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  1. captluv
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    Throttle (butterfly) plate replacement

    Yeah, I got new screws. Hit up Chacal, hopefully he's got one (or more) laying around. I searched all over Fleabay and couldn't find one...
    Post by: captluv, Mar 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. captluv
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    Throttle (butterfly) plate replacement

    Yeah, so, anyone got a spare for a Max-x? While trying to reinsert the first one, after replacing the throttle shaft seals, I buggered it. It's...
    Thread by: captluv, Mar 6, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. captluv
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    New levers?

    Greetings, all, I want to change out my brake and clutch levers and noticed there are some listed on the mikesxs website that look like they...
    Thread by: captluv, Jul 9, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. captluv
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    burly slammer shocks

    I just did this. See my post here: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=38194.html on how I finagled them in. Apparently, the Burly's that fit...
    Post by: captluv, Jul 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. captluv
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    Burly Slammer shocks

    Aight, for all those who come after me, here's how it's done: Remove your old bushings from your stock, 26 year-old shocks. Cut away the...
    Post by: captluv, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. captluv
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    Burly Slammer shocks

    Ok, so, shocks arrived today and the problems are mounting, really need some help here so I can get the bike back together. We got the stock...
    Post by: captluv, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. captluv
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    Burly Slammer shocks

    Thanks for the input. I wound up getting a pair of slammers off Fleabay for $160; cheapest I could find them. Alas, they are for '04 and up...
    Post by: captluv, Jun 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. captluv
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    Burly Slammer shocks

    Hey, all, I want to put a set of these shocks on my bike but they come in several versions for various years of Harleys. Does anyone have any...
    Thread by: captluv, Jun 21, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. captluv
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    Sportster mufflers on maxim-x?

    Well, I know it's been a long time since this post was started, but I finally got those mufflers on and it is, indeed, fantastic. What I had...
    Post by: captluv, Jun 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. captluv
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    Status of Rickomatic

    A million well-wishes as well as thanks for everything you've contributed to this forum, Rick. Get well soon.
    Post by: captluv, Jun 12, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. captluv
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    Throttle shaft seals

    Ikarus, I see gasoline seeping out of the sides of the seals, can smell gas, hanging idle at times. If you're running lean plus all of the...
    Post by: captluv, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. captluv
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    Throttle shaft seals

    Ah, I see. My ass is suddenly anticipating more pain. Ok, we'll see how this goes when I get to it. Thanks for the advice.
    Post by: captluv, Jul 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. captluv
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    Sportster mufflers on maxim-x?

    Oh, man, I totally thought Mike was serious with that business! I was thinking, "man, all that just from swapping mufflers?" Ok, but seriously,...
    Post by: captluv, Jul 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. captluv
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    Sportster mufflers on maxim-x?

    Took too long to get back on this thread, but I guess the next question is: can the X's exhaust be successfully modified without serious (or...
    Post by: captluv, Jul 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. captluv
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    Throttle shaft seals

    Thanks, Fitz. When you say filing do you mean to get the old shaft seal material cleaned off the carb body?
    Post by: captluv, Jul 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. captluv
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    Throttle shaft seals

    Just when all was well and riding was a joy...behold the leaky throttle shaft seals. So, my question is actually in regards to the fuel feed...
    Thread by: captluv, Jul 3, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. captluv
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    Sportster mufflers on maxim-x?

    Greetings, all, I've read many threads about putting sportster mufflers on various models but can't remember anyone talking about whether they...
    Thread by: captluv, Apr 23, 2011, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. captluv
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    Finally back together but...

    Yep, forgot to attach the vacuum line. Took it for a spin right after I did. Runs fine. Hallelujah. Thanks, guys.
    Post by: captluv, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. captluv
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    Finally back together but...

    And I'll bet you guys are right. Thinking about it more, I think I left the vacuum line off all winter and forgot to reattach it when I put...
    Post by: captluv, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. captluv
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    Finally back together but...

    Crap, Fitz, I had a feeling you'd say something like that! I don't remember where I read that draining the bowls was a good idea, but upon...
    Post by: captluv, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. captluv
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    Finally back together but...

    Whew. The front brake rebuild is done, lever firm. The rear brakes got new shoes yesterday. All good. NOW - Got her filled with fresh gas...
    Thread by: captluv, Mar 23, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. captluv
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    Pistons in too easy?

    Guys, I reassembled the calipers today and when it came time to lube up the seal and channel and get the pistons back in, I was able to line...
    Thread by: captluv, Mar 16, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. captluv
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    Master cylinder circlip

    Got it, thanks for the advice. I went down to Tractor Supply and found the same pliers that they have on Harbor Freight - $10, circlip snapped...
    Post by: captluv, Mar 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. captluv
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    Master cylinder circlip

    Will be putting my MC back together soon and am wondering if that PITA circlip needs to be put back in with the special circlip pliers (which I...
    Thread by: captluv, Mar 11, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. captluv
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    Brake rebuild parts

    Ordered some brake caliper/mc rebuild parts from Chacal in Feb. and as usual they arrived pronto, and were just what I asked for. So, here's the...
    Thread by: captluv, Mar 8, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  26. captluv
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    Clean enough?

    Ok, thanks for the tips. Latest development: I was able to borrow a Dremel from a friend, but the brass brush is harder than aluminum and after a...
    Post by: captluv, Feb 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. captluv
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    Clean enough?

    Guys, I've been scrubbing and scrubbing the seal channels in my brake pistons with good results getting the old crap and brake fluid out, but...
    Thread by: captluv, Feb 22, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. captluv
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    Dual piston caliper rebuild

    Dig, guys, I'll give it another go as soon as it's warm enough to get outside again. Had one day above freezing and now it's below 20 again. C'est...
    Post by: captluv, Feb 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. captluv
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    Dual piston caliper rebuild

    Greetings, all, I'm in the process of extracting the pistons from my calipers for a rebuild and am totally confused as to how to get the...
    Thread by: captluv, Feb 6, 2011, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. captluv
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    caliper rebuild

    Greetings, all, I've noticed a leaky caliper on my bike and have to rebuild them both. I've never done much brake work besides changing pads...
    Thread by: captluv, Nov 16, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. captluv
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    Will these fit?

    Well, actually it's my knees that need the break. I'm 6'1" and my legs get cramped on those footpegs, so I need something, even if just a little...
    Post by: captluv, Aug 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. captluv
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    Will these fit?

    Yeah, I read another thread about them moving. Someone suggested a piece of rubber innertube or the like to keep all components tight with...
    Post by: captluv, Aug 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. captluv
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    Will these fit?

    I've got two-point engine guards on my X and I saw these highway pegs on Fleabay really cheap. Will they fit?...
    Thread by: captluv, Aug 20, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. captluv
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    83 Maxim Electronic Tach Moves Slow???

    Anybody else experience this as well? My tach moves slow and I plan to do a sync soon and worry I won't get a good rpm reading.
    Post by: captluv, Jul 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. captluv
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    Front Fork Air pressure?

    Rick, what about an adaptor to fit the pump onto the fork valve? Anything special required?
    Post by: captluv, Jun 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. captluv
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    Finally rode!

    Thanks to all who helped me out, I finally got the X running to the point that I could take it around the block. Will be bringing it home soon and...
    Thread by: captluv, Jun 6, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. captluv
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    Bench sync/mixture question

    Thanks, guys, I will check the float levels again, but the valves and needles are all new, I replaced them with rebuild kits from Len. I think...
    Post by: captluv, May 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. captluv
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    More parts, more thanks...

    Got those o-rings and t-fitting two days after I ordered them. Len busted ass and got them out to me the day of. Definitely appreciate the...
    Thread by: captluv, May 28, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  39. captluv
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    Bench sync/mixture question

    Greetings all, I've got a conundrum regarding plugs, mixture, and bench-synching. The last time I had the bike running, things sounded...
    Thread by: captluv, May 28, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. captluv
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    T-fitting

    Guys, I need some advice on a fuel inlet t-fitting for the carbs. The one on the bike now is old and cracked, but not broken into pieces. I...
    Thread by: captluv, May 18, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. captluv
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    Thanks again, Chacal!

    Got those carb rebuild kits pronto. I know I'll that T-fitting at some point, so we'll be in touch again. Until next time... -Rama
    Thread by: captluv, May 13, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  42. captluv
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    ratchet straps and hammer handle

    Does anyone have a picture of how to rig this? Or explain it to me. I've got to pull the carbs off again this weekend and getting them back on...
    Thread by: captluv, May 13, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. captluv
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    Cabs cleaned, had to start.

    Right, Yamaman, and since the carbs have to come off again for replacing the float valves, I'll do some poking into the jets again just to make...
    Post by: captluv, May 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. captluv
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    Cabs cleaned, had to start.

    Thanks, Yamaman, I'm definitely convinced of a float problem. Probably not a stuck float as I checked them pretty well, measured the float...
    Post by: captluv, May 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. captluv
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    Cabs cleaned, had to start.

    Greetings to all, So I am still having trouble with my bike after a thorough cleaning of the carbs, in fact it's worse than before. It used to...
    Thread by: captluv, May 9, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. captluv
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    Just cleaned carbs...

    Highly recommend the Pine Sol method, grease came right off. However, also recommend keeping them outside somewhere as the fumes are rather...
    Thread by: captluv, May 5, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. captluv
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    Kind of running

    Ok, ready to install the fuel shutoff. But I have an inline fuel filter installed so should I put the shutoff on before or after it? Forgive me...
    Post by: captluv, May 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. captluv
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    Kind of running

    I also read that stuck floats could cause gas leaking into the oil. But is it true that can't happen without the petcock being leaky as well? Is...
    Post by: captluv, Apr 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. captluv
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    Kind of running

    Ok, guys, I'm pretty sure there's gas in the oil, so I won't start it again until that's fixed. I took the oil that I'd drained out when I changed...
    Post by: captluv, Apr 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. captluv
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    Kind of running

    Thanks again to everyone for the help. Here's where I stand today: Talked to a friend of a friend who has rebuilt several bikes including some...
    Post by: captluv, Apr 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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