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  1. Rural_Guy
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Great point for novice riders like me. I almost had to learn that the hard way but was able to keep her up. Lots of filler out here in the...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Rural_Guy
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Thanks again Len. Super fast shipping up to Canada. Much appreciated.
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jul 12, 2011 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  3. Rural_Guy
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    Front Brake Rebuild Problem

    No, once I was sure i had the air out and had clear fluid running I tightened the bleed screw, topped up the MC, put saran wrap over it and had it...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Rural_Guy
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    Front Brake Rebuild Problem

    Don't know how much experience you have with this so forgive me if you already know but I just did mine about a month or so ago. I could not...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Rural_Guy
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    BATTERIES!!!!!

    I got an AGM battery and love it. No vent tube, no topping up. And holds a charge like a champ.
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jun 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Rural_Guy
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    Rubber anti vibration blocks

    I just picked some up from the dealer here for my 400. Mine had different part numbers for each side. There is a distinct difference in the size...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Rural_Guy
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    just removed 4.2 L of oil from my engine....

    Yes that big nut on the bottom near the filter housing at 43nm is your drain bolt. Stock bolt has a little screw in it the middle of the bolt. If...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jun 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Rural_Guy
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    just removed 4.2 L of oil from my engine....

    Just to add to Fitz's post. The service manual says this can take up to a minute. So far on my oil changes it has been around the 30 second mark...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jun 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Rural_Guy
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    Master Cylinder/Bleed Problems, Question

    I just bled my brakes for the first time. Don't know how much experience you have but the bleeding part took no time until I had no air bubbles...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Rural_Guy
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    Tank bags. What are you gents using?

    I have this one which I use. Surprisingly big. As said above though watch the scrapes. http://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/icon-ur ... k-bag.html
    Post by: Rural_Guy, May 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Rural_Guy
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    New horn

    I tossed one of those acumen ones on after advice here. Smaller and way louder than the stock on my 400. No problem being heard now.
    Post by: Rural_Guy, May 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Rural_Guy
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    New Owner of a 1984 Maxim 400

    Are you from Canada by any chance? Welcome. I've got a 1984 400 Maxim as well however it was produced in April 1983. The production tag is...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, May 14, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Rural_Guy
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    Complete 82 Maxim 400

    You still around?
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Aug 7, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. Rural_Guy
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    Complete 82 Maxim 400

    How much for the carbs and side panels?
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Aug 5, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. Rural_Guy
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    Travel List?

    I just did Ottawa to Toronto to Philly and back to Ottawa. Bring a roll of toilet paper (or a travel sized kleenex) for those times you may be...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jul 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Rural_Guy
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    trying to find a part number '84 XS400 Maxim

    http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xs400k-maxi ... partslist/ Check it out. My browser at work is out dated and I can look at the pages up close so I...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jul 14, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  17. Rural_Guy
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Finally got my side panels back on, adjusted my rear brake light sensor and installed an AGM battery. Feels like I'm finally starting to make it...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jul 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Ha ha, that's funny. I said almost the same thing to myself last night when I was looking at it again. I had a long filter so I've ordered a...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jul 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Did my first oil change on the weekend. Think I'll be ordering some new bolts before I try another though as the filter bolt and drain plug...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jul 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim400 and 84 Maxim400 Parts Compatibility

    Ah, I knew that about cars for the most part but the bike shop I took it to told me it should have been an 83 as anything listed 1-6/yr is that...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jun 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Thanks for peg rubbers Len. They arrived pretty quickly and in great shape. Great communication and support. Thanks, Mike
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jun 23, 2010 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  22. Rural_Guy
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    82 Maxim400 and 84 Maxim400 Parts Compatibility

    Mine is listed as an 84 with the Ministry but production date is 4/83.
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jun 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. Rural_Guy
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    Small step and thanks

    And I'm really enjoying it. I think it was a good choice for a first bike. I find it powerful enough to get me moving and keep up on the...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jun 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Rural_Guy
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    Small step and thanks

    Let's see if this works... [img]
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jun 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Rural_Guy
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    Small step and thanks

    Hey, I just left the little bit dangle of the end. About half an inch or so sticks out past the bars on the left. Throttle side very little...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jun 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Small step and thanks

    Just wanted to say thanks to the forum. I did a lot of searching and reading to avoid any common mistakes before working on my bike. This...
    Thread by: Rural_Guy, Jun 13, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Good for a laugh

    Hey Draker, Same thing happened to me on my 400 Maxim. Cruising along and little power. I was panicked as I was 20 kms from the nearest town....
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Jun 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ650 valve train noise

    I had something similar, a high pitched metal on metal sound when I put it under power. Then I realized it was my garage lock key dangling from...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Rural_Guy
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    Insurance

    Ooops, sorry didn't notice yours was 90/month. Mine's per year with State Farm.
    Post by: Rural_Guy, May 7, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Rural_Guy
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    Insurance

    Wow, and I thought $550 for a new rider over 30 was a good price.
    Post by: Rural_Guy, May 7, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. Rural_Guy
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    82 xs400r Seca Clymer or similar. Is there such a creature?

    That's for the SOHC, I've been looking for a Clymer or Haynes manual for my 83 Maxim 400 which is the DOHC as well and can't find one on either of...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, May 6, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Any Ottawa, ON members?

    Yup, she's running well but after reading all the heads up info here I'd like to do most of the work as a prevenitve nature. I had her to a bike...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, May 3, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Any Ottawa, ON members?

    Hey there, I'm just down south in Kemptville. I've got a similar list going for my Maxim 400. Mike
    Post by: Rural_Guy, May 3, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Rural_Guy
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    New to the forum and motorcycles.

    Thanks for the welcome. Yes I realized after I had left my computer that he had told me the same thing when I had it looked at. News to me. I...
    Post by: Rural_Guy, Apr 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. Rural_Guy
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    New to the forum and motorcycles.

    Hi There, I recently bought a 1983 Maxim 400 with 6800 km on it. The body is in great shape aside from the side panels breaking off when they...
    Thread by: Rural_Guy, Apr 19, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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