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  1. ImmPoser
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    Oops... 5w30

    From all the other materials I've seen there seems to only be upsides to using a 5w30. It only flows at the thinner weight when cold allowing the...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Oct 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. ImmPoser
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    Oops... 5w30

    Well that's definitely a terrible situation. Let's avoid it. I already lost one engine... I don't want to lose another.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Oct 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. ImmPoser
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    Oops... 5w30

    Darn... the worst part is I was thinking 10W30 when I bought it and didn't really notice until after I had put it in. I thought I was getting the...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Oct 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. ImmPoser
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    Oops... 5w30

    Putting 5w30 oil in my XJ550 seemed like a good idea at the time what with how sluggish my bike was feeling with 20w50 in a crisp new Hampshire...
    Thread by: ImmPoser, Oct 13, 2014, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. ImmPoser
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    Introduction / Opinions . . .

    The 81-83 are mechanically identical at least according to the manual. Parts are cheap and easy to find, relatively speaking. Maintenance is...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Oct 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. ImmPoser
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    Anyone here on this Facebook site?

    Ditto. Well, not on the old part...yet. But, yeah. Joined that as soon as I found it.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Aug 16, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. ImmPoser
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    XJ Photo-Op Riding Challenge: Military Relics

    I cannot say enough how badly I want your bike to be mine. It is so beautiful.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Aug 14, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. ImmPoser
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    Smack's XJ550 Maxim build

    I want that seat.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Aug 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. ImmPoser
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    stolen

    That's shit. I've never had my bike stolen which is a miracle considering how many times I left it parked on the street with the key in the...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Aug 11, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. ImmPoser
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    i guess this is goodbye. sorta

    That's a good point. How good was your maintenance? Perhaps we can expect to find someone from Portland who just picked up a new XJ and needs...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Aug 6, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. ImmPoser
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    Save, Sell, or Scrap

    No pics at the moment as it's being stored in my parent's garage. If I recall correctly there are around 3-4 holes ranging from pencil erasers to...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Aug 4, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. ImmPoser
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    Save, Sell, or Scrap

    I bought a parts bike last year and when I removed the exhaust I saw that it was in pretty decent shape although it did have some rust holes in...
    Thread by: ImmPoser, Aug 4, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. ImmPoser
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    Quick Fix!!!

    I'm so guilty of this. This bike has been my regular form of transportation for years. Despite, or perhaps because of, that I've never put in the...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Aug 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. ImmPoser
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa My advice... Make sure everything on your bike is properly attached. And... Story...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Aug 4, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. ImmPoser
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    possible stupid oil question

    Probably at least once a week for the rest of the month. I'm less concerned about what the filter is catching than what it isn't. Finding a...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. ImmPoser
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    possible stupid oil question

    So... Probably a silly question. I recently recovered a sitting siezed engine and had to do the frequent oil changes. Is it necessary to change...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Jul 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. ImmPoser
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Yet another satisfied customer... this is the place to go. There is something so satisfying about doing a repair job that you used to give to the...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Jul 19, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. ImmPoser
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    Engine Replacement

    I don't want to give up on it but it may have reached that point. Maybe I can resell all the extra stuff I put on it.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Apr 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. ImmPoser
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    Engine Replacement

    Yeah... Very much blown out. Have a picture of it but the forum was mad that it was to big. Thrown rod sends likely. So... New engine it is.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Apr 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. ImmPoser
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    Engine Replacement

    So... last year I had some fun. While making my way down the highway my engine failed and started smoking. I managed to nurse it over to the...
    Thread by: ImmPoser, Apr 20, 2014, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. ImmPoser
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    Mac 4-1 exhaust owners

    On mine there was a piece that you could use to separate the center stand from the pipe.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Apr 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. ImmPoser
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    So... That Happened.

    It was spotless when I installed it. Although judging by the condition of the fluid in the brake lines it's not impossible that crud sucked...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. ImmPoser
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    So... That Happened.

    So... I bought a spare parts bike and took the mc off that as well as purchasing new brake lines but when I installed the parts I found that I...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. ImmPoser
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    So... That Happened.

    I think I'll stick with the single disc... it's worked well so far. Probably gonna take the opportunity to upgrade to steel brake lines though ;)
    Post by: ImmPoser, Dec 30, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. ImmPoser
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    So... That Happened.

    i keep hearing about making a dual disc brake setup but I can't find details... anyone know where I can find out more about that.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Dec 29, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. ImmPoser
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    So... That Happened.

    But will it work for a 550?
    Post by: ImmPoser, Dec 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. ImmPoser
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    So... That Happened.

    I do have a friend who works at City Hall. Mayhaps I'll ask her to find out who else in Manchester owns 550 Maxim and do a little leg work. My...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Dec 20, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. ImmPoser
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    So... That Happened.

    I have to agree that a gun would probably have helped. I've parked this bike in the same spot for the past 4 years and I've never had a problem....
    Post by: ImmPoser, Dec 20, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. ImmPoser
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    So... That Happened.

    I'm glad that so many of you agree with me that violence is the best answer. I'll still likely go with replacing the braking system... with...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Dec 19, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. ImmPoser
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    So... That Happened.

    A few months ago I broke my key off in the trunk of my 550 Maxim. Rather than put a bypass switch to let me keep riding I opted to buy myself a...
    Thread by: ImmPoser, Dec 19, 2011, 44 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. ImmPoser
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    My First Accident...

    ?
    Post by: ImmPoser, Apr 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. ImmPoser
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    My First Accident...

    So, I just had my first car/bike accident a few days ago... glad to get it out of the way early :D. Anyways, I've fixed the obvious problem (a...
    Thread by: ImmPoser, Apr 24, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. ImmPoser
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    Oil filter bolt. . . strange?

    Then, get the spin on oil adapter.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Apr 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. ImmPoser
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    Exhaust gasket questions?

    I think it's become clear... whenever I get a question I should just search all of bigfitz52's posts and the answer will be in their somewhere.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Mar 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. ImmPoser
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    Exhaust gasket questions?

    And now I feel dumb... search fail. Thanks a ton... for knowing exactly what I was looking for and where to find it.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Mar 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. ImmPoser
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    steering lock rebuild

    Yes... Yes You can. I had to do that when my ignition switch stopped working correctly.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Mar 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. ImmPoser
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    Electric XJ

    So... has anyone here considered or successfully modified one of these bikes (probably the 550 frame) into an electric bike? I can't help but...
    Thread by: ImmPoser, Mar 11, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. ImmPoser
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    Exhaust gasket questions?

    At the end of last season I replaced my stock (and very rusty) exhaust system with a new Mac 4 to 1 and I ran into an issue. I purchased a new set...
    Thread by: ImmPoser, Mar 10, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. ImmPoser
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    So how do you install the MAC 4 into 1 muffler on 550 maxim?

    Thanks... I was wondering these things myself. It would have been nice to have some instructions in the box. Still, sounds like a dream,...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Nov 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. ImmPoser
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    looking for an XJ550 Maxim tank

    Not sure if you're still looking, but just in case... I'm pretty sure that the 550 tanks were interchangeable between the seca and the maxim....
    Post by: ImmPoser, Oct 28, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  41. ImmPoser
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    Dead Battery Cause

    Here's the deal... I turned the key too far one night and left the tail lights on. I went out the next day to go to work and no luck. So... I...
    Thread by: ImmPoser, Aug 16, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. ImmPoser
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    GOOD NEW'S, CARBON FIBER PARTS!

    Re: Carbon fiber maxim (I NEED A TANK!) Oh yes please.... anyone have 550 side covers they could send this guy. I don't even have a right side...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Aug 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. ImmPoser
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    Didn't anticipate this would happen

    That sucks... I had something similar happen to me. I was doing some work that had me remove the side covers but I had to come back to it...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Aug 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. ImmPoser
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    Keyless Entry (Well, duh)

    So... here's the deal. My ignition switch failed me and I made do with a paperclip to get me home. I didn't really feel like taking the switch...
    Thread by: ImmPoser, Jul 21, 2010, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. ImmPoser
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I hot-wired it with paperclip since my ignition switches failed while I was at work.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Jul 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. ImmPoser
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    Should I get a new bike.

    Well, I'm glad most people are agreeing with me... I've got the new suspension installed and it's good to ride.
    Post by: ImmPoser, Jul 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. ImmPoser
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    Is the exhaust from a Maxim 550 too hot for JB Weld

    And, the answer is... Yes and No. The exhaust isn't too hot but yes, it will crack from the expansion and contraction of the metal making it less...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Jul 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. ImmPoser
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    What does the steel ball inside the oil filter do?

    As far as I could tell all that was missing was the ball... everything else was there. And, I would imagine $15.00 would be a whole lot cheaper...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Jul 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. ImmPoser
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    Is the exhaust from a Maxim 550 too hot for JB Weld

    Not sure how it's labeled... 3rd from the left if facing the front. And, yeah... I hadn't even planned on putting this one back on at all... much...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Jul 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. ImmPoser
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    What does the steel ball inside the oil filter do?

    Hmm... that would seem important. I imagine I could just replace it with a ball bearing of the appropriate size though, rather than replace the...
    Post by: ImmPoser, Jul 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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