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  1. Metabolic
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    I Blew Up My Maxim

    Yeah, total engine replacement. Keep the old one for cannibalization. Most of the ones I see are in much better condition than mine was. Can...
    Post by: Metabolic, Nov 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I Blew Up My Maxim

    Summer's oil leak was coming from the bottom of the left crankcase cover. It pooled on top of the exhaust collector and concealed the extent of...
    Post by: Metabolic, Nov 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I Blew Up My Maxim

    Sorry, I had a long work day and missed daylight for picture taking. It really looks like a mechanical failure that massively shattered the...
    Post by: Metabolic, Oct 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I Blew Up My Maxim

    Well the motor crossed 33333 while I was riding back so I put a few more miles on it since I made the sigline. And yeah, shining my flashlight on...
    Post by: Metabolic, Oct 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I Blew Up My Maxim

    I just want to get the main points up and hopefully follow with pictures and mechanical background tomorrow. 1) 70 mph on Highway 316 at night,...
    Thread by: Metabolic, Oct 30, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front End Crooked?

    1982 XJ750 Maxim here. You guys have been really helpful and I've been riding her a lot after getting her in decent shape. Tonight I was...
    Thread by: Metabolic, Sep 14, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Metabolic
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    1982 XJ750 Maxim, seem to have a wire to nowhere!

    Nice, thanks. And it probably is the headlight relay since mine comes on whenever the key is turned.
    Post by: Metabolic, Aug 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Metabolic
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    Pardon me for a moment while I complain a little

    Bigfitz, I totally agree. Had I fully comprehended the difference between buying a used car and a used bike I would have spent the winter...
    Post by: Metabolic, Aug 14, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Pardon me for a moment while I complain a little

    I am the "owner" of a 1982 XJ750 Maxim. Her name is Miaka. Oh, the amount of crap this bike has given me. I love her but some times I just...
    Thread by: Metabolic, Aug 14, 2011, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Metabolic
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    Periodic shutdown is driving me nuts!!!

    Mad_Bohemian - I had that exact same problem (in ATL city traffic no less) and for me it turned out to be a battery lead that had just enough...
    Post by: Metabolic, Aug 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Metabolic
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    1982 XJ750 Maxim, seem to have a wire to nowhere!

    While futzing around with the rat's nest under my seat (looking for a short related to the starter relay, found it) I noticed that I've got a...
    Thread by: Metabolic, Aug 13, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJBikes.com is 6yrs old with 10,000 members

    Thank all of you guys so much. I would have intentionally set my XJ on fire out of protest if not for the amazing help and information I've...
    Post by: Metabolic, Aug 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Metabolic
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    another 1982 maxim 750 build

    Badfish do you have a picture of what that looks like? And Rik, I'd also suggest poking around in the wiring a bit. If you're going to have...
    Post by: Metabolic, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Metabolic
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    another 1982 maxim 750 build

    I'll say this again for you and anyone else reading - DON'T RIDE IT AGAIN UNTIL YOU FIX/INSPECT IT. It's been a fairly well documented problem...
    Post by: Metabolic, Aug 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    another 1982 maxim 750 build

    Yours was in about the same shape mine was. I don't know about you, but I like the lines of that model a lot better with the sissy bar removed....
    Post by: Metabolic, Aug 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Exhaust Header Re-installation Leak / 82 750 Maxim

    Been fixing an oil leak and had pulled off the mufflers, collector, and headers to get at it. Now that's patched up and I reassembled everything...
    Thread by: Metabolic, Aug 5, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Metabolic
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    Replacing Clutch Cover Gasket Intelligently (82 Maxim 750)

    It worked fine. I could have just left the first new gasket in place and it would have been fine. Ah well. It doesn't leak anymore. I put...
    Post by: Metabolic, Aug 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacing Clutch Cover Gasket Intelligently (82 Maxim 750)

    Okay, so I'm progressively screwing myself. Drilling out bolt for tap - break off first drill bit but thankfully doesn't get stuck. Get...
    Post by: Metabolic, Aug 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    Snapped off bolt reinstalling left side clutch cover after installing new gasket. For some reason thought the broken bolt would be in the clutch...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacing Clutch Cover Gasket Intelligently (82 Maxim 750)

    I've got a smaller torque wrench that goes down to 10 ft/lbs but I guess there's always room for one more. The funny thing is that I was always...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacing Clutch Cover Gasket Intelligently (82 Maxim 750)

    Hokay. So I'm an idiot and over-tightened one of the hex bolts securing my left side clutch cover and it sheared off. Now I get to try and back...
    Thread by: Metabolic, Jul 21, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    General Help Getting The Old Girl Going. 1983 XJ750

    I will heartily second the brake admonitions listed above and tossing the old tires. Not worth the risk. If it's been sitting awhile you might...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 yamaha xj750 maxim

    A little engine degreaser on the window cleared mine up. You need the bike to be on its centerstand for several minutes before you get a "good"...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    Rtanner, I did consider that when I was trying to isolate the leak. I had a general idea of the pathway the oil took before collecting on the...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What *size* is the Seca square headlight? Want a Hella.

    Given the condition of the rest of my bike I'd bet the connectors are not pristine . . . I'll give it a go. Didn't realize it made that huge of...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What *size* is the Seca square headlight? Want a Hella.

    Chacal, so what is the best option for retaining the stock rectangular light but actually being able to see the road? Or should I just part with...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    Cool, I'll try that. The whole gasket came off on the cover, except for about two inches which broke off and stayed on the case. I've got a...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    Sweet, thanks. Is the gasket just a generic material that I cut off of a sheet or do I need to find an original replacement part? Edit:...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    Managed to get the crankcase cover off. The gasket was a little eroded at that spot but very brittle overall. What's the best way to get the old...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    Let's try this: [img] Uploaded with ImageShack.us I'm laying underneath and to the left side of the bike. The screwdriver is pointing at...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Metabolic
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    What kind of sealer would you recommend? What if I make a small aluminum strip over the leak and then seal that? If that doesn't work I'm just...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    Would putting something like Permatex high-temp thread sealant at the one exterior spot where the rubber lining is weak be a dumb idea?
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    I got two of the bolts off and then broke the handle of my wrench trying to get the third one . . . either it needs to sit with lubricant for a...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    The good: I figured out where the leak is coming from, definitively. The bad: well, there really isn't a bad, it's just going to be fun...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    Okay, main driveshaft is clear of leak. Leak accumulates on the lower left frame . . . the oil seems to ride down on either the oil level sensor...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    I've been iteratively stripping parts off of the bike, hosing down with degreaser, rinse, wash, repeat. The source of the leak in my mind keeps...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    Grrrr . . . so the oil level sensor is chipped but no oil is coming out of it! After scrubbing down with engine degreaser and sitting for a few...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    The exhaust came off really quickly, that was good. It wasn't that tight to begin with. Definitely looks like the oil level sensor . . . it...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    This is the kind of front stand I have: http://www.pit-bull.com/mm5/merchant.mv ... ont_stands I don't have a regular jackstand. That and the...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    This is why you guys are awesome. Thanks for the pointers, time to dive in. I do want to add that this bike is partially responsible for me...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim XJ750, Major Oil Leak

    I've been dealing with an intermittent oil leak for awhile now. Yesterday I sprayed the engine down with degreaser and filled the crankcase to...
    Thread by: Metabolic, Jul 3, 2011, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Cut-Out While Running / 82 XJ750 Maxim

    Fixed it. Battery had small leeway to move and must have vibrated the connectors loose. Screwed down, done.
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Filled front brake reservoir, cleaned engine to identify oil leak (I did, holy crap! Leak in the bottom of the case draining directly onto the...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jul 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A very "newbie" question?

    Coming from a relative newbie (see join date) I would say it is definitely worth it. Even if you have no mechanical inclination you're about to...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jun 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Cut-Out While Running / 82 XJ750 Maxim

    So this has happened twice now, once a week ago when starting the bike after it being cold for an hour, and today at two different stoplights in...
    Thread by: Metabolic, Jun 25, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    BLINKER PROBLEM

    How healthy is your battery? I know that mine was run down and giving just enough voltage to run the lights but not enough to make the flasher...
    Post by: Metabolic, May 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spring Miscellany - 82 XJ750 Maxim turn signal compatibility

    Hey y'all! My front left turn signal was cracked and Bondo'ed back together at some point in the past at the stem. This is holding for now but...
    Thread by: Metabolic, May 28, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Maxim, keeping square headlights but modifying them

    I haven't even taken the bike out at night yet (still a relatively new rider) - how much improvement am I going to see if I replace the square...
    Post by: Metabolic, May 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    Bumping this excellent thread. I started riding in summer of 2010 with my dad who was experienced but didn't know any better - put me out on...
    Post by: Metabolic, May 26, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    82 Maxim, keeping square headlights but modifying them

    When I first got this bike I hated the square headlights. Hated them. Now they've really grown on me and I kinda dig the Autobot aesthetics....
    Thread by: Metabolic, May 26, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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