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  1. JameyP
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    86 Maxim X PRICE DROP

    Just over 30K. Didn't mean to offend, I know from your posts in the past you have a lot of experience. I've owned and ridden this bike for about 4...
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 30, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. JameyP
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    86 Maxim X PRICE DROP

    1000 sounds like a good down payment. You know it's worth more than that considering the condition and you can ride it home.
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 30, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. JameyP
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    86 Maxim X PRICE DROP

    I know someone out there wants this.
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 30, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. JameyP
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    86 Maxim X PRICE DROP

    For Sale 86 Maxim X. Fork seals done, tires good, just installed carb kits and adjusted. This bike is in great to excellent condition. All...
    Thread by: JameyP, Apr 11, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. JameyP
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    Maxim X needs a new home

    I don't think ignition is the culprit here. Bike was running fine until it sat for a while. I went to start it one day and gas is pouring out the...
    Post by: JameyP, Dec 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. JameyP
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    Maxim X needs a new home

    I am so tired of working on this bike. I have rebuilt the carbs following the directions in the church of clean. Bike starts right up, idles great...
    Thread by: JameyP, Dec 10, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. JameyP
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Changed the oil and filter. Tried to fire it up to check for oil pressure, leaks, etc. Found gas pouring from the carbs.....AGAIN!!!! @$#%@$$%...
    Post by: JameyP, Mar 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. JameyP
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    maxim x will not idle after sitting for a few weeks

    Pull the carbs and clean, clean, clean. Follow the "Church of clean" post and don't skip any steps! Probably got gunk under the needle seats. I...
    Post by: JameyP, Sep 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. JameyP
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    First motorcycle ride

    I have asked my wife to ride with me several times over the years but she has always declined because she thought my X was too small for us both....
    Post by: JameyP, Jun 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. JameyP
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    my unbobber project almost finished

    I really need to get someone to show me how to polish correctly! That X looks fantastic. Great Job!
    Post by: JameyP, May 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. JameyP
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    Picking up a dropped bike

    Well, no Jeff, I didn't actually show her how to do it herself. One, she was in panic mode and my wife was trying to calm her down. Two, it was a...
    Post by: JameyP, May 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Picking up a dropped bike

    I was down at one of the local bike shops yesterday and as we were leaving, a woman dropped her bike in the parking lot. My wife and I ran over...
    Thread by: JameyP, May 22, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. JameyP
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Pulled up beside a guy on a Big Dog Chopper at a stoplight. We looked each other's rides over and gave a thumbs up. The light turned green and...
    Post by: JameyP, May 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. JameyP
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Looked at it....thought about it while I was at the all day baseball tournament with my son...then when we left the ball field the storms rolled...
    Post by: JameyP, May 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. JameyP
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    pictures

    OWWWWWW. I can't even imagine what you must be going through. Hope the recovery is quick!
    Post by: JameyP, May 14, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. JameyP
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    85 XJ Tune-Up

    pm or email Len (Chacal) at xj4ever. He's the best and has everything you need. Just tell him what bike and what you are looking for and he will...
    Post by: JameyP, May 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. JameyP
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    new to me 1985 xj700 maxim! What to fix?

    The good news is that you found this site early in your journey. Now I know you are in a hurry to ride but you should take your time and go...
    Post by: JameyP, May 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. JameyP
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    Fairings and carbs(not trying to rebuild them)

    I have to agree with the previous comments on this. You need to learn to do this yourself. It's not that hard. When I first got my X I searched...
    Post by: JameyP, May 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Mothers Day!!!

    I went to church with my mom and then took her out for lunch. For the wife, 2 new pairs of shoes and a Jelly Watch....actually she got them for...
    Post by: JameyP, May 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. JameyP
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    New Rider

    Welcome. You will find all the info you ever thought you might need in these pages to keep it running....and some things you never thought about....
    Post by: JameyP, May 7, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Assembled my homemade manometer and synced the carbs. They were very close, just a little tweaking needed since I bench synced them while I had...
    Post by: JameyP, May 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. JameyP
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    Bye bye Bin Laden

    DNA testing?????Seriously....And double checked at that. Last I heard that takes some time. Are we all some kind of idiots? Then quickly buried...
    Post by: JameyP, May 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. JameyP
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    Some trouble getting her going...Help!

    Make sure you get the needle valve seat out and check the beanie screens....Like Bill said they have to be clean enough to eat off. Take the...
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. JameyP
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Finally got the carbs back on after cleaning and bench sync. I didn't lose my temper.....much.....well ok I sort of did. I'm glad Mr. Yamaha...
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. JameyP
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    My XJ750 (pics)

    Great job, I really like the color.
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 28, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. JameyP
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    XJ700 no spark-Backfire

    Check the battery. If you don't have a good strong battery the starter will starve the current needed to create the spark. You may notice that...
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. JameyP
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    Throwing in the Towel, GD CARBS!!!! Lynchburg VA [FIXED]

    High five! Now cross your fingers for me...my carbs are completely disassembled AGAIN and I hope to get them back together tonight. That is if I...
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dynatek Coils

    I also put them on my 86 X following the directions from Hap's page. Very easy install.
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Raleigh area Meet-Eat-Ride

    Thanks Mac but I have to go back to work tomorrow. Anyway, today I measured the valves again and decided that even though they are .001 on the...
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 25, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Happy Easter to all!!

    Happy Easter back at you....and yes I am a little jealous of those that were able to ride to services this morning. I arrived at the church we...
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Raleigh area Meet-Eat-Ride

    28K+.....I just posted some questions about my valve checking experience. I finally did it but it wasn't all that much fun. Somehow I had...
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 22, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Advice on waterhead valves

    So I finally jumped on the valves following the post by 85MaximXX. I think I have measured and recorded correctly with the help of wifey holding...
    Thread by: JameyP, Apr 22, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Raleigh area Meet-Eat-Ride

    Actually I've been sitting here re-reading the instructions for checking valve clearances.....yeah, I know it NEEDS to be done, and soon. I am...
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 20, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  34. JameyP
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    Raleigh area Meet-Eat-Ride

    OK so now I'm really disappointed that I wasn't able to attend. It looks like you all had a great time. I hope you all decide to get together...
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 19, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Raleigh area Meet-Eat-Ride

    Hey guys, Sorry I missed you all today, we just got power back on from the storms around 5:30 this afternoon. We didn't have any damage here...
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 17, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  36. JameyP
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    Raleigh area Meet-Eat-Ride

    I'm in, just let me know where to meet. I'm in Princeton, about 30 miles east of Raleigh on US70. Jamey
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 15, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  37. JameyP
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    Its still chilly at night!

    I live just a few miles from Kenly, NC (you will pass the I-95 truckstop with the lighthouse as you continue south) and you are correct that it...
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. JameyP
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Rebuilt the forks using the new kits from Len. Very nice quality, everything went together smoothly as it should. Rode about 80 miles and NO...
    Post by: JameyP, Apr 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. JameyP
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    this is what you get from Craigs List adds

    my personal favorite..... This bike will make you proud,the price is $2,350.It is in excellent condition,never been involved in...
    Post by: JameyP, Mar 28, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. JameyP
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    newbie from ms

    Welcome! Whatever you think you need to do, search here first!!!!! Someone has already done it and probably photographed it and posted...
    Post by: JameyP, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. JameyP
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Hey Len, New fork supplies arrived today in great packaging. Looking forward to getting this done so I can ride! Thanks, Jamey
    Post by: JameyP, Mar 23, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. JameyP
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Ordered parts to fix the forks. Maybe this time will be the charm. I still need to check valves but I haven't talked myself into it just yet....
    Post by: JameyP, Mar 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. JameyP
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    WTB..nephew looking for something to ride..

    If he can come up with a little more cash, I've got an 86 Maxim X with lots of new stuff. Advertised for $1800.
    Post by: JameyP, Mar 16, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  44. JameyP
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    Another shock question

    OK, so this weekend I carefully added 10 lbs of air with a hand pump to the forks to see if this helps....or so I thought. Unfortunately, about...
    Post by: JameyP, Mar 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Raleigh area Meet-Eat-Ride

    How many XJ folks are in nc? I don't know of any in my immediate area, Johnston County. I think it would be great to get to know others nearby...
    Post by: JameyP, Mar 14, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  46. JameyP
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    I got to stay off Craigs List

    Beautiful ride. Congratulations!
    Post by: JameyP, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Raleigh area Meet-Eat-Ride

    I'd like to but I can't make it that weekend. Our Scout Troop is having a camping trip that weekend to work on outdoor cooking skills so I will...
    Post by: JameyP, Mar 10, 2011 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    CREAMED my Tank - How long do I wait?

    What other products are out there for this? I need to do the tank on my son's DT100 but I have also heard mixed reviews about the cream method.
    Post by: JameyP, Mar 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How long can we keep riding.

    Yes it was a mastiff that had gotten loose from his owner and yes it did run into the side of my neighbor's bike. No I don't think there would be...
    Post by: JameyP, Feb 17, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How long can we keep riding.

    My neighbor is in his early 80's and he was riding his HD Electra Glide to work almost daily until he got hit by a large dog last year. He is...
    Post by: JameyP, Feb 17, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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