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  1. CdnDave77
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    Exhaust - ticking???

    I have a similar sounds. and I know that there are a couple of holes in my exhast collector. I have tried to ensure that everything is tight, but...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. CdnDave77
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    Best Buy on Bike Manometers ( Carb Sticks ) in Canada ?

    I had great luck with a single Vacuum Gauge from Canadian Tire... got it on sale for $22. If you follow Rick's guide for a single gauge carb...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. CdnDave77
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    Idle Adjustment Rod

    Here is a resized version.. hopefully this is clear enough for the basic idea. *** edited.. it appearred I posted the same pic twice
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle Adjustment Rod

    Just sent you a PM... I have a spare rack that I'll go grab a couple of pictures of... PM me with an email address for the full size pics, but...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jul 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. CdnDave77
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    XJ650J after 20 plus years, IT RUNS

    Mine was in storage for almost 13 years, and it fired right up too. Amazing, isn't it ? Congrats and good luck.
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    important reminder when doing carbs!

    I plead guilty as well... Did it my last rebuild. You'd think after having them apart 3 times, I would have been ok.
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. CdnDave77
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    In the last week, I have: (1) pulled carbs off (yet again) (2) broke #2 extractor in Carb #2's seized pilot adjustment screw (3) replaced carb...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. CdnDave77
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    Pics of my 83 XJ650....

    Very nice... you're even remotely close !
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. CdnDave77
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    Cold start woes

    Rick's Old School How-To is what you need. It's a great walk-through, and your bike will thank you for it. Look in the FAQ Suggestion forum,...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. CdnDave77
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    40mpg

    I was averaging 40 mpg before I noticed a slight lean condition has worsened. Hoped for a simple adjustment, turned into a mess. Bike is in dry...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. CdnDave77
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    riding in deer country

    The deer are getting thicker in our area as well, and I had a close encounter about a month ago on my way into work at 6:30 am. I saw a deer in a...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 20, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. CdnDave77
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    Inline fuel filter not filling ???

    Yes, it's installed with the flow in the corrrect direction... I'll give the drain screw a shot though... good thinking, thanks ! I'll fill...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Inline fuel filter not filling ???

    I installed an inline fuel filter last week, and it seemed to perform flawlessly (thanks to Gamaru's How-to). Bike rain fine and had good power,...
    Thread by: CdnDave77, Jun 16, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. CdnDave77
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    Does anyone remember the Yamaha Exciter 185

    My first road-legal bike was a 250 Exciter. It was a basic bike, and fun to drive (for a beginner). The only issue I remember is that if the...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 14, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Port Dover - Friday the 13th

    I never made it into Dover, but among the hundreds of bikes heading along the backroads to get back home, I saw a couple of bunches of XJ's......
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 14, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Anyone ride with their Children?

    I am a father of four : 11, 8, 3, and then 17 months. Both the 11 yr old and 8 yr old are quite tall and strong for their ages, and I have had...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How I fall in love with a motorcycle

    Well done, Matt... After a good ride, you always want to go right back at it again...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    fuel economy

    As a quick check, I did some rude math and calculated that I getting about 40 mpg (US), or 6.0 l/100 km on my 750 Maxim. That's doing a few 60...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Well, it started with doing a nice-to-have rather than a must-have. I wanted to replace my instrument indicator light bulbs as my turn indicator...
    Post by: CdnDave77, Jun 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ontario riders?

    And I am in Norwich, just south of Woodstock.. not real far from Tilsonburg. If anyone does want to hook up for a weekend ride at some point,...
    Post by: CdnDave77, May 30, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Sissy bar clean up

    It's an old wives tale, but I cleaned up a majority of the chrome on my Maxim (after 13 yrs of storage !) with ultra-fine steel wool and Coke....
    Post by: CdnDave77, May 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How old is everyone?

    I'm 38, and it makes me shudder to think that I got my first bike at 8 years of age (Honda XL75). It just dawned on me that my son is now that...
    Post by: CdnDave77, May 23, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Story of the Alternator, Rectifier & Connector Inbetween

    As instructed, I carved out the hunk of plastic that used to be a connector assembly and butt-spliced the wires together. Promptly read 14.5 V at...
    Post by: CdnDave77, May 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What is the ratio of Secas vs. Maxims

    A very recently resurrected 83 750 Maxim for me... Hit the road last night after being buried in my father's driveshed since the fall of 1995 !
    Post by: CdnDave77, May 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Story of the Alternator, Rectifier & Connector Inbetween

    Thank you, gentlemen. The bike hasn't run for long, or hard at all, so I am hoping the rectifier is alright. I should be on the road by this...
    Post by: CdnDave77, May 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Story of the Alternator, Rectifier & Connector Inbetween

    In full red-faced shame, I unearthed my 83 750 Maxim from my father's driveshed exactly 3 weeks ago. It had sat there for a little over 12 years...
    Thread by: CdnDave77, May 20, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Quick Cold Start Question

    I believe it is a 1.5 or 2 mm diameter, fine thread, approximately 10mm (roughly 7/16") long. Mine rusted right through and snapped off....
    Post by: CdnDave77, May 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    noob question, 1st question is easy, 2nd Q is hard

    My center stand (likely stock) has a foot pad on it so you can actually step on it to use your body weight. A tug backwards and up on the rear...
    Post by: CdnDave77, May 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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