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  1. fastenova
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    Constantly fouling spark plug on #3

    Hello XJ community, It's been a while since I've posted here. I have a 1982 XJ650 (with a non-YICS 1980 engine from a PO's swap) that I've been...
    Thread by: fastenova, Jun 1, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Chasing poor fuel economy, again. Looking for ideas

    Let me start off with a quick description and a list of all the things I've done: My XJ650 seems to get ~25MPG under all circumstances. Riding...
    Thread by: fastenova, Aug 20, 2018, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust gasket issues

    Yesterday I started reassembly of the top end of my motor. Everything went fairly well, except of course I need a couple of valve shims I don't...
    Thread by: fastenova, May 23, 2018, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Turn signal problem

    Hey guys, Having an issue with the turn signals. They work great at idle, but when I'm riding I can't get them to come on reliably. Like maybe...
    Thread by: fastenova, Apr 20, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Colortune sealing washer

    Hello, I'm trying to tune my idle mixture, but I seem to have lost the "Solid cross section gas seal washer" they mention in the instructions....
    Thread by: fastenova, Apr 13, 2018, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Back in the saddle again...

    Hello old friends, I bought a 1982 Maxim 650 in 2009 and spent many hours and dollars getting it running pretty well. This forum and Chacal were...
    Thread by: fastenova, Apr 3, 2018, 30 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Value of used XJ650 motor

    What is a '82 maxim 650 motor/trans worth in "good" shape assuming good compression? This is a YICS motor with approx 22K miles on it, runs but...
    Thread by: fastenova, May 24, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj650j carbs on a xj650g motor - any problems?

    I have been having poor mileage since I got the bike running well. I completely rebuilt the carbs and did the valve shims to spec. Bike fires...
    Thread by: fastenova, Nov 5, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve adjustment questions

    I've got an XJ650J, I think, based on the frame number starting with 5N8. The Clymer manual lists both intake and exhaust valve clearances as...
    Thread by: fastenova, Jun 30, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Intermittent/non working turn signals with good bulbs, fixed

    Just wanted to share my fix for what seemed like a simple problem turned slightly more complex... I noticed that my right turn signals stopped...
    Thread by: fastenova, Jun 25, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Portland, OR motorcycle shops

    Hello, I haven't worked on my Maxim 650 for a while, and am going to take another stab at getting it running smoothly sometime early in 2010,...
    Thread by: fastenova, Dec 30, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Help me figure out my crappy fuel economy!

    Hey everyone... Thanks to you all and Len, I've been able to get the bike running pretty well. However, my fuel economy is still crappy - I've...
    Thread by: fastenova, Sep 6, 2009, 78 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Possible ignition problem/question

    I'm having an issue with cylinders 2 and 3. When I take the bike out for a ride, it's down on power a bit. Near as I can tell the carbs are...
    Thread by: fastenova, Aug 5, 2009, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Freshly rebuilt / cleaned carbs and issues

    First off, thanks to everyone here for sharing their knowledge and love of these bikes. I've found a wealth of information here and it's readily...
    Thread by: fastenova, Jul 23, 2009, 31 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replace your fuse box. No, really...

    Just wanted to echo everybody's thoughts on how poorly the fuse boxes age on these bikes. I was trying to troubleshoot a slight current draw when...
    Thread by: fastenova, Jun 24, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New XJ650J owner, waiting for first ride...

    Hey everyone, I purchased an '82 Maxim 650 with 33k miles several weeks ago. This is my first bike, and I got it for $100. New battery, fresh...
    Thread by: fastenova, Jun 22, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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