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  1. SilentRaven
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    Shims and "the Tool"

    Sold my Maxim last summer and was cleaning out the garage and found a few parts that I obviously no longer need. I Have a bag of Misc Shims and...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Apr 4, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Gas tank wont open xj550

    Hey every one so ive been gone for a while. havent had much time for my bike recently, as my wife and I just had a baby boy! but i have been...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Aug 26, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    about ready to park it for the winter...

    well the maxim has got me really frustrated as of late, did a bunch of great work on the carbs... or so i thought. been testing everything about...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Oct 11, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    saddleman saddlebags

    has any one used these types of bags before? i may be picking some up for dirt cheap. just looking for some first hand knowledge. or wondering if...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Oct 7, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    replacement keys

    i need to get extra keys made for my bike, would a place like homedepot or ace hardware have the key blank? or would i need to go to a yamaha...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Oct 5, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    midnight maxim craigslist

    just posting incase anyone needs something, could be worth it for parts and carbs alone. not my bike just posting it....
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Oct 5, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Power draing issues

    so after i had just got my bike running again i noticed a small issue, when it sits over night for for about 8 hours the battery will drain just...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Oct 4, 2013, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. SilentRaven
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    looking for some trouble shooting ideas

    ok so i got the bike all back together recently and just tried firing it up today but all i got was the engine cranking over it never wanted to...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Oct 2, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    sissy bar bags

    so ive been seeing this other bike at my work and it has a great sissy bar bag on it, sadly i dont know whos bike it is to ask them about it. im...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Sep 25, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    gas tank not opening

    so after all the carb work i did last night the bike still wouldnt start so i took them off again to check everything out, and when i took the...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Sep 19, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. SilentRaven
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    carb repair kit info

    okay i have pulled the carbs off my bike once again due to a recent stalling issue, my float levels were off (even though i had set them a few...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Sep 11, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. SilentRaven
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    been gone for a while

    hey every one ive been gone for a bit, but im going to try and get back on here and get my bike running smoothly. after it died on me about 2...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Sep 4, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Harbor Freight Coupons

    found this full page of HF coupons in an older issue of Maxim Magazine, the cover was missing so i couldnt tell you what issues exactly but here...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jul 24, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    another dies at stop light question....

    i know there are a lot of threads like this but i read alot of them and none of them seemed quite the same as my situation. ok so yesterday...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jul 22, 2013, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Master Cyclinder rebuild question

    I was wondering if its possible to rebuild and clean up the mastercyclinder myself, with out having to redo my brake lines. basically what im...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jul 21, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Members Map - Find XJ Owners in your area!

    Ok so im sure its been talked about at least a few times but i am seing a lot of people on the forums looking for others to help them out, or jsut...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jul 18, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Philly Throttle TV Show

    Now i don't have cable or any TV service so this may not be new news to some of you but since last night was the first time i watched TV in close...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jul 13, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    creating tank badges?

    i was wondering if any one has ever tried to make their own tank badges? one of mine is in okay shape, just broken in half at the 'M'. the other...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jul 7, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    valves and springs

    would any one be interested in some valve parts? after replacing my head i now have extra parts and would like to see them be put to good use if...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jul 7, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Oil Leak HELP

    ok so before i left for work i noticed a small amount of oil under the bike, i looked and it was dripping slowly from the drain screw, so i tried...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jun 28, 2013, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    speedometer light

    when riding home last night i noticed that the light on my speedometer does not infact work. was wondering how hard it might be to open the case...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jun 27, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    brake overhual

    ok so now that i have gotten my bike running, im going to be working on updating the safety features. i know i need new back brakes and i have not...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jun 23, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WANTED: Carb bowl

    looking for a right side carb bowl for my mikunis off my 550 maxim. the drain screw is stuck in mine and some one took a dremel to it to try and...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jun 22, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Lets hope its starts *(it did!)

    ok so today i installed all new shims, aligned the cams, put in a new valve cover gasket, new YICS port gasket, put the exhaust back on also with...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jun 20, 2013, 31 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    chrome; how much is to much?

    this guy really love his shiny metal! [img]
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jun 20, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    550 maxim carb settings

    ok so i have the next 4 days off to get what ever i can done on the bike, while i wait for my parts order from Chacal so i can install the...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jun 2, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Any one Identify this tool?

    this came with the bike it was in the box above the tail light, along with a lock chain ( that matches my key!) and a few old registrations and...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, Jun 1, 2013, 23 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Sidecars

    just wondering what people think of side cars? I dont really see alot of them. there is a harley around the corner of my house with one, and i...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, May 26, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Favorite TV/Movie bike

    some what inspired from another post but i was just wondering what peoples favorite motorycles are from various movies and shows? i have two......
    Thread by: SilentRaven, May 25, 2013, 27 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    painting over chrome?

    just a quick question, i was thinking about repainting my bike and althought i like the look of chrome if i painted the front fender it would add...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, May 22, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. SilentRaven
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    broken engine!! :(

    well it happened just like bigfitz said it could, fortunately it wasnt anything that i actually did wrong but just a freak accident. while...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, May 20, 2013, 77 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    electrical issues?? xj550

    ok so i have reaplced my battery, solenoid, and spark plugs, checked the starter and its still spinning. but the bike still wont turn over. and it...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, May 19, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. SilentRaven
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    keep it original or change it up?

    ok so each time i have gotten a bike i really like the classic looks of it and ive been lucky enough to get bikes that the paint has not been in...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, May 17, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. SilentRaven
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    xj550 start button

    looking for a new start button for my maxim 550, dont really need the whole set up, just mainly the botton, spring and contact plate. let me know.
    Thread by: SilentRaven, May 15, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    attention Iowa people

    came across this craigs list add and thought id pass it along, looks like an interesting place, could find a lot of treasure in there for sure! if...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, May 12, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. SilentRaven
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    Cleaning out gas tanks

    i decided to make a separate thread from my other one on this since i didnt want to get off track of the other one even though it the same bike...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, May 6, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 Maxim 550 starting issue

    i just got my bike the other day, rode it home and when i was about a block away it started to sputter (it was about a 5 mile ride) so i stopped...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, May 4, 2013, 66 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. SilentRaven
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    81 Maxim 550 starting issue

    i just got my bike the other day, rode it home and when i was about a block away it started to sputter (it was about a 5 mile ride) so i stopped...
    Thread by: SilentRaven, May 4, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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