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    Charging problems on 82 Maxim 750

    Multimeter shows about 12.4 to 12.7 volts when running. When I rev it up, it hits about 12.7v I changed the regulator/rectifier with no help. I...
    Thread by: Rayjay1959, Aug 20, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Probably the dumbest question about XJ's ever:

    I put on shoes that I got from the local yamaha shop they had in stock. They looked fine to me. I have very little play in the brake lever. I'll...
    Post by: Rayjay1959, Mar 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    I put new shoes on my 82 xj750 and also took 80 grit sandpaper to the drum. The stopping power of these rear brakes after the new shoes are only...
    Post by: Rayjay1959, Mar 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    possible stupid oil question

    I change the filter every time I change the oil. The oil viewfinder is kind of a weird way to check your oil. I've over filled it several times...
    Post by: Rayjay1959, Mar 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Probably the dumbest question about XJ's ever:

    I've owned a sportster and an flt full dresser. My xj750 handles better than both. It's a lighter bike with hi end torque(5000rpm and up). Don't...
    Post by: Rayjay1959, Mar 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Have to use Instant Start

    Be sure to have your battery tested for cranking amps. Mine was toast. I didn't need to rebuild starter, just needed a good battery :)
    Post by: Rayjay1959, Mar 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What style of painting to use?

    BTW...I used rustoleum 2x coverage and it is the best spray can paint I ever used!! Goes on thick, doesn't run unless you get too crazy and dries...
    Post by: Rayjay1959, Mar 4, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What style of painting to use?

    The best way is to pay to have it professionally done. But, you can have a great paint job with a rattle can. Follow these steps.......
    Post by: Rayjay1959, Mar 4, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    front fork leak

    I'm no mechanic, but was able to change mine with the thread here on changing seals. Mine don't leak and I have real firm front end now :)
    Post by: Rayjay1959, Mar 4, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Callus, Selfish or Stupid?

    If I'm too old to keep a bike up on 2 wheels, it's time for a sidecar :)
    Post by: Rayjay1959, Mar 4, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Have to use Instant Start

    I'd love to buy new brushes from our forum vendor, but I can't make heads or tails frrom his vendor list. If I go to babbits, I can find any part...
    Post by: Rayjay1959, Feb 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Installed dynojet stage 3 and bike wont start now grrr!

    So, do you have idle problem fixxed with this $120 kit? My bike came with the pods and I'm sick of no idle unless using the choke.
    Post by: Rayjay1959, Feb 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ750J with # knobs on top...replacing seals...

    Well, the seal replacement was as easy as you all said. What a difference new seals make. No dive when breaking now. I had a piece of pvc pipe...
    Post by: Rayjay1959, Feb 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat