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Forums › Carb Clinics, Rides & Rallies › Eastern US and Canada › Looking to learn bike maintenance in MA
Looking to learn bike maintenance in MA

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coffeyrt
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 11:34 am    Post subject: Looking to learn bike maintenance in MA Reply with quote

I just bought a 82 xj650 maxim. I'm looking to learn how to work on this bike. I have the shop manuals and some background in car repair. Anyone that is willing to help or wants to learn along with me in the Massachusetts area, let me know.
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boostenlebaron
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Location: Sturbridge MA.

PostPosted: Sat Apr 07, 2012 11:17 pm    Post subject: Re: Looking to learn bike maintenance in MA Reply with quote

Id be down but im clear across the state. I do go to boston alot though. Not on the bike but i could bring it if tempted. Of course i spent the winter redoing my bike so i dont need much help but i can help someone else.
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Chosenbc
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PostPosted: Mon May 07, 2012 11:24 am    Post subject: Re: Looking to learn bike maintenance in MA Reply with quote

Hey Man, I am not horribly far away, and have a little experience in repair on these bikes, I bought one last year to rebuild but got tired of continued problems with getting it running, so I just bought another of the same that is working and needs only minor things adjusted like cables, oil change, shaft fluid change, maybe brake replacement and a rebuild of petcock. Have rebuilt the previous carbs, rebuilt front brake, and am fairly comfortable with simple things.

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1982 XJ650 5N8 (Black) - My official first ride-able Motorbike
Live in the Worcester County of MA.
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2012 4:50 pm    Post subject: Re: Looking to learn bike maintenance in MA Reply with quote

I have a complete 85 XJ700
It has good Hitachi carbs.
Bike is in Central NH
Bow, New Hampshire

It was a "Rat Bike" project my son (and I) started.
The engine (at one time) ran with carb cleaner sprayed down carbs.
Carbs needed overhaul, so
I took them off, cleaned them up
bought new jets, float valves, gaskets, ect about $200
Then my son joined the army
Bikes has been sitting outside for 4 or 5 years.
The Carbs are off and stored inside.
I'll sell you the the whole bike including new carb parts
for $150 That sless than the new carb parts would cost.

Here is a pix of bike from a couple years ago.





It's in sad shape, good parts bike or rat bike project.
I never rode it so don't ask silly questions.
I would rather it go to a good home than my scrap metal dealer.

I'm not going to monitor this site so
Please email me
davecolantuoni at yahoo dot com
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