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  1. Hamster
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    Grab bar interchangability?

    Can anyone tell me if the middle, rear portion of the grab-bar from an '82 750 Maxim will fit on an '83 750 Midnight Maxim? I'm not worried about...
    Thread by: Hamster, Jun 6, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Hamster
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    82 750 Maxim... Gonna part it out...

    Hi David, I would be interested in the middle, top, rearmost section of the grab-bar. Not sure what to call it, but it's just the aluminum bar...
    Post by: Hamster, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Gas in crankcase mystery

    Thanks to all for the advice on this. I pulled the carbs and found a little chunk of nasty on the #2 float needle seat. Cleaned that out and...
    Post by: Hamster, Jun 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Hamster
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    Gas in crankcase mystery

    Thanks for the replies. Left inboard carb sends fuel up the clear tube way high. And on any carb the airbox drain pipe is dumping fuel as long...
    Post by: Hamster, Jun 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Hamster
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    Gas in crankcase mystery

    One more rookie question: To do the clear tube test for fuel height, is that with the engine off? Petcock on Prime?
    Post by: Hamster, Jun 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Hamster
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    Gas in crankcase mystery

    Thanks to all. That sounds like concensus on following up on the stuck float theory. So I should find out what that means exactly. Is it that...
    Post by: Hamster, Jun 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Hamster
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    Gas in crankcase mystery

    WOW, fast reply. Thanks. Does that mean that you think it DOES sound like a stuck float issue? And that there is no way to assess or fix...
    Post by: Hamster, Jun 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Hamster
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    Gas in crankcase mystery

    Did I buy a trashy parts bike or is this the best bike I own? I have a rather rough '81 Maxim 650, and bought a great looking, cheap, but dead...
    Thread by: Hamster, Jun 1, 2011, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Hamster
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    front brake binds at m/c, I think

    That all sounds like good advice, especially putting a sight glass where that little yellow/black puck is in the side of my reservoir. But I'm...
    Post by: Hamster, May 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Hamster
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    front brake binds at m/c, I think

    Hi all, looking for a little advice on my front brake issue on my 81 Maxim 650. When I pull the lever, it binds firmly for a moment and a good...
    Thread by: Hamster, May 2, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Hamster
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    Turn signal aberation

    Thanks for the replies. Got me started down the right path. Fr Rt signal wire was worked bare about half an inch from the socket and shorting in...
    Post by: Hamster, Jun 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Hamster
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    Turn signal aberation

    All bulbs are good.
    Post by: Hamster, Jun 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Hamster
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    Turn signal aberation

    Just finished replacing steering bearings, fork seals and oil, and brake pads. All back together and rolling. Thanks to all the previous...
    Thread by: Hamster, Jun 18, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Hamster
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    compatability of 650g vs.650h

    Hello all. New member, here. Great website, fantastic resource. I spent the 80's putting 50,000 on a Virago and then quit riding. I'm back and...
    Thread by: Hamster, Jun 6, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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