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    Updated Pics of "Old Skool" 82 XJ650 Bobber

    Nice man! That headlight is bada$$
    Post by: tjb2of3, Apr 20, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Starter motor won't stop spinning

    Yup, you guys nailed it. Charged the battery back up, swapped out the solenoid, and sure enough, it started with no drama whatsoever. Thanks for...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Apr 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter motor won't stop spinning

    I just got my new starter motor in the mail, and when I put it on my bike, an interesting thing happened: when I pushed the starter button, the...
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Apr 18, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Motor Interchangeability?

    Are the starter motors on these bikes interchangeable? I have a 550 maxim but found a working one for an 1100 for cheap
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Apr 5, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 Maxim 550, no electricity

    Ok, I got the battery tested at Advance, and they said it was good. 12.3 was just what I thought I remembered, but I guess I was wrong. Also, I...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Mar 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 Maxim 550, no electricity

    Hey guys, I'm having a problem starting my bike. I have the battery on a trickle charger, and it reads ~12.3V when charged. When I put it on the...
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Mar 3, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Frozen Ignition

    Is it possible for the tumblers inside of the ignition to freeze in place? It was about 25 degrees this morning, and I tried to start my bike and...
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Dec 8, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do you like your XJ

    When I bought mine, it was the sorriest-looking bike I'd ever seen. But it ran, and that was good enough for me. I'm planning on making it a sort...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Nov 11, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Mechanical Speedo-Which part is is the common one that fails

    When I got mine, the speedometer worked but the odometer didn't. So that's a gauge problem. Then, after about a month, the cable broke down by...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Oct 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Something to think about while in class

    I was almost late for class this morning; the bike didn't want to start for me. It had been sitting over the weekend, it had gas, and when I woke...
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Oct 25, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    This can't be good...

    Now that you mention it, I have been hearing quite a bit of rattling from the area. I read a few posts about engine noise and just assumed it was...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Oct 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    This can't be good...

    I noticed I was leaking oil from the above the clutch area, so I pulled the carbs off and saw this: http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz18 ......
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Oct 15, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    As always, my expectations were surpassed. Thanks for the great service, Len.
    Post by: tjb2of3, Sep 29, 2010 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    Double-Checking

    The bike has about 35,000 miles, I think. I replaced the speedometer/tach with an original one from ebay (my trip odometer stopped working as...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Sep 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Double-Checking

    I just finished checking my valve clearances as per Fitz's how-to, and got these results: Cylinder 1: Intake Clearance: .051, Shim: 275...
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Sep 24, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What keeps you riding your XJ?

    I bought my (first) bike because it was cheap (although not as cheap as it should have been). Learned to ride, learned to fix it, and now can't...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Sep 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    550 Maxim seat lock and rear compartment

    There should be two rubber straps inside the rear compartment with metal loops on the end that hook onto the two latch tabs on the seat. The...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Sep 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Snowed in... Fun with Photoshop! Idea for my Maxim project

    Bummer man, really wish I could have seen a finished product. Looked like she could have been a sweet bike
    Post by: tjb2of3, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Snowed in... Fun with Photoshop! Idea for my Maxim project

    Wow, I just mocked up close to the same thing in paint for my bike. Although it doesn't look nearly as good. I'll definitely want to keep an eye...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Sep 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Colortune not sparking on cylinder 2&3

    Are you doing it in the dark? I had a real hard time seeing the blue flame in broad daylight. I put the little black tube thing around the plug,...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Sep 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Reverse Bleeder

    It only took about ten minutes for me. One thing you can do is place the bottle on the handlebars in such a way so that the top of the fluid in...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Sep 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Reverse Bleeder

    ok, apparently I copied the address of the wrong tab...here's the link I MEANT to post: http://www.moccsplace.com/images/brakes ... leeder.htm
    Post by: tjb2of3, Sep 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Reverse Bleeder

    I was having some trouble bleeding my brakes today, so while surfing the internets I found this: http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad11 ......
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Sep 5, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Anyone flipped their bars?

    Yeah, I'm really looking forward to getting some clubmans on it. I've just got some things higher on my to-do list (getting the valves in spec,...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Sep 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Anyone flipped their bars?

    As requested, some pics. I was having a problem with the choke lever hitting the tank when maneuvering through parking lots and stuff, causing...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Sep 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    A Gathering of Maxims?

    I parked beside a 400 today. So that makes 2...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Aug 30, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What size screw is this?

    Thanks Polock, exactly what I needed
    Post by: tjb2of3, Aug 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What size screw is this?

    Long story short, the screw that holds the speedometer cable to the drive (down by the wheel) fell off my bike. Anyone know what size replacement...
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Aug 26, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Anyone flipped their bars?

    Alright, so last night I flipped the handlebars, and WOW what a difference. The bike handles so much more sharply, like I imagine a sportbike...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Aug 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Anyone flipped their bars?

    Thanks, I'm looking into raising the seat a bit anyway so maybe that'll help with the hip problems? I'm about 6'1" (6'2" with boots) and the 550...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Aug 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Anyone flipped their bars?

    So, I'm looking into doing some modifications to my bike, turning it into a sort of soft tail bobber-racer thing. I was looking at some of the...
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Aug 24, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Raleigh NC Vintage Antique and swap meet

    I was there. Had a blast :)
    Post by: tjb2of3, Aug 23, 2010 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    could really use some help

    You might also want to check the inside of your tank. The carbs will get dirty more quickly if there's rust/sludge in the tank. Mine died a few...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Aug 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Where to get a colortune plug?

    I'm going on a long-ish trip this weekend and I'd like to get my bike tuned nicely before I leave. I want to get a colortune plug, but I'm afraid...
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Aug 9, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The Ever Infamous XJ 650 Carbs

    I don't know if there's a forum, but here's a pic of one user's setup: http://xjbikes.com/coppermine/displayim ... os=12.html Basically, you...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Aug 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The Ever Infamous XJ 650 Carbs

    After you clean the carbs and everything, check your float levels using the clear tube method. If one of them is too low, it could be starving...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Aug 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What Should You NOT Do to Your Yamaha Today?

    You should not be in a rush to go out riding after adjusting valve clearances, put the tank back on, forget to reconnect the fuel lines, ride...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Aug 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Noob here, *Resolved, now running good*

    Re: Noob here, cleaning carbs, question about big piston Here's a link to that how-to: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2 ... carbs.html
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Noob here, *Resolved, now running good*

    Re: Noob here, cleaning carbs, question about big piston For the enrichment valves, it will probably help to take a picture of the setup...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idling problem? Really frustrating!

    I had the same problem with my bike. Bought it, ran fine, but after a while it wouldn't start. Cleaned carbs/sync/adjust fuel levels,...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rubber Intake Manifold - Carb to Head

    Chacal (on this site) sells pretty much every part for these bikes. Click the "XJ4Ever" icon in the top right of the page to go to his catalog,...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    wont rev ove 4000 rpm

    Just a thought, but have you checked the throttle cable itself? It maybe could have gotten kinked around something when you took the carbs off to...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Electrolysis for Rust Removal

    I'm trying this method for my tank as well but can't seem to get it to work. I have a trickle charger that I was using, but I felt like the...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rear Brake SHoes

    I'm not sure how thick they're supposed to be, but brakes aren't really something to be frugal about. I would go ahead and replace them if you...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My first bike, Your experience, a good match for learning?

    Six07, welcome to the forum. I was basically in the same position as you when the summer started. College kid, no mechanical experience, got a...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    idea for a riding accessory

    Somebody makes straps that go around your toe. I think they're nylon, supposed to reduce wear on the shoe. I don't know if they have a hard...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Stuck in Neutral

    Thanks guys! I usually don't put it in neutral; I think i was resting my left hand or something. Glad to hear this isn't a major transmission...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How would you classify/describe an 82 750 Maxim?

    I heard somebody once describe maxims as "sport cruisers", meaning that they're essentially a sportbike engine that's more comfortable to ride. I...
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stuck in Neutral

    Occasionally my bike will get stuck in neutral, as in at a stoplight (not a good situation to be in). I can't shift up or down, and even stomping...
    Thread by: tjb2of3, Jul 15, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dies at stops??

    Hmmm... once it dies, do you always get lights? Or is it sometimes lights, sometimes nothing?
    Post by: tjb2of3, Jul 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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