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  1. schmidtap
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    WTB: trunk

    I have a vetter trunk, it will need the lights redone, if you pull up the pics linked from my screen name, you'll be able to see what you can do...
    Post by: schmidtap, Aug 10, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. schmidtap
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    Vetter Saddle Bag/Trunk Mount FS/FT

    I have a mounting kit for the Vetter Saddle bags and Trunk, these fit the XJ750, and probably others, I would like to trade for a set of mounts to...
    Thread by: schmidtap, May 18, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. schmidtap
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    1982 XJ750J Maxim F/S

    Here's what I got, Feel free to make an offer 1982 XJ750J Maxim * 71K miles - Mostly Highway Miles aka 55mph + * 4 in 1 Exhaust * 3rd Owner...
    Thread by: schmidtap, Mar 16, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. schmidtap
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    What else do you ride?

    We'll I'd have to say that now I ride a 1977 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, just picked her up yesterday, man does she ride nice, dispite the windshield...
    Post by: schmidtap, Mar 16, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  5. schmidtap
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    Phew! Earplug question.

    I normally wear them when ever I get on mine, just makes the ride nicer
    Post by: schmidtap, Mar 5, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. schmidtap
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    Parting out a 82 seca

    interested in the carb boots, any pics and asking price
    Post by: schmidtap, Feb 17, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. schmidtap
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    Leak at back wheel.

    try to replace the drain plug gasket (kinda like a drain plug on a car), just like on autos, they should be replaced every so often
    Post by: schmidtap, Feb 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. schmidtap
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    Possible Sale

    Okay, at it again, I'm looking at (more wanting) upgrading to a bigger bike, but I need to get ride of my current one first (wife won't let...
    Thread by: schmidtap, Feb 11, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. schmidtap
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    Is this a good trade?

    I blue booked my 82 750 with 71K Mi on it, came to around 1400 with the full fairing, our bikes don't have a milage deduction due to the age.
    Post by: schmidtap, Feb 5, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. schmidtap
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    To all U.S.riders

    oh forgot, same with WI, you can use a headlight modulator also during the day time
    Post by: schmidtap, Feb 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. schmidtap
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    Where did your bike come from?

    I got mine from my Uncle at 60K, he bought it from his neighbor with around 15K on it. the Neighbor bought it new in 82
    Post by: schmidtap, Feb 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. schmidtap
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    Sorry, meant to post a reply to another thread.

    www.denniskirk.com
    Post by: schmidtap, Feb 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. schmidtap
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    82' 750 maxim ignition switch

    Dennis Kirk sells switches pritty cheap, they have them model specific
    Post by: schmidtap, Feb 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. schmidtap
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    To all U.S.riders

    State of Wisconsin has a Hight light on law, I can get the exact statute number if someone really wants.
    Post by: schmidtap, Feb 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. schmidtap
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    Vetter Fairings

    not sure, you can check ebay, I have seen a few there, other wise you can look in bone yards to see. check out www.craigvetter.com I beleve there...
    Post by: schmidtap, Jan 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. schmidtap
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    fairing on 650 maxim?

    I'd go with the windjammer, I have a complete vetter set on my 750, all I can say is on them cold/chilly mornings, it is nice.
    Post by: schmidtap, Jan 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. schmidtap
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    Shifting Issue

    if I'm not mistaken, replaceing this would require cracking the case??
    Post by: schmidtap, Jan 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. schmidtap
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    Shifting Issue

    Okay think I found the problem, I ended up finding a 1 inch chunk of the starter chain guide in the little opening you guys said to check, removed...
    Post by: schmidtap, Jan 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. schmidtap
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    XJ-750RK Sealed Battery

    I just took out the warning light on my max, Main reason is now the light don't come on, and with LED bulbs in my tail, I get the warning for the...
    Post by: schmidtap, Jan 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. schmidtap
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    Adjustable handlebars

    the 82 Max has the same types of bars, you can adjust them 2 different ways to make it fit better
    Post by: schmidtap, Jan 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. schmidtap
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    Shifting Issue

    Was decient temps, ridden in colder and never had a problem. It happened to day, I didn't get down to 1st before I stopped, and when I took off,...
    Post by: schmidtap, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. schmidtap
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    Where can I find some fairings?

    you can try ebay, I and several others have a vetter windjammer
    Post by: schmidtap, Jan 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. schmidtap
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    Shifting Issue

    I was moving when I had the problem of it not shifting, In talking to the PO, he told me to check the clutch cable and adjust it, I am also going...
    Post by: schmidtap, Jan 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. schmidtap
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    Shifting Issue

    Okay, check the archives, and of course confused the heck out of myself..... Tonight, I had a few instances of my 82 750 not being able to...
    Thread by: schmidtap, Jan 18, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. schmidtap
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    New Forum Starting

    can't see having to look several places for the same info, easier to just get it here.
    Post by: schmidtap, Jan 18, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. schmidtap
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    Idiot of the Week

    ah but Big Ross, you don't have 2 of the same bikes ones a 900F and the other is a 900N, so see your okay.
    Post by: schmidtap, Jan 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. schmidtap
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    Milwaukee/Wisconsin area XJ's

    Hey guys, just a word of advice, up in Sheboygan, there's a shop called rerun, they work on the old jap bikes..... STAY AWAY FROM THEM..... I...
    Post by: schmidtap, Jan 6, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  28. schmidtap
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    Shed clear out….. Free Yamaha XJ750 Seca parts

    anychance I could get the meter (speedo), would love the wireing harness, but not sure I'd use it, would be nice to have a spare.
    Post by: schmidtap, Jan 1, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  29. schmidtap
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    Need new some help.

    for the Batt, I went to Yamahog, price wasnt bad.
    Post by: schmidtap, Dec 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. schmidtap
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    Final Calander Pics

    Is there anyway that we can find out what the final Pics will be for the calander. Wife said if I get mine in it, I can get a few.
    Thread by: schmidtap, Dec 30, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. schmidtap
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    Modifing exhausts

    I had a backet added to mine, lowers the exhaust enough to make it work, before I put the hard bags on, it had normal size soft bags
    Post by: schmidtap, Dec 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. schmidtap
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    Modifing exhausts

    I had a backet added to mine, lowers the exhaust enough to make it work, before I put the hard bags on, it had normal size soft bags
    Post by: schmidtap, Dec 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. schmidtap
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    Will I ever find these parts or should I give up?

    there's a few places to get the boots, yamaha can still get them, I'll send you a few sites I have seen them at.... need to replace mine to
    Post by: schmidtap, Dec 30, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. schmidtap
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    rattle can paint job (self protection)

    When I lived in Sheboygan, I had a back room (of course it was by the boilers), I did my Tank, Fairing, and a few odds and ends down there. Like...
    Post by: schmidtap, Dec 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. schmidtap
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    Crazy Gas Saving Ideas?

    With XJ600S last comment, I do the same thing, I keep track of every fill up, I imput everything in an Excel spreedsheet and it tells me the MPG...
    Post by: schmidtap, Dec 12, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. schmidtap
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    Middle Gear Drain Plug -- Warning! Warning! Warning!

    I'll agree with Rick on this whole subject, Mine is easier to get to since I have a 4-1 exhaust, but after this weeks saved my bacon experiance,...
    Post by: schmidtap, Dec 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. schmidtap
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    Middle Gear Drain Plug Poll -- Is it worth it?

    I have it easier, as I have a 4-1 exhaust, still easy to break with the age of bolts....... if you do take it out, replace the bolt
    Post by: schmidtap, Dec 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. schmidtap
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    Middle Gear Drain Plug -- Warning! Warning! Warning!

    Well the XJ Gods were watching over me, went to scrape RTV Sealent that I was told would work, still dripped a bit, and to get ready to seal the...
    Post by: schmidtap, Dec 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. schmidtap
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    Middle Gear Sump Drain Plug Removal

    Since it's not a real requirment to drain the oil from here, a Mechanic in my unit suggested using JB Weld and to just cover it up. Good or Bad,...
    Post by: schmidtap, Dec 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. schmidtap
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    Middle Gear Drain Plug -- Warning! Warning! Warning!

    Now ya tell me...... from my other post, What is the best way to get it fixed, I have a 4-1 exhaust that doesn't get in the way, from what my...
    Post by: schmidtap, Dec 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. schmidtap
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    Middle Gear Sump Drain Plug Removal

    :( Well I went and did it, when I was tightening up the plug, Yup wrench was set and correct spec, I managed to have it shear off, now I need to...
    Thread by: schmidtap, Dec 4, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. schmidtap
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Managed to Break something else again, last week it was a nicked fork, this week I sheard off the middle sump drain plug...
    Post by: schmidtap, Dec 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. schmidtap
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    Range of Bike? I spend too much time at the filling station

    on my 750 I can go a range of 135/150 before I fill up, right now i'm avg 37-42 mpg, this all dependent on if freeway, or on base riding
    Post by: schmidtap, Dec 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Woke up and cried as I was walking to my truck... (right fork in shop getting a ding fixed and seal replaced). Got home from work, continued to...
    Post by: schmidtap, Nov 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. schmidtap
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    Misc. 82 XJ650 Maxim parts.

    Re: Misc. 82 XJ parts. What ya want for just the forks, don't need the tree. just looking at the guages, what types and how much
    Post by: schmidtap, Nov 27, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. schmidtap
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    Lane Position Question - Nearly t-boned!

    I would order a Icon Vest, they cost around 50 USD, we are required to wear a Reflective Vest or the Icon vest anytime during hours of Darkness or...
    Post by: schmidtap, Nov 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. schmidtap
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    40K miles: what to look forward to?

    Ill have it looked at, the last time I was on here, I was told not to worry about it unless there was a problem with the chain aka loose. I want...
    Post by: schmidtap, Nov 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. schmidtap
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    New XJ owner Christmas list.

    I'll have to agree with Dave
    Post by: schmidtap, Nov 23, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. schmidtap
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    40K miles: what to look forward to?

    Rick, would that be the Cam Chain / Primary Chain, if not where and how hard is it to change. I'll have to check with my uncle, he might have...
    Post by: schmidtap, Nov 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. schmidtap
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    40K miles: what to look forward to?

    Well the good news is I'm sitting around 69,500 now on mine, so far dispite a few leaks here and there, carbs needing a good synch, and prob valve...
    Post by: schmidtap, Nov 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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