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  1. Alchai
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    85 Maxim X - On going restoration - Pic & Questions

    On the maxim-x does one ignition coil handle 1/3 and the other 2/4 or is it 1/4 2/3 ?
    Post by: Alchai, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    What Mods, Pretty Bike..

    Hopefully this works http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2358803191&ref=ts#!/group.php?gid=2358803191&v=info&ref=ts If not search...
    Post by: Alchai, Jul 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Alchai
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    What Mods, Pretty Bike..

    [img] It's on the XJ Owners group on FB. What mods? I see an exhaust... but I'm not as familiar with the "X" Series. I'm about to start a...
    Thread by: Alchai, Jul 7, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Alchai
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    GP shifting

    If its standard, and NOT like yours, he can just mock it up like yours, even.
    Post by: Alchai, Jul 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Alchai
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    New Facebook group - Yamaha XJ Owners

    Gonna go ahead and necro this post, too.
    Post by: Alchai, Jul 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Alchai
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    RickCoMatic's Cruise to the White Mountains - PhotoShow

    Rick - Are these pictures still around?
    Post by: Alchai, Jul 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Alchai
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    My 900 is officially up for sale

    Breaker - Sold?
    Post by: Alchai, Jul 1, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. Alchai
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    I guess I start here.

    CHassan - the slow return to low from high RPM - After you finish the vacuum check - Check out RickCoMatic's final link, the "Clunk Test" link...
    Post by: Alchai, Jul 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Alchai
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    Head Swap - Complications?

    Aha, I assumed; I was just hoping I was wrong by some magic. Thanks Bigfitz. Found a MORE local ad with 2 650s, and a 750 for sale... All YICS....
    Post by: Alchai, Jul 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Alchai
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    Head Swap - Complications?

    We'll start with an "Is this even feasible" One thing I wanted to do before I call it "ride-able" was swap the head on my bike. Not a big...
    Thread by: Alchai, Jun 30, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Alchai
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    Can of worms?

    Same kit I was talking about has the gaskets for these holes. Can ya get some vice grips around that bolt? Looks like it might protrude a...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Alchai
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    What am I?

    Your oil filter has a spring similar to that.
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Alchai
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    Can of worms?

    Carbon buildup at your exhaust port is bound to happen.. the bolt.. IS a can of worms, but you can try to get it out with an easy out.. is it an...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Alchai
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    Just bought my first XJ, got some questions

    Yeap. Read up in Chacal's section on "The history of Yamaha" In the "xj4ever" portion of the forums.
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Alchai
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    Need help - Cam reassembly

    +1 There is a slot at the BOTTOM as well as the top for that front guide. I would definitely exhaust all other options before you went at it...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Alchai
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    Best place to learn 'cycle repair?

    My 2c -- If the government will pay for a fall-back job, like small engine or motorcycle repair, I'd go that route. In my experience, for any...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 28, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Alchai
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    Kind of running

    Gas in the oil is, from what I've read on here, usually indicative of more than just carb issues. If I'm correct, wizards chime in here, gas in...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 27, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Alchai
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    Need help - Cam reassembly

    Its definitely a 21 or 22mm. iirc, the 22 fit, but was just a smidge big.
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Alchai
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    Anyone know where I can get a XJR1300 in North America?

    Does the XJR share a frame with anything they sell here in the states? Was thinking I'd make a friend dismantle one, send it over and I would...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Alchai
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    Stones Stones Stones

    "Jeans so rugged.. they scuff you" Was a tag line from an old Levi's commercial...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Alchai
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    fuel issues

    From the petcock to one of the cylinders there should be a hose.. that's what I mean.
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Alchai
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    fuel issues

    Or maybe you don't have a vacuum line connected? (Someone did that once here on the forum)
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Alchai
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    Miss while riding

    Ignition ONLY at 40+ MPH? I'm not sure. How do these bikes advance ignition timing based upon speed? Haven't seen it covered much on what I've read.
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Alchai
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    Miss while riding

    Check the Carb Sync and clean posts. Usually losing power, missing, etc. boils down to the carbs. Check the petcock. Try running it on prime,...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Alchai
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    Hi! Low throttle low rpm issues - need sync?

    Well, 2 and 3 are on the same ignition coil. Sounds like that might be a "bad" coil. Take a look at it, test resistances. Also, make sure the...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Alchai
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    Possible to Import?

    It isn't a nice Yam, but it kinda looks like a seca, imo. And sold here in the states, few years back. http://www.twowheelsblog.com/post/1380/...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Alchai
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    Ouch, never heard of this before (cam sprocket shattered)

    Wellp, glad I asked. Not that it helped me. I had a valve clacking a bit after my recent replacement of seals (and a new cam shaft) which I...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Possible to Import?

    Lol, they sell those here, though. Maybe we're thinking about this the wrong way.. Maybe I get an '05 sent to me as.. a 'coffee table' or...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. Alchai
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    Possible to Import?

    I didn't realize it only had the single exhaust on the newer ones! Takes it down a notch. Makes the 2005 that much nicer, then. They *do* sell...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Alchai
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    Possible to Import?

    The '05 looks like it still has carburetors, but it *is* sexy. Rick - I hope all that customs mess is magically not the case in FL. I mean, I...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. Alchai
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    Possible to Import?

    So do I, hence the desire to import one. Haven't even thought about how to go about it. Going to google a bit, but figured I would ask here, too.
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. Alchai
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    Possible to Import?

    Is it possible to import one of these http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/prod ... r1300.jsp# to the US from UK or AUS? Also - anyone...
    Thread by: Alchai, Apr 17, 2010, 23 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Alchai
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    Half Helmet Question?

    Just throwin this out there... In FL its legal to ride a motorcycle with no helmet. (Must have eye protection, though. I got pulled over for...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Alchai
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    Ouch, never heard of this before (cam sprocket shattered)

    Was there anything different to let you all know this would happen? Knock? Scraping? Anything?
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Alchai
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    Engine Rebuilding -- Chain Tensioner

    It's all taken care of, Bigfitz. Though, Meant the cover for the crank. ITS ALIVE. And, as far as I can tell, no leaks! First...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Alchai
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    Engine Rebuilding -- Chain Tensioner

    I'm speechless
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Alchai
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    Engine Rebuilding -- Chain Tensioner

    The scariest thought just crosses my mind.. All I have to do is puyt the new YICS cover gasket on there.... and.. I'm done! Oh.. carbs, too....
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Alchai
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    Engine Rebuilding -- Chain Tensioner

    I think that happens to all of us. My bike aside.. few weeks back tore apart an entire trans off a hayabusa to find out all that was needed was...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Alchai
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    Engine Rebuilding -- Chain Tensioner

    Definitely appreciate it Dav. Good to know if I buy / work on a 550 :-)
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Alchai
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    Engine Rebuilding -- Chain Tensioner

    Removed the rear nut, found a spring. Thought that was the case. But seriously, whatever monkey rebuilt this bike originally... needs to be taken...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Alchai
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    Engine Rebuilding -- Chain Tensioner

    Hehe, it isn't like your 550's. Doesn't have the top locking nut.. Just has the allens, and a 12 on the end.
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Alchai
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    Engine Rebuilding -- Chain Tensioner

    Heya! Noob question, how the heck can I get my 82' maxim's chain tensioner to stay in long enough for me to put the damn thing back on?
    Thread by: Alchai, Apr 16, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spark Plugs

    Higher number is colder. Here ya go. http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/tech_suppo ... p?mode=nml
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Alchai
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    cant find 7/8" o.d. pipe

    Munikeep - Are there any cycle salvage places near you in Panama City? I imagine there should be. They aught to have handlebars around that you...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Chacal/Len has been invaluable in fixing up my bike. Its summer in FL (we have only two seasons here), and I was without a running bike.. that's...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  46. Alchai
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    Any Orlando/Central FL Folks want to help a newb out?

    Pshh, I don't know why I was worried. I didn't take pictures, but I did make a valve spring compressor from an old 11/16ths socket I had... cut...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Leaking fuel rail=unexpected carb rebuild...

    Only need 6 of the HCP2420, two between each carb []12[]34[]56[]
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaking fuel rail=unexpected carb rebuild...

    These might help! Carb Cleaning: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2 ... n+own.html More Carb Cleaning "Your carbs need to go CLUNK":...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Alchai
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    HOW-TO (Request) - Remove rear wheel to replace brake shoes

    +1
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carbs too rich

    Agreed. Take those puppies off yourself. It isn't hard. For now, leave them together, and take them apart carb by carb and inspect and clean...
    Post by: Alchai, Apr 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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