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  1. k.joel.porter
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    holy crap! muffler removal unleashes beast!

    I ran un-silenced with a collector box and a home-grown PVC mani and single pod before I sold my Max. I feel as though some comments were thrown...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Oct 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. k.joel.porter
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    Snowed in... Fun with Photoshop! Idea for my Maxim project

    Re: Snowed in... Fun with Photoshop! Idea for my Maxim proje the stock seat and fender went with the bike... the project seat and cowl was never...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. k.joel.porter
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    Snowed in... Fun with Photoshop! Idea for my Maxim project

    Re: Snowed in... Fun with Photoshop! Idea for my Maxim proje unfortunately this project was abandoned due to a shortage of time and talent!...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. k.joel.porter
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    XJ550 won't start

    hahaha... original tube fusebox. fuses are good to the eye and to the multimeter. I have to be honest... this is more than I bargained for...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. k.joel.porter
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    Starter wouldn't stop

    I'll trade your overactive starter solenoid for my intermittently inop solenoid! :lol:
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. k.joel.porter
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    XJ550 won't start

    ok quick update... the starter motor is turning sporadically with the starter button and everything else plugged in as normal! Not enough to kick...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. k.joel.porter
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    XJ550 won't start

    ok, mdee, i tried your trick. I "hotwired" the input connector like you said and now, instead of clicking repeatedly, it clicks once when power...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. k.joel.porter
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    XJ550 won't start

    OK battery is good & is holding charge... problem persists... solenoid just clicks away... what's my next step?
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. k.joel.porter
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    82 550 Seat For Sale Best Offer

    sorry, I'm going to have to back down from the tank, my bike has encountered some bigger electrical/mechanical problems and this is,...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 23, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. k.joel.porter
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    XJ550 won't start

    perhaps I will try that this afternoon if the trickle charger doesn't do the trick.
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. k.joel.porter
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    XJ550 won't start

    fitz, that's why I said I was only moderately embarrassed! Can't beat a $40 salvage yard switch assembly... On the grounds of cleaning the...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. k.joel.porter
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    XJ550 won't start

    Thanks for all your replies! I left the battery on a trickle all day yesterday... I'll see if that made a difference at all. fitz, I am...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. k.joel.porter
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    XJ550 won't start

    My maxim's been running/starting just fine until last week when the starter button broke and fell out of the assembly. I've been roll starting...
    Thread by: k.joel.porter, Aug 21, 2010, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. k.joel.porter
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    82 550 Seat For Sale Best Offer

    k... I will try to come up with something fair and PM you. In the meantime I have one last question: I just noticed your bike is a 650 and that...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 20, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. k.joel.porter
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    82 550 Seat For Sale Best Offer

    do you have a price in mind or are you looking for an offer?
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 20, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. k.joel.porter
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    82 550 Seat For Sale Best Offer

    what is the condition of the inside of the tank and what is your price? I just damaged mine...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 20, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. k.joel.porter
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    Not to be an insensitive clod, but how does this work?

    Ha! just found this! [img]
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    GOOD NEW'S, CARBON FIBER PARTS!

    I have both xj550 side covers in good shape that I am not currently using. I'd be willing to donate them to you and your brother to make molds...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. k.joel.porter
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    Summer Bike project is FINISHED!!!

    I really like what you did. Great job!
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Aug 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. k.joel.porter
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    Jetting a xj 550 seca

    +1. I thought the same thing when I built my pvc plenum with single pod filter and removed my mufflers on my cafe-bob 550. I waited until I saw...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Jul 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. k.joel.porter
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    K&N Cone Filters on XJ 550

    I am using a custom PVC manifold with a single pod and no mufflers without any tuning issues; in fact, I think my 550 is running better than it...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Jul 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. k.joel.porter
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    idea for a riding accessory

    +1 on the steel toes
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Jul 16, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. k.joel.porter
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    the hass build: my 550 rat chop

    I really like what you did... What material did your GF use to recover the seat?
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Jul 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. k.joel.porter
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    75 miles and then gotta go to reserve?

    I had to google that one too... "She Who Must Be Obeyed." AKA: the wifey, girlfriend, old lady, ho, you get the idea.
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Jun 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. k.joel.porter
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    parts

    not what, but who: Chacal is our parts guru and his catalogue can be found here. Send him a pm if you have any questions, he's very helpful!
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. k.joel.porter
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    parts

    +1
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Jun 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. k.joel.porter
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    ? about the grade of gas to use in the 80 XJ650

    I know, too bad my sense of humor couldn't be more refined :wink:
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. k.joel.porter
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    ? about the grade of gas to use in the 80 XJ650

    lol! what happens when you mix BP and Gulf, then? :lol:
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. k.joel.porter
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    And tires...

    LOL @ the two above avatars!
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. k.joel.porter
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    Trick turn signal & taillight wiring question

    ok, folks, I just ordered my bullet lights: red dual filament for the rear and amber single for the front. I also picked up a $15 trailer harness...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. k.joel.porter
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    And tires...

    fitz, glad do hear you recommending the D404 as I just ordered them for my 550!
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. k.joel.porter
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Len's the man! Great parts, great service, exemplary response time! This is my...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. k.joel.porter
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    First experience doing business with Len and it won't be my last. Ordered his aftermarket sprockets and chain and was pleased to see that they...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  34. k.joel.porter
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    OK, somebody explain this...

    yeah... i was selling new Benz's when the EPA "changed their methods" basically switched from dyno-ing at the crank to dyno-ing at the wheels...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. k.joel.porter
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    Trick turn signal & taillight wiring question

    D'oh... homer simpson moment... I must have misread the first description thinking that it flashed the 5-6 times with the turn signal which, in...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. k.joel.porter
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    Trick turn signal & taillight wiring question

    Correct me if I'm wrong (please do, I'm still learning!) but don't our bikes already have a flasher module? Wouldn't having a second flasher...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. k.joel.porter
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    Trick turn signal & taillight wiring question

    That's exactly what I was thinking... I imagine there should have been three wires: two leads, one per filament, and one return. Although,...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. k.joel.porter
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    Home made XJ tools contest

    My entry: Caliper Expander Use: push in brake piston when replacing front pads Materials: 1x 1-3/4" x 1-3/4" 14-ga leg plate, 3/8-16 tapped...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. k.joel.porter
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    Solo Bobber Seat

    650 rigid, that's almost exactly what I did on my 550. Except I modified a Barn Door hinge to use as a low profile hinge from the seat to the...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 7, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. k.joel.porter
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    2 XJ550 Caliper Questions

    thanks for the tip, BlackMax. Good news update: the ebay seller agreed to take the brake system back with a full refund!
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. k.joel.porter
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    Solo Bobber Seat

    I'll post pics of my progress tonight, too.
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 6, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. k.joel.porter
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    Solo Bobber Seat

    I am in the same boat as you. I have a small 9"x13" bobber seat that I'm trying to cinch down the springs and am having the same difficulties...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 6, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. k.joel.porter
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    2 XJ550 Caliper Questions

    Thanks for the tips and info everyone! fitz, after removing the piston with your grease gun trick, how does one get the grease out of the...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. k.joel.porter
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    2 XJ550 Caliper Questions

    I have not had a problem to date with my front brakes. I decided to replace the pads and when I removed the caliper, the piston will not move. I...
    Thread by: k.joel.porter, Apr 5, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Trick turn signal & taillight wiring question

    That makes sense now that you mention it. I didn't think of this before (obviously). Does that allow for turn signals to flash while you're braking?
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Apr 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. k.joel.porter
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    Trick turn signal & taillight wiring question

    I'm thinking about getting these to clean up the back of my bike. They are dual filament turn signals/taillamps with red lenses. If I get two of...
    Thread by: k.joel.porter, Apr 4, 2010, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. k.joel.porter
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    Yamaha Maxim Transformed thekneeslider.com article

    yep... posted many times. Still beautiful, though.
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Mar 31, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. k.joel.porter
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    HELP!!

    glad to hear it's done!
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. k.joel.porter
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    HELP!!

    First off, Welcome! Second, it's easier for the gurus to know the year, model, and mileage so they can help you more effectively. Now would be...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. k.joel.porter
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    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    Re: SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a l Here's the continuation of my delam horror story: So after four months I...
    Post by: k.joel.porter, Mar 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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