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  1. pbjman
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    Oil filter question

    Hi. I don't see any pics. I don't have the same bike as you, but the notches are probably just alignment guides. There shoud be a tab somewhere on...
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. pbjman
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    Engine revs above 3500 at idle?

    Was it sitting for a time before you bought it? Tell us in detail what you did to the carbs. (did you take them apart, did you soak them, etc)...
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. pbjman
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    Any Ideas

    Give some more info if you can. Have you already ruled out the new cable breaking? When you pull the lever is it loose or is there normal...
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 9, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. pbjman
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    My daily rider

    CL350
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. pbjman
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    My daily rider

    I had one kinda like that, before my XJ. Only had it for 1 season and put about 1100 miles on it, then sold it to get something bigger. It would...
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. pbjman
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    help: intake manifolds

    Have you confirmed if they are leaking or not? There is a metal sleeve inside, the cracks may be superficial. Try blowing (unlit) propane torch at...
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. pbjman
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    Intermittent starter button not working

    You can also check to make sure the starter switch assembly is grounded on the handlebars. If there is paint/oxidation on the handlebars the...
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. pbjman
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    Out on a ride today...

    Riding naked?
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. pbjman
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    New horse in the stable (not a Yamaha)

    Watch the high speeds on that one. (Wikipedia article) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_ST1300
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. pbjman
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    Apparently THIS Gold Wing is made out of GOLD. LOL

    Well, it's a bargain compared to the $13,000 Winged Gold! ....
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. pbjman
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    Speedo Question...I don't know why this is...

    On my Maxim, the speedo is almost dead on to my Garmin, within 1mph. 5000 is about 60-61, 4000 rpm is around 52mph. Maybe the Seca is geared a...
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. pbjman
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    New Horns!

    HONK!
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. pbjman
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    Odomoter P.O.R.N. (Pics Of Repeating Numbers)

    Sgio, that thing is still fresh! Time to update your sig.
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. pbjman
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    Odomoter P.O.R.N. (Pics Of Repeating Numbers)

    I remember a thread where someone posted all 2's and referred to it as odomoter porn. I knew I was coming up on this so I reset my trip meter to...
    Thread by: pbjman, Jun 4, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. pbjman
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    Big problem - I lost the ignition key

    Hi. Ebay and/or Chacal (here on this site!), has key blanks. You can order a couple from him and then get them cut if you have the code. I just...
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. pbjman
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    Apparently THIS Gold Wing is made out of GOLD. LOL

    Yeah, that's a bit much. If you are looking for a bargain, I know of an '82 750 Maxim for sale locally for only $3500. His sign says it's a 950 (I...
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. pbjman
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    Speedo Question...I don't know why this is...

    I assume you will want to repair or replace the speedo. Have you attempted to clean/lube internally per bigfitz's tutorial?
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. pbjman
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    backrest-sissybar 1982 Maxim XJ650

    There are a couple on ebay. (search "backrest yamaha maxim") You might want to post this in buy/sell/wanted section. You migh also consider a...
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. pbjman
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    Can't find a DIY valve clearances

    go to forum heading faq suggestions, it is on first page there
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. pbjman
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    rebuilt MC not working

    Bleeding is a tedious thing on these bikes. More than likely, you've still got air in the system. (Assuming you rebuilt it correctly with new parts?)
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. pbjman
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    Odd valve shim

    Most people on here re-use old shims. (There is at least one person on here who prefers only to use new ones.) Shim pools will always be for used...
    Post by: pbjman, Jun 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. pbjman
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    Another New Maxim Guy

    Welcome. Sounds like you got a runner! Looking forward to pics. You'll be advised to start going through some safety/maintenance items before you...
    Post by: pbjman, May 31, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. pbjman
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    Caliper overhaul

    I used a c-clamp on mine. Just grease up the piston and seals with brake fluid first. (And don't forget the big round spring cir-clip on the dust...
    Post by: pbjman, May 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. pbjman
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    Ack! chewing/scoring on gear? in oil fill hole

    The valves are the intake/exhaust valves in the engine. They regulate the flow dynamics of the carburation/fuel burn/exhaust. Over time they...
    Post by: pbjman, May 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. pbjman
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    Name that exhaust!

    ACK! Pods and open exhaust! YOU SHALL BE SHUNNED! Just kidding, but tuning advice may be hard to come by. I suppose you should be able to...
    Post by: pbjman, May 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. pbjman
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    Ack! chewing/scoring on gear? in oil fill hole

    Hi I can't answer the clutch part of your question. The 'knocking' you hear might be the valves. Have the clearances been checked? (Being able to...
    Post by: pbjman, May 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. pbjman
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    5th Time Lucky??

    Do you know what YICS is and how it works? Syncing without blocking yics is kind of similar trying to sip a drink through a long straw, only...
    Post by: pbjman, May 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. pbjman
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    help me with my 1981 seca 750

    leaking gas usually means a stuck or mal-adjusted float in the carbs. that hose is probably the airbox drain. you probably have gas in your oil...
    Post by: pbjman, May 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. pbjman
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    New to the forum, new to bikes in general

    gas on the floor = add carb rebuild to list, and check the position of the petcock.
    Post by: pbjman, May 30, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. pbjman
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    The infamous fusebox

    pbjman, is that the box that XJ4ever sells? No, mine came from O'riellys. The day mine died, I fixed it the same day instead of ordering. But,...
    Post by: pbjman, May 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. pbjman
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    Fuel Leak

    What biggs said! It is your throttle shaft seal. Your carb filled up with gas and the fuel had to go somewhere. You should check your engine oil...
    Post by: pbjman, May 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. pbjman
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    The infamous fusebox

    Well, the one with the inline fuse is a repair for the 4th line on the fusebox. The clips get brittle and break off. Have you seen posts about...
    Post by: pbjman, May 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. pbjman
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    need replacement hollow bolt for turn signal assembly

    I just had mine off to move them back, and mine are the same way. Try your luck at the hardware store! If they don't have the part, you can at...
    Post by: pbjman, May 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. pbjman
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    Moved my blinkers back to make room for saddlebags.

    Before & after pics. Bought a piece of aluminum angle from local hardware. Easy to cut/drill/grind. One of the blinkers had long enough wires, the...
    Thread by: pbjman, May 29, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. pbjman
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    This is for sale by the side of the road, 750 Seca $980

    Not mine and I don't know the seller. I just passed it on the side of the road near New Baltimore, MI and thought if it runs it could be a decent...
    Thread by: pbjman, May 29, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. pbjman
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    New member with a nice find.

    Find some more crates! Maybe the rest of it is somewhere in there.
    Post by: pbjman, May 29, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. pbjman
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    Lets see those bikes!

    :D
    Post by: pbjman, May 29, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. pbjman
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    D@mn! D@mn! D@mn!

    Fitz's speedo tech: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=1 ... aning.html
    Post by: pbjman, May 28, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. pbjman
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    Valve adjustment problem: can't read shim numbers

    Another option would be to put a different shim of known thickness into that spot and re-measure the clearance.
    Post by: pbjman, May 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. pbjman
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    D@mn! D@mn! D@mn!

    LOL, we did pile on you some! But come on, you were like "I can feel the REVS at 14MPH!!!" That gear shift table is funny, (I looked it up in...
    Post by: pbjman, May 28, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. pbjman
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    D@mn! D@mn! D@mn!

    Hi Rocs. I re-read your post and the others. It does really seem like you have a lazy speedometer. When they are dirty internally, the gunk can...
    Post by: pbjman, May 28, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. pbjman
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    Tool must have's...

    If you do a search on ebay for your bike + 'tool kit' you will probably find one that you can buy or at least see a pic. That would give you a...
    Post by: pbjman, May 28, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. pbjman
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    D@mn! D@mn! D@mn!

    What kind of 'revs' do you have at 37mph in 4th gear? Dude, you can let that motor wake up a little more than that. I can hit 65mph in second...
    Post by: pbjman, May 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. pbjman
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    Saddlebags for 85 XJ700, any suggestions?

    Someone will come along with specific suggestions for your bike. Saddlebags are not one size fits all. I bought a used pair of throw-overs (black...
    Post by: pbjman, May 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. pbjman
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    Sad news for me

    Best wishes to you and I hope your job is better than it sounds or at least pays well!
    Post by: pbjman, May 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. pbjman
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Changed the oil (3100 miles), changed the spark plugs (about 5300 miles), rode today about 120 miles.
    Post by: pbjman, May 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. pbjman
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    Front tire issue, not spinning freely in reverse

    Can you remove one caliper at a time to see which one is hanging up?
    Post by: pbjman, May 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. pbjman
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    82 xj650 rear brakes

    You don't have to remove the final drive unit to get the rear wheel off, you should be able to work & wiggle it free. It will not release it's oil...
    Post by: pbjman, May 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. pbjman
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    Fuel Tank Petcock

    Prime position is free-flowing, to fill the carb bowls after draining/running out etc. The petcock is vacuum operated (when working correctly) and...
    Post by: pbjman, May 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. pbjman
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    need help

    So are you saying you can't see the tip of the cable in the sleeve when you disconnect it from the wheel? Didn't there used to be a square tip...
    Post by: pbjman, May 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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