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  1. pbergin
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    XJ650 tank badge

    Are the badges for the 550 and the 650 the same?
    Post by: pbergin, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. pbergin
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    XJ650 tank badge

    Will a tank badge from an xs1100 fit an xj650 Maxim? I refuse to pay $100 for those things.
    Thread by: pbergin, Feb 18, 2014, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. pbergin
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    New Ruby Red substitute

    Duplicolor GM Red Cherry Metallic is close enough that very few will notice the difference. Just did my tank with it, and it looks great.
    Thread by: pbergin, Aug 1, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. pbergin
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    XJ-650 maxim Tank Emblem Screws... What size screw is it?

    Re: XJ-650 maxim Tank Emblem Screws... What size screw is it They're M4-.70x6 You can get them at Lowes for .56 for 2. They're aluminum color,...
    Post by: pbergin, Aug 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. pbergin
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    What kinda tires we like here?

    I bought a pair of those Shinkos, and think they're fantastic. They're 712's I think, but I'm not completely sure. At any rate they're dual...
    Post by: pbergin, Aug 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. pbergin
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    Anybody from around Fredericksburg, VA?

    If so, can you recommend a good, reasonably priced mechanic in the immediate area. I just got soaked $100 to install a damn tire!
    Thread by: pbergin, Jul 17, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. pbergin
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    Front brake issue

    That was it all right! I took the caliper back to the mechanic, and he said "'Dat don' look right!!!" :)) He pushed it back in where it...
    Post by: pbergin, Jul 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. pbergin
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    Front brake issue

    OK, does anyone have a picture of what the thing is supposed to look like fully retracted? I guess I need to show the mechanic.
    Post by: pbergin, Jul 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. pbergin
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    Front brake issue

    Pictures are attached. The opening between the pads is too small, I can't fit the caliper over the disk. This worked before, and I had the...
    Post by: pbergin, Jul 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. pbergin
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    Front brake issue

    The piston is fully retracted. I really Don't get it, I shouldn't have to finesse the thing somehow to get it on the disk, right? Standard...
    Post by: pbergin, Jul 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. pbergin
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    Front brake issue

    I've been having a devil of a time with my front brake. It was dragging so I rebuilt the master cylinder... no luck. I had the caliper...
    Thread by: pbergin, Jul 12, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. pbergin
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    Caliper rebuild

    Well I've tried both methods, and that damn thing aint comin' out! I managed to get it almost all the way out with brake fluid, but it just...
    Post by: pbergin, Jun 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. pbergin
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    caliper pt2

    OK, I get grease gun technique, and the pump-brake-fluid technique, but here's what may be a stupid question. I'm not sure I'm seeing what I...
    Thread by: pbergin, Jun 25, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Caliper rebuild

    I rebuilt my master cylinder but the caliper was still dragging on the disk, so I took the caliper apart. Major issues here, The piston barely...
    Thread by: pbergin, Jun 25, 2012, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Master Cylinder Rebuild

    Just in case anyone needs to know, Sears makes the only Snap Ring Pliers I could find that would work on the XJ master cylinder. The ones with...
    Thread by: pbergin, Jun 20, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. pbergin
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    Front Brake Switch

    Awesome! Man, there is a fix for EVERYTHING on this forum!
    Post by: pbergin, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. pbergin
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    Front Brake Switch

    I have a 1982 XJ-650, and want to rebuild my master cylinder. I'm having a problem removing the front brake switch. Is there a trick to this? I...
    Thread by: pbergin, Jun 19, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. pbergin
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    Brake problem

    I've narrowed my front brake problem to the master cylinder. I've ordered the re-build kit, and will re-build as soon as I can. I saw some...
    Thread by: pbergin, Apr 15, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brakes dragging

    OK, here's another one. I have NO mechanical experience with motorcycles BTW, but I was a mechanic in the Air Force. My front brake is...
    Thread by: pbergin, Apr 13, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. pbergin
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    gas tank

    OK fellas, thanks
    Post by: pbergin, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. pbergin
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    gas tank

    OK, I know this should be simple, but... I need to remove the tank on my XJ-650. As I understand, all I need to do is remove the bolt at the...
    Thread by: pbergin, Apr 11, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical issue

    Yup, the fuse block is the culprit. I shorted out the terminals, and the light came right on. Gotta rep[lace it I guess.
    Post by: pbergin, Jun 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical issue

    Are the instrument lights and headlight on the same fuse?
    Post by: pbergin, Jun 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical issue

    Last evening, while riding home, I hit the brights and the headlight and instrument lights suddenly went out. I assumed it was a fuse, but the...
    Thread by: pbergin, Jun 7, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter issue

    AHA, 'Dat 'splain 'dat! It's an '82!
    Post by: pbergin, Mar 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter issue

    It's an XJ650 Maxim
    Post by: pbergin, Mar 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter issue

    OK, the solenoid is bad. Will a solenoid from a 1983 model fit a 1984? I see all kinds of them listed for an '83, but nothing for an '84.
    Post by: pbergin, Mar 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter issue

    The bike was fine when I put it away for the winter, but now the starter won't work. Here's what I can tell: The battery is fine The fuses...
    Thread by: pbergin, Mar 21, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Engine noise

    Excellent, thanks. I just don't want to get some mechanic out here, and end up with a huge bill for something that was unnecessary.
    Post by: pbergin, Oct 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Engine noise

    I'm new to these bikes, so I could use some expert opinions. This is a 1982 xj650. When I bought it a couple of months ago it had less than...
    Thread by: pbergin, Oct 25, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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