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  1. vanillaice
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    XJForever is the best!

    I loved the products and I loved the crazy fast shipping. But what I really appreciated was the advice that came with the product. I ordered...
    Thread by: vanillaice, Nov 5, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  2. vanillaice
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    85 Maxim XJ700 for sale

    You prob don't want to do this, but if you ever part it out, I would be interested in the main seat as long as it doesnt have any rips or tears.
    Post by: vanillaice, Oct 21, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. vanillaice
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    1985 XJ700N Maxim project bike

    Check out this great deal on my craigslist post. Good tires, running engine and a great fuel tank. Just posted it today....
    Thread by: vanillaice, Oct 21, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. vanillaice
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    need some answers for shop day!

    Hey! I have a 1985 Yamaha XJ700N Maxim with 34k miles on it. I have a shop day coming up and want to do some front end work and other little...
    Thread by: vanillaice, Oct 19, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. vanillaice
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    Best Windshield

    Anyone have experience with aftermarket windshields for an '85 Maxim 700 XJN? I am tired of being buffeted around on the highway (I wear a...
    Thread by: vanillaice, Feb 28, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. vanillaice
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    Low Beams not working

    I have a stock headlight in my '85 Maxim 700XJN. Only the high beam works right now. When I switch it to low beam there is no beam. Do I...
    Thread by: vanillaice, Feb 28, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. vanillaice
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    Petcock "off" position?

    Thanks, all! Great advice. I will try it.
    Post by: vanillaice, Feb 21, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. vanillaice
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    Petcock "off" position?

    Could be dumb question, but you all are always very gracious! A buddy of mine and I were pulling the gas tank off my '85 XJ700N to work on the...
    Thread by: vanillaice, Feb 20, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. vanillaice
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    Testing a starter off the bike

    I am getting ready to replace the starter on my bike with the starter that came on a parts bike I bought. I don't want to waste time...
    Thread by: vanillaice, Jan 8, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. vanillaice
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    What is the value or trade for '85 Maxim 700 and a part bike

    I have a Yamaha XJ 700 Maxim N. It is in great shape cosmetically. It has about 32,000 miles on it. I just put brand new tires on it and a...
    Thread by: vanillaice, Jan 8, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. vanillaice
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    1985 maxim x 700 partout

    How much would you want for the soledoid assembly? How much for the starter motor assembly? Is the sight glass on the brake fluid reservoir...
    Post by: vanillaice, Jan 8, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. vanillaice
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    Had to push start

    P.S. She is now back to starting up fine!
    Post by: vanillaice, Nov 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. vanillaice
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    Had to push start

    Since I am trying to learn all I can on this, I am now curious--What does rebuilding the starter do that cleaning it doesn't? I was looking at...
    Post by: vanillaice, Nov 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. vanillaice
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    Had to push start

    Polock, I tried that before and it sparked, but didn't turn over when I crossed the terminals with a screwdriver. If I remember right,...
    Post by: vanillaice, Nov 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. vanillaice
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    Had to push start

    Ok. That makes sense. So, if it stays close to 12 volts, there isn't a short or ground out somewhere?
    Post by: vanillaice, Nov 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. vanillaice
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    Had to push start

    MN-Maxims, What's the proper voltage it should be putting out? Also, do I only check the relevant electrical connections like batt, starter...
    Post by: vanillaice, Nov 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. vanillaice
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    Had to push start

    One click is all I got when I pushed the starter button. But then I pushed it, popped the clutch and it turned over and started.
    Post by: vanillaice, Nov 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. vanillaice
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    Had to push start

    You can read my other posts for background, but here's the basics. Friend gave me '85 XJ700 Maxim in Colorado that had been sitting in a shed...
    Thread by: vanillaice, Nov 24, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. vanillaice
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    Does the '85 XJ700 Maxim have a fuel filter?

    Thanks! Any idea where I can order an online fuel filter? Are they year/model specific?
    Post by: vanillaice, Nov 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. vanillaice
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    One click from solenoid

    Guys, this worked brilliantly. I pulled the starter out, took every piece apart and cleaned it with CRC and a toothbrush until it was shiny...
    Post by: vanillaice, Nov 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. vanillaice
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    Does the '85 XJ700 Maxim have a fuel filter?

    My friend and I are going through the XJ bit by bit getting all the old stuff replaced b/c it's been sitting for 2 yrs before being given to me....
    Thread by: vanillaice, Nov 13, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. vanillaice
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    One click from solenoid

    Thanks, guys, I will try all these things during my next bike "workday." These are all things I haven't tried yet. Any other ideas out there? Keep...
    Post by: vanillaice, Oct 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. vanillaice
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    One click from solenoid

    P.P.S. I also tried shorting the solenoid with a screwdriver just to have some more information. I connected the leads on the solenoid with a...
    Post by: vanillaice, Oct 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. vanillaice
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    One click from solenoid

    P.S. I have tried putting in a fully charged battery that starts my friend's Yamaha FZ1 just fine, and I still get the same result. Oil light on...
    Post by: vanillaice, Oct 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. vanillaice
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    One click from solenoid

    Trying to start my '85 XJ 700 Maxim. Turn key to on. Only green neutral light is on at this point. Side stand up, clutch in, switch on,...
    Thread by: vanillaice, Oct 30, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. vanillaice
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    Help me solve a mystery!

    Thanks, all. I am talking about oil in the crankcase and the float that you can see through the sight glass. I don't know if you call it a...
    Post by: vanillaice, Sep 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. vanillaice
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    Help me solve a mystery!

    I have an '85 XJ700 Maxim. It was given to me by a friend. It rode well as long as he had it and then he let it sit for two years outside. It...
    Thread by: vanillaice, Sep 19, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. vanillaice
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    What engines are compatible with '85 XJ 700 Maxim

    Does anyone else have any other thoughts on this? I have an offer to sell me a 750 Maxim engine, but XJ Wizard was saying it may take a little...
    Post by: vanillaice, Sep 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. vanillaice
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    Need engine for '85 XJ 700 Maxim. In Orlando

    I'm very interested. Let me see what some of the guys on the forum say to my question of compatibility and ease of switching. I am glad to hear...
    Post by: vanillaice, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  30. vanillaice
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    What engines are compatible with '85 XJ 700 Maxim

    I have inherited an '85 XJ 700 Maxim (not Maxim X, just standard, USA Maxim). It is in great condition and a beautiful bike and I would love to...
    Thread by: vanillaice, Sep 9, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. vanillaice
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    Need engine for '85 XJ 700 Maxim. In Orlando

    It looks like you are in Georgia, is that right? Would it be worth shipping it? Is your bike air cooled or liquid cooled? Is it a Maxim...
    Post by: vanillaice, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. vanillaice
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    85 XJ700N complete or part out

    I need an engine to drop into my '85 XJ 700 Maxim. Does the engine run well? How much for the engine with shipping to Orlando, FL?
    Post by: vanillaice, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. vanillaice
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    Need engine for '85 XJ 700 Maxim. In Orlando

    All, I have an '85 XJ 700 Maxim that was given to me. Cosmetically, it is a beautiful bike. It has new tires with less than 5 miles on them,...
    Thread by: vanillaice, Sep 9, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. vanillaice
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    Need selling advice on a complete 85 Maxim X

    Where are you located?
    Post by: vanillaice, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  35. vanillaice
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    XJ700 and XS400 parts 4 sale

    I am looking to change out the engine in my XJ700 project bike. All is perfect on this bike, except the engine is frozen b/c was run without oil....
    Post by: vanillaice, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. vanillaice
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    XJ700 and XS400 parts 4 sale

    I am looking to change out the engine in my XJ700 project bike. All is perfect on this bike, except the engine is frozen b/c was run without oil....
    Post by: vanillaice, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  37. vanillaice
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    XJ700 and XS400 parts 4 sale

    I am looking to change out the engine in my XJ700 project bike. All is perfect on this bike, except the engine is frozen b/c was run without oil....
    Post by: vanillaice, Sep 9, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  38. vanillaice
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    Anybody ever tried Bohn-Armor pants?

    Ordered them today! Thanks a ton. Great advice guys.
    Post by: vanillaice, Aug 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. vanillaice
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    Anybody ever tried Bohn-Armor pants?

    While I am on the topic, does anyone have any recommendations for some cool (temperature-wise) motorcycle jackets for a Florida rider?
    Post by: vanillaice, Aug 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. vanillaice
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    Anybody ever tried Bohn-Armor pants?

    I am a Florida rider and trying to figure out what to wear on the bottom. I would love to wear shorts, but enjoy the use of my legs too much......
    Thread by: vanillaice, Aug 26, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. vanillaice
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    What make and model is my XJ?

    All of this was fantastic! Thanks so much. It turns out I have a stock 1985 XJ700N. The frame and engine have matching serial numbers. Should...
    Post by: vanillaice, Aug 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. vanillaice
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    What make and model is my XJ?

    A friend gave me a 1985 yamaha Maxim. He calls it a "Yamaha Maxim XJ 700." The title deed just says, "1985 Yamaha." When the VIN...
    Thread by: vanillaice, Aug 23, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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