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  1. manofchange11
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    Advice request: Selling my XJ750

    Hi, I recently posted my 1982 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim on craigslist....
    Thread by: manofchange11, Aug 18, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Help.... Stubborn oil filter bolt!!

    I got the bolt off and the oil changed with the new 17 mm bolt, with anti seize lubricant, and I made sure to only tighten the filter at 11 foot...
    Post by: manofchange11, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Help.... Stubborn oil filter bolt!!

    Thanks a lot. In terms of the remaining grinding would you suggest I focus on the middle or the edges by the aluminum?
    Post by: manofchange11, Jul 17, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Help.... Stubborn oil filter bolt!!

    Hi everyone, Attached you will see a pic of where I am at at grinding down my oil filter bolt on my 82 Yamaha maxim. It started to loosen up and...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Jul 17, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Grinder attachment to grind down oil filter bolt head?

    I changed the oil every year since I got it. What I didn't know is that I needed to pay attention to the torque when tightening the bolt which...
    Post by: manofchange11, Jul 10, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Grinder attachment to grind down oil filter bolt head?

    Because the bolt got rounded and no other special sockets work.... There is a forum somewhere here that I read.
    Post by: manofchange11, Jul 10, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Grinder attachment to grind down oil filter bolt head?

    Thanks for the suggestions. I will probably carry on with the drill..... Would you suggest a different shaped grinder like a ball, concave, etc?...
    Post by: manofchange11, Jul 9, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  8. manofchange11
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    Grinder attachment to grind down oil filter bolt head?

    Hi, I started to grind down the bolt head for the oil filter cover of my 82 750 Yamaha maxim. I'm using my ryobi 18v battery operated drill with...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Jul 9, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    The Greatness of the Yamaha Maxim

    Hello All, In 2007 I bought a 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim. In the grand scheme of things I really haven't had to do much work on the bike other than...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Jul 25, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bike jerks when accelerating in all gears

    No problem. I'm definitely not blaming you for anything, you have been nothing but helpful. It is the newer style fuse box I got replaced about...
    Post by: manofchange11, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike jerks when accelerating in all gears

    Gary, You wouldn't believe it, I tried the things you recommended and nothing in terms of improvement. I looked under my seat, and I noticed that...
    Post by: manofchange11, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike jerks when accelerating in all gears

    Hi Gary, A good amount of fuel in the tank. Rpms didn't drop...just went up and down with the jerking. -Wade
    Post by: manofchange11, Jul 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike jerks when accelerating in all gears

    Thanks a lot for the tip. I tried what you said in my garage, and it still jerks (having bike on maintenance stand and in gear). Thanks for your...
    Post by: manofchange11, Jul 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike jerks when accelerating in all gears

    Hello, I was riding my 1982 750 Maxim today and the bike road just fine for the first 15 minutes. Then out of no where it started to jerk upon...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Jul 19, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Air filter? 750 Yamaha Maxim (1982)

    Hey Everyone, This may be a dumb question, but does the 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim have an air filter, if so, where is it located and is it a time...
    Thread by: manofchange11, May 15, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil gauge light on my 1982 Yamaha Maxim - Oil full light on

    Hello, My oil light gauge goes on even though the oil level in the oil window is full. When my bike isn't running and the bike is on the...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Jul 20, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Making stop light more sensitive on rear brake: 82 750 Maxim

    Hello All, I was wondering how to properly adjust the sensitivity of the stop light when initiating the rear brake (1982 750 Yamaha Maxim)?...
    Thread by: manofchange11, May 31, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuse Box installation frustrations

    Hello All, I installed my new fuse box with the blade style fuses for my 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim. I installed the location of the wires...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Apr 23, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Input vs Output wires on fuse box?

    Hello, I'm taking on a project to replace the glass tube fuse box with a blade style fuse box on my 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim. I had a...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Apr 14, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is it hard to install a new fuse box on 82' 750 yamaha maxim

    :?: Hello, Is it hard to install a newer fuse box on a 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim? Any tips? I found out this has been the problem to why my...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Apr 13, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Fuse box question

    Re: Good Mechanic in the Minneapolis, MN diagnose electrical Thanks...I just actually found this out!!! When I messed with the fuse box...I was...
    Post by: manofchange11, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Fuse box question

    I changed my battery and now my blinkers, headlights, and gauge display now work intermittantly.....really frustrating as this has never happened...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Apr 13, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Lights and gauge acting weird after installing new battery

    Re: Lights and gauge acting weird after installing new batte If they end up being brittle or corroded, would the next step simply be to replace...
    Post by: manofchange11, Apr 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Can seat lock?

    Thanks for the information
    Post by: manofchange11, Apr 11, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Lights and gauge acting weird after installing new battery

    Hello Everyone, I just installed a new battery for my 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim. I've noticed that my lights will have an intermittant problem of...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Apr 11, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seat Lock Assembly for a 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim? For sale?

    Re: Seat Lock Assembly for a 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim? For sale Thank you, Is a seat lock assembly on a 650 seca compatible with a 82' 750 Yamaha...
    Post by: manofchange11, Apr 11, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Seat Lock Assembly for a 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim? For sale?

    Hello All, Does anybody have a seat lock assembly for a 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim that not only works for the helmet lock but most importantly for...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Apr 10, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Seat Lock Assembly for 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim?

    Hello All, My pin on my seat lock assemply on my 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim has worn out to where it will not lock the seat. The seat will snap into...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Apr 10, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Can seat lock?

    Thanks for the information. Do you know, is it hard to find and replace this pin on the locking mechanism?
    Post by: manofchange11, Apr 10, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Can seat lock?

    Hello fellow riders, I have a 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim. I noticed on the lock that unlocks the helmet lock that it will lock the helmet lock...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Apr 10, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Recommendation motorcycle shop in st Paul / Minneapolis mn?

    Hi everyone, Does anybody have suggestions of reasonably priced shops in the st Paul /Minneapolis mn area that do well at rebuilding and...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Oct 9, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hitachi Carbs no longer made / substitute for what?

    Hey everyone... Thanks for the tips. I miscommunicated in my original post on my question in that the bike doesn't leak gas when it is not...
    Post by: manofchange11, Oct 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hitachi Carbs no longer made / substitute for what?

    Hello All, Back in the spring of 2011 I took my 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim in to get the carbs looked at. My carburetors have a tendency to leak...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Oct 8, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Getting the maintenence stand up?

    Hey Everybody, I'm sure you guys can't believe I'm having problems getting the maintenence stand up, but I am. I'm physically fit and can...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Apr 5, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carbs leak after my bike sits for more than one week....

    Hi, Thanks for the feedback. I can do some good work on my car here and there like changing sensors, hoses, oil, etc. However I feel...
    Post by: manofchange11, Apr 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carbs leak after my bike sits for more than one week....

    Hello, First of all, thank you for the reply. What the mechanic was saying was that he would need to charge the $399 to take the carbs off...
    Post by: manofchange11, Apr 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carbs leak after my bike sits for more than one week....

    Hello Everybody, I have a 1982 750 Yamaha Maxim. My motorcyle will leak from the carburetors when running if I let it sit for more than a...
    Thread by: manofchange11, Apr 5, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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