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  1. artistic_gore
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    Sachs Madass

    I think it is being put together by a company called ?timberland? over here. I talked it over with my wife and am getting a 4x4 instead of another...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 23, 2006 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Sachs Madass

    Has anyone ridden a madass? There has been one at the yamarobber by my house for something like 6mo and I think they just want rid of the thing so...
    Thread by: artistic_gore, Aug 16, 2006, 7 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    XJ650 Maxim basic newbie/mods questions

    Robby you make a good point. The angles are different between maxims and secas due to the sweeping handlebar style on the maxim. When I swapped...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ650 Maxim basic newbie/mods questions

    Allright, I asked a couple folks more knowledgable about XJs than myself and here is what I came up with... The two different turbo years had...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Why is gas leaking from carbs?

    Your mechanic is right about the petcock however the price seems a little steep. You can get a replacement for about $50 online or if you choose...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Engine dies when putting in gear

    Is it hard to shift into gear? Perhaps your clutch cable is starting to unravel. I would check the clutch cable first for damage and then check...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Maxim basic newbie/mods questions

    Maybe someone else could help out with this. Chacal says that the guy holding the auction believes the seca has 35mm fork tubes and the maxim has...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    how do you like the riding position on your XJ?

    I don't know about on a seca but on a maxim they are fixed. Or at least on a 650 maxim.
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. artistic_gore
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    I finally posted pics in my gallery.

    Sorry, I forgot, the rims and forks will swap over. Engine, frame, tank are all very different.
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ650 Maxim basic newbie/mods questions

    No, there is no difference in diameter of the fork down tubes. So in theory you could just swap the sliders and be done with it. Another option...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Want: A working bike, short of that I could use a few parts

    It looks like the rear mounting holes are off by about 1/2" - 1" so I don't think the bar will work. Thanks for the offer though.
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    I finally posted pics in my gallery.

    Bean, about the only similarity between these bikes is the shaft drive. Almost everything else is entirely different.
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Want: A working bike, short of that I could use a few parts

    Allright, I'll have a look around at a few places like bikebandit to see what I can dig up. How much for just the blinkers?
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Want: A working bike, short of that I could use a few parts

    Rick, I appreciate the offer but I am just going to paint the thing. I'll keep it in mind incase I don't find anything else though. Bryce
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ Monster XJ YICS tool and Spin-on Oil Adaptor

    Word around the campfire is that Mike is working on a spin-on filter adapter that will tie in an oil cooler. He's still in the trial and error...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Anyone have a welder, I've got a hacksaw and a dream

    The logic behind this is that I want the bike to be entirely mine, and I want like others to show that you can mod these bikes if you take the...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Anyone have a welder, I've got a hacksaw and a dream

    So I was thinking of modifying the rear to mono-shock using components off an XV750 but I don't want to do away with the airbox entirely (It's...
    Thread by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Want: A working bike, short of that I could use a few parts

    Yeah, I can wait. I've been into this bike for almost 18mo now. Although I think it is starting to look respectable. How much do you want for the...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Front camchain tensioner

    It sounds like its dragging on something. Mind you it doesn't slide in easily I seem to remember using a rubber mallet but that was purely out of...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Want: A working bike, short of that I could use a few parts

    To be honest I haven't looked that hard for parts but I figure maybe a fellow XJ'er might have something laying around. The bike is an '82 maxim...
    Thread by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006, 9 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Bike with Cafe Racer kit from Bike Barn... Picture

    Is your clutch fully disengaging? You may have just enough slack at the start of the pull that your clutch is still grabbing a little bit. Also...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Win a few, lose a few

    Do you happen to know where the seat cover came from thats on your new baby?
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Win a few, lose a few

    Actually for a bike of that vintage their are companies that will do a title for $125. I dont have the links handy but I have them at home and...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    F/S XJ750 Top End - Fresh Bore w/ pistons

    has it hit ebay yet? I would be interested but I have no idea how much a bore job would cost.
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Massachusetts Carb Clinic + Tune & Tweak Weekend

    I think if you ask the XJ-owners mailing list you would get a few more hits
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    mountain bike bars?

    If you gooogle Mike's XS he has 15 or 20 different types of bars on his site for you to choose from that will work on your bike. Tons of other...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ650 Maxim basic newbie/mods questions

    Any year 750 maxim, or 650 turbo seca as well as a lot if not all regular 650 secas will have a dual disc front. It is a bolt on application but...
    Post by: artistic_gore, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
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