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  1. lowlifexj
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    Stupid theives lead to stupid questions

    I'll check and see where mine is ran when I get home. I think it runs up between that engine cover and the shift/trans cover on the left side and...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. lowlifexj
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    1985 maxim no spark

    [IMG]
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. lowlifexj
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    check out my custom xj650 j maxim. What do ya think?

    thanks mad, I took a break from the Maxim because I need to do the 2nd gear repair. I have been keeping an eye on you guys from time to time, just...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. lowlifexj
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    check out my custom xj650 j maxim. What do ya think?

    yes there's only about 2" of travel in the rear, but most of the lowering came from the seat. I went through about 6 sets of shocks before I found...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. lowlifexj
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    check out my custom xj650 j maxim. What do ya think?

    [ATTACH] the oil spot isn't from the bike so no worries there, I figured i'd post an updated pic for everyone with the updated rear fender and...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. lowlifexj
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    I just bought a 2000 v-max last Thursday! i still have the 650 maxim. i'll try to get a photo of...

    I just bought a 2000 v-max last Thursday! i still have the 650 maxim. i'll try to get a photo of the two together and post it for you guys.
    Status Update by lowlifexj, May 11, 2015
  7. lowlifexj
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    New rider, first bike, not starting. Help!

    your battery is probably cooked now if you've been leaving the charger on it all the time. check to see if there is any fluid left in it.
    Post by: lowlifexj, Jun 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. lowlifexj
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    Starter Clutch still slipping..

    only because i didn't see it mentioned in this thread earlier. did you remove BOTH drain plugs? there is the obvious one and one not so obvious at...
    Post by: lowlifexj, Apr 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. lowlifexj
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    xj milage

    i have over 50k on mine.. i ride it like i stole it! but i take care of the maintenance like the bike was a gift from baby Jesus.
    Post by: lowlifexj, Apr 18, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. lowlifexj
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL once again best service, factory yamaha parts that the dealer says are obsolete,...
    Post by: lowlifexj, Apr 18, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. lowlifexj
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    My built xj 750

    Just this week we ran a Harley that had four pounds removed from the crank on the dyno and it was crazy how fast that thing would rev up.. you...
    Post by: lowlifexj, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. lowlifexj
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    My built xj 750

    four into one...pods..complete tune and race prepped carbs...i'm with you man.. push that little bugger to its limits...how do you know your...
    Post by: lowlifexj, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. lowlifexj
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    today i Ordered new intake boots, gaskets, and fuel cap gasket.(from Len of course!) i think five years of trying the latest fix; innertubes, RTV,...
    Post by: lowlifexj, Mar 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. lowlifexj
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    check out my custom xj650 j maxim. What do ya think?

    thanks AngryGnome! i should really post a new pic of the redone rear fender.Its a little shorter now :lol: On my last ride the starter started...
    Post by: lowlifexj, Mar 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. lowlifexj
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    Carb pods good idea or bad idea???

    if you have to ask about pods you should NOT run them. Simple as that :wink:
    Post by: lowlifexj, Sep 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. lowlifexj
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    XJ Experts, Am I rich or lean

    take some pics of new plugs with 20mi on them. take the pic so we can see down inside the bottom to the piont where the porcelin meets the outer...
    Post by: lowlifexj, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. lowlifexj
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    How Many Miles Has Your Bike Got On It?

    48,000 miles valves shimed at 47k running like a racebike, been finding the weak drive line parts lately :lol: -James
    Post by: lowlifexj, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. lowlifexj
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Thanks to Len for all the information and fast parts processing. I got the new...
    Post by: lowlifexj, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. lowlifexj
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    will these rear springs fit my 550?

    The problem with using harley shocks is that you will have to press out your old bushings and then they (the bushings) might not fit in the new...
    Post by: lowlifexj, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. lowlifexj
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    Yeah!! Im back on a Maxim....Batman Bike 2.0 soon! PicS

    That Batbike rocks! I can't wait to see how this new project goes. -James
    Post by: lowlifexj, Aug 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. lowlifexj
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    Will the madness ever stop?

    Nice score Al, up here I suspect most of us would give our wife for a bike like that :lol: :lol:
    Post by: lowlifexj, Aug 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. lowlifexj
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    Carb Mods

    If you go with a 2 carb setup I would think that you will loose the throttle response you get with 4 carbs. My thought is that by going with one...
    Post by: lowlifexj, Aug 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. lowlifexj
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    Anybody snapped their drive shaft lately?

    The shaft didn't break from doing burnouts. I did 3 rear tires worth of burnouts last season with out any problems. How it broke..... I was...
    Post by: lowlifexj, Aug 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. lowlifexj
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    Anybody snapped their drive shaft lately?

    Well I did the other day. I was shifting hard from 1st to 2nd and it felt like I put it in neutral 8O . So I took the rear end apart hoping it...
    Thread by: lowlifexj, Aug 18, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. lowlifexj
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    Where'd the map go?

    over by Grand Haven here :D
    Post by: lowlifexj, Jul 13, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. lowlifexj
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    Is this the needle seat? Come in repair kit?

    send a PM to chacal he has all the goodies !!!!!
    Post by: lowlifexj, Jun 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. lowlifexj
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    For Pod Guys & PVC Manifold Guys ONLY !! By: Rick Massey

    Re: For Pod Guys & PVC Manifold Guys ONLY !! By: Rick Masse This sure sounds like a good theory Rick. I have been running pods all of last year...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. lowlifexj
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    For Pod Guys & PVC Manifold Guys ONLY !! By: Rick Massey

    Re: For Pod Guys & PVC Manifold Guys ONLY !! By: Rick Masse :wink:
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. lowlifexj
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    Valve shims not seating?

    Hi Polock, I don't think my standard cam wheel will work on the xj. Do you know of a company that makes them with the square hole in the...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. lowlifexj
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    17" wheel?

    I don't think so looks like our options are either 16" or 18" for the xj rear.
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. lowlifexj
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    Stock Muffler/Exhaust Mod

    Oh yea and check out your spark plugs before and after so you know how much, if any, you will need to adjust for a leaner running engine. :wink:
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. lowlifexj
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    Stock Muffler/Exhaust Mod

    +1 on the drilling holes in the baffle plate. Its what I did too before I got my 4-1. I think ended up drilling 5 holes to 3/8", but start small...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. lowlifexj
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    tool for cutting rear fender?

    nice job there yamaman:)
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. lowlifexj
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    85 custom Green Machine Newbie Check my bike out!

    I think your bike looks really nice.. If it were mine I would change two things 1-that seat has to go (springer seat??) 2-I would get a pair of...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. lowlifexj
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    Not so newbie....b4 and after pics..

    Way to go looks really nice :D
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 20, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. lowlifexj
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    air pods and jettting up

    I did a lot of riding in the rain last year and I never had any problems when my pods got wet. Now they didn't get soaked by any means but I know...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. lowlifexj
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    JB Weld OK for small gas tank hole?

    I have jbweld on the gas tank for my car. Its been on there for about 5 years now and no leaks yet. My leak was at the seam around the middle of...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. lowlifexj
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    Clutch Rebuild: What I almost screwed up...and might have?

    Re: Clutch Rebuild: What I almost screwed up...and might hav I think I got it..I'm at work trying to picture the clutch basket assm. in my head....
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. lowlifexj
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    Clutch Rebuild: What I almost screwed up...and might have?

    Re: Clutch Rebuild: What I almost screwed up...and might hav deleted
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. lowlifexj
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    air pods and jettting up

    yes skillet I do run the pod air filters and my bike runs like a raped ape 8O I also have the advantage of working on high performace engines...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 13, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. lowlifexj
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    need a little help

    sounds like a vacuum leak to me. throttle shaft seals in good condition carb cleaner / propane test would be a good start
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 13, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. lowlifexj
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    NEW electrical problem..any help is a big help..FIXED.thxs

    Re: NEW electrical problem..any help is a big help.. I see your fuses ar not blown but, did you take them out and clean up the ends and the...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. lowlifexj
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    Hi! Low throttle low rpm issues - need sync?

    8O you didn't acctulay pay that price did you?!! 8O
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. lowlifexj
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    check out my custom xj650 j maxim. What do ya think?

    Re: check out my custom xj650 j maxim. 2010 update Hi all, Well I got it running again after the winter teardown this week. Here's the...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. lowlifexj
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    air pods and jettting up

    ruiner, You are correct it does make the carbs a lot easier to work on.. The thing is you will be working on it a lot more!!! Unless you...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 13, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. lowlifexj
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    Switch back from PODS to stock airbox

    set your float heights with the clear tube method and then see if it runs lean. If it runs good and not to lean why would you put the air box...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. lowlifexj
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    Hi! Low throttle low rpm issues - need sync?

    Hi tibor, Looks like your onto something there with the tci box. Mine went out last spring for no apparent reason. Bike ran fine when I tore...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. lowlifexj
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    would these work?

    The pedal bike tube thing worked really nice for me. It looks a lot better than smearing rtv all over the boots too. On a different note have...
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. lowlifexj
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    POD to be or not to be that is the question

    A big +1 on the jet kit -James
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. lowlifexj
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    valve cover gasket replacement

    Take the cover bolts and pop them out of the cover and apply a coating of silicon grease to the rubbers.
    Post by: lowlifexj, May 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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