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  1. barehandspank
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    Trade/Sell

    Looking for an XS or a Seca I think. I've got two '81 XJ650 Maxims. One a midnight and it runs, the other mainly a parts bike - runs but with low...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Jul 14, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. barehandspank
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    Need a brake master cylinder. Singles disc, Maxim or Seca.

    If you've got one - and need anything - I've got an 81 XJ650 Maxim I'm parting out. Can't spend much, but I just broke the lever bracket part of...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Jul 7, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. barehandspank
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    For sale/parts: 81 XJ650 Maxim

    Contemplating keeping the motor, turn signals - but just about everything else can go. Carbs are in non-working shape, but have good parts. Will...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Jul 6, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. barehandspank
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    For sale: 1981 XJ650 Maxim Gas Tank(s) and maybe the bike???

    I have two gas tanks: 1) good shape just needs to be cleaned and coated probably (no leaks though) and painted (has a flat black spray job)...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Jul 2, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. barehandspank
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    Tank Swap???

    Just by chance - I have a silver XJ650 Maxim tank, good condition, no dents, and rust has been cleaned inside and looks good. Anyone out there...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Jul 1, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. barehandspank
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    Torque Question

    I can't seem to find the correct torque settings for the 4 bolts on the drive shaft flange - anyone out there know offhand???
    Thread by: barehandspank, Jul 1, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. barehandspank
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    Testing the waters... Trade a Maxim(s) for a Seca?

    So I've found myself with two '81 XJ650 Maxims, both running. The midnight is the better of the two, while the silver one is more like a complete...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Jun 23, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. barehandspank
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    Stuck valve? Rings? Both?

    So got my 'parts bike' started - poor thing had been left out in the rain for who knows how long, and it ttok a good bit of trying to remove...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Jun 22, 2009, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. barehandspank
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    Pilot screw adjustments...

    If they haven't been messed with before, how often are pilot screw adjustments worth really messing with? I've got a stock carb rack, cleaned well...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Jun 21, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. barehandspank
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    It runs!!!

    So, got my "parts bike" running today: 81 XJ650 Maxim. 17,000 Miles, and looks to have been taken care of (prior to whomever had it the last 10...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Jun 20, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. barehandspank
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    Today I became an official XJ'er (in my head, at least!)

    So I've been poking around here for a few months now, after buying my first ever bike - a 1981 XJ650 Midnight Maxim. It's had it's ups and downs....
    Thread by: barehandspank, Jun 11, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. barehandspank
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    North Carolina Title?

    Looks like I'm going to pick up my second bike here in just a few hours! Owner says he doesnt have a title though. 1981 XJ650 Maxim. Anyone...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Jun 10, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. barehandspank
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    Engine Painting Advice

    Been reading the forums and have seen a lot of ways to paint, but kinda want to run my plan by you guys before I go ahead with it... Pulled my...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Jun 7, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. barehandspank
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    Enrichment Tube Help!

    Okay. Smelled up the house tonight cooking my carbs in a pot of lemon juice :) and have a question for you guys. Pic below is just an example......
    Thread by: barehandspank, May 27, 2009, 29 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. barehandspank
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    The more I try and fix, the more I uncover :(

    Ok. First bike. I bought a '81 XJ650 Midnight Maxim. High mileage, good rubber, complete & it ran (albeit rough). $500. Did enough to get it...
    Thread by: barehandspank, May 21, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. barehandspank
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    WTB: '81 XJ650 (or compatible) head...

    or better yet, parts engine. anyone out there have something they could part with. if it's a head - i'd prefer there not be any exhaust studs in...
    Thread by: barehandspank, May 21, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. barehandspank
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    WTB: '81 XJ650 compatible exhaust collector box

    Anyone out there have a exhaust collector box compatible with an '81 XJ650?
    Thread by: barehandspank, May 20, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. barehandspank
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    WTB: Headlight Assembly 81 XJ650

    Friend of mine laid the bike down (sigh) and now I'm looking for a new headlight bracket/bucket. Black would be awesome, but anything straight and...
    Thread by: barehandspank, May 14, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. barehandspank
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    '81 XJ650 Intake Boots...

    Looking for intake boots that will fit an 81' XJ650 Maxim... Anyone out there know if boots from other years/engines will fit too? Thanks in advance.
    Thread by: barehandspank, May 10, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. barehandspank
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    Front fender question...

    Friend of mine bent up the front fender - sigh - and I'm looking for a replacement (that I don't have to paint). It's an 81 XJ650 Midnight...
    Thread by: barehandspank, May 7, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. barehandspank
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    integrated gauges/headlamps???

    After going to lower bars on my 81 xj650 - I kinda would like to do something to lower the profile of the gauges. I could go with mini gauges i...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Apr 29, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. barehandspank
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    help! looking for some random cables/brake/clutch parts...

    I've just switched over to a Daytona bars on my '81 XJ650 Maxim. I'm trying to find some cables and a different MC (throttle and clutch and maybe...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Apr 26, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. barehandspank
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    Need help swapping out '81 XJ650 levers/master cylinder

    Nothing like being a newbie. So I recently swapped out my buckhorns for a daytona bar, which I think I'm going to like a lot. However - I'm going...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Apr 23, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. barehandspank
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    Need a tank for an 81 XJ650

    Anybody out there got something in decent condition? And what different years/models are interchangeable with and 81 XJ650 tank? Thanks.
    Thread by: barehandspank, Apr 22, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. barehandspank
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    Carb Painting...

    Hey guys - I've been reading on here about painting and such, but wanted to see if I could get a more specific answer... I've got an '81 XJ650...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Apr 20, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. barehandspank
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    POR 15 - Gas Tank

    From what I've been reading, this POR15 stuff sounds pretty good. I've got a tank thats seeping a little in the corner, and could use something to...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Apr 17, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. barehandspank
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    Need some carb issues advice

    Ok First things first I guess. 81 Midnight Maxim XJ650. Bought off a friend of mine, who has only had it for about a year. Hasn't done much to the...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Apr 14, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. barehandspank
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    81 Midnight Bar Modification

    Hey guys - I'm going to go ahead an apologize if I ask/say something stupid - completely new to bikes! Just bought an '81 XJ650 Midnight, and I'm...
    Thread by: barehandspank, Apr 7, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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