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Recent Content by PGDBUD

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    Help me not to freak out on this....

    What is all the fuss about the middle bolt? I have changed my oil 19+ times and never had any issues with this bolt. Drain all of the oil...
    Post by: PGDBUD, Apr 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Buying tires...

    I bought them in March of 2008 at Chaparral Motorsports here in San Bernardino, CA MM90-19...
    Post by: PGDBUD, Apr 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Buying tires...

    I have just over 28,000 miles on a set of Dunlop Elite 3's. Longest lasting tires so far, as they still have plenty of tread left.
    Post by: PGDBUD, Apr 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Attempting to pull shims - should it be this hard?

    I did not use the wire method, but no it is not hard to do. Check or copy and paste the link below:...
    Post by: PGDBUD, Apr 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Changed out the old seat cover for a new Saddlemen and then road to work this morning. It was 87 degrees today in So Cal..thanks to the G.W.
    Post by: PGDBUD, Jan 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Chacal, I received my parts 7 days after placing my order! Thanks again....
    Post by: PGDBUD, Dec 5, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Please take a look at my valve clearance numbers...

    The price has gone up to $8.50 for the aftermarket shims...still a great deal.
    Post by: PGDBUD, Dec 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1985 Maxim X - Valve Adjust (My 1st Attempt!!)

    Finally sat down and opened the valve cover to check the valve clearances. After 47,000 Miles & never ever been done before I had the...
    Post by: PGDBUD, Nov 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    Finally sat down and opened the valve cover to check the valve clearances. After 47,000 Miles & never ever been done before I had the...
    Post by: PGDBUD, Nov 26, 2011 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    GAS TYPE????????

    This from a AMA article..."Motorcycle manufacturers only certify their machines to run on gasoline or a blend with up to 10 percent ethanol, which...
    Post by: PGDBUD, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rick, REF: Middle Gear Drain Plug

    I have own my XJ650J since new (now 43,500 mi.) and have pulled the middle plug every time to do the oil change (17 times now) with no issues....
    Post by: PGDBUD, Jun 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Road to work again today 34F this morning in So Cal!
    Post by: PGDBUD, Feb 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What keeps you riding your XJ?

    I've had it longer (27 yrs) than anything else....! It's part of my life! "Every man dies. Not every man really lives." -William...
    Post by: PGDBUD, Feb 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How many kms to a tank

    My '82 XJ650 holds 3.4 gal (12.8 L) and I can travel 145 mi. (233 Km), as a combo of City & Hwy, so that's about 43 Mpg (18 Km/L). I have...
    Post by: PGDBUD, Feb 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Broken float pin post - Hitachi Carb

    Used JB Weld for the exact issue, it's been holding fine for 3 years now. Surface needs to be dry and clean, I let mine sit for 3 days before...
    Post by: PGDBUD, Feb 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat