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  1. snayke62
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    1983 midnight maxim 750 for sale

    I put my wifes maxim on ebay. Item # 250454622766. She cant ride it--too big for the little girl. If anyone has an offer, message me.
    Thread by: snayke62, Jun 30, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. snayke62
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    Setting Floats....aftermarket needles/seat nightmare

    Dont get me started on the aftermarket needles and seats!!!! I spent 10 hours trying to set mine using the clear tubes. The new seats just dont...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. snayke62
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    Update-----------I took the bike for about 10 miles. Longest trip so far since ive had it. Started and idles good. Runs good, has lots of power....
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. snayke62
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    tachometer inop

    I looked at the tach. its not mechanical. I havent taken it apart yet or checked the wiring. but would guess my guage is bad. there is a crack in...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. snayke62
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    tachometer inop

    Ill check that out. I need a new headlight anyway. I am gonna check the cable with a drill and make sure its turnig the tach sufficiently too. it...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. snayke62
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    tachometer inop

    I found some good threads-Ill figure it out. Thanks.
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. snayke62
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    The worthless POS still won't start cold!!!

    I believe the enrichiner curcuit runs through the bowl. it is a super tiny hole that goes through the gasket and out the little tiny opening in...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. snayke62
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    tachometer inop

    I was researching tach parts on ebay to find that there is a tack drive and cable. apparenty this guage is mecanical and drives off the cam...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. snayke62
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    The worthless POS still won't start cold!!!

    The choke must be working beacause he said it will idle up when running and its turned on. I would start simple like put new plugs in it or take...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. snayke62
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    tachometer inop

    Well, hopefully my carb flooding problem is fixed. so on to the next thing. the tach doesnt work correctly. it comes up to about 1000 rps at idle....
    Thread by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. snayke62
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    New Bike / Biker questions

    Be sure to keep all jets, floats and other parts seperated and put back into the original position. if you have to buy needles and seats--buy the...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. snayke62
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    "Smoking like a JET"

    In my opinion, if it smokes and passes oil that badly, its too late for an oil change. the firts post said it leaked gas and then he test drove....
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. snayke62
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    The worthless POS still won't start cold!!!

    after the bike runs will the enrichener/choke lever make the idle come way up?
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. snayke62
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    I dont know if it made a difference or not, but what i did to dress the float valve seats was take a small, appropriate sized drill bit and twist...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. snayke62
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    I hope yall can see the previous post okay.
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. snayke62
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    Agreed wizard.............before i read this post i said piss on it and installed the carbs after adjusted. The bike runs like a raped ape. its...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. snayke62
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    okay boys.....i been messing with these carbs for ten hours now. i tried the shim the floats endplay idea. i have polished the seats. i even found...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. snayke62
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    I can see your logic in the longer needles affecting closing pressure. chacal, i understand your post but have only one question----float level...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. snayke62
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    Well. i didnt get a chance to work on it further but read your advice. Im sure the floats are in right. the stopper tang that stops the float from...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. snayke62
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    thanks bill. I was waiting for the vent answer. Well i guess ill grab a beer, and a philleps screwdriver and take them devils off again. ill take...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. snayke62
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    mine didnt seem to leak either. well at least not this much. i can drain my tank on the floor and in the oil if i turn the petcock to prime. what...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. snayke62
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    did you put in aftermarket needle and seats too?
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. snayke62
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    I read through the posts on float hieght and seat dressing again. Im almost positive im doing it right. I didnt dress the seats but they are brand...
    Post by: snayke62, Jun 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. snayke62
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    83 midnight maxim 750... Ive cleaned the carbs 5 times. had the carbs on/off 10 times. The bike will start and run and idle. it actually runs...
    Thread by: snayke62, Jun 5, 2009, 35 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. snayke62
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    YICS sync question

    AHHHHH----makes sense now, Thanks guys. So they will most likely read the same without isolating each one, even if they are way off. cool.
    Post by: snayke62, May 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. snayke62
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    YICS sync question

    I read all this earlier. I guess i understand what YICS is but dont understand how to use the tool. I need to get a service manual bigtime.
    Post by: snayke62, Apr 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. snayke62
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    YICS sync question

    I dont quite understand what the tool is used for. What do you do with it? I have a set of gauges that ive used to sync the carbs on a madura. Ive...
    Thread by: snayke62, Apr 30, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. snayke62
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    Fuel Petcock

    yes, i fugered this all out last night when i finally got the carbs to stop leaking and the floats adjusted correcty. i understand the vacuum...
    Post by: snayke62, Apr 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. snayke62
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    Cold cylinder/no contribution

    I pulled carbs again.....actually three times more in and out. I read up on the carb trick thread. foundme a ruler and set the floats per spec....
    Post by: snayke62, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. snayke62
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    Fuel Petcock

    My petcock only seems to let fuel out on PRI. I have cleaned the screen. So there are three positions----res----pri----on. where is off? and is...
    Thread by: snayke62, Apr 29, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. snayke62
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    Cold cylinder/no contribution

    needles and seats 90 bucks a pieceat local dealer. srew the hell out of that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Pulling the carbs again to clean again and set...
    Post by: snayke62, Apr 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. snayke62
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    Cold cylinder/no contribution

    alright. checked compression on right cyl=130 psi. re-checked for contribution-had significant cotribution when fairly cold. ran bike...
    Post by: snayke62, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. snayke62
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    Cold cylinder/no contribution

    No. compression tester at work too. but, while i was cranking with plug out it sure sounded like it was pretty good. popped loudly anyway. i didnt...
    Post by: snayke62, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. snayke62
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    Cold cylinder/no contribution

    Just got this 83 750 maxim. cleaned the carbs(twice)soaked rusty tank insides with evapo rust for two days. Installed inline fuel filter between...
    Thread by: snayke62, Apr 27, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. snayke62
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    '82 650 Maxim hard start when hot

    Hello, i am new to this forum as well. I dont have a service manual to give you any specs but will put my two cents in. I may be a plug wire...
    Post by: snayke62, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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