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  1. skippy344
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    For Sale 1982 XJ650J Maxim Rosie for sale

    https://collegestation.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1982-yamaha-xj650j-maxim/6558556699.html "Whole Lotta Rosie" has a lot of spirit! But is currently...
    Thread by: skippy344, Apr 16, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Carb leak, and then how I fixed it.

    Hello Folks, It has been too long, since I have posted here. You all are always friendly, helpful and just a good bunch of folks! So, Rosie has...
    Thread by: skippy344, Aug 13, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Plate over air jets

    Hello Folks, What does that plate, over the airjets do? I have a set of carbs that has the plates, and set that do not. Curious...
    Thread by: skippy344, Nov 12, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Green powder mold? on carbs?

    Hello Dear XJ Friends, It has been a while since I have visited. Life has gotten in the way, in a big way... Anyway, haven't been taking...
    Thread by: skippy344, Mar 22, 2014, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rosie is Awesome!

    So, I got a bunch of carb parts from Chacal. Totally rebuilt the carbs, Colortuned and synchronized. There is nothing a like a finely dialed...
    Thread by: skippy344, Apr 13, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What do you look like?

    Another thread, showing a pic of Robert, triggered an idea we did on my XS11 site... How about we post a pic of what we look like? It's nice...
    Thread by: skippy344, Jun 17, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    75 miles and then gotta go to reserve?

    Hello Folks, Rosie is running greatly! And she is getting between 40 and 45 MPG depending on wind and SWMBO twisting the throttle off of...
    Thread by: skippy344, Jun 15, 2010, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Kudos, Again, to Chacal

    Hey Len, Thanks for the reg/rec and connector parts. Got Rosie all fixed up and she is running perfectly! SWMBO left the key on, at one of our...
    Thread by: skippy344, Apr 4, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    messages staying in "outbox" for a long time

    Hello Folks, Does anyone know why messages stay in the outbox so long, before transferring to the sentbox? I sent a message to Chacal at...
    Thread by: skippy344, Mar 23, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Looking for a new helmet?

    Then I suggest you look at the new Shoei, RF-1100 series! Light, quiet and the air really moves through, keeping your noggin cooler during...
    Thread by: skippy344, Mar 16, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Charging system keeps failing

    Hello Folks, So Rosie's original alternator was "ohming" out of spec when hot, and was not putting out any more than 10.72 volts at any RPM and...
    Thread by: skippy344, Mar 3, 2010, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New tank badges

    So I bought a set of tanks badges from MikesXS for $36 US. Here are two pictures of Rosie. This is day one, the day I "rode" her home. She...
    Thread by: skippy344, Oct 29, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve Cover gasket won't stop leaking!!!

    So, I thought I'd do the right thing and replace the old, cracked valve cover gasket, because it was leaking at the front of cyinder #1. Well,...
    Thread by: skippy344, Oct 28, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    650 turbo head ona a non turbo 650?

    Hello Gurus, Can I put a turbo 650 head on my non-turbo 650? Are they the same head?
    Thread by: skippy344, Oct 20, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    "Clean Carbs..."

    The pics here are from the carbs I cleaned recently. Notice the rust powder that made it through the petcock sock and my inline filter. Now,...
    Thread by: skippy344, Oct 17, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel Petcock - Arghhh!

    I bought a "K&L rebuild kit" for the petcock on Whole Lotta Rosie. I figured I would do the right thing, while the tank was being painted, and...
    Thread by: skippy344, Oct 17, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Voltage/Rectifier WTF? - FIXED!! Pics!

    OK, so in the process of my fuel flow issues with Rosie, I noticed that the Voltage/Rectifier is too hot to touch, and the wiring is so hot...
    Thread by: skippy344, Oct 12, 2009, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I can't catch a break!! Updated!

    So, I rescued "Rosie" from a life of abuse and neglect, last year, for my bride, who wanted to start riding her own bike.. I restored her to...
    Thread by: skippy344, Sep 30, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mac 4 into 2 Megaphone problem

    Hello Folks, So I installed a MAC 4 into 2 megaphone exhaust on SWMBO's XJ650. It looks great, but, the megaphones are gonna rub the axle...
    Thread by: skippy344, Aug 27, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New to XJBikes, but not new to Yamaha

    Hello Folks, I bought an '82 XJ650J Maxim for SWMBO (She Who Must Be Obeyed), my bride, July 2008 for $400.00. I "rode" it home and am now...
    Thread by: skippy344, Aug 6, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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