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  1. Studeman
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    where is Geneva on the Lake ?

    Just west of Ashtabula Oh.. right on Lake Erie (I'm from Erie Pa)
    Post by: Studeman, Aug 13, 2014 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Winter Project

    I'd concur with sourcing a spare engine. My Maxim 750 went 79K before "something" broke inside the transmission. The engine still runs great,...
    Post by: Studeman, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wiring Loom/Harness

    Spray the entire harness with Gunk Engine Degreaser. IF the connections are very corroded... and the brass is dark,,, you can clean them with...
    Post by: Studeman, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Studeman
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    Best way to clean a fuel tank ?

    Stick your finger inside the tank as far as you can and check the TOP of the tank- That is where most rust-flakes show up. You don't really get...
    Post by: Studeman, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best way to clean a fuel tank ?

    You say the paint is "new".. how long has it been since painting, and what kind of paint was used? Many of the "good" ways to clean out a rusty...
    Post by: Studeman, Jul 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    cold idle sidestand issue

    IF you set the floats back to factory spec... I would guess it's flooding. I always set any "older" carburetor floats 1/32" lower than spec....
    Post by: Studeman, Jul 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Over the last 2 months I have rebuilt, stripped and painted my saddlebags. They had been off the bike for about 2-years. I pulled my hair out for...
    Post by: Studeman, Jul 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Saddlebags and trunk

    I have the Factory Yamaha "Tour Deluxe Package" on my '83. Just finished installing them after having removed them 2 years ago to paint them. They...
    Post by: Studeman, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Time for new grips...any suggestions?

    Personallu, I like "Superbike" grips.. don't even know if they still make them. I've only replaced my grips once since 1987...
    Post by: Studeman, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    Yes, I still have it... was going to have my wife make another cover (she's good at that sort of thing).. out of some spare black marine vinyl...
    Post by: Studeman, Mar 16, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    The bike had a full fairing- so the upper fork tubes were impossible to clean, that's why they are rusty- but they do not affect the bike at all....
    Post by: Studeman, Mar 14, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    I'll have to dig them out... they are in a box "somewhere"...lol
    Post by: Studeman, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    I have the complete Fork w/everything plus Mater Cylinder... They are a bit rusty at the top(not the moving part) and certainly need new...
    Post by: Studeman, Mar 13, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. Studeman
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    These? [img] $20 +shpg Ray
    Post by: Studeman, Mar 12, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Ford-Fan please contact me... Parts/wiring harness

    Has Ford_Fan been on here lately? He paid me for some parts, and also ordered some others. I have them off now and ready to send... but can't...
    Thread by: Studeman, Mar 11, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How Many Miles Has Your Bike Got On It?

    1983 Maxim XJ750- purchased April 1987 w/4700 mi Full original Fairing/Trunk/Bags 1st motor- 57,000.. something broke in the trans not allowing...
    Post by: Studeman, Feb 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First bike, 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    Carbonxe, If you looked in the classifieds.. I have an 83 750 I'm parting out. I have the front fender, rear pegs, and a few other odds and...
    Post by: Studeman, Dec 20, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    I believe the setup on the bike was a (newer) Mac 4-into 2. I know custom brackets were made to mount the tab welded on the muffler to the frame..
    Post by: Studeman, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. Studeman
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    seems to loose a cylinder intermitent

    I had this exact thing happen to my bike.. TWICE... By all means- check your plugs, wires and coils FIRST. NEXT- check the plugs into the side...
    Post by: Studeman, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bikes You Miss the Most

    For starters- it would be my older-brother's Suzuki TS 125 Duster. I rode it to school when he wasn't using it. We also had a blast in the woods...
    Post by: Studeman, Dec 3, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My POOR MAN'S Cold Weather Gear and Brief Test Ride

    One word- LEATHER I rode my bike today.. 40 degrees going, 35 degrees coming home... about 35 minutes each way (won the pool tournament BTW :D...
    Post by: Studeman, Dec 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Zinc and Cadmium Electroplating...

    no... There is a guy in greesboro- Guilford Plating.. but you better have really nice cores- their prep-work sucks. I use a plater in Texas....
    Post by: Studeman, Dec 2, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Zinc and Cadmium Electroplating...

    18-8 (same as 304) is 18% chromium, 8% nickel.. this is mid-range stainless. It will still rust if harsh chemicals are used- or if the edges of...
    Post by: Studeman, Dec 2, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Zinc and Cadmium Electroplating...

    QUALITY SS bolts (316- anything "less" is junk) in Metric sizes here in the States are quite expensive. It's also difficult to source them in...
    Post by: Studeman, Dec 1, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Zinc and Cadmium Electroplating...

    ...beats the H*ll outta RUST!! :lol: NOTE: The photo above is CAD plate. I use it on my "Restorations", but for custom/modified ... where...
    Post by: Studeman, Dec 1, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Zinc and Cadmium Electroplating...

    I prefer the bright zinc myself.. real Cad-plating is dull and not very appealing. It also doesn't hold up to many harsh cleaners used on aluminum...
    Post by: Studeman, Dec 1, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Zinc and Cadmium Electroplating...

    Winston Salem, NC
    Post by: Studeman, Dec 1, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Zinc and Cadmium Electroplating...

    Hey all... I have an auto-restoration shop- and have a local plater willing to do small batches of parts for me. He does Bright-Zinc, Yellow...
    Thread by: Studeman, Dec 1, 2010, 20 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    Nope... I'll have a good look... (step-step-jog-jog-slide garage door open...) The cable appears fine.. It was perfectly operating when the bike...
    Post by: Studeman, Nov 30, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Introduction...

    Here's the "embarassing" photo of the bike now (today)... It's OUTSIDE-UNCOVERED (in the rain) as it has been the last 23 years of my ownership....
    Post by: Studeman, Nov 30, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Mileage. A poll.

    I'm 205lbs.. I consistently get 42-44mpg from my 1983 XJ750.. in all kinds of driving. I rarely shift before 6K-7K rpm, and often run to 9K in 1st...
    Post by: Studeman, Nov 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    The key I bought was $5.99, $6 to cut by code, and $3.00 shipping. The "local" dealer wanted $30..LOL! It has the black plastic and says "Yamaha"....
    Post by: Studeman, Nov 30, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    Sorry guys.. was off for the holidays- will answer all questions ASAP... Check your PM's Ray
    Post by: Studeman, Nov 29, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Introduction...

    Hey... it WAS 1987 ya'know...
    Post by: Studeman, Nov 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Introduction...

    Hello all... I've actually been a member for about a year.. but just came back this week. I was looking for some tech info and parts last year...
    Thread by: Studeman, Nov 23, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. Studeman
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    shouldnt i be able start my bike in gear????

    It should start in gear- if the kickstand isn't down, and the clutch is pulled.. Might sound dumb... but also check the KICKSTAND switch. Mine...
    Post by: Studeman, Nov 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Highway pegs

    Mine are mounted to the crash-bar...... They've been on it since I've owned the bike (1987).. Have no idea who made them. Shouldn't be a difficult...
    Post by: Studeman, Nov 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    Seat pan is fine (no cracks/breaks).. as is the foam. My wife recovered it several years ago but it is badly faded (I should have used black...
    Post by: Studeman, Nov 22, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    I posted to the "wanted" section- so you have seen these right? It sorta has to be a package.. The ign switch and chain match (keys). I just...
    Post by: Studeman, Nov 22, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    How about $60+shp for the Plug-N-Play pack.. CDI, Regulator, Mount, & Solenoid? Guaranteed not DOA. Tested on my Bike... Video Here:...
    Post by: Studeman, Nov 22, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    Bike had 53K when the chain tensioner fell apart and kept locking the shifter in 1st/2nd. I figured I wasn't going to bother splitting the case-...
    Thread by: Studeman, Nov 22, 2010, 39 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    WTB - Rear fender, security chain for 1982 Seca XJ650RJ

    I have the security chain from my '83 XJ750... trouble is.. it's $15 just for the key. I do have the ignition switch and (2) keys , (1) Original,...
    Post by: Studeman, Nov 22, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted: '81 Maxim 750 wheels

    I think '81-'83 are the same. I have a pair of '83 Wheels w/junk tires. Where are you located?
    Post by: Studeman, Feb 24, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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