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  1. Steve M.
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    ignition stuck

    Of course if you remove either wheel...... I'm going to stop now
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Steve M.
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    ignition stuck

    Or take the battery with you... that will slow em down. Ok that might be overkill
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Steve M.
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    ignition stuck

    You can also run a switch like that hidden... Like behind a side cover and make your bike harder to steal
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Steve M.
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    ignition stuck

    BTW that eBay switch looks broken to me
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Steve M.
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    ignition stuck

    It's probably the connection is loose or corroded. take it apart clean it and use some electrical grease so it doesn't happen again.
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Steve M.
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    ignition stuck

    Are you wiggling the key or the whole switch?
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Steve M.
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    ignition stuck

    Before you do that check the switch connector for loose or corrosion. Sorry schould have told you that first.
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Steve M.
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    ignition stuck

    I'm assuming you're wiggling the key if so obviously a new ignition switch is what you need.but a little wiring and a toggle switch.....I Can feel...
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Steve M.
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    howdy

    Welcome, digging the kawi triple!
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 12, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Steve M.
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    ignition stuck

    Whoever invented PB blaster deserve"s to be a millionaire I love that stuff
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Steve M.
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    For Sale '82 Maxim $1200

    Sarcasm on this site??????no way.......
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 12, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. Steve M.
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    getting started on the project

    Well life happened.there will be no wrenching this weekend, as far as the pods,they were spoken for already. (sorry). How ever when I do finish...
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What are some great bikes you've ridden?

    I looked up Reliant Robin .......Wow! Accident waiting to happen doesn't really cover that thing.someone gave me one of those old honda big...
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 5, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  14. Steve M.
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    My free 1980 Yamaha Maxim 650

    Welcome,nice helpful folks here.now get to wrenching, cuz that leads to riding
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 5, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    getting started on the project

    The way work is lately it has become a weekend project. 14 hour shifts tough On old guy.even though PO did a crap job of frame cutting.and sprayed...
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Aluminum Polishing Newb

    Medium #1 steel wool kicks clear coats butt.and it doesn't smell bad or try to eat your skin.
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 5, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Steve M.
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    Xj550 Starting problems.

    that's why I edited it and said sincere.you can't be too careful
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Steve M.
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    Xj550 Starting problems.

    Being serious for a Minute,after reading the whole thread it looked like most everything else had been checked and tested.at any rate. I here by...
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Steve M.
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    Xj550 Starting problems.

    Besides everyone knows TCI"s are the work of wicked witch's
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Steve M.
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    Xj550 Starting problems.

    OK the devils work might have been a stretch.... what I meant was check the connection since it seems to be an intermittent problem.
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What are some great bikes you've ridden?

    That is something I have came to realize,one bike that does everything you want it to is tough to find.you know,sometimes you just need storage or...
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 3, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  22. Steve M.
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    Xj550 Starting problems.

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Steve M.
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    Xj550 Starting problems.

    Yes it is she did this one too[ATTACH]
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Steve M.
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    Xj550 Starting problems.

    If you spray ether and get nothing ,no back fire,then you have no spark,still could have fuel issue.but I would look at the tci....because they...
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What are some great bikes you've ridden?

    Cafeblack, awesome bike!!this is my everyday back and forth it's an 85 kawi with a newer motor.its a great little bike the hard bags are new to it...
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 3, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    What are some great bikes you've ridden?

    When I was in my 20"s I didn't own a car.now,remember this was before you could buy decent winter Riding gear with out spending more than you...
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 2, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    What are some great bikes you've ridden?

    What I loved most about the 2 strokes of the 70"s they all had a stance that screamed PLEASE CAFE ME......I wish I had had my H2 again this is not...
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 2, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    What are some great bikes you've ridden?

    I know this is an old post but my god a 500 two stroke that's just tooo cool
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 2, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Seca Turbo: Leaking Some Oil

    Picture please.
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    problem with carbs/floats/spark

    And one other thing always run an inline filter it's cheap insurance.even if you have a clean tank,there is dirty gas everywhere.
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    problem with carbs/floats/spark

    Sorry started to reply to the electric tank clean and got distracted. I have seen the process and basically you make a wooden plug to fit in the...
    Post by: Steve M., Feb 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    problem with carbs/floats/spark

    Post by: Steve M., Feb 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    problem with carbs/floats/spark

    Unfortunately,those pictures don't really tell you anything.its all the little tiny holes and passages you can't see that will give you fits and...
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Steve M.
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    New and clueless. 83 XJ650 bobber project.

    Yes take them off they're ugly!!
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Painting

    [ATTACH] As someone who really hates paint because it covers my beautiful metal working efforts (see my triumph ) At least 75 per cent of a...
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    another air box question

    That's what I thought thanks
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    another air box question

    Still waiting for the Brown truck to bring my air box.my question the box has to go on before the carburetors right?
    Thread by: Steve M., Jan 30, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barn find pre-start tips?

    My bad. I didn't look at where you are.PB Blaster is a penetrating oil you spray on rusty and stuck bolts.I don't know what you have over...
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Did I mess up?

    Some people polish them shiny and stop. Others clear coat. me.. I have a can of semi gloss black paint that takes care of most of my...
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barn find pre-start tips?

    And I almost forgot clean the carbs either once really well or as many times as want to half as*** sorry but its a fact no motorcycle will run...
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barn find pre-start tips?

    Wow, it looks like the same guy cut my frame.I wonder if there is a serial frame cutter on the loose!!!back to your question take out the spark...
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Steve M.
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    getting started on the project

    Possible shakey photographer
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Steve M.
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    getting started on the project

    Yes it's a maxim.funny story about the PDF I down loaded it about a week ago and then yesterday I found this in the bottom of the parts tub [ATTACH]
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    I drive a tractor trailer for a living.I think it helps in that you tend to think way ahead of you,escapes or outs what ever you want to call them...
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 28, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    I like the way you think.the best defense is an awesome offense
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 28, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. Steve M.
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    Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival thread

    I have been hit from behind sitting at a stoplight.I have T boned an idiot who turned left in front of me,That being said. I don't ride without...
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 27, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    getting started on the project

    As stated in the first post bought it kinda Disassembled.P.O.gave up sold it to the guy I got it from.Who kept it in his garage for a year or two...
    Thread by: Steve M., Jan 27, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Steve M.
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    Valve shim Help

    Thanks.
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Steve M.
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    Valve shim Help

    [ATTACH] Excuse me for hijacking the thread can someone point me towards the zip tie method I can't seem to find it.. But for the ten millionth...
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help with "satan" my xj650 carbs too rich

    I don't know enough about an xj to be much help but are you putting the air box back on completely? My Honda would foul the plugs in minutes...
    Post by: Steve M., Jan 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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