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  1. jcboyd
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    Bad starter?

    I cleaned the brushes. The starter has been dragging some and clattering a little. Probaly would not hurt to replace starter and solenoid....
    Post by: jcboyd, Dec 8, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. jcboyd
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    Bad starter?

    I have a 1983 xj 750. When I try to start the bike it sounds like I have a weak battery then it stops turning the starter. Bought a new battery,...
    Thread by: jcboyd, Dec 8, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. jcboyd
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    Starter problem?

    Thanks for the info. Wrong oil will do that? what about old oil or low on oil?
    Post by: jcboyd, Aug 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. jcboyd
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    Starter problem?

    I have a 1983 xj 750 maxim. When I tryto start it it makes a rattle sound. Sometimes it will engage and start immediately, sometimes it takes...
    Thread by: jcboyd, Aug 21, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. jcboyd
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    Insurance Rates

    75 a year. Farmers ins. I am 47. Texas
    Post by: jcboyd, Dec 3, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. jcboyd
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    anybody in texas

    Hey guys. Good to hear from y'all.
    Post by: jcboyd, Nov 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. jcboyd
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    anybody in texas

    anybody in texas? seems most everyone else is from the north
    Thread by: jcboyd, Nov 27, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. jcboyd
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    HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE

    HAPPY THANKSGIVING
    Thread by: jcboyd, Nov 26, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. jcboyd
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    weird rattle

    is that a hard job?
    Post by: jcboyd, Nov 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. jcboyd
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    weird rattle

    my 750 does the same thing until it warms up. thought it might have something to do with starter. starts fine. Thought matbe exhaust collector....
    Post by: jcboyd, Nov 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. jcboyd
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    Average age of the xj'r

    47. Bought my xj 750 in August. First street bike. Have not ridden in 33 years. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!
    Post by: jcboyd, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. jcboyd
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    rejetting xj 750 carbs

    Hey RickCoMatic. Where did you get the windshield for your xj.
    Post by: jcboyd, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. jcboyd
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    rejetting xj 750 carbs

    Thanks. The bike does scream. No stumbles at all. By the time I hit 3rd gear, which is pretty quick, It is pass 80 mph. It is surprising how...
    Post by: jcboyd, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. jcboyd
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    rejetting xj 750 carbs

    back to my topic. How do I know if I need to rejet my carbs. I have a 1983 xj 750. I pulled the "snorkel" out of the airbox and put sportster...
    Post by: jcboyd, Nov 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. jcboyd
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    rejetting xj 750 carbs

    how do I know if I need to rejet my carbs?
    Thread by: jcboyd, Nov 13, 2009, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. jcboyd
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    collector noise?

    found whole exhaust system on ebay for 75.00 Good deal? Dont know if I'll have same problen or not.
    Post by: jcboyd, Nov 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. jcboyd
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    1983 maxim750 exhaust mod

    thanks. that what I was thinking.
    Post by: jcboyd, Nov 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. jcboyd
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    1983 maxim750 exhaust mod

    What would happen if I cut off the collector box on the exhaust awent with straight pipes to mufflers?
    Thread by: jcboyd, Nov 5, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. jcboyd
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    collector noise?

    Thanks. Guess i will try jb. dont know if buying another collector is worth it.
    Post by: jcboyd, Nov 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. jcboyd
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    Airbox inlet

    Took the snorkel out of my bike , 1983 xj 750, and it seems to run great. More pick up, runs smoother, runs 70mph at 5200 rpm, was 70 @ 5500 prm....
    Post by: jcboyd, Nov 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. jcboyd
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    collector noise?

    when I first start up my bike it has a cracking sound like something is rattling under the bike. would rust in the collector make this noise? It...
    Thread by: jcboyd, Oct 31, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. jcboyd
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    ticking sound

    Thanks gregg I will still try to get the adjustment done asap
    Post by: jcboyd, Oct 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. jcboyd
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    ticking sound

    thanks gregg guess i need to that special tool to fix it. How long should I drive it like this. This is ny transportation to work.
    Post by: jcboyd, Oct 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. jcboyd
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    ticking sound

    there is a ticketing sound coming from the engine at low rpms could this be the valves? 1983 xj 750
    Thread by: jcboyd, Oct 28, 2009, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. jcboyd
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    sissybar/backrest

    Check out my Gallery
    Post by: jcboyd, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. jcboyd
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    sissybar/backrest

    What I did was have my son in law cut 2 pieces of square pipe and made extensions for the the grab bar on back. Now I am going to either buy a...
    Post by: jcboyd, Oct 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. jcboyd
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    1983 xj 750 mufflers

    I need to replace my mufflers on my Midnight Maxim. Does anyone have a suggestion where to look and maybe what kind?
    Thread by: jcboyd, Oct 13, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. jcboyd
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    front end 1983 xj 750

    thanx I will give that a try. Will update you later
    Post by: jcboyd, Oct 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. jcboyd
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    front end 1983 xj 750

    My front end is "bouncy". About every 30ft or so the front end will have a little up & down bounce to it. Nothing drastic but you can feel it....
    Thread by: jcboyd, Oct 11, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. jcboyd
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    shaft drive noise

    haha. good come back.
    Post by: jcboyd, Oct 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. jcboyd
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    shaft drive noise

    actually I only hear it when I am coasting and the bike is off
    Post by: jcboyd, Oct 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. jcboyd
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    anyone in Houston, clear lake Texas area

    how are those sporty pipes? did you have to rejet your carbs?
    Post by: jcboyd, Oct 6, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. jcboyd
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    anyone in Houston, clear lake Texas area

    hey I like the seat. where did you find it?
    Post by: jcboyd, Oct 6, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. jcboyd
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    Forks wont hold air

    mine was losing air also. I replace the air valve (schrader valve). Bought them at the parts store about four to a package and a couple of...
    Post by: jcboyd, Oct 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. jcboyd
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    shaft drive noise

    how much noise should the shaft drive make on a 1983 xj 750
    Thread by: jcboyd, Oct 1, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. jcboyd
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    oil recomedations

    Thanks everyone for the input. it has been helpful.
    Post by: jcboyd, Sep 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. jcboyd
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Good job Len! Ordered my Spin on filter adapter kit for my 1983 xj750 on Wednesday Sept. 23, 2009 and recieved it in the mail on Saturday Sept....
    Post by: jcboyd, Sep 27, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  38. jcboyd
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    oil recomedations

    thanks guys. just bought the bike last week. waiting on manual to get all my p.m. work done. doin oil change this weekend.
    Post by: jcboyd, Sep 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. jcboyd
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    oil recomedations

    what kind of oil and how much should I put into my 1983 xj 750
    Thread by: jcboyd, Sep 26, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. jcboyd
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    anyone in Houston, clear lake Texas area

    Hey how you doin'? You got alot of bikes. I'm just gatting started.
    Post by: jcboyd, Sep 26, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. jcboyd
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    Parting out 81 xj650.

    Are the front forks good? do you know if they are the same as a 1983 xj 750
    Post by: jcboyd, Sep 24, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. jcboyd
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    anyone in Houston, clear lake Texas area

    anyone in Houston, clear lake Texas area
    Thread by: jcboyd, Sep 24, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. jcboyd
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    How do I order parts from chacal?
    Post by: jcboyd, Sep 23, 2009 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  44. jcboyd
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    Where to buy oil filter

    Hello. Do y'all use the large filter or the small filter? I am fixing to buy an oil filter adapter. The larger one will fit my bike. Which...
    Post by: jcboyd, Sep 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. jcboyd
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    xj 750 front shocks

    thanks. youve been a big help. chat at ya later
    Post by: jcboyd, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. jcboyd
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    xj 750 front shocks

    how do I get hold of him?
    Post by: jcboyd, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. jcboyd
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    xj 750 front shocks

    I dont know about dive, but I know there should be a little firmness involved. My front end will bottom out and get shakes. I can sit on my bike...
    Post by: jcboyd, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. jcboyd
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    xj 750 front shocks

    Thanks Guys. New springs and oil I will get. I am a small guy. 5' 4" 165 lbs How much oil? Have manual on the way.
    Post by: jcboyd, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. jcboyd
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    xj 750 front shocks

    Thanks. Are the springs avaiable at yamaha dealer or online only.
    Post by: jcboyd, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. jcboyd
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    xj 750 front shocks

    Thanks. I am in the process of getting a manual. I have had the bike for 5 days. Bike seems to run great. Just a soft front end.
    Post by: jcboyd, Sep 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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