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  1. wraith0078
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    I got rid of my headache on two wheels.

    The SMAS monster finally got me today. I was cruising Craigslist and found an ad for a '93 Katana about 50 miles away from Des Moines. I...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Feb 13, 2009, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    For Sale: 1982 XS400J

    Okay, I got my Maxim out of the shed Friday, fired it up and went for the first ride of the year. Saturday, I open the shed door, and all I...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Feb 8, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. wraith0078
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    Thinking of getting a 1982 XJ750. What to look for?

    So I've found an 82 Maxim 750 for sale locally with 24k miles. Current owner claims there are no issues with it aside from a little oil seepage...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Feb 3, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. wraith0078
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    This thing's gonna nickel and dime me to death...

    Just bought two rebuild kits for Mikuni BS34s, two floats, two needle valves, petcock rebuild kit and fork seals. That should take care of...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Sep 24, 2008, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. wraith0078
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    Anybody know what carbs I've got?

    Or how to find out? 1982 XS400J. I know they're Mikunis, but don't know anything more. Do they have the model/part number stamped on them...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Sep 24, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. wraith0078
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    Gas in the oil again.

    Okay, where are all the places this could conceivably be coming from and how do I check them? I'm not interested in changing my oil every 300 miles.
    Thread by: wraith0078, Sep 8, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. wraith0078
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    This doesn't look too stupid, does it?

    So I finally had a nice enough day to go out and relocate the rear blinkers and put my new mirrors on. This first shot is before I got started...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Sep 6, 2008, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. wraith0078
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    Looking for a picture.

    I remember seeing a picture when I was looking for Maxim stuff on Google that was (I think) from a magazine ad. It had a page showing all the...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Aug 29, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. wraith0078
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    Fuel tank painting?

    I've noticed some rust on my tank as well now... Anybody that has experience painting a tank with rattle cans want to chime in with how it...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Aug 26, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. wraith0078
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    Recent issue with my 400. Where to start?

    The idle on my bike has recently gotten pretty funky. Cold start: It starts kinda hard. It'll occasionally stop cranking, like the starter is...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Aug 19, 2008, 44 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. wraith0078
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    What all should be in the toolbox?

    What tools do you guys recommend having on hand to work on this thing? My toolbox got stolen, so I figured while I'm replacing everything, I...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Aug 17, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. wraith0078
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    Must. Not. Purchase!!!

    http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/795650682.html Somebody else buy that so I can't! :D
    Thread by: wraith0078, Aug 14, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. wraith0078
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    Found on Craigslist - 1982 XJ750 Engine.

    In case anybody is looking for one. http://desmoines.craigslist.org/mcy/788795075.html
    Thread by: wraith0078, Aug 8, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. wraith0078
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    Benefits of a 2 into 1 exhaust?

    I noticed there's a 2 into 1 exhaust available for the Maxim 400 twin. What kind of benefits does one see from switching over to one of these?
    Thread by: wraith0078, Aug 1, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. wraith0078
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    Stupid question regarding transmissions...

    Alright, I apologize beforehand at the stupidity of this question. My only excuse is that I'm new to motorcycles and how they work... :D With...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jul 28, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. wraith0078
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    Why do I find things like this when I can't afford them?!??!

    http://desmoines.craigslist.org/mcy/770796701.html
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jul 26, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. wraith0078
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    Iowa?

    Anyone? I live in Grimes. Just north of Des Moines. Anybody else around here?
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jul 16, 2008, 55 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. wraith0078
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    Octane.

    So I noticed the other night that my bike is supposed to take 91 octane leaded gas. Obviously can't get leaded anymore, but I've been using 87...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jul 15, 2008, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. wraith0078
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    Headlight bracket.

    http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/product_c ... Id=&mmyId= Anybody ever used one of these, or know how well it would work, since the parts I need...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jul 14, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. wraith0078
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    Where's the stupid flasher relay at?

    Ah the joys of having a bike that nobody makes any manuals for. Anybody know where the flasher relay is on an 1982 Maxim 400 (XS400J)?
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jul 11, 2008, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. wraith0078
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    LED Blinkers from K&S.

    http://www.kandstech.com/index.php?page ... alsignals# I've decided I like the looks of those and want to use them on my bike. My stupid...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jul 10, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. wraith0078
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    Anybody know where I can find one of these?

    [img] I want that missing cover. I've found one on eBay, but I'm wondering if any of you know if it's possible to get them elsewhere or have...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jul 1, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. wraith0078
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    What size bolts for the chainguard?

    I got a chrome chain guard off of eBay and the guy didn't send the bolts to mount it. Anybody know what size they are and/or where I can get...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jun 26, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. wraith0078
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    Front brake light switch?

    Got a new switch for my front brake lever assembly to replace the one I broke the other day. Pic is below. Now, I may just be retarded or...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jun 23, 2008, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. wraith0078
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    I suppose I oughta introduce myself...

    Since I guess you guys are going to be my online encyclopedia for all things Maxim related, I might as well introduce myself. I've got a 1982...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jun 20, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Riding Gear

    Where's a good place online to get jacket, boots, etc?
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jun 18, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. wraith0078
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    I broke it. :(

    1982 Maxim 400 The brake light wasn't coming on when I pulled the brake lever. Long story short, when I gave a little tug on the cable that...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jun 16, 2008, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. wraith0078
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    Maxim 400 Haynes Manual or equivalent?

    Anybody know where I can get something like this? Mine didn't come with owner's manual or anything useful like that and since this is my first...
    Thread by: wraith0078, Jun 16, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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