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  1. mechanicalmadness
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    82 yamaha xj550 maxim parts for sell

    Do you by any chance have the throttle and choke cables available? If so, how much would you like for them, shipped to 14224?
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Jun 18, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. mechanicalmadness
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    need some wiring assistance on a 82 maxim 550

    Thats kind of the route im taking. The only things im keeping are the neutral switch and the clutch switch.
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, May 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. mechanicalmadness
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    need some wiring assistance on a 82 maxim 550

    Hi guys and gals. I have a silly little question. I have been working on my caffee project for some time now and all thats really left is to...
    Thread by: mechanicalmadness, May 28, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. mechanicalmadness
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    Mechanical To Electronic Tach

    Hmm not entirely sure to be honest with you. You may actually have to splice into your ignition wiring. I havent really played with my engine to...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, May 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. mechanicalmadness
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    83 seca 550 Part out

    I did not take them since I wasn't using them on my project and didn't want them to go to waste :)
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. mechanicalmadness
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    xj550....... wider wheels ??

    Hmm not entirely sure to be honest. I went with a 120 fron on an aloy rim off of a ninja. I miscalcilated the rear or my rear would be a 160(or...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. mechanicalmadness
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    xj550....... wider wheels ??

    Hmm not entirely sure to be honest. I went with a 120 fron on an aloy rim off of a ninja. I miscalcilated the rear or my rear would be a 160(or...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. mechanicalmadness
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    WTB 82 Secca 550 gas tank

    Got one!!! Thanks Midias! Mods please feel free to delete post. :)
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Jan 28, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. mechanicalmadness
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    WTB 82 Secca 550 gas tank

    True but they want a fortune for them.
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Jan 24, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. mechanicalmadness
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    WTB 82 Secca 550 gas tank

    Bttt! Some one has to have a secca tank stashed away :). I also have a maxim 550 tank that has the original paint and is in fairly good shape with...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Jan 22, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. mechanicalmadness
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    Censorship isnt the way Wizard. If someone is too lazy to do their own research and takes some other guys's advice then the failure they...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. mechanicalmadness
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    Idk big fitz. We are going to have to agree to disagree on a few points. If velocity is a function of vaccum then a decrease in vacuum will...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. mechanicalmadness
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    Ok so a lot was said as I was typing my post up. If the kidney shaped port does in fact have a double function as an intake and exhaust vent for...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. mechanicalmadness
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    Ok let me try to understand this as it seems that you guys are sort of over complicating this. Im not that active of a member(at least not post...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Jan 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    SIMPLE MOD MAY SOLVE POD TUNING HARDSHIPS!

    Ya know what? I like this guy! I personally think that we need more people like this that think outside the box. I do have a question though. If I...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    WTB 82 Secca 550 gas tank

    Hi boys and girls! The title more or less sums it up. im looking for a gas tank for a 82 550 secca. It is for a project that really has no set...
    Thread by: mechanicalmadness, Jan 11, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. mechanicalmadness
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    83 seca 550 Part out

    Tank still available? Sent you a pm.
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. mechanicalmadness
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    What are the key measurements for an aftermarket gas tank?

    Hey Fitz you wouldnt happen to have said tank kicking around would ya? The one I picked up for my maxim is hardly worth repairing further. Sorry...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Nov 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    What are the key measurements for an aftermarket gas tank?

    Hey Fitz you wouldnt happen to have said tank kicking around would ya? The one I picked up for my maxim is hardly worth repairing further. Sorry...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Nov 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. mechanicalmadness
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    WTB: xj550 gas tank

    I do believe I have exactly what you need. I have a tank off of my 81 550. Its in really good shape. original paint(i think) and badges . Interior...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    81 maxim xj550 parts for sale

    Hey guys to all that I owe some answers I apologize but I have ben away from home a little longer then expected, and when I do get a chance to get...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    81 maxim xj550 parts for sale

    Ok guys Im sorry about this but I cant figure the whole attaching picture thing. Shoot me a PM with a email addy and whatever you would like a pic...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Mar 8, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. mechanicalmadness
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    81 maxim xj550 parts for sale

    Forgot to add... The original factory mufflers are up for sale as well.
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Mar 1, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. mechanicalmadness
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    81 maxim xj550 parts for sale

    Currently away from home but will post up pictures of the parts when I get back later in the week. The bike is my 81 550 maxim. Its a project bike...
    Thread by: mechanicalmadness, Mar 1, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    seca tank on a maxim frame?

    Im with Fitz on this one. I have a 81 maxim 550. I want and will replace the gastank with one that looks exactly as the one in Fitz's picture...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Dec 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    '82 seca wheel alloy composition?????

    Venlis i have a little more input on your question. I just got back from doing some work in a aluminum component casting plant. they would melt...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Welding on gas tank

    In the past I have removed all gas. Rinsed with soapy water then rinsed with water untill all suds are gone. Removed anything that is removable...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Can't seem to find a link to buy MINI Bosch Relays

    That just looks like a standard Ford relay(05 and up if i remember corectly). I pull the AC clutch relay out of my truck every winter that way i...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Nov 28, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    '82 seca wheel alloy composition?????

    Venlis in all honesty as long as you use an alloy that is close to the same composition as the wheel you will be more then ok. The heat generated...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Nov 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. mechanicalmadness
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Took me a while to find this thread! Good thing Len ships things a lot faster. No...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Nov 25, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    New project in the midst

    Im on the fence about mine too. (have to put some pics up) Its in relatively good shape for its years with the only scratches on it visible when...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Nov 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Dean's XJ650 Cafe Project

    ^^^^^^ some on ebaymotors from the looks of it. http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw ... ars&_rdc=1
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Nov 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Brighter Headlight Electrical Question: Capicitors?

    Hmm thats strange. While I have never played with 8k bulbs I did have a 6k that I must say was a vast improvement over the 5k (or was it 4? cant...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Nov 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Brighter Headlight Electrical Question: Capicitors?

    Hmmm. Going to have to read up on that. Been about a year since the last time I did a HID conversion. Im just having a hard time grasping the...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Nov 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. mechanicalmadness
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    Brighter Headlight Electrical Question: Capicitors?

    Alot of what you said is very true with a few exceptions. HID's draw considerably less when compared to regular bulbs(1 seccond during start up...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Nov 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. mechanicalmadness
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    Brighter Headlight Electrical Question: Capicitors?

    He was more then likely running one of these....... http://www.hidcountry.com/xenonhidconve ... d=exacttwo Converting the xj headlight to a...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Nov 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. mechanicalmadness
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    FZ600 front on my Maxim

    ^^^^^^ Kind of curious about that myself. Looks like hes running the stock tree but maybe some fit up details ;). Also Bane due to the mounting...
    Post by: mechanicalmadness, Oct 31, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Want to buy 81 maxim 550 carb intake boots.

    Hi boys and girls. Sucks that this is my first post but... I just picked up a 81 maxim 550 with the intention of chopping, dropping, and bobbing...
    Thread by: mechanicalmadness, Oct 30, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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