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  1. Cafe_Guy94
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    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    Member So i put the screw driver across the terminals on the selenoid. And I heard the motor turn. Does this mean the ignition is bad?
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, May 12, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  2. Cafe_Guy94
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    85 maxim x air box problem

    Let them soak in alcohol and oil of wintergreen. Someone told me about it here. I think K-Moe? But it works!!! Mine were too short and wouldnt...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, May 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Cafe_Guy94
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    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    I Ive checked my fuses and I get power to 2 or 3. It switches. Ill get power to 2. And then to 3. I am checking the relays this weekend as well....
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, May 11, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  4. Cafe_Guy94
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    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    I havent tried that yet but ill definitely try this weekend.
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, May 11, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  5. Cafe_Guy94
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    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    Okay. Then I got bad advise from a friend. Kind of. It still wasn't working so a new one will be good. But I'm still not sure why I'm not getting...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, May 10, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  6. Cafe_Guy94
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    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    Thanks for the information. Ill definitely loosen it this weekend. I also bought a new rectifier because when I tested mine I wasnt getting any...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, May 9, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  7. Cafe_Guy94
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    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    Yeah its in the holder. And I adjusted it on the cable and its still so tight.
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, May 7, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  8. Cafe_Guy94
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    Replacing throttle cable...first time... please help

    Yeah sorry
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, May 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Cafe_Guy94
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    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    I'm also having trouble with my throttle cable. It doesnt seem to be pulling the butterflies at all and it doesnt snap back into place? Its all...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, May 1, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  10. Cafe_Guy94
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    Replacing throttle cable...first time... please help

    I'm also having trouble with my throttle cable. It doesnt seem to be pulling the butterflies at all and it doesnt snap back into place? Its all...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, May 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Cafe_Guy94
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    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    Okay so ive gone through all the wiring I can see and I know it doesn't look the best but I've taken all the electrical tape off, cleaned the...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 30, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  12. Cafe_Guy94
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    No keys

    So ive got the carbs on and also a new battery. Ive got some kinda life from it? Haha. The lights come on. But no spark to the plugs yet. Still...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Cafe_Guy94
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    Handle Bars

    I want to switch out my handle bars on my 82 xj650 maxim to something a little lower and a little more cafe like? To do this that means I need to...
    Thread by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 27, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Cafe_Guy94
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    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    M Yeah that's what I was thinking. The wiring looks off. I dont like the tape. It seems sketchy like you said. And the bike doesnt have any side...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 22, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  15. Cafe_Guy94
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    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    So I'm trying to start the bike now and I'm getting nothing. The lights come on but no action from the engine. I just replaced the spark plugs....
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 22, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  16. Cafe_Guy94
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    Brake fluid master cylinder

    The one on eBay is for a 750 maxim not a seca
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Cafe_Guy94
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    Brake fluid master cylinder

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Cafe_Guy94
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    Brake fluid master cylinder

    My master cylinder for the brake fluid is trash. Long story short the bike I bought (1982 Xj650 Maxim) all the bolts and screws are rusted into...
    Thread by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 21, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Cafe_Guy94
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    BEST SOURCE FOR CARB REBUILD PARTS

    That's exactly how my carbs looked on the '82 maxim I just purchased. I ordered the $39 rebuild kit off eBay. Ill let you know how it works out.
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Cafe_Guy94
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    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    So I got the hoses ready. I believe this weekend I will finally start it. I'm buying a new battery because mine was dead. I'm hoping and praying...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 18, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  21. Cafe_Guy94
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    Seat Mod For an XJ 550 Maxim

    How do you like those pods? I want to try some but I'm worried by all the talk on this site that theyre no good for the carbs aha
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. Cafe_Guy94
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Did some paint. Still gotta clean the tank up from a little over spray BUT... for my paint job I'm digging it. No more home made camo tank
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Cafe_Guy94
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    1982 XJ550 MAXIM BOBBER

    How did you get it to run well with pods? What pods are you using??
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. Cafe_Guy94
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    No keys

    Thanks. Soaking them now. Planning on leaving them for a few days since ill be working out of town this week. Should be nice and easy to fit back...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Cafe_Guy94
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    No keys

    For how long do you soak them?
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Cafe_Guy94
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    No keys

    rubbing*
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Cafe_Guy94
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    No keys

    Like running alcohol? Where could I find oil of wintergreen?
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Cafe_Guy94
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    No keys

    Sorry I just saw this reply. It does seem a little concaved. Ill try to fix that amd see where that goes
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Cafe_Guy94
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    No keys

    It seems that 2 of the boots for the air box are a little short? Which kind of bums me out because if when I push the air box forward they still...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Cafe_Guy94
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    No keys

    I've slid the box towards the carbs already and the tops of the boots reach but the bottoms of the middle boots have a little gap. Just a small gap.
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Cafe_Guy94
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    No keys

    So I'm putting the carbs back on and the boots that go on the air box don't seem to be reaching the carbs. Are my carbs too far into the front boots??
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Cafe_Guy94
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    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    Thanks Franz. Ill definately will look some more. I'm a new rider/builder so all the stuff is really new to me. I was looking on YouTube all...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 2, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  33. Cafe_Guy94
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    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    Alright so ive cleaned my carbs and I'm working on cleaning out the gas tank. In afraid the bike do not come with all the hoses and connections....
    Thread by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 2, 2017, 92 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  34. Cafe_Guy94
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    To buy a tank or not

    I just bought a '82 xj650 and I saw the inside of the current gas tank is rusted, and it sounds like some metal is clanking around the inside? Is...
    Thread by: Cafe_Guy94, Mar 30, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Cafe_Guy94
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    9 digit vin converted to 17...help plz!

    Could you help me figure out my vin? I'm having the same issue. My shorty vin is 5N8-028105. Its a 1981 xj650 maxim. The sticker on the other side...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Mar 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Cafe_Guy94
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    Replacement key

    Which keys did you order? I'm trying to get some for mine as well. Did they work out?
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Mar 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Cafe_Guy94
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    No keys

    Is the VIN the number engraved on the side? Or the piece of paper on the other side? The engraved numbers looks good but this is a 1981 xj. The...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Mar 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Cafe_Guy94
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    No keys

    He doesn't have the title and I'm unsure of the auction paperwork. I would ask him but my phone decided to go full retard on me last night and I...
    Post by: Cafe_Guy94, Mar 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Cafe_Guy94
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    No keys

    I'm buying my first project / bike. Its a xj650. But the guy selling it got it from an auction he said and so it doesn't have a key. Does anyone...
    Thread by: Cafe_Guy94, Mar 20, 2017, 33 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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