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  1. pabstblueribbon
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    Speedometer Screw/bolt?

    well I went with an M6 X 10 which seemed to match the bolt/screw I removed. Seems to be holding fine. Added a lock washer that was not there but...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. pabstblueribbon
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    Speedometer Screw/bolt?

    Did anyone end up having luck with the M6 X 16? or alternative?
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. pabstblueribbon
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    Odd Noise Over 15mph

    ok. I'll try that this evening. Thanks
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Sep 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. pabstblueribbon
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    Odd Noise Over 15mph

    Experience an odd "whirring" noise when I exceed 15/20 mph. It stops again when I go below 15/20 mph. Doesn't start or stop at an exact speed,...
    Thread by: pabstblueribbon, Sep 17, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. pabstblueribbon
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    Trouble Shifting

    Driving 1981 XJ650 Maxim Prior to issue my oil level got low, not so low that my oil light came on. In between gear changes, I need to...
    Thread by: pabstblueribbon, Sep 20, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. pabstblueribbon
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    650 vs 750 Maxim

    My 650 does great on the slab or the local roads around town. I've had a passenger and had no issues. Never rode the 750 so I can't give you a...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. pabstblueribbon
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    I have parts from 7 bikes! I have what you need.

    Just for clarification, I've spoken with LETitRIDE via text message over the phone before he signed up for the site. I mentioned the site to him...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Feb 6, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. pabstblueribbon
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    '81 XJ650 won't Start :-(

    ok. thanks so much!
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jan 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. pabstblueribbon
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    '81 XJ650 won't Start :-(

    I did a search trying to locate a similar post but did not succeed, so I apologize if this has been asked ten million times before. Took my...
    Thread by: pabstblueribbon, Jan 24, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. pabstblueribbon
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    Determining Oil Level Without Sight Glass

    ok, thanks
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. pabstblueribbon
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    Pay it forward.

    I've got a set of carbs from the PO that I've never touched. I think there is some issue with them, but if someone wants them they are your for...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. pabstblueribbon
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    Determining Oil Level Without Sight Glass

    I can't see through the sight glass on my XJ. Long term answer is to clean it, but I was wondering if there was a way to get an idea if I need to...
    Thread by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 22, 2011, 40 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. pabstblueribbon
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    DE/MD/PA ride 6/5

    That's awesome
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 9, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  14. pabstblueribbon
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    DE/MD/PA ride 6/5

    I believe we all had fun...cracker barrel was the best part. mmmmmmmmmmmmm.......cracker barrel
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  15. pabstblueribbon
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    DE/MD/PA ride 6/5

    I came in around 170 which was just right for me.. :-)
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  16. pabstblueribbon
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    DE/MD/PA ride 6/5

    Thanks for the great ride guys, weather worked out well, and was nice meeting all of you. Hope the shims for jmilliken helped him so he can join...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  17. pabstblueribbon
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    DE/MD/PA ride 6/5

    Ill probably last to somewhere in or past lancaster while were on 23. Is that OK?
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 3, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  18. pabstblueribbon
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    DE/MD/PA ride 6/5

    Alright I've finished practicing my refreshment stop hand signals....lets ride! Its funny that chart doesn't show left turn, or right turn hand...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 3, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  19. pabstblueribbon
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    XJ650 IMMACULATE SEAT FOR SALE/ PARTS

    You don't tug on Superman's cape You don't spit into the wind You don't pull the mask off the old Lone Ranger And you don't mess around with...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 3, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. pabstblueribbon
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    DE/MD/PA ride 6/5

    If you don't mind getting lost that's fine with me...also depends if my turn signals are cancelling that day haha
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  21. pabstblueribbon
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    DE/MD/PA ride 6/5

    No prob. Ill check out the pdf...assume its hand signals...I do a decent amount of group riding and we can have a huddle when we meet up to go...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  22. pabstblueribbon
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    DE/MD/PA ride 6/5

    I get lost real easy so I probably will be driving around in circles!
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    DE/MD/PA ride 6/5

    Any others coming to this? I got nealsxj in on it. I'll be meeting him around 8:15 in Philly and we will head down together.
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, Jun 1, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  24. pabstblueribbon
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    DE/MD/PA ride 6/5

    For June 5th, right? I am up for this. I have secured the day on my calendar...so unless I do something stupid (again) I will be there! I know...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 25, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  25. pabstblueribbon
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    Philly Riders

    I should be free 6/5, I'd probably join you at point A and drop off at point D to head back home...that would put me at 172 miles. My one...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 24, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Philly Riders

    WOOOHOOOOO $79.00 and I'm back on the road ;-) Now apparently I just need to learn how to keep the rubber on the road. :-) Still can't do...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 20, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Philly Riders

    I'll let you know. I should hear back from my shop today. I let the experts give it a once over. Might just need a new left side crankcase...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 19, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Philly Riders

    just to clarify the insurance...progressive doesn't offer collision coverage due to the value of the bike, it wasn't that I turned down the...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 18, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Philly Riders

    they didn't offer me collision coverage cause the bike isn't at some minimum value. so since it was only me involved in the accident no coverage....
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 16, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  30. pabstblueribbon
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    Philly Riders

    coverage denied.... :-( I'll see if it can be repaired for less than I have in the bank......
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 16, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  31. pabstblueribbon
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    Had a spill...what I've learned

    smart man...I for some reason let the police tow it...now I need to find someone else to get it from the police tow cause they don't drop off,...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. pabstblueribbon
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    Had a spill...what I've learned

    Still not sure the only damage I saw was a highway peg had punctured a left side motor cover so I had it towed...the bike leaked a gallon of gas...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. pabstblueribbon
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    Had a spill...what I've learned

    Hey! We wrecked the same day! If not for my gear I'd be in much worse shape! Hit my head slid on my arm and hip but my pants, jacket and helmet...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. pabstblueribbon
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    Philly Riders

    Will do! Stiff and sore all over....just submitted my insurance claim. Keep your fingers crossed maybe ill be up and running sooner than I think...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 15, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  35. pabstblueribbon
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    rode it 280 miles and then dropped it ten miles from home :-(
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Philly Riders

    hey guys........well after an awesome ride to virginia beach (340 miles) and a horrible trip through six hours of rain back today(280 miles, not...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 14, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Philly Riders

    I'm doin a charity walk/run that day. Literally just committed to it then u ask...haha
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 11, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  38. pabstblueribbon
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    Lurch/stall while engaging first gear

    what bigfitz said....my vote is operator error (no offense) see if you can find your friction zone... really do what big fitz said thats the...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. pabstblueribbon
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    Lurch/stall while engaging first gear

    haha I don't know which is normal. Your a much better mechanic/maintainer of your bike than I am so lets assume yours is the norm!
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. pabstblueribbon
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    Lurch/stall while engaging first gear

    iwin - you seriously don't need to give it any throttle to get it going in first? My 650 needs it or it will stall....if i let the clutch out...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. pabstblueribbon
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    Lurch/stall while engaging first gear

    You're probably just being to timid with the throttle....slowly let out the clutch and twist the throttle at the same time... check out if there...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. pabstblueribbon
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    hahah I own that guitar! I installed new alternator brushes and crash bars...highway pegs to go on tomorrow!!!!
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. pabstblueribbon
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    GREEN light sensor magnet/plate ??s

    right turn, u-turn, right turn :-)
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. pabstblueribbon
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    First real ride on the season...!

    that sounds like a beautiful ride! I'm headin from Philly to Virginia Beach on Thursday morning! Can't wait, this weather is freakin awesome. (in...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Philly Riders

    Lol that sounds fun...glad it worked out!
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 8, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Philly Riders

    Count me in! My schedule opens up a kot after the end of may
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 8, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Philly Riders

    Have a safe ride guys. Sorry I can't make it!
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 8, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Philly Riders

    Well if its cause of rain that's cool but not on my account please
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 6, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Philly Riders

    yeah the distance won't work and I like these guys. literally two blocks from my house, so i can leave it there and walk home or to my station...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 6, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Philly Riders

    thats a really good point. Inspection is a racket here as well...or at least thats been my experience with my cars. The mechanics I have work on...
    Post by: pabstblueribbon, May 4, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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