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  1. Metabolic
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    Reassembled rear drum brake after safety inspection (XJ 750 Maxim) and new tires . . . didn't own a torque wrench with the correct settings so I...
    Post by: Metabolic, May 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Metabolic
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    NO Blinky Blinky!

    I've been dealing with the same thing for months. After you replace the bulbs and check that SOME current is going across the connectors I would...
    Post by: Metabolic, May 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Metabolic
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    - installed new battery - found out that replacement blinker unit I bought only works with a fresh battery - reinstalled tank - cranked her for...
    Post by: Metabolic, May 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Metabolic
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    Gas Tank Removal Help (82 XJ750 Maxim)

    My headlight, aux light, blinkers, and tail light all operate with the key in the ignition and the bike not running.
    Post by: Metabolic, Feb 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas Tank Removal Help (82 XJ750 Maxim)

    Hey! I'm trying to get my turn signals to blink again (light up, no blinky) so I'm trying to get into the wiring underneath the tank to check...
    Thread by: Metabolic, Feb 26, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Metabolic
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    Rear tire removal in 82 XJ750 Maxim ?

    Hey, I've been through this recently: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=29552.html
    Post by: Metabolic, Feb 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Metabolic
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    New XJ Owner

    Do a search for "rear brake delamination" before you ride the bike again. There's plenty of posts on the subject. I don't know if it affects the...
    Post by: Metabolic, Feb 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Metabolic
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    XJ 750 J front/rear wheel removal help

    Can I reuse old cotter pins when I install some pods?
    Post by: Metabolic, Feb 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Metabolic
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    XJ 750 J front/rear wheel removal help

    Alright, I'll see how much of that I can reasonably get done. Definitely hear you on the axles. Receiving splines had plenty of grease but I'm...
    Post by: Metabolic, Feb 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Metabolic
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    XJ 750 J front/rear wheel removal help

    Got some Dunlop GT501s set aside at the shop, get them put on the wheels in the morning and hopefully put everything back together tomorrow before...
    Post by: Metabolic, Feb 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Metabolic
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    While I've got the wheels off . . . (750 J)

    I pulled the front and rear wheels to go get new tires - I'm wondering if there is anything that is crucial to check while I've got the wheels...
    Thread by: Metabolic, Feb 7, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Metabolic
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    XJ 750 J front/rear wheel removal help

    Neither Pep Boys nor Home Depot had any Kroil, in fact no one had ever heard of it. I got some generic penetrating lubricant and went to town....
    Post by: Metabolic, Feb 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Metabolic
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    XJ 750 J front/rear wheel removal help

    Thanks, I've used that before for cleaning silencers but I never thought of using it for the designed purpose, haha. I'll quit beating on it too.
    Post by: Metabolic, Feb 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Metabolic
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    XJ 750 J front/rear wheel removal help

    Hey guys, did I skip any steps in disassembling the front wheel? This thing is still stuck on here and I'm running out of ideas.
    Post by: Metabolic, Feb 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Metabolic
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    XJ 750 J front/rear wheel removal help

    It is very old cement and we've had some unusually frequent freezes and thaws, so it's really easy to scrape into it with a 500 pound bike. I...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jan 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Metabolic
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    XJ 750 J front/rear wheel removal help

    Yeah I was following the guide but it was still a pain and I needed a neighbor to assist. I'm a big guy but I think the problem is the surface on...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jan 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Metabolic
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    XJ 750 J front/rear wheel removal help

    Oh, and does it matter if the bike is parked in neutral or 1st when removing the rear wheel?
    Post by: Metabolic, Jan 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Metabolic
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    XJ 750 J front/rear wheel removal help

    Put my efforts on the rear wheel instead, got the spindle out fine but I think I forgot to disconnect the brake arm (got the torque arm though) so...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jan 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Metabolic
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    XJ 750 J front/rear wheel removal help

    Alright, trying this but it still seems stuck tight. Pulling on the spindle and banging with a hammer a bit doesn't seem to budge it. Any...
    Post by: Metabolic, Jan 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Metabolic
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    XJ 750 J front/rear wheel removal help

    Okay, taking both wheels off the bike for tire change/brake check on this new-to-me bike. Got the bike on centerstand (what a biyatch) and...
    Thread by: Metabolic, Jan 29, 2011, 38 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Metabolic
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    New XJ 750 Maxim owner, checking in

    Bluesdog, I think I may take you up on that swap. Is that the round instrument cluster I can just swap and plug or will I have to rewire? It's...
    Post by: Metabolic, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Metabolic
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    New XJ 750 Maxim owner, checking in

    I'll practice with the stand tomorrow. I threw about a quart of oil in and it didn't make the leak go any faster, so I took it for another nice...
    Post by: Metabolic, Dec 3, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. Metabolic
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    New XJ 750 Maxim owner, checking in

    Hokay, glad I did a nice little inspection there . . . unless I'm doing it wrong there's almost no oil through the site glass when the bike is...
    Post by: Metabolic, Dec 3, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ 750 Maxim owner, checking in

    Thanks guys. I've been writing this morning and am about to take a break for a ride and another maintenance session. I'll try to get some pics...
    Post by: Metabolic, Dec 3, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ 750 Maxim owner, checking in

    Hey! I just bought my first personally-owned motorcycle this week, a 1982 XJ750 Maxim in red with 36k miles. I bought it in running...
    Thread by: Metabolic, Dec 3, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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