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    The Poor Man's Bagger is for sale

    Selling my 1981 Yamaha XJ650H Maxim. 55K miles, strong runner. Tires used 1 season. Windjammer fairing w/stereo and CB. (cassette inop)...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Apr 22, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    This could get me smacked around here, but...

    I've wandered over to the dark side. Resistance was futile. I couldn't help myself. I saw this on CL, and I turned to jelly! [img] [img]...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Mar 30, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Portland Area Feeler

    I may be paying a visit to Portland during the last week of June. Anyone up for a ride or a meetup?
    Thread by: jdpesz, Jun 4, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Western US and Canada
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    Venture Tranny Issues?

    Which year models of the Venture Royale had transmission issues? I've heard that some of the earlier models had a problem with gears or...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Feb 10, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    WTB: Left Side Muffler

    I need to replace my left side muffler on my 81 XJ650 Maxim. Not doing modified exhaust, so I want a stock muffler. Mine broke on my road trip...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Jun 27, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Everett Classic Moto Show

    Today I attended the Everett Antique and Classic Motorcycle show. There were as many customs and cruisers as antiques and classics, but I managed...
    Thread by: jdpesz, May 16, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Starter Relay-I was amazed!

    I installed my new starter relay today. What a difference!! Not only does it crank immediately every time I push the button, but now it fires up...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Mar 16, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim front brake dillemma

    So today I went to Gamuru's place to install my new front brake master cylinder and pads. What we both thought would be a short project took much...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Feb 28, 2010, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Prayers for my family

    Thanks in advance for prayers. My wife passed away last night. (kidney failure) I'm thankful that she isn't sick and in pain anymore. And...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Dec 13, 2009, 29 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Will a bigger tank fit?

    I just want to know, if any of you know. Will the 5-gallon tank from an XJ1100 Maxim or XJ750 Maxim fit on the XJ650 Maxim frame? I've always...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Sep 2, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Life Begins At 40,000!

    Yes, Folks! The Poor Man's Bagger clocked mile # 40,000 today on my way home from work. I just happened to be at an intersection, preparing to...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Aug 17, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Motor cleaning solutions

    My friend at work has an old Honda CB500 that he recently cleaned the motor on, and he made it look very good. He said he used a product called...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Jun 7, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My Trip Odometer Is Spazzing Out On Me.

    And I'm guessing I'm not the only one. I reset the trip odometer to 000 every time I refuel, so I know when to start looking for the next gas...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Oct 12, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ650 Fast Idle

    My Maxim has run flawlessly for 7000 miles in the 1.5 or so years I've had it. Now, it starts and runs fine, but after it warms up, the idle...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Mar 13, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    About that seat you were all drooling over

    Today, it was far too nice of a day in the PNW to not do something outside. But my bike and my car were both filthy, so instead of taking off on...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Feb 23, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My Maxim in a sea of Sportbikes

    I know much of the country has had a lot of severe weather lately, so I'm not trying to make anyone feel bad or anything, but...last Sunday was a...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Jan 17, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What a Waste?

    I'm still fairly new to Motorcycling, and very new to this forum, so I don't know it all yet. I have a question about a trend I've noticed since...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Oct 13, 2007, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    What kind of gasoline do you use?

    When I first got my XJ it ran okay, but it buzzed at certain rpm's. I remembered being told that in 1981 regular gas had a higher octane rating...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Oct 4, 2007, 31 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Just discovered XJBikes

    Hello all. I'm Jeff, and I've been a maxim owner for a year now, but just happened upon this forum. A member of pnwriders posted a link in...
    Thread by: jdpesz, Sep 29, 2007, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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