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  1. Maxim-umm
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    Parking Permit

    Everyone, thanks for all the ideas and replies. For me, unfortunately, it's a small restaurant so no HR. The building is owned by another person...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Aug 14, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Parking Permit

    Hello everyone! I have a bit of an odd question. I would like to ride to work, but we require parking permits. Now, it's not one of those...
    Thread by: Maxim-umm, Aug 3, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New member shout out. Also need some help. (Pics)

    Welcome to the site! Where about in Washington are you? I'm coming from the Seattle area. Here's a little motivation for you - I have a 1982...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Apr 19, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    starting issues...

    Zap! Wow, an amazing amount of information!! Thank you very much for this. I'm not sure if my situation fits into this, but I can definitely use...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Apr 17, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    starting issues...

    Hello Everyone!!! So it's been quite a while since I posted. A month and a half, too long. In that time I've been able to get the bike...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Apr 17, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    starting issues...

    Zap - from what I can tell it misses like sputtering so it kind of pulses. I haven't check valve clearance yet, plugs look like a sooty black. Too...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Feb 28, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    starting issues...

    Everyone, thanks for the warnings and advice. I completely disassembled the carbs, broke the rack apart, went through everything with a fine,...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Feb 28, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    starting issues...

    zap - Thanks for the advice. I decided to go with boiling the carbs since I could do it inside without "fuming" everyone out of the house...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Feb 26, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    starting issues...

    ok, so an update. I rechecked timing (make sure the auto-adjuster wasn't slipping), tried starting again. Nothing yet. Tried a little shot of...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Feb 24, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    starting issues...

    Adrain - I've tried choke at various points (full, 1/2, 1/4, off). No luck. :(
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Feb 23, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    starting issues...

    Fitz - I'll try the brand new plugs and new fuel tonight and post the results. Waldo - sorry, didn't get your pm.
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Feb 16, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    starting issues...

    Waldo - thank you very much for your help. I checked the spark by grounding the plug on the engine. It definitely seems like the starter is...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Feb 15, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    starting issues...

    @waldo - checked compression, 142-143 both cylinders. Haven't checked valve clearance since compression check was good, at this point looks like I...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Feb 15, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    starting issues...

    ok, so removed and completely cleaned carbs. Replaced all o-rings, gaskets, etc. Bench synced, checked and corrected float levels, pilot screws...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Feb 15, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    starting issues...

    zap, thanks for the info. Awesome site, I actually found that just this morning! :) Looks like I'm in for another cleaning. I'll try it out and...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Feb 1, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    starting issues...

    I'm new to this project and mechanical stuff in general. I've tried to read up on this site and others to get as much info and knowledge as...
    Thread by: Maxim-umm, Jan 31, 2011, 25 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    did you get anything good for christmas

    Got REI gift cards, some cool cooking ingredients, and some cash. No bike parts, but the birthday is just over a week away :)
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Dec 26, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Good ol' rain predicted here in Seattle, WA. Ride safe and have some great celebrations.
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Dec 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Capt. Crash

    Thanks for the link. Just took my test about 3 months ago, good info. Gonna have to pass this on to others I know.
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Dec 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    "Finds, Spectacular & OMG Deals" Gallery.

    Saw a CL ad for a 1974 Honda cb125s. Called the guy, checked it out and brought it home. Overall condition is something like 3 out of 10 with...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Dec 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seller's famous last words...

    Not exactly a PO quote, but his wife: "This guy thinks he knows how to fix it, but it's been 3 years and it's worse than before! Good thing I...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Dec 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Whole bike is now in a pile of parts. Cleaned the dirt/grease/gunk off the frame, side-stand, center-stand, and various little bits. Getting...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb question

    @waldo - Yeah, tried using the choke, but it's the same problem. @iwingameover - Thanks for the clarification. Plan now is to disassemble...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 23, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Carb question

    Just tried swapping the coils, still right side. Just to double check, the ignitor is the TCI box? Too many names and abbreviations floating...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 21, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Carb question

    got lucky and managed to get time to check the battery tonight. Started the bike, idled, attached battery charger on manual. Tried to throttle,...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 21, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Carb question

    Thanks Rick! I'll try that out first. Probably won't get to it for a couple days, but I'll post when I do.
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 21, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Carb question

    Will do. At this point I'm thinking of starting again from square one. Been getting a lot of great feedback and info, but I feel like I'm missing...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 21, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Carb question

    Man, hoped it wasn't that. Thanks iwingameover. I read about "repairing" a TCI by soldering a point or two on the PCB, but I'm not sure which...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 21, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Carb question

    So the repair is great. Rick, went through you list. Cleaned main nozzle (wasn't clogged, but figured I would clean it anyway), all passageways...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 21, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Carb question

    ok, so I put the carbs back on and the repair is holding strong (so far). Still having issues though. I synced the carbs but whenever I give it...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 17, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Carb question

    Rick, thanks for the previous post with the link. Very informative and quite creative. I might try that if this epoxy fails (as long as the carbs...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 15, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Carb question

    Yeah, I used fuel tank repair epoxy to stick the post back on.
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 13, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Carb question

    Ok, so I bought some fuel tank repair epoxy and stuck the post back on. It's solid and holding steady. Just waiting for a new choke plunger and...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 13, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Carb question

    wow, thanks for all the advice. I'll try the gas tank epoxy first. I called around and found a set for $100. I figure trying the epoxy wouldn't...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 12, 2010 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    1982 xs400 pulsing idle

    Thanks for all the great info and advice. Unfortunately, while cleaning the carbs last night (after this post) I dropped them, had a few choice...
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb question

    So last night while cleaning my carbs for the 4th time I dropped them :oops: . Everything looked ok until I noticed one of the posts for the...
    Thread by: Maxim-umm, Oct 11, 2010, 33 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    1982 xs400 pulsing idle

    woops :oops: , thanks. Overlooked that. Must have got lost while browsing around. :lol:
    Post by: Maxim-umm, Oct 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xs400 pulsing idle

    Hello everyone, I just got myself an xs400j about a month ago (first bike :D ) and have been fixing it up. Been getting some great info and...
    Thread by: Maxim-umm, Oct 10, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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