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Hitachi HSC32 Air Jets

Could someone please verify that the below photo from the Haynes manual is wrong, as in: A is actually the PILOT air jet (225 for XJ750RJ) and B...

Thread by: RickB, Apr 22, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1980 XJ650G Maxim - $1200 - SOLD

Located in DC NVA area... http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/ ... 84273.html

Thread by: RickB, Apr 15, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Gas Tank Rennovation

I am getting close to finishing up the Maxim's rennovation. I have rebuilt the carbs but still need to wet set, install and synch/adjust. In the...

Thread by: RickB, Feb 24, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Steering Head Bearing Redux

After removing the Maxim's front forks for a rebuild I noticed some "notchiness" in the steering head and figured I'd better change out the...

Thread by: RickB, Jan 24, 2013, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1980 Maxim Air Assist (?) Forks

I will eventually be rebuilding these forks, and neither the factory manual nor the microfiche show these air joints on an '80 Maxim. They look...

Thread by: RickB, Dec 29, 2012, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Good/Fast/Cheap Fuse Box Upgrade

Used 4 Posi-Lock fuse holders; no crimping, no soldering. They were $3 a piece and appear to be very well made items. I read about them (and...

Thread by: RickB, Dec 28, 2012, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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1980 XJ650G Maxim Brake Master Cylinder

Just thought I'd pass along this picture of the goo I found inside my Maxim's MC. It wasn't leaking, but I may rebuild it... :) [img]

Thread by: RickB, Dec 27, 2012, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Maxim valves are super TIGHT...

Just checked the Maxim's valve clearances... man are they tight: Intake (in MILLIMETERS!!): 0.06, 0.06, 0.06, 0.03 Exhaust (in MILLIMETERS!!):...

Thread by: RickB, Dec 21, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1981 Yamaha XJ550 Seca FS on CL...

Ran across this 550this on the Maryland CL. For $800, looks like it could be a sweet deal, but even after banishing the R75 to the shed I've...

Thread by: RickB, Dec 17, 2012, 19 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Should I Buy It? (1980 XJ650 Maxim)

"The little Maxim with the BIG sissy bar." I just finished rennovating the Seca and really enjoyed it. I saw this Maxim on CL and thought maybe...

Thread by: RickB, Dec 4, 2012, 20 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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82 Seca XJ750RJ Replacement Shocks

Getting close to the end of my Seca rennovation and looking to replace the rear shocks. Right now the likely candidates are Progressive 12 Series...

Thread by: RickB, Nov 18, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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The $10 Carburetor Synchronization

I just finishing synching the old Hitachi's this morning. The realize that there is "nothing new under the sun", however, I used two homemade...

Thread by: RickB, Nov 12, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Galfer Stainless Steel Brake Lines

In the midst of this hurricane, I am encouraged. I just ordered a set of stainless steel brake lines for my 1982 XJ750 RJ Seca with the goofy (I...

Thread by: RickB, Oct 29, 2012, 34 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ750RJ Fork Bushings

As I mentioned in another post, during a fork rebuild I ended up having to cut out one of the (outer?) fork bushings (5g2-23125-00-00). This...

Thread by: RickB, Oct 23, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ750RJ Fork Damper Washers

Can anybody provide a part number (or source) for the two washers shown in the attached photo? I boogered them up while disassembling a fork. I...

Thread by: RickB, Oct 20, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Starting the "Barn Bike"

Put a charged battery on the bike today for the first time in 20 years; bike does not turn over... Bike is on centerstand in neutral (no neutral...

Thread by: RickB, Oct 7, 2012, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Wet Setting Floats - Seriously?

Been reading up on wet setting the float levels on my newly rebuilt Hitachis... Not a very elegant process. Anyway, saw that another forum...

Thread by: RickB, Oct 7, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Valve Check - 1 Valve Way Loose?

Just checked the valves on 82 XJ750, clearances were as follows: Intake - .006, .004, .004, .006 Exhaust - .015, .006, .006, .008. To have one...

Thread by: RickB, Oct 4, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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82 XJ750 Seca Clutch Stuck/Gummed Up/Something??

I am slowly recessitating this bike after 20+ years in a barn. The bike only has 4900 miles on it and to the best of my knowledge was in good...

Thread by: RickB, Sep 29, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Replacement Brake Lines - 1982 Seca 750

Just picked up an '82 Seca 750 from the original owner. The bike only has 49XX miles on it but has been sitting in a barn for the last 15-20...

Thread by: RickB, Sep 19, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat

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