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  1. djg42
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    Low Compression in One Cylinder

    only 8000 miles on the bike, but it was sitting for awhile before i got it
    Post by: djg42, Sep 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Low Compression in One Cylinder

    Hello, Im trying to get my 1978 XS400 running, i took a compression test and the left side was 145 PSI and the right was only 60 PSI. I put a...
    Thread by: djg42, Sep 27, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XS400 Carb/Pilot Screw help

    Hello, My XS400 had no springs in the pilot screw, the PO had used some kind iof glue instead. I cleaned the carbs and ordered new pilot screw...
    Thread by: djg42, Sep 23, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1978 XS400 Carb/Airbox Help please!

    thanks, you guys are the best!
    Post by: djg42, Sep 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1978 XS400 Carb/Airbox Help please!

    Thanks! Is it supposed to have the screws in? Which one should I remove and connect to the petcock? Should I leave the screw in the other one?
    Post by: djg42, Sep 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1978 XS400 Carb/Airbox Help please!

    thanks!!!! im still not sure how the vacuum line form the petcock hooks up to the engine, [img]
    Post by: djg42, Sep 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1978 XS400 Carb/Airbox Help please!

    Thanks, so theoretically i could just run it on prime, and turn to "ON" when i park it until I get the right kind of vacum hose?
    Post by: djg42, Sep 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. djg42
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    1978 XS400 Carb/Airbox Help please!

    Thanks for your help! Im going to try to find that port, its near the where the carbs attach to the engine? i had a "chubby" fuel line hooked up...
    Post by: djg42, Sep 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1978 XS400 Carb/Airbox Help please!

    Hello, I just bought one that had been sitting, it has no fuel lines-im confused!!!! -There are two fittings on the petcock, where does the...
    Thread by: djg42, Sep 16, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1978 XS400

    Hello, can anyone give some help witth my xs400? I just bought one, not running. I soaked the carbs and re-asembled, the bike came with no...
    Thread by: djg42, Sep 16, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim 650 Front Rim

    No rotor, just the rim, let me know if you need it or have any good trades!
    Thread by: djg42, Jun 15, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Front Brake Caliper Re-assembly, help! (1982 MAXIM 650)

    Thanks! Sorry to kee p asking questions, but do you put the locktite on the thread of the bolt before you screw it into the fork leg? Or do you...
    Post by: djg42, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper Re-assembly, help! (1982 MAXIM 650)

    Thanks! Should i put the locktite on the top nut? Or do i put it on the bolt before i screw it intp the fork aswell? DG
    Post by: djg42, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Filling dry/empy brake lines, HELP Please

    thanks guys! Got the fluid down and the barkes bled with your help, DG
    Post by: djg42, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper Re-assembly, help! (1982 MAXIM 650)

    also, your supposed to use locktitie to secure the bolt,right? But how will I take the caliper off later?
    Post by: djg42, Jun 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper Re-assembly, help! (1982 MAXIM 650)

    Thanks for the advice! Il definitly clean that out and replace the parts as suggested. I didnt see the diagram in the post, Right now this is...
    Post by: djg42, May 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Filling dry/empy brake lines, HELP Please

    Got my brakes put together finally and im trying to fill the front brake line up with brake fluid. I poured some in the master cylinder and...
    Thread by: djg42, May 31, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Master Cylinder Screws completely stripped

    thanks for the advice,got it out!
    Post by: djg42, May 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Master Cylinder Screws completely stripped

    Hello, I finally got my brakes connected, but now i see the master cylinder screw are completely stripped an dI cant get them out. If easy out...
    Thread by: djg42, May 31, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. djg42
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    Front Brake Caliper Re-assembly, help! (1982 MAXIM 650)

    thanks, does the big and little washer both go on the top, below the nut? does anything go between the caliper and fork leg?
    Post by: djg42, May 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper Re-assembly, help! (1982 MAXIM 650)

    thanks, i got the piston compressed. One last thing, im not sure how the bolt and washers are arranged where the caliper bolts on to the fork...
    Post by: djg42, May 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Power to Headlight, help!

    Ok, i did the test and I got around 14 volts at 2k. Also, i tested the relay while the bike was running. While running the blue wire that goes...
    Post by: djg42, May 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper Re-assembly, help! (1982 MAXIM 650)

    Thanks! So when you compress the piston in with a c-clamp, does the piston stay retracted so you can then take the c-clamp off and put the new...
    Post by: djg42, May 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper Re-assembly, help! (1982 MAXIM 650)

    i was able to get the caliper on with the eold pads, i just dont know how to compress the piston to get it on with new pads. It doesnt seem like...
    Post by: djg42, May 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Power to Headlight, help!

    good point, its possible that the headlight power is flicking on and off, i dont have one connected i took it off to test the wires. Ill start...
    Post by: djg42, May 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Power to Headlight, help!

    thanks! When i test exposed metal on the blue wire coming out of the relay there is no power. Would it be possible to just connect the red wire...
    Post by: djg42, May 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Power to Headlight, help!

    the tach is working, the speedo light comes and off intermittently,.
    Post by: djg42, May 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper Re-assembly, help! (1982 MAXIM 650)

    Thanks! I finaly got my caliper cleaned out and ready to go. I can get it in with the old worn pads on, but im totally clueless on how to clamp...
    Post by: djg42, May 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Power to Headlight, help!

    thanks! I tried taking the start button apart and then tested the headlight and still no power. Heres a wiring diagram i found,...
    Post by: djg42, May 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Power to Headlight, help!

    Oops, its a 1982 Maxim 650. I checked the fuses, Ill try the starter switch, thanks
    Post by: djg42, May 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. djg42
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    No Power to Headlight, help!

    My headlight is not working. Im trying to make sense with the wiring diagram but im totally clueless. My headlight bucket is a mess, therre is a...
    Thread by: djg42, May 25, 2010, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Black Spark Plugs, Black Exhaust!

    Thanks for the great advice. Before i read it, i adjusted the float height. , it was significantly off. Now the exhaust isnt black on idle....
    Post by: djg42, May 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. djg42
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    float height setting.

    When you measure the float height you are measuring the heght as if the gloat bowls were full, and the gas was shut off right, with the float at...
    Post by: djg42, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper Re-assembly, help! (1982 MAXIM 650)

    I have no idea how to get this caliper back on! I cant get the rotor to fit in between the brake pads, is it that the piston is froze in an...
    Post by: djg42, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    float height setting.

    Ok, ill do the clear tube test and see where im at. So I put the petcock on PRIME, and then attach the tube and measure the height from the...
    Post by: djg42, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Black Spark Plugs, Black Exhaust!

    Hello, Just got my 82'Maxim 650 running! But, it seems to be running VERY rich. I dont have the brakes installed yet but, in idle it spits out...
    Thread by: djg42, May 20, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Thick/Black exhaust, black spark plugs,

    Hello, Just got my 82'Maxim 650 running! But, it seems to be running VERY rich. I dont have the brakes installed yet but, in idle it spits out...
    Thread by: djg42, May 20, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    float height setting.

    sorry, im still confused! Am I supposed to measure like this? If so, my float level was way off! This is with the gasket off [img]
    Post by: djg42, May 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Spark/Not Starting (1982 Maxim 650)

    tried it this way, now i have spark in all 4 spark plugs. The lightbulbs in the speedometer still go on and off. In the headlight basket theres...
    Post by: djg42, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Spark/Not Starting (1982 Maxim 650)

    thanks, im definitely going to clean the connections and check the fuse housings. I opened up the right side handlebar/start button. This part...
    Post by: djg42, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Spark/Not Starting (1982 Maxim 650)

    Thanks in advance, im gotten alot of great advice and my back is starting to come together. I have in no spark in 3, and a weak tiny, yellow...
    Thread by: djg42, May 17, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper Re-assembly, help! (1982 MAXIM 650)

    Thanks so much, thats a great help! Unfortunately, im missing the yellow part, which sucks! Anybody know what part/number that is?
    Post by: djg42, May 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper Re-assembly, help! (1982 MAXIM 650)

    Thanks in advance, this forum is the best! I got this caliper in a bag with loose parts, I was missing this part so i ordered it, now that I have...
    Thread by: djg42, May 16, 2010, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Maxim Brake Parts

    thanks,! with th epart number you gave me i found it on n.w. vintage, http://www.nwvintagecycleparts.com/sear ... rch=Search
    Post by: djg42, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper

    awsome, thanks!
    Post by: djg42, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Maxim Brake Parts

    he doesnt have it, ughhh!
    Post by: djg42, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Maxim Brake Parts

    Hello, I need the Retainer, caliper for my front brake caliper. the bikebandit part number is 21659-001 . But its not available on bike bandit....
    Thread by: djg42, May 13, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper

    awsome, thanks guys! Just got the bike, its in pieces now but I cant wait to get it going, DG
    Post by: djg42, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Caliper

    Hello, Im looking for a front brake caliper for my 1982 XJ650, but all the ones on ebay are for bikes with two front calipers. My model has only...
    Thread by: djg42, May 12, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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