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  1. goneape12
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    WTB: xj550 gas tank

    Hate to bump a post, but I never did find a tank for my bike. So if anyone has one please let me know.
    Post by: goneape12, Oct 16, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. goneape12
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    Blown Engine - Need Replacement for 1980 XJ650G Maxim

    Sounds good, I'm in NKY. Just look me up when you decide you wanna mess with it. I have a lot planned for the winter on mine as well. Just...
    Post by: goneape12, Sep 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. goneape12
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    Blown Engine - Need Replacement for 1980 XJ650G Maxim

    Hey jt650, where in cinch do you live? I'm in the area and wouldn't mind helping where I can. I'm still pretty new to the xj, but I've picked up...
    Post by: goneape12, Sep 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. goneape12
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    Tank Dent - Can't catch a break

    I know it, I was just being sarcastic. The average person probably wouldn't have any idea what an xj is let alone a maxim vs a seca. People ask me...
    Post by: goneape12, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. goneape12
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    Tank Dent - Can't catch a break

    Yea, I didn't want people to confuse it with the Seca, so I filled it in. I better not screw up the paint job, this has been way more of a pain...
    Post by: goneape12, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. goneape12
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    Tank Dent - Can't catch a break

    I will. I was hoping to have it done today... but then things took a turn for the dented. Love your bike though. From the pictures I've seen...
    Post by: goneape12, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. goneape12
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    Tank Dent - Can't catch a break

    I'm using duplicolor bed liner spray cans. That seems to be one of the more successful applications for this endeavor.
    Post by: goneape12, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. goneape12
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    Tank Dent - Can't catch a break

    Ya know, if I had some serious paint skills, I think I'd attempt the cosmic paint scheme. I'm pretty sure it would be unique. lol. I think...
    Post by: goneape12, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. goneape12
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    Tank Dent - Can't catch a break

    Pts, What's funny about option 3 buying a new tank is that I was trying to and haven't had any luck finding one
    Post by: goneape12, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. goneape12
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    WTB: xj550 gas tank

    I sent you a pm.
    Post by: goneape12, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. goneape12
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    Tank Dent - Can't catch a break

    Yea I suppose I can bond it, but I'd prefer to pop it if possible. Is the heat dry ice theory basically applying heat and then the dry ice to...
    Post by: goneape12, Sep 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. goneape12
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    Tank Dent - Can't catch a break

    Hey all, I need some advice. I've read several different posts on dent removal from gas tanks. I understand some of it, but sheetmetal work...
    Thread by: goneape12, Sep 9, 2011, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. goneape12
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    Brake question. Need help asap

    Ok have a question for those who have changed rear brakes on a maxim 550. I ordered my brakes from chacal, got them in yesterday to do a change....
    Thread by: goneape12, Sep 4, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. goneape12
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    WTB: xj550 gas tank

    I'm looking for a tank for an 81 xj550 maxim. Preferably in good/decent condition. Pm me if you've got one lieing around
    Thread by: goneape12, Sep 2, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. goneape12
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    FS: New YAMAHA tank badges chrome and black

    Do you have a set for an xj550 maxim?
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 25, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    Gotcha. Didn't get a chance to mess with it last night anyway.
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    I opened up the Airfilter housing and the filter/housing reeked of gas. I'll open the oil filter tonight hopefully. If it ha gas in it, is it...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    Alright since it could be a bit until I get the carbs up to snuff, I have a follow up question. We know the gas made it to the airbox. Does that...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    Well that's where I'm caught between a rock and a hard place. I really just want to get the bike up and running so I can play around riding it...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    Project, I've read a lot of those a couple times already, and even for a second thought I' had my head at least in the ball park of wrapped...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    I know it. A huge wealth of information that I'm incredibly greatful for. But when you open up a novel sized email of a myriad of parts that...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    Well the only concrete plan I knew for sure was to stop making assumptions and to check the fuel filter. lol. I "assumed" that it confirmed...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    Oh I'm keeping a level head about it so far. I enjoy working on it and getting it up to snuff. Just would appreciate it if the bike would let me...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    Probably not. I'd be too tempted to light this bike on fire right now. lol
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    Ok. This will come as no surprise, but the filter definitely took a fuel bath. So what's the next plan of attack?
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    That would be much appreciated.
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    I have a factory book. And unfortunately all I can do for the moment is make some assumptions. I'm at work right now and can't check the bike....
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    I'm willing to accept the herbie line of reasoning for the oil change induced fuel problem. I was an aircraft mech for a while and I understand...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    Rick, the thing that confuses me is the smoke is coming from higher on the engine. Almost from where the headers attach to the cylinders. At...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    Ya know. It's not a bad analogy. And I am starting to think this bike has a mind of it's own. I just wish it wasn't spending it's time thinking of...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    I don't believe I pumped the petcock to pri, and we even pulled off the tank and it wasn't putting out gas. So I don't think it's the petcock....
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    Ok. It's gotten more bizarre. Here's what I can tell so far. I'll leave it to the guru's. Alright all I did was change the oil. Bike was running...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    Ok I think I've got the oil qty issue resolved. Not so much a smoke problem, but still sounds rough at idle compared to what it did.
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    Ok now it looks like the sight gauge may be over full. I guess I could try and let a little out??
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    A smidge over 2.5 quarts. letting it's settle now after running it a bit, but when I shut it down earlier it was about halfway on the sight gauge.
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. goneape12
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    Smoke after oil change

    I finally completed my oil change after my oil filter plug debacle. I went to start it up and everything seemed great for about a min. Then she...
    Thread by: goneape12, Aug 22, 2011, 42 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. goneape12
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    Metal Flakes on Oil Drain plug

    Thanks again fitz and Rick. I'll go and grab a filter tomorrow. As for the latest on the filter bolt, apparently my bike is so evil that it...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. goneape12
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    Saddle bags

    Thanks for the pics Doc, any chance you could take some a little farther back? I'd kinda like to see what they look like overall with the bike....
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. goneape12
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    Metal Flakes on Oil Drain plug

    Well we took another shot at it tonight. Day two of my longest oil change ever was a failure. We got up to the point of getting an 11mm socket to...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. goneape12
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    Saddle bags

    Doc, Did ya get the bags on last night? I'm curious to see how they look.
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. goneape12
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    Metal Flakes on Oil Drain plug

    I purchased the oil filter bolt this morning. I'm going to try an east out tonight. If that doesn't work.... I'll get more creative.
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. goneape12
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    Metal Flakes on Oil Drain plug

    It looked closer to black sludge. Unfortunately I didn't have the camera with me at the time.
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. goneape12
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    Metal Flakes on Oil Drain plug

    Timetoride Although I certainly appreciate sarcasm with the best of them, I think you missed the point. I wasn't concerned about the oil...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. goneape12
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    Metal Flakes on Oil Drain plug

    Alright, so I finally got the idle working on my recently aquired bike. So I figured I'd do an oil change since god only knows if/when the PO...
    Thread by: goneape12, Aug 16, 2011, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. goneape12
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    Xs650 tank badges on an xj550

    That's a shame. I found a site last night that sells replica xs650 badges for $30 a pair
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. goneape12
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    Xs650 tank badges on an xj550

    Does anyone know if the gas tank badges fro An early 80's XS650 will fit on an 81 XJ550 gas tank?
    Thread by: goneape12, Aug 16, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. goneape12
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    Idle speed adjustment screw

    you and me both wizard. We'll see how that goes.
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. goneape12
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    Idle speed adjustment screw

    you and me both wizard. We'll see how that goes.
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. goneape12
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    Idle speed adjustment screw

    Alrighty, looks like I'll be making another order with Chacal. I realized when I bought the bike that it was 30 years old and would have some...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle speed adjustment screw

    Alrighty, looks like I'll be making another order with Chacal. I realized when I bought the bike that it was 30 years old and would have some...
    Post by: goneape12, Aug 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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