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  1. McGyver
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    1982 xj750 Maxim wind jammer and Luggage rack

    I've got one of these fairings. In the process of fitting it to my 83 Maxim 1100.
    Post by: McGyver, Apr 22, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. McGyver
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    Which bike has the biggest mileage on xj bikes?

    121380km on mine. Still pulls strong.
    Post by: McGyver, Apr 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. McGyver
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    Which bike has the biggest mileage on xj bikes?

    My 1100 XJ rolled over 100,000 km early last spring, then added 22,800km before putting her to winter's rest in october. Just waiting for the rain...
    Post by: McGyver, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ 1100 carbs opened up today

    Agreed. Flush the tank with fresh gas, detailed cleaning of carbs and blow out all ports with compressed air. Mine were plugged with sludge:...
    Post by: McGyver, Apr 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. McGyver
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    Test your reaction- - Post your times !!

    armadillo.
    Post by: McGyver, Mar 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. McGyver
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    Anatomy of an XJ550 high miler

    I got 120000+ kilometers on my '83 maxim 1100. Still won't die!
    Post by: McGyver, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. McGyver
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    Hello from Nova Scotia

    Hello fellow Bluenoser! I ride around Halifax and independant on my maxim1100. See ya out there!
    Post by: McGyver, Jan 29, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. McGyver
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    anyone ever swap out footpegs?

    I'm in the process of custom fabricating forward controls for my 1100 maxim. I'll try to get pics up when completed.
    Post by: McGyver, Jan 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. McGyver
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    Harley Style Handlebar Switches

    I'd say get the harley wiring harness schematic and go from there.
    Post by: McGyver, Dec 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. McGyver
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    Cylinders 3 and 4 not firing

    Swap #3 and 4 spark plugs with 1 and 2. If you find that 1and 2 are not firing, then there is internal damage to the plugs and require replacing....
    Post by: McGyver, Dec 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. McGyver
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    Solid State Cover...NO GO. I ordered a Bell!

    Re: Solid State Cover... If you want a full face, go buy one. Myself, I own both a full face and an "open face" with a retractable visor. I...
    Post by: McGyver, Dec 16, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. McGyver
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    Battery sensor on XJ1100 problem.

    Stole this from another site (xs11.com): The 1982 Yamaha XJ1100J came equipped with a battery sensor system. Not all replacement batteries...
    Post by: McGyver, Dec 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. McGyver
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    XJ 1100 carbs (Video)

    I'm inclined to agree. I'm rebuilding my '83 1100 Maxim and noticed the spark plug from #2 was wet and black with deposits. Noticed that the coil...
    Post by: McGyver, Dec 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. McGyver
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    PVC Intake

    Luck! I'm interested in your results too!
    Post by: McGyver, Dec 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. McGyver
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    How much should you pay for an Xj1100?

    Picked up an 83 Maxim 1100 back in March for 500bucks that had 98000km. Rebuilt the entire brake system and a few other cheap repairs. 18000km...
    Post by: McGyver, Sep 26, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    I mounted an ammo box, outfitted with a back rest, just behind a chopped up drivers seat. Added lately: Vetter Vindicator fairing with almost 4...
    Post by: McGyver, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. McGyver
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    drag bars

    One inch spacers made at a machine shop will work. I've made them out of stainless steel, polished to mimic chrome.
    Post by: McGyver, Jul 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. McGyver
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    Does anyone have forward controls for sale or trade?

    Gonna fab up my own.
    Post by: McGyver, May 5, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Made a single seat out of an older seat pan... hacked, padded and wrapped with covering from Kawi vulcan.
    Post by: McGyver, Apr 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Handlebar Risers

    I made my own risers from scratch out of mild steel. Gives 2 1/2 inches of rise and bolt on like conventional risers. Bolted on a set of medium...
    Post by: McGyver, Apr 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. McGyver
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    Name for a bike, hadn't though of that....

    Others I ride with call it "Franken-Bike".
    Post by: McGyver, Apr 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Changing out handle bars help.

    Just replaced stock xj bars with medium apes from a previous bike. Better positioning for shoulders, wrists, lower back (as I'm 6' 270lbs)....
    Post by: McGyver, Apr 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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