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  1. DrFate
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    The new grips from XJ4ever were just what I needed to bring my Maxim into the 21st century. Fast service time and time again, thanks for everything.
    Post by: DrFate, Jul 13, 2013 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  2. DrFate
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    Rich Cylinder Headscratcher

    Did check that - #4 does fire, but it's slow to catch and warm up. That got me thinking... pulled the carbs and got into #4 last night. All...
    Post by: DrFate, May 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. DrFate
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    Rich Cylinder Headscratcher

    Thanks a lot for the advice on what to look at. My thought was if any of the jets were swapped, it would run very poorly or not at all. I'm...
    Post by: DrFate, May 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. DrFate
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    Rich Cylinder Headscratcher

    Rebuilt the engine on my '82 650 Maxim a year ago and got it running again, and have been messing with the tune for a while. I'm running low on...
    Thread by: DrFate, May 16, 2013, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. DrFate
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    Fast Taker Secaha - a blog

    It was a while ago that I did this, but I do remember having a lot of difficulty setting the timing - it took a lot of force on the chain to get...
    Post by: DrFate, Aug 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. DrFate
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    Poor mans StreetFighter/Bobber project. '82 XJ650 Maxim

    Wow, wish we had a place like that near here. Kind of reminds me of this wallpaper I saw http://www.flickr.com/photos/cseward/4817294228/
    Post by: DrFate, Aug 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. DrFate
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    Whats this and how to remove it

    +1 on what BigFitz said - you shouldn't have to replace those unless you check your gear lashing and find you need to. The haynes manual is...
    Post by: DrFate, Jul 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. DrFate
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    Whats this and how to remove it

    disconnect the drive shaft, unscrew the four bolts, and loosen the two engine studs immediately above it. It should pull out straight out with...
    Post by: DrFate, Jul 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. DrFate
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    Fast Taker Secaha - a blog

    Nice!
    Post by: DrFate, Jul 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. DrFate
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    Caliper rebuild

    I actually just got done blasting the piston out - I used the air compressor at my job with a rubber nozzle fitting pressed in, and jammed some...
    Post by: DrFate, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. DrFate
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    82 Maxim 650 owner from Kansas

    Greetings from KC!
    Post by: DrFate, May 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. DrFate
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    Debris in crankcase - what got destroyed?

    Well, things were looking promising. Rechecked the vac sync, sounds like a sewing machine now. :D So I put some gas in it, ran the bike around...
    Post by: DrFate, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. DrFate
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    85 Xj700 carburetors rebuild

    Check the float level? You have to anyway, assuming they're clean, and when you do that you can figure out any fuel flow issues pretty quick....
    Post by: DrFate, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. DrFate
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    New Case of Broken Carburator Joint (Intake Manifold) Bolts

    When I pulled the intake manifolds, I managed to snap the very first one before getting wise to the torch trick. Every other bolt came out simple...
    Post by: DrFate, May 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. DrFate
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    My 81 xj seca chop.

    cool! What bars are those?
    Post by: DrFate, May 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. DrFate
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    Debris in crankcase - what got destroyed?

    wow thanks a lot ya'll, I'm pretty stoked about how the paint turned out. Filing the fins is a breeze since the aluminum is like butter, and the...
    Post by: DrFate, May 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. DrFate
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    fowmed out that head gasket is bad our worped head

    You'll need to unbolt and slip the gears off the camshafts, then remove the shafts. Everything has to be pulled off evenly so the camshafts won't...
    Post by: DrFate, May 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. DrFate
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    Debris in crankcase - what got destroyed?

    God I work slow, but here's some video proof of the motor reinstalled and running again as of yesterday: http://youtu.be/85tH0ufeLx0 so now:...
    Post by: DrFate, May 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. DrFate
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    Question about selling my 85 Maxim

    couldn't say what it's worth, but those pics sure make it look like a million bucks. srsly :P
    Post by: DrFate, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. DrFate
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    Tight valves - safe to commute while waiting for parts?

    Replacement shims are usually one of the few things for XJs you can actually find at local bike shops, maybe call around first if you're in a hurry
    Post by: DrFate, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. DrFate
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    Cafe Racer Seca 550

    What, that engine "patina"? Not hipster vintage without it. although I thought the whole point of sticking a plug on a cafe seat pan was to...
    Post by: DrFate, Mar 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. DrFate
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    Debris in crankcase - what got destroyed?

    Yeah a thin strip for sure, since both faces get covered, and too heavy a coat squishes out everywhere. I brushed it on evenly with q-tips to...
    Post by: DrFate, Mar 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. DrFate
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    Debris in crankcase - what got destroyed?

    UPDATE got the new guide installed. There was lots of grit in the case to be cleaned out. Also some slight wear on the gears near the around the...
    Post by: DrFate, Mar 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. DrFate
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    fiberglass seat

    I think most folks just fabricate new mounts to the frame. But when I was brainstorming ideas for my 82 650max I noticed there are unused...
    Post by: DrFate, Mar 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. DrFate
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    Debris in crankcase - what got destroyed?

    Erman: How's your engine teardown turning out? It sounded like you got into it around the same time I did. LETitRIDEparts: Thanks for the...
    Post by: DrFate, Mar 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. DrFate
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    Debris in crankcase - what got destroyed?

    Still digging at it and putting together what I need to replace. The rubber grommet separating the middle gear compartment was missing, so will...
    Post by: DrFate, Feb 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. DrFate
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    Debris in crankcase - what got destroyed?

    Just finished getting it apart tonight. Had to track down a clutch holding tool from the area Yamaha place to get the center nut off the clutch,...
    Post by: DrFate, Feb 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. DrFate
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    Float Level Problem

    This might be obvious, but are your float bowls clean? It sounds like there might be a blockage at the bottom, if fuel is flowing just fine with...
    Post by: DrFate, Feb 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. DrFate
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    Debris in crankcase - what got destroyed?

    Thanks for the input, all. Started pulling covers off last night. The center allen bolt holding on the timing plate (crankcase left side) is...
    Post by: DrFate, Feb 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. DrFate
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    Debris in crankcase - what got destroyed?

    Haha yeah lucky me. Wish I'd gotten a more comprehensive gasket kit, I didn't anticipate getting this deep in it... a few new studs, gaskets and...
    Post by: DrFate, Feb 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. DrFate
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    Debris in crankcase - what got destroyed?

    OK, I can see in the haynes manual that it probably was the starter clutch guide, with the big angled teeth. The book seems to say it's not a...
    Post by: DrFate, Feb 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. DrFate
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    Debris in crankcase - what got destroyed?

    I've got the engine on the bench for a new head gasket to address a persistent oil leak, and some new engine studs. I got worried some dirt and...
    Thread by: DrFate, Feb 12, 2012, 34 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. DrFate
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    Double Seat to Single Seat Option ?

    I'd actually been looking around for ideas for the exact same thing. I found someones project that was pretty close to what I'd been thinking...
    Post by: DrFate, Feb 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. DrFate
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    Shattered Stud - Engine rebuild?

    Hey thanks for the response! It's the furthest most front left stud that runs partially outside the cylinder block, at the back of the fins. I'm...
    Post by: DrFate, Jan 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. DrFate
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    Shattered Stud - Engine rebuild?

    I guess this might be kind of obvious... I just noticed a small but steady oil leak on a fin of the cylinder block. I traced it back to an engine...
    Thread by: DrFate, Dec 31, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. DrFate
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    Carb Help

    Gas is leaking from your intake boots? Are your carbs flooding also, or do you just need a new float bowl gasket?
    Post by: DrFate, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. DrFate
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    getting float needles to seat right

    Hey just a follow-up- adding a fuel filter to the line with which i was wet-setting the floats on the bench made all the difference. I'm using a...
    Post by: DrFate, Apr 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    getting float needles to seat right

    don't think he means it but i make sure the bike isn't in earshot... not gonna risk any more hurt feelings, last time it got mad at us i got a...
    Post by: DrFate, Apr 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. DrFate
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    getting float needles to seat right

    it floods out from the air intake port on the carb body, on the bench in vices. this is the only carb that does this. how are the overflows...
    Post by: DrFate, Apr 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. DrFate
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    getting float needles to seat right

    just got back to it today, its lame not having a closer garage to work in. lol with olives nearby, i sucked on the vacuum tube and its working...
    Post by: DrFate, Apr 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. DrFate
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    getting float needles to seat right

    Trying to get my linearization down regarding issues with fuel levels and metering on my 82 650 maxim. Seems like a familiar problem on the boards...
    Thread by: DrFate, Apr 8, 2011, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. DrFate
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    Setting the floats

    Did my floats last weekend - found that one of these radiator overflow tanks from the neighborhood autoparts store made a pretty convenient $10...
    Post by: DrFate, Mar 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. DrFate
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    loose throttle shaft washers

    sweeet. Thanks!
    Post by: DrFate, Feb 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. DrFate
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    loose throttle shaft washers

    Hi, quick question - just getting back to the hitachi carbs for an xj650 maxim after a few months on the bench. The rack was broken apart to...
    Thread by: DrFate, Feb 16, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. DrFate
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    Carb Reassembly - T transfer pipe placement

    right on, thanks
    Post by: DrFate, Nov 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. DrFate
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    Carb Reassembly - T transfer pipe placement

    that makes sense - just to prevent tangles or is it a function thing?
    Post by: DrFate, Nov 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. DrFate
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    Carb Reassembly - T transfer pipe placement

    just doublechecking - after breaking them down and cleaning, I'm putting hitachi carbs from an xj650 maxim back together the way they were,...
    Thread by: DrFate, Nov 5, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. DrFate
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    Vinyl Wrap - Anybody used it?

    I'm a printer jockey at a place that specializes in vehicle wraps. We work with 3m controltach 180 w. 2mm lam. It's great conformable stuff,...
    Post by: DrFate, Oct 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    bad carb soak

    maybe this is the soda blast method to try http://www.aircooledtech.com/tools-on-t ... a_blaster/ was expecting some clean carbs. darn science
    Post by: DrFate, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    bad carb soak

    Thanks a bunch for the tips. Boiled both in vinegar/water mix for a half hour. didn't take off the corrosion, but between that and the carb...
    Post by: DrFate, Sep 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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