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  1. Dark-Farmer
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    Hard to start now that it's getting colder outside

    Ill check the choke thing. I don't think it's the battery. I top it up with distilled water fairly regularly. I usually take it out and give...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Sep 27, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Dark-Farmer
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    Hard to start now that it's getting colder outside

    Looking on some advice on my bike. Now that it's getting a bit colder I can't really get her started in the morning. funny thing is it seemed...
    Thread by: Dark-Farmer, Sep 26, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Crashed My Bike the Other Day

    "Vortex" not this was in coquitlam not boundary must been another unfortunate rider .... Thanks for the encouragement guys. Doctor said the...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Sep 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Dark-Farmer
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    Howdy everyone! :D

    I think all the female bikers is great! I especially like seeing them get the hands dirty because My personal belief is when you labor for your...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Aug 15, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Dark-Farmer
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    Valve Adjustment and Silicone Grease?

    I went to another Auto parts store and they said try home depot. I bought a small tube of the dielectric stuff and it cost $22 !!!! So I may...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Aug 15, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Valve Adjustment and Silicone Grease?

    For some reason I am having a hard time finding silicone grease to allpy to my valve cover gasket. I went to a local auto parts store and all I...
    Thread by: Dark-Farmer, Aug 14, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Dark-Farmer
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    Howdy everyone! :D

    Taking a course is a very good idea. I took one and if it even saves one accident (which it most certainly will) it is money well spent. Also...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Aug 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Dark-Farmer
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    Howdy everyone! :D

    You can clean the carbs first if you really want. But before you really get it running properly you will need to adjust the valve clearances....
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Aug 13, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Dark-Farmer
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    Crashed My Bike the Other Day

    Ohhh and feeling a lot better. Most of the pain has subsided. But waiting for the doctor to okay me before I get back on the bike. Missing out on...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Aug 13, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Dark-Farmer
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    Crashed My Bike the Other Day

    Thanks for the support guys. I generally consider myself a good rider, that's why I was disappointed in myself. But as I and others said better...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Aug 13, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Dark-Farmer
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    Crashed My Bike the Other Day

    Was turning left at a stop sign and a car on coming looked like they were going to run the stop sign. They eventually stopped almost a full car...
    Thread by: Dark-Farmer, Aug 6, 2013, 24 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Engine Painting Questions & Success Stories

    Maverick I didn't 100% understand you. But i gathered you though clean the silver and paint the top/fins black. Teddy i didn't have my heart...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Jul 15, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Engine Painting Questions & Success Stories

    Figured I'd add a picture for reference if you care to look. So anyone have anymore input. I was thinking of leaving the bottom/crackcase...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Jul 15, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Dark-Farmer
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    Engine Painting Questions & Success Stories

    I was thinking of doing some engine painting soon. FYI XJ650 Maxim is the bike. I have a general idea of what I was thinking of doing. But I...
    Thread by: Dark-Farmer, Jul 14, 2013, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Dark-Farmer
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    Rear Brake Job Possible Problem?!

    Well it was bugging me so I took everything apart again and put it back together. I fixed the problem, but have no clue what was wrong. I had...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Jun 27, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Rear Brake Job Possible Problem?!

    I'll take a look when I get home. Unfortunatly it was a decent evening so I did it just outside the garage on the drive way ... I did scan...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Jun 26, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Rear Brake Job Possible Problem?!

    Sorry forgot to put model. 82 XJ 650 maxim It is a shafty so i don't think the wheel is out. I didn't take a look at the bearing. If it was...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Jun 26, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Rear Brake Job Possible Problem?!

    Did my rear brakes today. First time I took the tire off so a bit of a learning curve but it went ok. Beside the exhaust being in the way it...
    Thread by: Dark-Farmer, Jun 26, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Starter Motor Problems

    The XJ gods are shining on me today. Went to a local bike wrecker. He said he had none, but had one or two on his bench he hadn't rebuilt yet....
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Jun 18, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Starter Motor Problems

    Good Evening Gentlemen I am currently in the middle of fixing an issue with my starter. It started with the bike not starting always. Over a...
    Thread by: Dark-Farmer, Jun 18, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Dark-Farmer
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    Snow is gone , who else got to ride .

    I second Vince's comment. From a fellow Vancouverite, weathers been great. Finally insured my bike for the season, instead of using overpriced...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Leaking Petcock

    I took the petcock apart 1 last time before I bought parts. Besides the vacuum diaphragm everything looked top notch. Almost as someone had done a...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Mar 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Miles on bike this year so far?

    Maybe 100km (sorry use metric up north haha) Got a beautiful day during the weekend in february thats all. Last weekend was nice, but bike has...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Mar 19, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Dark-Farmer
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    first time riding

    +1 on the course. I live in Vancouver BC Canada. The course is not mandatory and cost me $700!! There is so much to learn about reading the...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Mar 19, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Dark-Farmer
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    My SECA 750 Restoration

    Sounds like you're well on your way to getting that baby in tip top shape! Keep up the good work.
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Mar 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Leaking Petcock

    Alright sounds goo thanks for the help guys. I'll be sure not to go to town on the screws.
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Mar 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Dark-Farmer
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    Leaking Petcock

    Anyone know about the cover retaining screws? I want to make sure i don't potentially over tighten them and ruin any new parts.
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Mar 6, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Leaking Petcock

    I thought it was the diaphragm. Maybe a couple more questions, if you will. Is the block itself ever the problem? (I'm probably going to buy a...
    Post by: Dark-Farmer, Mar 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Leaking Petcock

    Hello everyone. I'm new to the forum. Been here a few times since getting my bike though, Great Site! I have a Xj650 Maxim. I am currently...
    Thread by: Dark-Farmer, Mar 3, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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