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  1. brianv
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    Thank You Forum

    Thanks guys, like I said it would probably sitting at some bike shop waiting to get repaired if not for these forums. I hope I can now help...
    Post by: brianv, Mar 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. brianv
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    Thank You Forum

    Attached Pictures
    Post by: brianv, Mar 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. brianv
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    Thank You Forum

    I will post some pics when I get back home. Sorry I should have done that originally but I got lazy. Brian
    Post by: brianv, Mar 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. brianv
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    Thank You Forum

    I just want to stop and THANK all the people that posted and directed me in the right direction. I purchased my 1986 XJ700 last fall and wanted...
    Thread by: brianv, Mar 17, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. brianv
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    Ohio or Lower Michigan Carb Clinic

    Now that my bike is running I will offer my garage. I am located in Toledo. Someone would need to bring some knowlege and the colortune and sync...
    Post by: brianv, Mar 9, 2010 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  6. brianv
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    Sick to my Stomach

    ******UPDATE***** After removing carbs and RTV'ing the carb to boot connection. Verified Floats where set correctly and in the correct position....
    Post by: brianv, Mar 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. brianv
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    Sick to my Stomach

    Thanks Rick I needed that. I pulled the carbs back out to verify the floats are installed correctly. They were good. I will also recheck the...
    Post by: brianv, Mar 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. brianv
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    Sick to my Stomach

    I will try it, another question to everyone. What would the symptoms be if I installed my floats upside down ? I am debating about pulling them...
    Post by: brianv, Mar 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. brianv
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    Sick to my Stomach

    Mark I looked into a fuel issue. One thing I am not sure is I installed a inline filter and it does not fill up with gas but there is fuel in...
    Post by: brianv, Mar 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. brianv
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    Sick to my Stomach

    Ok sorry for not giving additional info. I do have good spark on all four. It does turn over. I had a huge air leak and fixed that last night,...
    Post by: brianv, Mar 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. brianv
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    Sick to my Stomach

    Well my 1986 XJ700 is in limbo and I am very confused. I cleaned my carbs over the winter and cannot get the bike to run, feel like I am way over...
    Thread by: brianv, Mar 6, 2010, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. brianv
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    Will not run

    Here is my details to date. Over the winter I removed carbs and cleaned to prestine condition. Everything was returned to original condition...
    Thread by: brianv, Mar 5, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. brianv
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    Petcock Problem ???

    I am such an A**. My petcock is fine....I think the new fuel filter has some issues. Reinstalled old gas lines and will measure gas in bowls to...
    Post by: brianv, Mar 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. brianv
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    Petcock Problem ???

    OK guys....just pulled the petcock off and no filter. Air will only flow through the reserve not the Prime or on position. Im at a lost and not...
    Post by: brianv, Mar 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. brianv
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    Petcock Problem ???

    Yes its flowing the right direction. I had to change it yesterday when I started looking. :-) Never new there is a filter on the top. I will...
    Post by: brianv, Mar 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. brianv
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    Ohio or Lower Michigan Carb Clinic

    I might be able to open up my garage in Toledo, Ohio. I have some basic tools and have a 1.5car garage. Who would be interested in making a trip...
    Post by: brianv, Mar 4, 2010 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  17. brianv
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    Petcock Problem ???

    Thats How I tested. And can flow with vacuum on PRIM and ON. What are these filters you speak of ? When I applied vacuum I did not get any gas...
    Post by: brianv, Mar 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. brianv
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    Petcock Problem ???

    Ok after some much needed work I am unable to start to motorcycle. Sounds like it is starving for gas. My petcock will flow under no vacuum in...
    Thread by: brianv, Mar 4, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. brianv
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    For those of you on facebook....

    Very Cool, Just Joined !
    Post by: brianv, Jan 30, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. brianv
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    Clean Carbs while out or put back in

    Found the answer to my question. I will bench sync then vacuum sync using the two bottle method as descibed in another post. Hope she will purrr...
    Post by: brianv, Jan 25, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. brianv
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    Clean Carbs while out or put back in

    Over the weekend I finished cleaning and re-assembling the carbs. It was a fun experience. I am glad I listened and did it myself. I need to order...
    Post by: brianv, Jan 25, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. brianv
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    Clean Carbs while out or put back in

    Got it. No dipping. Thanks Brian
    Post by: brianv, Jan 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. brianv
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    Clean Carbs while out or put back in

    I have removed the pilot mixture screws. Would there be anything else that could cause a problem from dipping. I will probably have to dip two...
    Post by: brianv, Jan 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. brianv
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    Clean Carbs while out or put back in

    Carb Update. Finished tearing down 3 carbs and will hopefully do last one tonight. I was suprised to find half of a bee under the main pilot jet...
    Post by: brianv, Jan 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. brianv
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    Ohio or Lower Michigan Carb Clinic

    I am in Toledo and wondering if there are any clinics planned for the next month or two. I will be cleaning my carbs in the next couple of weeks...
    Thread by: brianv, Jan 9, 2010, 29 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  26. brianv
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    Caliper Piston Will not move....Help...

    THANK YOU THANK YOU. IT WORKS...sorry for shouting but I am pumped. Bought a mini-grease gun for 9.97 and it worked like a charm. I bolted a...
    Post by: brianv, Jan 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. brianv
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    Caliper Piston Will not move....Help...

    Thanks Everyone for the Info. I borrowwed a grease gun yeaterday and it leaked more grease than actually went into the caliper. Going to by my...
    Post by: brianv, Jan 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. brianv
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    Caliper Piston Will not move....Help...

    Cturek, With this damage the new seals I put in on the other side? Or could I clean them up and re-use ? Thanks Brian
    Post by: brianv, Jan 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. brianv
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    Caliper Piston Will not move....Help...

    Ok I have a 1986 XJ700 and am rebuilding the front brakes and brake lines. Well I was able to remove one piston and the other will not budge. I...
    Thread by: brianv, Jan 1, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. brianv
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    Clean Carbs while out or put back in

    great tip Rick. Ok I am going to do it. Going to wait till after the holidays, going to get the engine painted and detailed first. Get ready...
    Post by: brianv, Dec 6, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. brianv
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    Clean Carbs while out or put back in

    Well thats what I was afraid you'all would say. I am scared to death to tackle the carbs. I am scared if I screw something up it will be a big...
    Post by: brianv, Dec 5, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. brianv
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    Clean Carbs while out or put back in

    I have removed my carbs to clean and so some much needed painting to the engine. I have not experienced any carb problems but this bike has only...
    Thread by: brianv, Dec 5, 2009, 22 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. brianv
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    86 XJ700 Highway Pegs......HELP.....

    Thanks for all the information. I have found a pair at Rivco that makes extenders to put the pegs out past the engine. Think I am going to order...
    Post by: brianv, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. brianv
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    86 XJ700 Highway Pegs......HELP.....

    I do not have crash bars and can't seem to locate any. I would like to put on some Highway pegs and can't seem to find anything that will work....
    Thread by: brianv, Nov 11, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. brianv
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL XJ4EVER is great. Ordered a whole bunch of parts for my winter project and not only...
    Post by: brianv, Nov 6, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. brianv
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    Noob to Winterize first bike and have questions

    MiCarl thanks but is it ok to leave the carbs dry all winter. The bike is stored in a heated garage but I am concerned about problems leaving them...
    Post by: brianv, Nov 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. brianv
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    Noob to Winterize first bike and have questions

    Ok I have had my 1985 XJ700 Maxim since September and getting ready to winterize for the Northern Ohio winter. I know from reading the forums...
    Thread by: brianv, Nov 1, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. brianv
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    Engine Issue

    Hello, I have attached a picture of my engine from my 1986 XJ700 Maxim. As you can see the paint is off and looks real bad. I was thinking...
    Thread by: brianv, Oct 21, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. brianv
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    Sound off Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan Riders

    T-Town...Toledo, Ohio
    Post by: brianv, Sep 24, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. brianv
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    Wanted 1986 XJ700 Fork "yamaha" badge

    Could you draw a dimensional picture with center lines to mounting holes and I could measure my bike to see. My email address is brianv at...
    Post by: brianv, Sep 13, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  41. brianv
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    Wanted 1986 XJ700 Fork "yamaha" badge

    I just purchased a 1986 XJ700 and it was missing the front fork badge. has the holes but no badge. Not sure if the 1985 would fit or not, I am a...
    Thread by: brianv, Sep 11, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. brianv
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    Update on my riding and my xj700

    Picked-up my 1986 XJ700 on Wed night. Took it out on Thursday and after engine warmed up she idled at 3000rpm. Got it back home and adjusted the...
    Thread by: brianv, Sep 11, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. brianv
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    Intoduce myself and my new bike

    Well I will rethink my engine paint. I was looking at a 85 and a 86 and just assumed they were the same color. Thats what I get for assuming. I...
    Post by: brianv, Sep 8, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. brianv
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    Intoduce myself and my new bike

    I am new to the forum and new to the motorcycle world. I just committed to buy a 1986 XJ700 maxim. Bike is in decent condition and will get some...
    Thread by: brianv, Sep 7, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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