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  1. bluesdog
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    PROJECT 1100

    Nice project! I'm slowly restoring an '81 XS-11 'Trans-Canada', which has the full touring fairing, bags and trunk, all in dire need of paint....
    Post by: bluesdog, Oct 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. bluesdog
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    WTB: Master Cylinder for '82 750 Maxim

    Permatex thread repair kit
    Post by: bluesdog, Oct 8, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. bluesdog
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    Preferred Tunes!

    On longer rides, I use earplugs to protect (what remains of) my hearing from the wind noise. On shorter, <20 minute rides, I sometimes don't...
    Post by: bluesdog, Oct 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. bluesdog
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    What happened? Ran out of gas but reserve tank didn't work?

    Re: What happened? Ran out of gas but reserve tank didn't wo [img] There are three positions: ON PRI RES ON is normally with the lever...
    Post by: bluesdog, Oct 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. bluesdog
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    Bolt for valve cover?

    I have a few spare center bolts, if you need one. It'll need a new donut, but you may have the bolt for the cost of shipping it to you....
    Post by: bluesdog, Oct 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. bluesdog
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    Winter Riding

    The white stuff, or that nasty so-called 'black' ice will keep me from riding. Cold itself doesn't stop me, I just wear thicker clothes 'neath...
    Post by: bluesdog, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. bluesdog
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    basketcase 750R to daily on a budget

    +1 (And very nice work indeed!)
    Post by: bluesdog, Aug 25, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. bluesdog
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    Stock rear shocks and springs

    Yes. With bike on centerstand, remove the shocks, then either take them to your local bike shop & pay a few $ to have them disassembled, or...
    Post by: bluesdog, Aug 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. bluesdog
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    New to Forums; First Bike, First XJ

    Hi from Canada, eh? Have you checked that rear brake? These old bikes have old brake shoes, and they can delaminate -- which can be really bad...
    Post by: bluesdog, Jul 31, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. bluesdog
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    Parting 82 Seca 750

    Probably not. My Maxim's RH muffler has a small ding on the outside edge at the end, but is otherwise OK, and I'm considering a custom exhaust if...
    Post by: bluesdog, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. bluesdog
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    Parting 82 Seca 750

    RH Muffler and/or entire exhaust? Not sure, but I think it may fit my 82 750 Maxim.
    Post by: bluesdog, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. bluesdog
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    basic questions

    Try the locals first, but if they don't have the parts you need, you can probably order 'em on line Or possibly flea-bay Someone else here may...
    Post by: bluesdog, May 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. bluesdog
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    basic questions

    +1 on "other things to check before you start riding. Rear brake shoes, old tires, fuse box, clean carbs..." Before doing the oil and oil...
    Post by: bluesdog, May 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. bluesdog
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    Lurch/stall while engaging first gear

    Yeah, as fits says, it really is more of a 'feel' thing. Some of us have been riding so long it's difficult to remember how much time it took...
    Post by: bluesdog, May 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. bluesdog
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    Lurch/stall while engaging first gear

    Have you tried finding the 'friction zone' where the clutch just starts to engage? Experiment by letting the clutch out slowly, and...
    Post by: bluesdog, May 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. bluesdog
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    '81 cam chain clacking

    Could be a sticky valve You might try using an engine stethoscope to locate the source more accurately. If you don't have access to a steth,...
    Post by: bluesdog, May 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. bluesdog
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    Carb teardown help

    I don't tap, but instead use a pair of fine side nippers to grip the float pin head, and gently pull 'em out. A squirt of penetrating oil, such...
    Post by: bluesdog, May 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. bluesdog
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    82 Maxin 750 XJ Engine Racing

    [img] See them shiny brassy things? Those are the slides, which have the needle at the lower end, and diaphragms at the other. They are...
    Post by: bluesdog, May 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. bluesdog
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    Parting out XJ750 and XJ550 Maxims

    Sounds good. pm sent (I may just get this thing on the road this year! woohoo!)
    Post by: bluesdog, May 6, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. bluesdog
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    82 MAXIM 750 Parts

    Hey brother! I'm looking for a stock RH muffler for my '82 750 Maxim. Mine has a nasty scrape near the tip..
    Post by: bluesdog, May 6, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Parting out XJ750 and XJ550 Maxims

    I'd like the RH muffler from the 750, please. Mine has serious road rash courtesy PO
    Post by: bluesdog, May 6, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. bluesdog
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    Adjusting float bowl fuel level

    :lol:
    Post by: bluesdog, May 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. bluesdog
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    wtb '82 Maxim rt side muffler & lower meter cover

    Still looking for RH muffler for '82 Maxim 750 I have a clean rack of carbs with good boots from an '83 Maxim 750 to offer in trade, plus many...
    Post by: bluesdog, May 5, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. bluesdog
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    Possible to wash a vehicle too much?

    That makes sense about the 'lens' thing. 8) I think chrome is actually delicate, compared to modern paint, but I don't see how a clean...
    Post by: bluesdog, May 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Possible to wash a vehicle too much?

    Don't think you can wash a vehicle too much, if you do it correctly. Don't wash in direct sunlight, because the UV rays concentrated by water...
    Post by: bluesdog, May 1, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    RH Muffler for '82 Maxim 750

    The title says it. Mine has some road rash on the edge of the tip I have some '83 parts for trade/sell, as well as ca$h, for a clean RH...
    Thread by: bluesdog, Apr 18, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    some xj750 maxim parts

    Cool! I can probably repair that pod cover anyway, with a few bits of plastic, glue and some creativity... I keep wondering how the PO...
    Post by: bluesdog, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    some xj750 maxim parts

    US$30 sounds just fine. I'll pay shipping also. Take a look at the the pics: Would you mind emailing me a pic of the RH muffler you have...
    Post by: bluesdog, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    some xj750 maxim parts

    Not a lot of gold here, either, :lol: Assuming it's in good condition, would you be interested in selling just the RH muffler and the...
    Post by: bluesdog, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    some xj750 maxim parts

    I'm interested in the mufflers, particularly the right hand, as mine has a touch of road rash -- Also would like an instrument pod cover --
    Post by: bluesdog, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    wtb '82 Maxim rt side muffler & lower meter cover

    I need a right side muffler in good condition for my '82 Maxim 750 Also need the plastic lower instrumend pod cover Thanks
    Thread by: bluesdog, Jan 5, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Show me your colors (paint).....

    I plan to paint my '82 Maxim this summer, but haven't quite decided on the colour. Question: How do you get the tank and side cover emblems...
    Post by: bluesdog, Dec 31, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. bluesdog
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    81 xj650 parts

    If the mufflers will fit my 82 xj750, I'll take 'em off your hands. Cheers
    Post by: bluesdog, Dec 14, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. bluesdog
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    First bike, 1982 XJ750 Maxim

    Hi, and welcome from one new member to another My '82 xj750 looks quite similar, but yours hasn't suffered quite as much road rash. I think...
    Post by: bluesdog, Dec 8, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. bluesdog
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    New XJ 750 Maxim owner, checking in

    I've finally taken some photos of the instrument cluster Note this uses a mechanical tach. My parts bike is an '83, but the instrument cluster...
    Post by: bluesdog, Dec 8, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ 750 Maxim owner, checking in

    Hi Metabolic Tomorrow I''ll post some photos of the instrument cluster, including closeups of the wiring. I 'd be surprised if it didn't...
    Post by: bluesdog, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. bluesdog
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    83 XJ-750 Maxim parts available

    I have some bits from my '83 parts bike that I'll never need/use on my '82, and would like to trade for a right-hand muffler and the lower plastic...
    Thread by: bluesdog, Dec 4, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    That "Etc" wouldn't include mufflers, would it? I'm particularly interested in the right-hand muffler, as the one on my project Maxim has a...
    Post by: bluesdog, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  39. bluesdog
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    82 XJ650J need carb-to-cyl head boots

    Will boots from an 83 XJ-750 Maxim work? I haven't checked, but the ones on my parts bike may be OK, and I can take a look at 'em if you think...
    Post by: bluesdog, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    New XJ 750 Maxim owner, checking in

    I like the LED conversion thing, and plan to do the same 'course, right now it's too damn cold to even work on the bike. Sadly, I don't have a...
    Post by: bluesdog, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ 750 Maxim owner, checking in

    I have a perfect condition round instrument set from my parts bike, (an 83 Maxim), that I'd be willing to trade for your rectangular 82 instrument...
    Post by: bluesdog, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Some people should never own anything mechanical

    If I had the time and the cash, I'd like to buy a brand new FLHR, take it to their stupid event, and show them what would happen to one of their...
    Post by: bluesdog, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    82 Maxim project

    No worries, friends. Since the machine is 28 years old, it'll pretty much require a complete and thorough renovation of all main components,...
    Post by: bluesdog, Oct 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    82 Maxim project

    Hi. I'm returning to biking after a lengthy time of bikelessness, and have just purchased a 1982 Maxim 750 with <32,000 Km on the clock. It...
    Thread by: bluesdog, Oct 22, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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