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  1. hydronaut
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    1984 XJ750 Maxim (Canadian Model same as 1983) Part Out

    I am located in Ontario Canada but willing to ship anywhere. Bike was running before being stripped down. Will accept PayPal. Just send me a...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Mar 12, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. hydronaut
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    Detailed assembly photos - 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    Anyone willing to snap some photos of their assembled XJ750? Wiring harness, left right side, front back, etc? I am starting to get this thing...
    Post by: hydronaut, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. hydronaut
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    Detailed assembly photos - 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    Thanks... I have everything bagged and labelled + all the parts manuals and diagrams. I was thinking more for the little things like correct...
    Post by: hydronaut, May 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. hydronaut
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    Detailed assembly photos - 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    Just curios if anybody has a good set of photos when they took their bike apart. Have everything bagged and labelled but need a good reference....
    Thread by: hydronaut, May 18, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. hydronaut
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    Car Parts

    Not sure what they have in way of bikes. People have been known to drag out small car engines. They charge you an extra 50 but you get it back...
    Post by: hydronaut, Sep 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. hydronaut
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    Car Parts

    Local scrap yard has a day coming up where you pay 50 bucks admission for all you can carry out. Heading down Sat. for a few doors for my wife's...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Sep 1, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. hydronaut
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    83 XJ750 Maxim Wheel Bearing Sizes

    Thanks, Here is what I found. He send to just send him the sizes and he will take care of everything. He is a bearing importer and deals with...
    Post by: hydronaut, Aug 31, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. hydronaut
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    83 XJ750 Maxim Wheel Bearing Sizes

    Hi, just curious if anybody knows the sized of the front and rear wheel bearings? I have a friend in the bearing distribution business and he...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Aug 30, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. hydronaut
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    Rust Removal from Galvanized Parts

    Hi, I am in the process of cleaning up my bike before summer hits. Not sure if there is a way I can clean some rust from the galvanized parts...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Apr 18, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. hydronaut
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    1982 XJ750 Maxim for parts

    Right hand side cover?
    Post by: hydronaut, Jul 8, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. hydronaut
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    Wanted: XJ750 Maxim Right Hand Side Battery Side Cover

    I replaced the grommets and it was pretty secure, but you never know... Could have flown off... If anybody sees one somewhere let me know......
    Post by: hydronaut, Jul 5, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. hydronaut
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    Wanted: XJ750 Maxim Right Hand Side Battery Side Cover

    Somebody took mine!
    Thread by: hydronaut, Jul 4, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. hydronaut
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    Cracked Sidecover

    Thanks, just had an idea... Figure I will try to use epoxy and epoxy a metal washer on top of each hole at the back. I check and there is...
    Post by: hydronaut, Jul 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. hydronaut
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    Cracked Sidecover

    Just curious if anybody know what I could glue the little broken piece with? It still will hold fine without it but if I can fix I it may as...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Jul 2, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. hydronaut
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    Rust Hole in Frame

    Better pic, took a wire wheel to the spot. No rust on the upper inside, seems to be limited to the area only. Will treat with rust converter....
    Post by: hydronaut, Jun 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. hydronaut
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    Rust Hole in Frame

    Engine guard is far away from the frame, it is just the angle I took the picture on. Sorry about the big pics, I should have re-sized them. Andrew
    Post by: hydronaut, Jun 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. hydronaut
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    Rust Hole in Frame

    Better pic... [img]
    Post by: hydronaut, Jun 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. hydronaut
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    Rust Hole in Frame

    Pulled off my exhaust/headers to give them a good scrubbing to get rid of all the rust and when I as under the bike I noticed this.... [img]...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Jun 25, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. hydronaut
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    Seat Cover Replacement for 1984 XJ750

    Just curious if anybody knows where I can get a cover for my XJ750 Maxim. I bought one thinking it would fit but it looks like the back is higher...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Apr 24, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. hydronaut
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    Rider down

    Sorry to hear about your buddy. Hope he has a speedy recovery. Scary thing is over the weekend a freind of mine was cycling (not the...
    Post by: hydronaut, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. hydronaut
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    Removoing Paint from Plastic Emblems

    Does anybody happen to know an easy way to stip paint from plastic emblems? I wan't to try this guys technique...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Apr 16, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. hydronaut
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    Rear Signal Wiring

    Thanks, I will clean up the wires this weekend. Somebody went a bit crazy with the electrical tape. Appreciate the replies. Thanks, Andrew
    Post by: hydronaut, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. hydronaut
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    Rear Signal Wiring

    Thanks, that is what I assumed. So the signal wires are bundled with the brake light in the same loom? Andrew
    Post by: hydronaut, Apr 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. hydronaut
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    Rear Signal Wiring

    Any chance anybody can take a quick look. I am planning to clean it up if possible this weekend. It's funny, I have never even looked at the...
    Post by: hydronaut, Apr 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. hydronaut
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    Chips in/Rust on Frame Powdercoating

    I have a few spots where some of the powdercoating is chipped and some surface rust is forming. These spots are quite small but want to catch...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Apr 14, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. hydronaut
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    Rear Signal Wiring

    Just curious if anybody knows the factory routing for the rear signal wiring? This is one of the few things I thought I would tackle this year....
    Thread by: hydronaut, Apr 13, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. hydronaut
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    Weid Startign Issue - Bikes starts only when plug wire remov

    Re: Weid Startign Issue - Bikes starts only when plug wire r Already tried changing all plugs so they are new. Could it be the plug wires or...
    Post by: hydronaut, Oct 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. hydronaut
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    Weid Startign Issue - Bikes starts only when plug wire remov

    ed... Just curious if anybody has any idea what would cause this. Bike sat for a week and did not start. When to check for spark by...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Oct 17, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. hydronaut
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    Rear Signal Wire Routing - 84 XJ750 Maxim

    Any chance anybody has a pic or description how the wires were routed from the factory? The rear signal wires seem to be the only mess. Andrew
    Post by: hydronaut, Oct 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. hydronaut
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    PARTING OUT: 1982 Maxim 750

    Any chance you still have the front fender and are willing to send to Canada? Andrew
    Post by: hydronaut, Sep 7, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  31. hydronaut
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    Anybody have an XJ750 Maxim Front Fender

    they are willing to send to Canada? Preferably good chrome and little/no rust on the bottom? Andrew
    Thread by: hydronaut, Sep 7, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. hydronaut
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    Rear Shaft Noise

    Anybody?
    Post by: hydronaut, Sep 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. hydronaut
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    Rough Shifting and Grinding Gears

    Changed the oil/filter, it was literally black. Probably going to take a few more changes to clean it out. Good news is no shavings on the...
    Post by: hydronaut, Sep 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. hydronaut
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    Rear Shaft Noise

    Hi, Did an oil change and adjusted the clutch. Gears shift much better now. While I had it up on the centrestand I noticed that I had faint...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Sep 2, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. hydronaut
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    Rough Shifting and Grinding Gears

    Here is another question for the experts... Took the bike for a nice long ride. Near the end I found that the shifting was quite rough where...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Sep 1, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. hydronaut
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    Cleaning Under Seat

    What is the best way to clean the parts under the seat (fender etc.). There is a lot of dirt in this area but also a lot of wire running through...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Aug 30, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. hydronaut
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    Painting Aluminum XJ750 Sidecovers

    What is the best way to restore the factory grey paint on the aluminum sidecover bezel? Managed to find a right one (and a broken left) for 55...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Aug 30, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. hydronaut
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    Grab Rail Mounting/Signal Cancelling Module Question

    Thanks for the advice everybody. Just going to machine some rubber spacers from a hockey puck. Not sure why the guy before me had the signals...
    Post by: hydronaut, Aug 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. hydronaut
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    Grab Rail Mounting/Signal Cancelling Module Question

    Thanks for the site into. What is the approximate width? I will just use a bunch of washers for now. Also, anybody have any info on the...
    Post by: hydronaut, Aug 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. hydronaut
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    New Maxim Owner From Ontario Canada

    Few new pics with the grab rail instead of the backrest and windshield removed. http://www.flickr.com/photos/66172437@N00/ Andrew
    Post by: hydronaut, Aug 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. hydronaut
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    Grab Rail Mounting/Signal Cancelling Module Question

    Hi, hopefully somebody can give me a hand. I am waiting for my manual to come in the mail. I am still impressed that the bike is in original...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Aug 29, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. hydronaut
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    Rear Signal Wire Routing - 84 XJ750 Maxim

    Thanks, I was just curious how they were originally. Andrew
    Post by: hydronaut, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. hydronaut
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    Rear Signal Wire Routing - 84 XJ750 Maxim

    Re: Rear Signal Wire Routing Anybody mind snapping a quick pictures or taking a look? Andrew
    Post by: hydronaut, Aug 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. hydronaut
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    Rear Signal Wire Routing - 84 XJ750 Maxim

    Hi, hopefully somebody can help me out. Previous owner must have replaced the signal wiring and has it hanging loose from the back under the...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Aug 26, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. hydronaut
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    New Maxim Owner From Ontario Canada

    Thanks for all the advice and the warm welcome. Should be on the road by days end... Only thing I am still trying to figure out is why one...
    Post by: hydronaut, Aug 24, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. hydronaut
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    New Maxim Owner From Ontario Canada

    Thanks, I added my location and bike in my signature. Bike shows minor wear on the sides of the motor, but nothing abnormal for the age. By...
    Post by: hydronaut, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. hydronaut
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    Wanted - Tank Emblems for 84 XJ750 Maxim

    Anybody know where I can find the tank emblems (adhesive type) for an 84 XJ750 Maxim? Andrew
    Thread by: hydronaut, Aug 23, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. hydronaut
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    New Maxim Owner From Ontario Canada

    Didn't look in the tool kit yet. Under the seat at the back in a little plastic roll, looks like it was never opened. here is a link to some...
    Post by: hydronaut, Aug 22, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. hydronaut
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    New Maxim Owner From Ontario Canada

    Hi, just found this forum and thought I would introduce myself. Just picked up a 1984 Maxim XJ750 with around 37,000 kilometers on it. Should...
    Thread by: hydronaut, Aug 22, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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