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  1. BlackSpanker
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    top end rebuild. what are all the gaskets that I need?

    I want to make sure when I take it apart I dont forget to buy a gasket. the only ones I can see are valve cover and base gasket. there are also o...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 25, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. BlackSpanker
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    bike will not idle when warmed up

    It idles high when first started, then after a ride for 5 minutes it wont idle at all. could it be a vacuum leak? 3 of the spark plugs indicate...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 18, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. BlackSpanker
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    does anyone know the carb pilot screw settings

    I am used to working on bikes that tell you how many turns it is in the manual. 3 of my plugs look fine but one of them is running rich. I just...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 17, 2011, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. BlackSpanker
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    buying the correct custom brake lines

    I want stainless steel lines but I want to make sure I dont buy the wrong fittings. I found this link here http://www.xjcd.org/node/440 is...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 11, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. BlackSpanker
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    making highway pegs mounted to the engine crash bars

    is there a bracket I can buy somewhere that would allow me to mount pegs on it?
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 8, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. BlackSpanker
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    help me tune please

    I thought I was done. but after all new wheel bearings, head bearings, rebuilt forks, carb clean, sparkplugs, throttle and clutch cable, my bike...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 4, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. BlackSpanker
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    how much fork oil?

    there was a break in and the kid took a bunch of random parts from my restore job just to be a pain :x :x :x my manual is gone. anyone know how...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jul 1, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. BlackSpanker
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    how to build a rear rack on an 82' xj750 maxim?

    even if its for a different bike please share pics for inspiration thanks
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jun 16, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. BlackSpanker
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    just did a carb sync today! where do I adjust?

    a picture would be great if anyone had one. my carbs were 16.5, 18, 14, 14.5 I used a YCIS tool and a Morgan Carbtune I gave it gas until the...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jun 16, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. BlackSpanker
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    where to buy replacement key?

    I went to the local motorcycle shot and finding one is a big job. C43144 anyone know the cheapest place to get one? I have a key I just wanted a...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jun 5, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. BlackSpanker
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    what holds my air filter snug to my airbox?

    these little screws? they dont even touch the air filter. There is a little bit of dust in my air box before the carbs. The needle valves were...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jun 3, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. BlackSpanker
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    where to measure float height?

    I read old post on this for an hour and I didnt get a clear anwser. I am setting the float level. 17.5 mm. I know I am supposed to do the tube...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jun 3, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. BlackSpanker
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    Possible Disaster With Title. 143k? Title from last year?

    so I bought my 82xj750 last week. The owner was a nice guy (I think) I am usually a good judge of character. anyway he sent me the title and it is...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Jun 3, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. BlackSpanker
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    leaking gasket making me run lean?

    my finger is pointing to the gasket leaking. it is leaking ever so slightly. could this effect my engine? thanks...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 30, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. BlackSpanker
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    headless screw for carb drain. effect on float level?

    My drain screws were seised and I stripped a couple. any reason not to use this type of screw? I dont want to pay $25 per screw for oem?...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 30, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. BlackSpanker
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    what screwdriver to screw in jets?

    the hitachi jets are a wider diameter then I have ever seen I dont want to strip them with my standard flathead. anyone know the size? thanks
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 29, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. BlackSpanker
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    carb questions. missing air jet??? help a noob please.

    So I rebuilt my carbs. boiled them in lemon juice. removed the jets, replaced the mains and pilots. I cant help but notice that it looks like I am...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 27, 2010, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. BlackSpanker
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    stainless steel oil filter

    for an 82' xj750 max anyone make one?
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 18, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. BlackSpanker
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    stainless steel brake lines?

    My rubber ones are dry rotted. if nobody makes SS ones, which rubber ones fit? Motorcycle superstore wasnt able to cross reference either.
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 18, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. BlackSpanker
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    jet sizes from stock 82 xj750 carbs?

    I dont know if the idiotic PO put diff jets in there, he scored them up badly with pipe cleaners. If someone could list the jet sizes that would...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 17, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. BlackSpanker
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    xj750 potential disaster with title and carbs. HELP

    so I bought my 82xj750 last week. The owner was a nice guy (I think) I am usually a good judge of character. anyway he sent me the title and it is...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 17, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. BlackSpanker
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    how to improve stock 82' 750 light?

    Just got my bike and the headlights are terrible. What is the largest H4 bulb I can run on this bike? is it likely the wiring is bad causing the...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 13, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. BlackSpanker
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    oil change and shaft change questions. I searched first

    as of today I am the proud owner of an 82 xj750. I was reading about the oil change and apparently there is second oil drain plug hidden near the...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 12, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. BlackSpanker
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    life of the charging system?

    I am going on a big trip this summer. How long is the stator supposed to last? how about the regulator? my bike has 44k and original stuff. thanks
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, May 4, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. BlackSpanker
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    is this true. very bad review of xj750? or the truth?

    Heavy, awkward four that was a bit off the pace but lasted for reasonable mileages. Camchain and tensioner usually went first, followed by the...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Apr 14, 2010, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. BlackSpanker
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    83' xj750 maxim questions.

    are the rear shocks rebuildable (if so is there a link?), any common failures? or engine mods that are important? Couldnt find any, this bike...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Apr 12, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. BlackSpanker
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    painner setup on xj750?

    are there mounts one can buy? if not anyone done an ammo can fabrication? thanks
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Apr 12, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. BlackSpanker
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    40k whats worn out?

    assuming the oil was done every 3k. How long should the stator last? Also does a light come on the speedometer when the engine overheats? Any...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Apr 11, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. BlackSpanker
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    am I missing any prep work for my trip this summer?

    I am going on a big trip in August. I just bought a 82' xj750. my plan is to check the clutch plates. cables. many shaft flushes. compression...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Apr 10, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. BlackSpanker
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    I love to ride!

    Hey imm Freddy 19 y/o I have been racing mountain bikes forever started riding motorcycles a year and a half ago. I love to ride anything. I just...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Apr 10, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. BlackSpanker
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    NEED HELP. Riding maxim over 3000 miles leaving Friday

    Hi. I am buying my first 1982 xj750 maxim in an hour. Then I plan to ride it on friday morning to school in Las Vegas. I am going to do several...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Dec 30, 2009, 28 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. BlackSpanker
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    is mpg on the 1980 xj650 worse than 82' xj750?

    the 1980 doesnt have YCIS. Here is the description "Very clean classic. 650cc, shaft drive. Now on road and inspected. Starter clutch just went,...
    Thread by: BlackSpanker, Dec 21, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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