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  1. tradmedic
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    difference between a maxim and seca?

    Keep an eye on the buy/sell here, cycle salvage places may have some items, xj4ever (Chacal, supporting vendor, link on the top right; fantastic...
    Post by: tradmedic, Aug 30, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. tradmedic
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    Fairing XJ 750 41Y

    I'm not familiar with either the 750's or the 900's. Do you have a photo that shows the same area, but not zoomed in as tight? Welcome to the...
    Post by: tradmedic, Aug 28, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Master Cylinder Sight Glass

    Why? She gonna do a trick? (Sorry, couldn't help myself)
    Post by: tradmedic, Aug 28, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    [ATTACH] Got my replacement rear m/c from BC early this week. Everything seemed to be in working order, but I threw the new seals on anyway. Spent...
    Post by: tradmedic, Aug 18, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    Nearing done on the fuses. Main 30A fuse replaced with an inline blade style holder, same with the 2A fuse behind the headlight. Got the four main...
    Post by: tradmedic, Aug 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    Spring and rubber are good. I think the piston is too. Either way, I found a used cylinder from a salvage outfit in BC (New Life Salvage),...
    Post by: tradmedic, Aug 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Starting Question

    I would start with the cheap and easy first, and start as you have planned. It sounds to me like the brushes on your starter are marginal. Along...
    Post by: tradmedic, Aug 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    Pulled it apart again. Got a pic of the worst of the pitting. Does this look bad enough to be what's sticking things up?[ATTACH]
    Post by: tradmedic, Jul 29, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. tradmedic
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    New to me XJ1100

    I decided to get the braided stainless lines and rebuild kits from Chacal; great service by the way. The current hang up is the piston in the...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jul 29, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. tradmedic
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    New to me XJ1100

    Getting a little frustrated with my rear master cylinder. I have pulled it apart a few times now, and it'll compress and spring back easily a few...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jul 28, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    Ignorance was bliss. As I am in the thick of a complete brake line, m/c, and caliper rebuild, I find myself shaking my head at the highway rides I...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jul 26, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    Nvmnd. Found it. Tagged end to termination point.
    Post by: tradmedic, Jul 26, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. tradmedic
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    New to me XJ1100

    When replacing brake lines with stainless steel ones from Chacal, the red taped end goes towards or away from the master cylinder? I'm sure I have...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jul 26, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. tradmedic
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    Fuel line, what do you use?

    When rebuilding my octopus, I ended up crossing the feeds from the petcock to the far side of the bike, after the 'T'. This allowed me room to put...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jul 9, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    Sensor works. Just unplugged it from the headlight. Will cease any further efforts at removal, and work to clean around it. Thanks for the timely...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jul 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    Fluid level sensor.
    Post by: tradmedic, Jul 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. tradmedic
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    New to me XJ1100

    All but 2 intake valves now in spec. Gotta order 2 x 270's. Now getting ready to go back to work, I was thinking about taking the calipers and...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jul 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Yamaha Seca 650 (Project)

    I'm from Canuckistan as well, Mississauga (for now)and once I get my maxim 1100 all up to snuff, my 650 seca will be the next project bike. It was...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 27, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    One, two if you stretch, temporary solutions and a random question... Solution the potentially temporary: Found some hex head m12-1.5("single...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 25, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750 Running fine but general issues.

    I don't have a 750, I'm sure someone will come along with more machine specific knowledge, this is a great place for that. I'll second the church...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 25, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    I did torx as step one after realizing it was stripped, then tried the screw removal style helical tool (had it), then tried the internal pipe...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    Yeah, I came across the diagram on XS11.com. I'll be making the the measurements onto a zip tie tonight, once I finish up with the bearing checks...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    The fork oil change has gone uneventfully, nice to have one go like that lately. Figured out that the fill plug on the middle gear was standing...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 22, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    I likely could have saved a few dollars trying to get a set of lines built at a shop, but needed the m/c and caliper rebuild kits, as well as a...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    With minimal modification of the fuel lines from the underseat diagram I managed to re-plumb the octopus, now complete with in-line filters. I...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    Clearances on all but exhaust on #2 cylinder were tight, some by 2 shim sizes. The motion pro shim tool was well worth the cost! Between that, and...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    Anyone have any experience with the Galfer SS 5-line kit for these bikes? I'm having a heck of a time trying to find brake line kits in Canada,...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 16, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    Well shoot, there it is. Between the photo and the underseat diagram, the plumbing should be easy enough. Thanks
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 14, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    Oh man, thanks! That photo speaks. I think I have all the appropriate hardware, but it has been "modified". That pic will help me get it back on...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 14, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to me XJ1100

    Hi all. I realize that it is better to condense issues with a given bike to a threat for that bike, I had posted earlier about an issue bogging...
    Thread by: tradmedic, Jun 14, 2019, 37 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 1100 Maxim, bogs down intermittently under power

    Fixing the fuel lines seems to have solved the power issues. Now onto the rest of the work. Thanks for the ideas folks; much appreciated.
    Post by: tradmedic, May 10, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 1100 Maxim, bogs down intermittently under power

    I can't seem to find my hard drive with my XJCD on it at the moment, does anyone know offhand what the ID and OD of the fuel lines for a 1984...
    Post by: tradmedic, May 10, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 1100 Maxim, bogs down intermittently under power

    Dang it. I am almost embarrassed that I didn't think of the gas cap. Makes good sense. I got her home last night, now I have access to my tools...
    Post by: tradmedic, May 10, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 1100 Maxim, bogs down intermittently under power

    Hi folks, I recently came across a gorgeous XJ 1100 maxim (1984, canada) with full vetter farings for a song and a dance. It hasn't been ridden...
    Thread by: tradmedic, May 9, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim x... Is this normal???

    ^^^^^^^ BWA HAH HAH. Good answer!
    Post by: tradmedic, May 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake light

    Sorry, at work right now (yay night-shift). Away from the bike and resources. I'll check in tomorrow. If you haven't yet, I HIGHLY recommend...
    Post by: tradmedic, May 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Caps stuck in spark plug boots.

    Maybe different boots, but caps need to be off to fit the boots on my seca as well.
    Post by: tradmedic, May 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking to buy 1982 Maxim. Got a couple of questions.

    I'm fairly new to these xj's, but I'd be happy to throw in my $0.02. Bring along a compression tester when you go look at it (and, if needed,...
    Post by: tradmedic, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    looking for shop maual for 82 xj650 (not haynes)

    The XJCD set is invaluable! It should have what you're looking for, and more. Well worth the small price. Thanks again DV!
    Post by: tradmedic, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Left with no options?

    Thunder Bay, Ontario. Suppose I should put it in the signature. Cheers
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Left with no options?

    Loads of options remain. Hi all, I'm new to the forum. Have been lurking for a while and figure this is as good a place as any to jump in....
    Post by: tradmedic, Jun 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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