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  1. zigzagzack
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I finally got the bike running good enough till i get it tuned at the MCC the end of May.
    Post by: zigzagzack, May 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. zigzagzack
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    Carb compatibility

    i was informed today that only the 700's and 750's from 85-86 will work with each other for that type of bike.
    Post by: zigzagzack, Apr 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. zigzagzack
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    Carb compatibility

    Unfortunately I just broke a carb on my 85 750X, and luckily I found some one with a spare body to send me, so all i have to do is replace the...
    Thread by: zigzagzack, Apr 19, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. zigzagzack
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    WHAT DID I DO!!! I CRACKED. Well actually in attempt to remove the carberator covers, i CRACKED the corner off a carb .. so now the search for...
    Post by: zigzagzack, Apr 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. zigzagzack
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    using paint stripper and brass wire wheels to prep bike for paint
    Post by: zigzagzack, Mar 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. zigzagzack
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    Gearing problem

    well i put the gears back in again, with the 2nd fork the 'right' way and everything seemed to work fine. The real test will be once i get riding...
    Post by: zigzagzack, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. zigzagzack
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    Gearing problem

    I turn my shaft and try to shift, and it usally does
    Post by: zigzagzack, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. zigzagzack
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    Gearing problem

    I took the case apart and think i put the 2nd fork on upside down, not allowing it to pass the gear, will let you know.
    Post by: zigzagzack, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. zigzagzack
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    Gearing problem

    I put it in 4th but can't be 100% it stayed there with all the tinkering i did. I had to completely remove the lower case to get my gears out, so...
    Post by: zigzagzack, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. zigzagzack
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    Gearing problem

    Ok, i got my gear fixed ...well i hope i do. So i put them back in and got the forks back in. Thought i was doing well, put the lower case back...
    Thread by: zigzagzack, Mar 19, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. zigzagzack
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    Reassembly

    i've been in touch with chacal, and going to order some gaskets soon. I bought some metal paint remover, tried it on gas tank, works pretty...
    Post by: zigzagzack, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. zigzagzack
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    Reassembly

    Ok, I tore my bike apart to get the gears out, had them fixed yesterday, so going to start reassembling today, kids permitting. I have the lower...
    Thread by: zigzagzack, Mar 18, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. zigzagzack
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    Fixing 2nd gear

    Unfortuneatly my shift fork shaft comes out the same side as my main drive gear. After a couple of phone calls and stuff, I have to crack the...
    Post by: zigzagzack, Mar 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. zigzagzack
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    Fixing 2nd gear

    a couple more pics of what i'm into.
    Post by: zigzagzack, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. zigzagzack
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    Fixing 2nd gear

    Tell me how it goes
    Post by: zigzagzack, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. zigzagzack
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    Fixing 2nd gear

    I guess nobody knows how to remove the gears from a 85 750X without cracking the case?
    Post by: zigzagzack, Mar 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. zigzagzack
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    Fixing 2nd gear

    ok i have the gear shifter out and the clutch plates out. I can't remove the 'shifter arms' the parts that move around changing the gear. just...
    Post by: zigzagzack, Mar 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. zigzagzack
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    Engine Removal....Worth it? Necessary?

    Not sure what bike you have but i have a 85 maxim x 750 and if you want to pull the air box ... you HAVE to remove the engine. I just pulled my...
    Post by: zigzagzack, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. zigzagzack
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    What colour should I paint her?

    I too have my bike apart and doing mechanics (2nd gear) then going to have it blasted and paint it myselft (cheapest) I am going metallic cherry...
    Post by: zigzagzack, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. zigzagzack
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    Fixing 2nd gear

    1985 750 Maxim X Ok i have the link http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.ph ... eadid=5090 and only thing left for me to do is remove the...
    Thread by: zigzagzack, Mar 2, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. zigzagzack
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    removing the engine

    Well got the engine loose, it is somewhat suspended, i can move it a bit, tomorrow gonna take the side of the frame off and see what happens
    Post by: zigzagzack, Feb 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. zigzagzack
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    Gaskets

    Well i am thinking about pulling my motor, and i know i will probably ruin some gaskets, I was wondering if anyone knew where i could buy new...
    Thread by: zigzagzack, Feb 22, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. zigzagzack
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    removing the engine

    Ok, i may regret this but i am trying to clean up my bike as much as possible. My 85 750 maxim-x has over 60000K on it and i drove it all last...
    Thread by: zigzagzack, Feb 22, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. zigzagzack
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    MUFFLERS

    Thanks for the feedback.
    Post by: zigzagzack, Feb 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. zigzagzack
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    MUFFLERS

    Well i am back from the west ... season was short. Looking for different types of mufflers for 85 maxim-X 750 Anyways, i started on my bike,...
    Thread by: zigzagzack, Feb 19, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. zigzagzack
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    Raking the bike

    I have an 85 MaximX 750, and would like to put a rake on the bike, I would like to make the bike a bit longer, since i am 6 foot 200lbs. Z
    Thread by: zigzagzack, Feb 2, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. zigzagzack
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    85xj breather (rear tire gear)

    ok, its minus 30C and was cleaning up my bike and broke off the cap on the rear tire gear breather, part 29 on xjcd diagram. Can i just JB weld...
    Thread by: zigzagzack, Jan 26, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. zigzagzack
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    Brake drum clean up

    Ok, i've got the bike; 85 maxX750; torn apart for the winter so while I wait for warm weather I want to clean up the brake drum and 'gear box' on...
    Thread by: zigzagzack, Jan 26, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. zigzagzack
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    Nova Scotia XJ'ers

    Hi guys, I am a Nova Scotianer, in Malagash, 1hr, northeast of truro, got my self a 85 maximX750, would love to do a tour if there is one, or a...
    Post by: zigzagzack, Jul 11, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  30. zigzagzack
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    Carb rebuild on 85 750 X

    WELL FORGET IT ... they sent me the wrong carb kits ... i think ... gaskets dont seem to be the right size. Z
    Post by: zigzagzack, Jul 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. zigzagzack
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    Carb rebuild on 85 750 X

    well got the carbs off, so not going to attempt to clean them up and replace boots as well Z
    Post by: zigzagzack, Jul 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. zigzagzack
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    Carb rebuild on 85 750 X

    I just got my parts; 4 carb rebuild kits; and thought about doing them today, but read a few other posts about rebuilding, but would like a step...
    Thread by: zigzagzack, Jul 6, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. zigzagzack
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    not sure what the problem is ... but i think its gas

    Ok, I have been driving my bike for a week now. I just took it for inspection, failed ... need front brake shoes ... anyways my bike died 4 times...
    Thread by: zigzagzack, May 10, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. zigzagzack
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    how to paint and shine

    i got my 85 maxim X, it needs a little paint, engine black and possibly my own tank and side covers ... I would like to know what is the best way...
    Thread by: zigzagzack, Apr 29, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. zigzagzack
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    New to the XJ world

    Just wanted to say hi. I just purchased a 1985 yamaha maxim 750 (canadian) 2nd gear skips i seen the post, but was wondering where i could get...
    Thread by: zigzagzack, Apr 26, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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