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  1. b.pillz46
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    550 Maxim Engine making a noise, when I drained the oil a metal dowel was stuck to the drain plug.

    I noticed that when I started driving and accelerating under load I could hear a clicking clanking sound coming from somewhere in the engine. When...
    Thread by: b.pillz46, Aug 17, 2021, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Hoot
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    Engine oil recommendation

    Hi All, I recently picked up a 1982 XJ650RJ and was going to run Shell Rotella T4 15W-40. Any worries?
    Thread by: Hoot, Aug 25, 2020, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Suvoth
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    Synthetic and Regular Oil

    Hey all. I am going to do another oil change. Last time I put in bel-ray synthetic oil. I have about a quart of it left (I believe it takes 3.5...
    Thread by: Suvoth, Aug 25, 2020, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Bullxj750
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    Starter clutch slipping. White foam window & oil cap

    Hello, 1981 xj750 Seca. Bike sat all winter went to start it and Tries to turn over then slips. I wanna start it to do an oil change in hope of...
    Thread by: Bullxj750, Mar 17, 2020, 36 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. ddanielf
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    Milky pudding on the oil lid

    I've noticed on my oil sight glass that the oil sometimes had a milky look, sometimes it seemed mixed with the oil other times was on top of the...
    Thread by: ddanielf, Nov 24, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Sam138
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    Fuel in airbox and oil tank.

    Hello all, new here. A year ago I bought a 1982 xj 650 Maxim to fix up. I did a good amount of work to it and got it running but now it smokes a...
    Thread by: Sam138, Aug 9, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. breich
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    Im sorry in advance

    I have 0 knowledge about motorcycles or engines... I bought an '82 yamaha xj650 maxim and was wondering (because there are multiple drain plugs)...
    Thread by: breich, Apr 26, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. DimaV
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    Are every xj650 oil pumps identical?

    Hi. Have to change my oil pump and I wonder : Are every xj650 oil pumps identical? For expl. : If I have xj650 Seca (1982) and I will buy oil pump...
    Thread by: DimaV, Mar 5, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. arniepyeinthesky
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    Throtte Shaft Seals a necessity to change?

    I'm doing a carb rebuild, so i broke open the rack and checked the seals. they have no real signs of wear... From what I read on these forums,...
    Thread by: arniepyeinthesky, Nov 27, 2017, 98 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. taptapindustries
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    Sticky Valve? Transmission Fluid Fix. Experiment. XJ650

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    Thread by: taptapindustries, May 25, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Videos
  11. LXJ550
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    1984 XJ550 Maxim Oil light & oil level issues

    Hi everyone I am new to this forum so I hope this covers everything. I have only owned this bike for a few months this year, all has been going...
    Thread by: LXJ550, Aug 27, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Datt Mtn
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    Oil lines, dumping oil out of the cooler

    My XJ750 has a nice leak out of the cooler, it is not the OEM cooler. I would like to replace the lines and get one of them fancy screw-on filter...
    Thread by: Datt Mtn, Jul 26, 2016, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Machvise
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    83 750 Maxim Secondary oil change.

    Hi all. Ive recently picked up an 83 750 Maxim. My first bike, but I'm not new to turning wrenches. I keep hearing about secondary oil on shafts...
    Thread by: Machvise, Jun 27, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. OakStrong
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    Gone done it now..

    A long time ago...on an interstate pretty far away... I had recently changed my oil prior to this particular bike trip. At the apex of my trip, I...
    Thread by: OakStrong, May 30, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. wrenchmonkey
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    Gears Slipping (2nd 3rd and 4th).

    Ok I just got back from a nice long ride. Everything on the bike is great except the gears are popping out and giving me a false neutral. I have...
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, Apr 20, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. wrenchmonkey
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    Oil Pump Chain

    The oil pump chain on my 1981 XJ750RH (Seca) has some slack in it. How much slack is too much?
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, Dec 4, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Sarah
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    Wanted '80 XJ650 oil level guage

    Looking for an oil level guage for my 1980 XJ650. I'd like to avoid paying over $100 for a new one, or buying used from eBay and getting another...
    Thread by: Sarah, Oct 7, 2015, 11 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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