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  1. roehlerich
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    Part-out: '85 XJ700N

    Re: Potential Part-out: '85 XJ700N I REALLY NEED a lockable gas cap. Let me know if you have one for sale with a key. Will pay up to $ 50.00 shipped.
    Post by: roehlerich, May 1, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. roehlerich
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    1985 XJ700 Maxim - 1700 original miles - Philly area

    After a few solid months of riding and most of the gremlins gone, I am now ready to pass on my 85 XJ700. It is a 1700 original miles bike (had...
    Thread by: roehlerich, May 1, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. roehlerich
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    XJ700 stalled on highway at 60 mph/5000 rpm - fuel flow?

    Got it fixed. Took out the fuel filter and made sure the fuell flows down directly into the carbs. Now no more issues.
    Post by: roehlerich, May 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. roehlerich
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    XJ700 stalled on highway at 60 mph/5000 rpm - fuel flow?

    Sounds like I need to drop the filter lower. Mine is almost horizontal. Too much fuel line in between. Thanks guys.
    Post by: roehlerich, Apr 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. roehlerich
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    XJ700 stalled on highway at 60 mph/5000 rpm - fuel flow?

    Took the XJ out on the highway for the first time. She hits about 5000 rpm at 60 mph. After about a minute or two nothing woulf happen if I kicked...
    Thread by: roehlerich, Apr 4, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. roehlerich
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    are there XJ700 Bags, Luggage rack, Sizzy Bar?

    Now that my 85 Maxim is ready for the road, I am looking to pack a bag and hit the road. I cannot see many pictures with any kind of accessories...
    Thread by: roehlerich, Mar 19, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. roehlerich
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    XJ700 22 year Barn find questions and update

    I will try to keep it brief. Here is the History: I run ads in local papers in rural areas where the Internet and digital pictures and cell...
    Post by: roehlerich, Mar 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. roehlerich
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    XJ700 22 year Barn find questions and update

    6 hours today. Pulled the wheels yesterday. Today: Pulled the fenders and rattle caned them. Then put everything back on. Can't believe how...
    Post by: roehlerich, Mar 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. roehlerich
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    XJ700 22 year Barn find questions and update

    UPDATE: Tach is alive and well now that we have 70 degrees out Hesitation is almost gone after new airfilter and everything buttoned up...
    Post by: roehlerich, Mar 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. roehlerich
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    XJ700 22 year Barn find questions and update

    I hate to be such a pain, but now that she is on the road, I have another question: At quick hard throttle, she hesitates and really never revs...
    Post by: roehlerich, Mar 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. roehlerich
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    XJ700 22 year Barn find questions and update

    This is an air head. I changed the oil before I even fired the bike up. Just running some 10W40 normal oil right now since I will change it...
    Post by: roehlerich, Mar 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. roehlerich
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    XJ700 22 year Barn find questions and update

    After 22 years in a barn she is running again. Carbs are back on and air mixture screw covers removed. Will NOT start with choke. As soon as I...
    Thread by: roehlerich, Mar 16, 2011, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. roehlerich
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    85 XJ70 Maxim Tach not working

    So after 22 years in a barn she is now up and running again! All electrical systems work except for the eletronic tach. I do not have the repair...
    Thread by: roehlerich, Mar 14, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. roehlerich
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    Early 85 XJ700 Maxim Carb rebuild issues/questions need HELP

    Yes, I got the first two Nozzles out and cleaned them out with guitar string. Good tip about the pipe cleaners. I have to do the other two next...
    Post by: roehlerich, Mar 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. roehlerich
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    Early 85 XJ700 Maxim Carb rebuild issues/questions need HELP

    Partial success. I drilled out the bowls with a 1/16 drill and now have free flow up to the choke valve.
    Post by: roehlerich, Mar 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. roehlerich
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    Early 85 XJ700 Maxim Carb rebuild issues/questions need HELP

    Thanks Mike for the info. Mine is not water cooled. I do not think that I will take the butterflies out and replace the seals. That is just too...
    Post by: roehlerich, Mar 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. roehlerich
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    CREAMED my Tank - How long do I wait?

    I had a 22 year old dry tank that had about a cup of rust flakes in it after I had to crack the lock open with a screw driver. I followed the...
    Thread by: roehlerich, Mar 8, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. roehlerich
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    Carb Needles needed - 1/85 XJ700 Maxim

    I was rebuilding my carbs on a bike that sat for 22 years. I had to tap out the needles from the bottom and bent a few of them. Please let me know...
    Thread by: roehlerich, Mar 8, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. roehlerich
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    Early 85 XJ700 Maxim Carb rebuild issues/questions need HELP

    Thanks to all for the info. Here are some answers: I bought a 1 Gallon Carb Dip solution from Advance Auto Parts. Works great. I have blown...
    Post by: roehlerich, Mar 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. roehlerich
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    Early 85 XJ700 Maxim Carb rebuild issues/questions need HELP

    My first post to this forum: I just pulled a 85 XJ700 Maxim out of a barn after a sleep of 22 years. 1400 original miles and some oxidation and...
    Thread by: roehlerich, Mar 7, 2011, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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