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  1. unreal41683
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    Where to start with front brakes?

    Ordered new stainless steel lines from Chacal. When they get in stock I'll be ordering a piston kit for the calipers, the MC, the crush washers...
    Post by: unreal41683, Sep 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Where to start with front brakes?

    Hey guys, I just read up on Bill... I didn't know till now. Terrible thing. So sorry that I won't ever hear from him again... Sorry if I was a...
    Post by: unreal41683, Sep 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. unreal41683
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    Where to start with front brakes?

    Hi Chacal... I'll be emailing you about getting some parts for rebuilds... you haven't been keeping track of how much I've spent with you have...
    Post by: unreal41683, Sep 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. unreal41683
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    Where to start with front brakes?

    I guess I still would like to know, how do you know when you need to rebuild calipers and the mc?
    Post by: unreal41683, Sep 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. unreal41683
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    Where to start with front brakes?

    Ok, so I have poor braking on the front with my xj750. I feel like I get little to no braking power until the handle is fully depressed, and then...
    Thread by: unreal41683, Sep 13, 2009, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. unreal41683
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    new XJ owner in western NY, first question....

    Add one to the xj wny family. Buffalo here.
    Post by: unreal41683, Sep 13, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. unreal41683
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    Hi and Low Beams Required for Inspection

    YAY!!!! Yay Yay yeah. Alrighty. I got myself a 10 amp 3 way switch, and opened up the headlight bucket tonight. Ran some new 16 gauge wires...
    Post by: unreal41683, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. unreal41683
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    Hi and Low Beams Required for Inspection

    chacal says that the 750s didnt have the relay to keep the headlight off. Fixed that on my 550 already. Need to get it to pass inspection...
    Post by: unreal41683, Jul 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. unreal41683
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    Hi and Low Beams Required for Inspection

    Ok, so I bought an 82 XJ750 last month off of a guy, and I changed the rear brakes. I went and got plates for it yesterday, and went to get it...
    Thread by: unreal41683, Jul 18, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. unreal41683
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    Side Cover Fitment?

    Ok so I picked up an 82 Maxim 750, and I gotta find a right side cover for it. Does anyone know what years/models will fit it? Someone from...
    Thread by: unreal41683, Jun 20, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. unreal41683
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    Xj650/750 assorted pieces/LOOK, DANG YOU!

    That tail light for the 750 maxim... I'd be interested in the plastic cover
    Post by: unreal41683, Jun 18, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. unreal41683
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    Speedo reading less then what I am riding....

    I have this exact problem on the 750 I just bought. Glad to see the answer on how to fix it here. I'll start by cleaning the cable, and then go...
    Post by: unreal41683, Jun 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. unreal41683
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    Proud new owner of a 750

    Hey guys, I just got a 750 maxim tonight and rode it the 90 miles home. Looks like I got another project... and now I've got three bikes in the...
    Thread by: unreal41683, Jun 3, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1100 Maxim on Craigslist... Advice?

    Ok, well good things come to those who wait, and wouldn't you know that just a day later I end up seeing a Maxim 750 for sale, go out and take a...
    Post by: unreal41683, Jun 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. unreal41683
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    1100 Maxim on Craigslist... Advice?

    Ok, so I went over and checked out the bike. Took it for a ride and... hated it. I dunno, it just feels way different than my 550 and it doesn't...
    Post by: unreal41683, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. unreal41683
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    1100 Maxim on Craigslist... Advice?

    Oh, and apparently it also needs a rear tire... figure $140
    Post by: unreal41683, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. unreal41683
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    1100 Maxim on Craigslist... Advice?

    My understanding is that the bike is currently running. It's inspected and on the road. With that understanding I will be taking it for a test...
    Post by: unreal41683, Jun 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. unreal41683
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    1100 Maxim on Craigslist... Advice?

    ok, i was being funny... but now that I reread this it sounds like i'm being an a$$, which was never my intention. I'm kinda excited to see some...
    Post by: unreal41683, Jun 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. unreal41683
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    1100 Maxim on Craigslist... Advice?

    ... WHAT THE HELL? I am interested in a bike, and everyone's already seen it. I saw it last night and I left a message, but I'm scheduled to go...
    Post by: unreal41683, Jun 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. unreal41683
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    1100 Maxim on Craigslist... Advice?

    Yes, as a matter of fact it was on the Buffalo CL... didn't think I'd have a stalker on here.
    Post by: unreal41683, Jun 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1100 Maxim on Craigslist... Advice?

    Ok, I was checking out bikes on CL (like I always do when I'm bored), and I saw this posting 1982 XJ1100 Yamaha Maxim - $1500 I have owned the...
    Thread by: unreal41683, Jun 1, 2009, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. unreal41683
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    XJ550 vs R6?

    Yeah I didn't exactly follow all of Chacals rules for the house of clean, so I didn't "adjust" the carbs at all. All I tried to do was clean them...
    Post by: unreal41683, May 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 vs R6?

    I put the 4-1 on Saturday, and I don't feel like I lost any power. I find that it is about 200 rpms higher, which in my book is fairly...
    Post by: unreal41683, May 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 vs R6?

    ... Ok, I'm not willing to start trying to do that. I'm not I'm not gonna rejet my carbs and that sounds like something that will quickly get me...
    Post by: unreal41683, May 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2nd Gear or Neutral?

    Ok, so a couple of times, I've shifted into second, and I've not hit it hard enough and I'm in neutral... Ok no biggy, my fault, new rider and...
    Thread by: unreal41683, May 26, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. unreal41683
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    XJ550 vs R6?

    I guess I'm trying to figure out if my bike is running the way it should, or if I'm missing some performance that I should be looking for in...
    Post by: unreal41683, May 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carb rebuild kits - worth the $18.00

    Let me be clear... I bought 4 carb rebuild kits from Old Bike Barn... DO NOT DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have replaced almost every part that came...
    Post by: unreal41683, May 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 vs R6?

    The only time I feel I'm lacking when I'm riding is if I need some power when I'm moving. If I'm trying to pass another car or something like...
    Post by: unreal41683, May 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 vs R6?

    How well should I be able to keep up with my friends R6? I seem to do an ok job at it until I hit 9k RPMs and gotta shift. Past first I've...
    Thread by: unreal41683, May 24, 2009, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tach Oil Seal Positioning?

    Chacal to the rescue... Man that guy not only sells all of the parts for the bikes, but he could probably put bikes together in his sleep....
    Post by: unreal41683, May 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. unreal41683
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    Tach Oil Seal Positioning?

    Ok, I've gotten the tach cable housing out of the engine, and I've taken it all apart. I've replaced the o ring and now I'm putting the new oil...
    Thread by: unreal41683, May 19, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. unreal41683
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    Headlight Always On? (XJ550)

    Ok, got the bike back, and installed the used part from Chacal. Headlight now works as expected.... GREAT!!! Only issue is that there is a...
    Post by: unreal41683, Apr 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Forks?

    I just got my forks done this week (don't actually have the bike back yet) but the shop quoted me $100. Total they adjusted my carbs and redid my...
    Post by: unreal41683, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. unreal41683
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    Headlight Always On? (XJ550)

    Well I can't tell either way till I get the bike back... That's ok, it's snowing today and tomorrow.
    Post by: unreal41683, Apr 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. unreal41683
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    Headlight Always On? (XJ550)

    Translation... a new relay may not fix my problem. On the other hand if I change the relay and this issue remains, I do know its the diode.
    Post by: unreal41683, Apr 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. unreal41683
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    Headlight Always On? (XJ550)

    Ok, so could this be due to the diode going bad on the relay? It's not gonna matter, I ordered a Very Good Used headlight relay from Chacal...
    Post by: unreal41683, Apr 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. unreal41683
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    Headlight Always On? (XJ550)

    I'll play with the relay when I get it back from the mechanic... Sometimes it's just better to let someone else do the heavy lifting.
    Post by: unreal41683, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. unreal41683
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    Headlight Always On? (XJ550)

    The only real reason that I have an issue with how it works is that it makes it difficult to start the bike after a few days of the battery being...
    Post by: unreal41683, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight Always On? (XJ550)

    @ bigfitz I agree, the diagrams in the factory manual are very nice... unfortunately the table does not include Headlight is always on. It's...
    Post by: unreal41683, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight Always On? (XJ550)

    Trust me I removed the side stand relay. On my bike its a really different location. Side stand is behind the fuses under the seat and had some...
    Post by: unreal41683, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight Always On? (XJ550)

    Ok, I've read a ton of posts from people asking about headlight issues, and mine seems unique. That said, I'm sure someone will post a link to a...
    Thread by: unreal41683, Mar 31, 2009, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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