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  1. Hyaduck
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    For Sale Running 1982 Maxim 750 (SOLD!)

    Re: For Sale Running 1982 Maxim 750 SOLD!
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 31, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Hyaduck
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    For Sale Running 1982 Maxim 750 (SOLD!)

    Re: For Sale Running 1982 Maxim 750 Thank you.
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 29, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. Hyaduck
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    For Sale Running 1982 Maxim 750 (SOLD!)

    Re: For Sale Running 1982 Maxim 750 Thank you. The previous owner made that so that his son and daughter-in-law could ride two up and also have a...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 27, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. Hyaduck
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    For Sale Running 1982 Maxim 750 (SOLD!)

    Re: For Sale Running 1982 Maxim 750 Picture added.
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 27, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. Hyaduck
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    For Sale Running 1982 Maxim 750 (SOLD!)

    Running 1982 Maxim 750 for sale. Comes with lots of extra parts and a shop manual. $1575 OBO. Contact Harry at hyaduckh@yahoo.com for pictures and...
    Thread by: Hyaduck, May 22, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. Hyaduck
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    1982 Maxim 750 pilot screws

    Ok seems to run better the more I turn the pilot screws. At 5 1/2 turns runs better than 3 turns. 2 turns leans it out and it starts popping on...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 17, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Hyaduck
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    1982 Maxim 750 pilot screws

    Thanks RickCoMatic. I believe this is if not the cause of my frustrations is greatly contributing to it.
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 15, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Hyaduck
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    1982 Maxim 750 pilot screws

    I just read some info that Chacal posted in his parts catalog. The previous owner put a pair of 2 into 1 exhaust tips on the bike. They are loud...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Hyaduck
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    1982 Maxim 750 pilot screws

    Yes all the tubes, jets and needles are clean. I have read the Church of clean twice. The only thing that I cleaned that I did not know how to...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Hyaduck
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    1982 Maxim 750 pilot screws

    No I don't think it was in sync before it got all gummed up. When I got the bike you had to ride with the choke on because it took forever to get...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Hyaduck
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    1982 Maxim 750 pilot screws

    Took the tamper proof cover off. It will run with just 2 complete turns now but that is too lean. Pops on deceleration. Thanks bigfitz52. I will...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Hyaduck
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    1982 Maxim 750 pilot screws

    Thank you pjk_xj700. Sounds like a plan. I will take the tamper proof cap off. Take out the pilot screw and clean it. I will close all the pilot...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Hyaduck
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    1982 Maxim 750 pilot screws

    Thanks RickCoMatic. When you say "UP" the pilot jet does that mean put one in that is a little larger? Thanks
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 13, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Hyaduck
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    1982 Maxim 750 pilot screws

    Thanks biggs500. Yes you are right the pilot screws are almost to the top of the carb. I knew that was not right but that is where I could get it...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 13, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Hyaduck
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    1982 Maxim 750 pilot screws

    I have got my 750 running. I have replaced the float needles and float needle valves and I have adjusted the floats within specs. I have cleaned...
    Thread by: Hyaduck, May 13, 2013, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Hyaduck
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    Maxim 750 leaks gasoline

    Thanks Adrian1.
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Hyaduck
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    Maxim 750 leaks gasoline

    :cry: Ok found another problem. Leaking gas coming from I think the tubes that go between each carb. I guess disassemble and reassemble twice did...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Hyaduck
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    route 66

    I have done part of it. In 2009 a friend on his 2006 Venture and me on my 2000 Venture rode 11,155 miles from July 14 to August 15. That is a lot...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Hyaduck
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    Maxim 750 leaks gasoline

    UPDATE I have reread the shop manual and the link here on XJBIKES. I think the XJBIKES instructions for checking and setting the proper flat...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 6, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Hyaduck
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    Oil Filter Question

    Thanks midnightmoose. I have found some on ebay I guess I will order a few.
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Hyaduck
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    Oil Filter Question

    Thanks quebecois59. Where can I order them or do local motorcycle shops or auto parts places have them?
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Hyaduck
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    Oil Filter Question

    Thank you RickCoMatic.
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. Hyaduck
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    Oil Filter Question

    I've been searching the forum looking for oil filter brands and sizes for the 1982 Maxim XJ750J. I could not find the info the manual or the...
    Thread by: Hyaduck, May 5, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Hyaduck
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    Maxim 750 leaks gasoline

    Ok I can't seem to get my computer running until a part comes in so I took the carb off again. Boy it sure was easier to get the carb boots off...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Hyaduck
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    Maxim 750 leaks gasoline

    Thanks adrian1. I had to register but I did get the manuals late last night. If I did not register it would download ilivid.com which is some ad...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Hyaduck
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    Maxim 750 leaks gasoline

    Thanks OldBikerDude. I will let him know that. He says he has a friend that is a mechanic. I will ask him to ask his friend if he thinks he can...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Hyaduck
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    Maxim 750 leaks gasoline

    Your absolutely right OldBikerDude. I have made it perfectly clear to him I am no mechanic and I have know idea what I am doing and since I don't...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. Hyaduck
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    Maxim 750 leaks gasoline

    Thanks OldBikerDude. Everyone hear seems to agree it is my floats. I am going to take them off and adjust them again. Strange because it ran real...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. Hyaduck
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    Maxim 750 leaks gasoline

    Adrian1 thanks for the link but I can't get the link to open. All I seem to be able to open is ilivid.com. I'm not sure it ilivid highjacked the...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Hyaduck
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    Maxim 750 leaks gasoline

    Thanks for the link. That is Great! It could be a stuck float I guess but I just put in 4 new float valves and 4 new float needles. I'm sure the...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. Hyaduck
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    Maxim 750 leaks gasoline

    Thank you. I will try to rebuild it first. I have an extra OEM used petcock but it seems to leak more than this one. I took the oil filler cap off...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. Hyaduck
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    Maxim 750 leaks gasoline

    Thank you both. I was reading the past forums before I posted this post. One post said you can not always rebuild the petcocks. That is why I was...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Hyaduck
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    Maxim 750 leaks gasoline

    Thanks to you guys I have rebuilt my carbs and took it for a test drive and it runs like a champ. Scary quick compared to my Ventures. I do not...
    Thread by: Hyaduck, May 3, 2013, 25 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Hyaduck
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    Help 1982 Maxim Xj750 wil not start.

    Re: Help 1982 Maxim Xj750 wil not start. (THANK YOU!) THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! It is running!!! Thank each and every one of you for...
    Post by: Hyaduck, May 2, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. Hyaduck
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    Help 1982 Maxim Xj750 wil not start.

    Thanks again. I have a set of broaches that I am using. I can check everything with either a flash light or squirting carb cleaner through it and...
    Post by: Hyaduck, Apr 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. Hyaduck
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    Help 1982 Maxim Xj750 wil not start.

    Thanks but I have done that. I can get those clean. It is the brass probe that sticks into the bowl that I am talking about. I sprayed carb...
    Post by: Hyaduck, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. Hyaduck
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    Help 1982 Maxim Xj750 wil not start.

    Got it. The washer looked like a ledge and was hiding the "O" ring. I was looking for something about 1/4 the size than what they actually are....
    Post by: Hyaduck, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. Hyaduck
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    Help 1982 Maxim Xj750 wil not start.

    Small washer? What small washer? I have the Yamaha XJ650 & 750 Fours for 1980 to 1984 Owners Workshop Manual. It does not show either one on page...
    Post by: Hyaduck, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. Hyaduck
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    Help 1982 Maxim Xj750 wil not start.

    Thanks! My carb does not have the tamper proof caps on it. I have a spare that does have the tamper proof caps. I took the pilot screw out of one...
    Post by: Hyaduck, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. Hyaduck
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    Help 1982 Maxim Xj750 wil not start.

    The "o" ring that is in the kit is much larger than the "o" ring you are talking about. I will try to show a picture of the kit. Where do you get...
    Post by: Hyaduck, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. Hyaduck
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    Help 1982 Maxim Xj750 wil not start.

    Thank you both. I am still reading the link on rebuilding the carbs. Are the pilot mixture screws you are referring to the ones that you have to...
    Post by: Hyaduck, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. Hyaduck
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    Help 1982 Maxim Xj750 wil not start.

    Thank you. I have contacted the manufacturer of the float needles. They say they are the proper ones. The body of the needle is .25mm longer than...
    Post by: Hyaduck, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. Hyaduck
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    Help 1982 Maxim Xj750 wil not start.

    Thank you very much for the help and the link. I will read it before I decide whether I should try to clean it or sell it as is.
    Post by: Hyaduck, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. Hyaduck
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    Help 1982 Maxim Xj750 wil not start.

    Hello everyone, I have not posted in a long time. I ride a Yamaha Venture but my son bought a 1982 Yamaha Maxim a few years ago. It will not...
    Thread by: Hyaduck, Apr 28, 2013, 19 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. Hyaduck
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    Turn Signal Problem

    Thanks for the help guys. I have been thinking of going to LED's. The turn signals the previous owner put on are probably to small to get LED's...
    Post by: Hyaduck, Sep 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Hyaduck
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    Turn Signal Problem

    Thanks for the help. Thats a good starting place. I know even though the battery is only a year old the "Battery" indicator stays on. The previous...
    Post by: Hyaduck, Sep 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Hyaduck
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    Turn Signal Problem

    I'm new to this forum so please forgive me if this question has already been asked. I have a 2006 Road Star Midnight Silverado and a 2000 MM Royal...
    Thread by: Hyaduck, Sep 6, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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