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  1. jmd_forest
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    Tragedy mixed in with a great lesson...

    The financial and emotional costs of the bad decision to not wear a helmet are staggering .... just like many other bad decisions millions of...
    Post by: jmd_forest, Jul 4, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carb Rebuild Question

    Although not an "expert" (I've only pulled mine apart twice) the metal components of your carbs should all be reusable, unless there is severe...
    Post by: jmd_forest, Jul 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Rear Brakes: Not just for delamination anymore!

    Front brake rebuild is the next project. I might have glazed the rear pads already. I had then adjusted just shy of rubbing and they definitely...
    Post by: jmd_forest, Jun 29, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Rear Brakes: Not just for delamination anymore!

    Well, the posts on this site started to scare me enough that I installed a new set of rear brakes on the bike. It's almost assured they were the...
    Thread by: jmd_forest, Jun 29, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Problems shifting above 5200 RPM

    Even using the 20W50 oil, be sure the oil is "conventional" auto oil or oil specifically for motorcycles. My clutch was slipping after I rebuilt...
    Post by: jmd_forest, Jun 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stripping paint of plastic panels?

    You can get BullDog Plastic Bumper Stripper for use on plastic parts. Always test in a small hidden area first to ensure it does not melt the...
    Post by: jmd_forest, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Phase 1 of Seca 750 fixing done, new problems

    Your biggest problem is almost certainly the carbs are still dirty. There are several threads on this site dedicated to the excruciating details...
    Post by: jmd_forest, Jun 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    NTSB - Ins. Co.'s Lobbyists Pushing For MANDATORY Helmet Law

    Although I always wear a full face helmet and always will, I am totally opposed to being MANDATED to wear a helmet by the law. In my opinion, it...
    Post by: jmd_forest, Jun 3, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bike will not failed to start on me tonite, opinons on why?

    Re: Bike will not failed to start on me tonite, opinons on w RickCoMatic's suggestion to check the gas is not necessarily as stupid as it sounds....
    Post by: jmd_forest, May 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Pointers on fine tuning after cleaning & bench sync?

    Floats were set using the clear tube method. I'll look into a home mad manometer as I bought about 3 feet of clear tubing for setting the floats.
    Post by: jmd_forest, May 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pointers on fine tuning after cleaning & bench sync?

    I've just finished a very, very, very thorough cleaning of the carbs and then a bench sync according to the threads on this site. I made sure the...
    Thread by: jmd_forest, May 7, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Finally got the petcock working

    Damn, and here I thought I had contributed something useful. jmd_forest
    Post by: jmd_forest, May 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Finally got the petcock working

    I rebuilt the petcock last year using the instructions on this site but never got it working correctly. Fuel ran all the time on all settings....
    Thread by: jmd_forest, May 3, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Where to get handlebars?

    I believe the handlebars are stock since I've owned the bike since around 92 or so and the handlebar swiches/etc seem to be stock. Sorry for...
    Post by: jmd_forest, May 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Where to get handlebars?

    I dropped my 85 XJ700 Maxim early last year at about 2MPH and put a slight kink in the left side of the handlebar. Although I can barely tell,...
    Thread by: jmd_forest, May 2, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    85' XJ700, just taken home. what do ya think?

    Hey!....That looks just like my bike, just a little cleaner.
    Post by: jmd_forest, Apr 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    When I got my bike.

    Found my 85 XJ700 in the local paper in 91. It was only about 10 miles away and when I went to look at it, it was practically brand new, only...
    Post by: jmd_forest, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    85 Maxim 700

    I have an 85 Maxim 700 also and the bike has classic good looks. The styling could roll off a showroom floor as a 2010 and you would barely...
    Post by: jmd_forest, Sep 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Weird Smell from bike

    I remember when I was a kid I had a Yamaha 80cc "scrambler" (not the 60/80cc enduro), We used to ride through a particular pasture road that was...
    Post by: jmd_forest, Aug 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    deals on tires

    I bought a cheap set off ebay last year for my xj700. IIRC, they cost about $110 for the set including shipping. I installed them myself so there...
    Post by: jmd_forest, Jul 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    FINALLY got my xj700 running nice

    $300 is a great deal. I thought I got a pretty good deal at $1000 for my XJ700 but I did buy it in 1991 with only 9500 miles on it. The carbs...
    Post by: jmd_forest, Jul 6, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How did you get here?

    I googled "Yamaha XJ forum" and this site was the top site listed.
    Post by: jmd_forest, Jun 30, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    FINALLY got my xj700 running nice

    The threads are easy to find on the first page or so of the "XJ FAQ Suggestion" forum on this site. How to bench sync =...
    Post by: jmd_forest, Jun 30, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    FINALLY got my xj700 running nice

    I bought my 1985 xj700 with 9500 miles on it in 1991 for $1000. Except that the PO couldn't get it started it was in near mint condition. 45...
    Thread by: jmd_forest, Jun 30, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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