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  1. mpotter
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    Needed: Ignitor Box XJ650 Maxim

    Please help, I need an ignitor box (cdi) the little black unit on the left side of the bike, to repair my bike, this is my last effort, anyone who...
    Thread by: mpotter, May 24, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. mpotter
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    Not that I'd want to but...

    When I bought my bike (1982 xj650j maxim) the previous owner tolds me that there was a fairing on it, does anyone know of a fairing for a Maxim,...
    Thread by: mpotter, Feb 22, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. mpotter
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    More Power?

    The Battery in my bike seems to only be capable of starting the bike when its warm and fires up easily, if it takes more than two tries, the...
    Thread by: mpotter, Jan 15, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. mpotter
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    Running rich

    It is not a maxim x, it is a xj650jmaxim, carbs have not been touched recently, does backing the mixture screws out make it run mor air or more fuel?
    Post by: mpotter, Dec 26, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. mpotter
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    Running rich

    They were black and wet, also, the bike is letting go a significant amount of white smoke when running, any ideas?
    Post by: mpotter, Dec 24, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. mpotter
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    Running rich

    Runs rich at Idle,and at lower speeds, I am not entirely sure about highways speeds, I am rather inexperienced.
    Post by: mpotter, Dec 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. mpotter
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    Running rich

    How do I adjust the carbs to get it to run a little more lean?
    Thread by: mpotter, Dec 22, 2006, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. mpotter
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    petcock shutoff?

    I think it is leaking from the bottom, because the bike fires up just fine, it is not flooded
    Post by: mpotter, Nov 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. mpotter
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    petcock shutoff?

    After I shut off my bike, It leaked gas for a long while, It has just now totally stopped, I am pretty sure it was coming from the carbs, it was...
    Thread by: mpotter, Nov 21, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. mpotter
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    YICS vs. not

    What does YICS stand for? what are the advantages?
    Post by: mpotter, Nov 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. mpotter
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    YICS vs. not

    Can anyone tell me the difference between the YICS and not YICS versions of the xj650j maxim?
    Thread by: mpotter, Nov 16, 2006, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. mpotter
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    running on 2 cylinders HELP!

    thanks for the help, I am just going to go down the list!
    Post by: mpotter, Nov 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. mpotter
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    backfire?

    For some reason ocasionally when I have just started my bike it will backfire just under 3,000 rpms sometimes this will cause it to sputter out,...
    Post by: mpotter, Nov 3, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. mpotter
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    New color?

    I am thinking of doing a deep green, like a british racing green, any thoughts on that? I have a friend who works at a paint shop who is going to...
    Post by: mpotter, Nov 2, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. mpotter
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    Why do XJ's rock so hard?

    Why does everyone love our bikes so much, I originally bought my bike for less than a grand in hopes of learning on it and going onto buying a...
    Thread by: mpotter, Nov 1, 2006, 35 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. mpotter
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    Helmets

    I love my HJC CL-15, but thats just me, they don't fit some people right, but I could not be happer, just a hare over 100 bucks. I feel safer as...
    Post by: mpotter, Nov 1, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. mpotter
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    New color?

    I have a friend who works at a paint shop (real one not mayco) and he will be helping me with his kit, I need a good source for good motorcycle...
    Post by: mpotter, Oct 31, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. mpotter
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    even polish

    how long did that take you to do per bike? where can I get teh supplies?
    Post by: mpotter, Oct 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. mpotter
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    New color?

    I have decided to repaint my Maxim, I am considering a few different colors, it is currently black, but the paint is pretty scratched up, I am...
    Thread by: mpotter, Oct 27, 2006, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. mpotter
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    even polish

    you use that to clean the engine, what method do you use witht he gasket remover?
    Post by: mpotter, Oct 26, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. mpotter
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    even polish

    damn, that is beautiful!
    Post by: mpotter, Oct 25, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. mpotter
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    even polish

    I have been trying to polish off my bike, mainly the negine, it seems like I can not get it to be an even lustre, any advice, I have been using...
    Thread by: mpotter, Oct 25, 2006, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. mpotter
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    Top Gun Bike?

    This has been bugging me, does anyone know what the bike in topgun is? heres what it looks like http://www.fortunecity.com/campus/graph ......
    Thread by: mpotter, Oct 17, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. mpotter
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    A few questions

    I am looking into a few options on my what to do with my tank which is somewhat rusted on the inside and definately needs paint on the outside....
    Thread by: mpotter, Oct 15, 2006, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. mpotter
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    Wanted: Black Maxim 650 gas tank, badges

    I already have a dented and rusty tank, anyone have a newer one, or at least one in good shape?
    Post by: mpotter, Oct 10, 2006 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. mpotter
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    Wanted: Black Maxim 650 gas tank, badges

    I am looking for a black gas tank for an xj650 maxim the one with the blue sparkel to it, also still in the market for tankbadges and sidecover...
    Thread by: mpotter, Oct 10, 2006, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. mpotter
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    starter, or starter switch

    I think that my starter switch is broken... I push the button, but nothing happens, no noise, nothing. Before i kind of had to jiggle the switch,...
    Thread by: mpotter, Oct 8, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. mpotter
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    Windshields. Fuses. Bike not starting.

    Have you tried using a trickle charger, like a simple 10/2 charger, because my bike was behaving very similarly, and wouldnt even take a jump, I...
    Post by: mpotter, Oct 7, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. mpotter
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    Hello! just got my first bike!

    I am glad to hear there are more people with the same bike around, I love my bike, It would be great to talk to anyone else who has one, any...
    Post by: mpotter, Oct 5, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. mpotter
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    Hello! just got my first bike!

    I just bought a Maxim xj650 for my first bike and so far i love it, I have done a few minor repairs, and the bike runs great, better than my Dads...
    Thread by: mpotter, Oct 4, 2006, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. mpotter
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    Wanted:Maxim Sidecovers and Yamaha badges

    Greetings, I just bought a 1982 xj650 maxim, it is however, missing its sidecovers and tank badges, I am willing to pay fair market value for...
    Thread by: mpotter, Oct 4, 2006, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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