The mosquitos and the land...
    Post by: Strick, Dec 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Any XJer's near Fort Eustis, Virginia?

    I am looking to find some fellow xj owners. Maybe we can get together for a ride or just a meet and greet thing.
    Thread by: Strick, Nov 30, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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