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  1. maximike
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    I'm considering downsizing

    Bigger is better! Nah, just kidding, even scooters are a lot of fun. But me, I love my 750. If I gave it up, it'd be for an 1100 or something. But...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. maximike
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    Water in the Wheel Bearing?

    Oh yeah, it was on the list already. Like I said, I check them for play from time to time, and didn't notice any, only reason I haven't done it....
    Post by: maximike, Nov 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. maximike
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    best motorcycle model?

    There's nothing all that great about this bike: http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_klr.php But it was the official Marine Corps...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. maximike
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    What do you use to clean the outside of your motor?

    I've tried all kinds of things. Gunk, Simple Green, Citrus cleaners, WD-40, once I took headers off to clean the front. Most of it is fairly...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. maximike
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    Water in the Wheel Bearing?

    Yeah, front is what I'm talking about. Thought I mentioned, guess I just hinted at it with mentioning the rotor. I'll check out the how-to. I...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. maximike
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    Water in the Wheel Bearing?

    Yeah, I mean I've re-packed car bearings before, but these are a pain to get out. Really the only advantage of not getting new ones is that I...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. maximike
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    Water in the Wheel Bearing?

    If it's not one thing it's another, I swear. I'm not sure what the deal is, I brought the bike into the parking garage of the place I live to...
    Thread by: maximike, Nov 15, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. maximike
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    Grips

    The first pair I had, I got from JC Whitney, when I ordered a new seat cover. I needed to go over some price top get free shipping, so I added...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. maximike
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    Helmet Cams

    I have the worst luck with grips. That is my third set, and the right one is damaged. I had replaced worn out originals for some foam ones, tipped...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. maximike
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    Helmet Cams

    Here is a little clip I did with a C-clamp taped to my old helmet, holding my android phone. (sorry for the upside-down crotch shot as I put...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. maximike
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    Get rid of middle gear whine

    I have to admit I have no idea what we're talking about. I've loaded up the clutch while holding the brake like the example above, but I wasn't...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. maximike
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    Another bike in the stable: Found my old Bridgestone

    I've been wanting to find my first bike for a while. 1973 Honda ST90. I sold it to my cousin when I joined the Marines. He gave it to his...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. maximike
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    XJ650 Wheels w/brand new tires - REPRICED AGAIN.

    Re: XJ650 Wheels w/brand new tires - totally refurbed. Yeah, Dave, they painted the whole thing. Me, I'd rather have a set totally stripped over...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. maximike
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    Needed: 82 750 Max Speedo/odo, maybe tach, or whole Atari.

    My replacement Speedo has started howling on me. It isn't an exact match for my bike anyway. I had to lose the trip odometer when I put it in....
    Thread by: maximike, Nov 12, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. maximike
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    How to remove speedo/tach guage needles? (EDIT: Answered.)

    I never had any luck with those damn needles. Just so you know, different bikes have different methods on the odometer button. On mine it's held...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. maximike
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    Keeping Atari display, losing Atari box

    Actually a friend of mine had a 3D printer, he got rid of it for some reason. But I know a lot of engineers and computer guys, I'll look into...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. maximike
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    Helmet Cams

    So, I used to film with my old High-8 camcorder by putting it through the sunroof of my car and closing the roof onto it. Worked surprisingly...
    Thread by: maximike, Nov 11, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. maximike
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    Head gasket change

    My head gasket was leaking, I have pictures, but it *is* rare. Also, there's a difference between a leak and a "blown" head gasket, one causes...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. maximike
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    My 1982 XJ650 Maxim Modification

    Oh man. That is awful. I hope it was just stuff and nobody was hurt? It might be a crazy thought, but would a frame be compromised by a fire? It...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. maximike
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    "outbox" vs. "sentbox"

    I sent, or tried to send, a PM days and days ago. It's just sitting there in the "outbox." What is up with that? Why doesn't it just go instantly,...
    Thread by: maximike, Nov 9, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Suggestion Box
  21. maximike
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    1982 yamaha rx50

    Could be a bad petcock, is it vacuum operated? Don't know if it matters, but what happens is, the bike runs on the fuel in the carbs, then when...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  22. maximike
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    another new old bike in the garage

    That starter clutch spin....Is that like a loud "REEEAARR" noise just after starting? Mine does that sometimes, I always wondered if it was...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. maximike
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    American Chopper

    I'm with you, Orange. I was thinking that if I had them build me a bike I'd say, "put the motor out of a Magna or something in this thing, if you...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. maximike
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    Atari reconditioning

    You mean, CaptNemo? I don't know if he is or not, but I'm sure you can get film from the internet, that's where he got it. Looking closer at your...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. maximike
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    Think this has been in a crash?

    Yeah, totally. Look at the front of the front fender in relation to the tire. Also, I think the frame rails are a little close to the engine, look...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. maximike
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    Atari reconditioning

    Oh, and on painting that metal surround, I can heartily recommend not painting it chrome. I did that, wanting to break up all that black, looked...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. maximike
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    Atari reconditioning

    You can totally improve the look of that LCD. The part that is crummy looking is just a clear plastic cover with the red and yellow boxes dividing...
    Post by: maximike, Nov 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. maximike
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    back rest

    PM sent, Smiley. Does anybody know if that will work on a 750 Max?
    Post by: maximike, Nov 4, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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