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  1. efigalaxie
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    VA maxim, reintroduction

    I have not posted in a couple of years, so I thought I would reintroduce myself. I am from Salem, Va. I have an '81 XJ650 with over 50k on the...
    Thread by: efigalaxie, May 20, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. efigalaxie
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    How did you get here?

    Ye olde Google
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. efigalaxie
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    Flat tire question

    Centrifugal force would tend to push gunk and dirt on the tire(the bodies circling the center) outward from the hub(the center.) The dirt would...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jan 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. efigalaxie
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    82 to 86 maxim 650

    I have two '82 maxims and I have the opportunity to perhaps pick up an '86 real cheap that needs a starter. (supposedly) Are the 82s and the 86...
    Thread by: efigalaxie, Nov 21, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    If you love something you have to let it go.......

    Well, if you wanted to stay in the family, the late 80s Ventures are nice
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. efigalaxie
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    Took my first ride 82 xj650

    Both brakes are weak. Motor is strong, but idles high after warming up. Seat hurts my rear after 20 miles. My right hand starts aching after 20...
    Thread by: efigalaxie, Jul 22, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. efigalaxie
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    Fellow rider lost

    May your soul be at rest my friend. Please be careful guys and gals. It is awfully saddening to lose any of you. Unfortunately we, as bike...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 17, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. efigalaxie
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    Different XJ bikes

    What are the pros and cons of the various XJ bikes? I would like a comprehensive answer. I know it won't be completely objective, but I am still...
    Thread by: efigalaxie, Jul 11, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. efigalaxie
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    DOT German Army helmets

    DOn't get me wrong. I always wear a helmet unless I am piddling arount the yard at 5mph. I took a lot of crap in school because I wore a skid lid...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. efigalaxie
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    New Guy

    Welcome, my friend. I, too, am new here. I just picked my two 82 xj650 maxims up last week. Have not had a chance to even ride at all yet....
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 9, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. efigalaxie
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    DOT German Army helmets

    We need to stop thinking about our personal rights????!!!!!!?????? I cannot believe someone actually said that!!!!! OK Comrade, papers please!!!...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 9, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. efigalaxie
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    DOT German Army helmets

    The bugs really suck. I have had them hit my helmet hard enough to snap my head back!!! I remember a friend riding a Sportster to school when...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. efigalaxie
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    WHAM! First wreck!

    Glad you aren't hurt. When I was 15, I had a'74 honda cl360 dressed as a cb. The battery was bad. It would stutter and then all the sudden run...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. efigalaxie
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    Hello! New Biker & New To The XJ World!!

    Welcome from another new member!! My 82 XJ650 has 50k + on it. You have one nice looking bike. Hard start in the morning....Check for a weak...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Who here DOESN'T mind getting passed?

    Hammer, you say the original post was a jest, a farce. Ok, I accept that. Do concede that wilh the life experiences that many of us have had, that...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    DOT German Army helmets

    I always wear a helmet. That is my choice. I do not appreciate our elected officials appointing themselves our nannies and mandating helmet use by...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New to the Maxim world

    Gamuru, I noticed your wife rides too. That is pretty cool. I have/am trying to get my wife to learn, but she says she has a problem with being...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Special Tools

    No, it is an 82 xj650 Maxim. YICS right there in print on the motor. I tabulated all the tools I wanted for just the fuel section off of...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Who here DOESN'T mind getting passed?

    Quote "I try my hardest not to be an "idiot" driver but I must admit I have done some pretty stupid things myself. No one's perfect." Haven't...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Who here DOESN'T mind getting passed?

    gitbox, I can use a faster vehicle as a sheild without being a jerk. One does not need to tailgate one's sheild. I try to get into a group that...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. efigalaxie
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    New Member/New Rider (and more carb problems!)

    Armor all is not necessarily the best thing for rubber...or dashes for that matter. It attracts dirt and dust and can actually dry out the rubber...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Who here DOESN'T mind getting passed?

    Hammer, your post was so memorable to me that I commented on it on another post. Here is what I think. One guy posted on here about not wanting...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Might have to say goodbye to my XJ900;good news

    I have seen all manner of crap. I went a long time between bikes one time. Then the day after finally getting one on the road, I had a woman pull...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Happy 4th! How did/are you celebrating?

    I went on the 2nd to pick up my 2 '82 xj650s. On the 3rd I unloaded them by myself. (Lots of fun) Then I went to my grandmother's (she is 96) and...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Special Tools

    The YICS Passage Blanking tool - Where is the best place (cheapest)to get this?? Manometer - Don't have - Recommendations?? Vacuum Gauge -...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Special Tools

    I have been reading and have notice that here and there, a special tool is needed for a procedure. I have a good assortment of metric tools. What...
    Thread by: efigalaxie, Jul 4, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First time owner with a big project

    KDog, I am actually in better shape with the parts bike that I want to turn into a looker. The carb rack and gas tank are the two major missing...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New to the Maxim world

    That is my fear. I will ride it and me knee wil start whining about it. The parts bike has the engine Guards on it. I think I may move them to the...
    Post by: efigalaxie, Jul 4, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New to the Maxim world

    Hello All. I am new to the Maxim world and likely will be bugging all of you here in the future. I have been on and owned bikes since I was a...
    Thread by: efigalaxie, Jul 4, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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