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  1. prince_albert3
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    Leading Link Springer Front End...

    I've really been wanting to change it up a bit! After some extensive research, via the wonderful interweb, I think I've found my future front...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Jan 2, 2014, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. prince_albert3
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    Front end possibilities...?

    I've been running some ideas through my head for a week or so. Wanted to hear from you guys on the matter. Maybe some have tried them before? I...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Sep 28, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. prince_albert3
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    June was one hell of a ride!

    As the title reads, this past June was a little too much for me. First the Mrs and I were expecting our first, due July 22ND. Exciting stuff!...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Sep 3, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. prince_albert3
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    new bike prospect ...83 maxim 750

    owner says he put in a battery and it ran great a few times. got caught in the rain one day on the way home. wont start after that rainy day....
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Sep 2, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. prince_albert3
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    Comleted brake overhual & upgrade!

    I really dropped the ball on this one. I swear. I got these parts last May, in 2012. HA! Anyway, I just didn't want the "downtime" involved...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Aug 3, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. prince_albert3
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    Fixing a lazy shifter

    This one was pretty simple. My shifter began giving me troubles with Up shifts. ie. didn't always catch the next gear. I was beginning to...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Aug 1, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. prince_albert3
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    MC rebuild + paint

    I finally got to the MC rebuild. Ha, i gave it a new paint scheme so I threw it up here in the Mod section.... Pretty straight forward....
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Aug 1, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. prince_albert3
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    Johnstown, Pa.~ Thunder in the Valley

    I'm going to this rally tmw! http://www.visitjohnstownpa.com/thunderinthevalley/ Is anyone else going, on Saturday? I will be riding my...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Jun 22, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. prince_albert3
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    Caliper overhaul

    I finally got around to starting the front brake overhaul. As someone suggested, I am working with the caliper off the parts bike. It was...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, May 31, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. prince_albert3
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    Great ride!

    Larry, my mother-in-law's boyfriend, and I had a nice long ride today! We rode 75 miles into Ohio to the Motorcycle Memorial Wall....
    Thread by: prince_albert3, May 19, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. prince_albert3
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    Did some more work today!

    I initially planned to just swap petcocks and go get inspected. Needless to say, inspiration struck me! Took the seat off to get the tank off...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, May 3, 2012, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. prince_albert3
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    Interesting front suspension setup...

    So, I like different. I seen this model model Ural at a bike night. It fist caught my attention because it was fitted as a military servicar....
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Apr 30, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. prince_albert3
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    Made a few changes!

    I switched to the 750 maxim tank and matching side covers. The colors looks like a dark blue but is actually a super dark purple in the right...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Apr 29, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. prince_albert3
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    Petcock advice needed???

    Today's agenda was to finally mount the 750 tank! I must have done the fill, shake, flush routine 2 dozen times until it started to drain...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Apr 29, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. prince_albert3
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    Yea Buddy!!!

    Just had to share my excitement. I finally rebuilt the petcock on the 750max tank. Sure, it is a pretty simple, straight forward, job. Wait...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Apr 26, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. prince_albert3
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    Compression test results

    I finally got around to doing a compression test. Ha, four times actually. I rode for about 20 minutes to get it up to normal op temps....
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Apr 15, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. prince_albert3
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    They're popping up all over...

    I was gonna make an offer on the front end to upgrade my 650. However, I just got all the stuff to rebuild my brakes. If anyone is...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Apr 13, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. prince_albert3
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    Brake Bleeding?

    I've read that properly bleeding the brakes can be strenuous at times. I was at Advance Auto yesterday. As I pulled in I seen a sign in the...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Apr 13, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. prince_albert3
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    Another Gem on Pittsburgh CL

    http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/mcy/2953245412.html Anyone in the area interested? I wish I had the extra funds!
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Apr 11, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. prince_albert3
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    XJ4EVER does it again!

    We've all seem them and most have posted them, the Xj4ever shout out. The man is good at what he does. He helped me straighten out a few...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Apr 11, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. prince_albert3
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    Rebuilding and painting my caliper and MC...

    Hey fellas, just want to get a feeler out there. I have ordered all of the components to overhaul my front brake. I figure since it is coming...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Apr 9, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. prince_albert3
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    My go at electrolysis. lots of pics

    After some inspection, the 750 maxim tank I recently acquired on my new parts bike is in dire need of some attention. It was either...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Mar 28, 2012, 53 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. prince_albert3
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    Front End Upgrade?

    I stopped by the bike yard today to see if they had any new arrivals. I was checking out what I believe is an '89 Yamaha Radian. It caught my...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Mar 27, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. prince_albert3
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    Got a brand new parts bike!

    You may or may not have read my other post about 650/750 swaps. I went to look/buy the bike today. Turns out it wasn't a 750 after all. It...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Mar 22, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. prince_albert3
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    650 - 750 interchangable parts

    sorry for the hastey post guys as I am at work. Just talked to a guy parting an '80 750 maxim. The bike is 99% there. I don't have time to...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Mar 21, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. prince_albert3
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    ...drilled out frozen plug?

    I have found yet another prospect. Posting said "partially restored, still needs some work". After my initial inquiry of "what was done, what...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Feb 14, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. prince_albert3
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    Handlebar Risers w/pics

    Simple one here, well mostly. I had these old school risers from a lowrider bicycle my father and I built, probably 10 years ago. They came on...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Feb 7, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. prince_albert3
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    Name That Seca! UPDATED pics&info

    So, last week I seen a road side sign for a rental property. This sign was, at an intersection, in the shape of an arrow directing people towards...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Feb 2, 2012, 49 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. prince_albert3
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    I'm so stoked! I made the deal for the 750 maxim...

    Well, we agreed on a deal anyhow. With any hope, the exchange will happen in the next few days! Here is the post: A 1982 YAMAHA 750 MAXIM,...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Jan 31, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. prince_albert3
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    maybe found great deal! Need help diagnosing tranny issue?

    Ok, I might be a little over excited about this one...! Seller claims the bike runs great. It does look great! BUT... it is stuck in first...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Jan 31, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. prince_albert3
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    WTB XJ750 maxim gas tank / other advise ?

    I've finally got a few dollars to play with. I'd love to get my hands on a decent, affordable, 750max fuel tank. I'd much rather spend my money...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Jan 30, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. prince_albert3
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    cleaning old windshield? FINALLY POSTED AFTER PICS!!!

    My latest craigslist score was a pair of old windshields. The one that I am least interested is said to be off of an old Vespa. The one that...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Jan 14, 2012, 34 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. prince_albert3
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    Just a quickie...

    I know the standard 750 maxim tank will fit the 650 maxim. Anyone know if the 750 midnight maxim tank will fit also? HA, anybody out there got...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Jan 7, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. prince_albert3
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    Solid State Cover...NO GO. I ordered a Bell!

    They are sort of like a face cover, more for longer rides. http://www.solidstatecovers.com/ Check 'em out. I was wondering what everybody...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Dec 15, 2011, 71 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. prince_albert3
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    The Horse Backstreet Choppers magazine features an XJ!

    Just thought I throw it out there. I bought the Dec/Jan issue the other day. I reckon the forums just not enough anymore, ha. Anyway, I'm...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Dec 13, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. prince_albert3
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    I won a Cell Buckle! SWEET... UPDATED WITH PICS

    Ha, I'm pretty stoked! I just won a Cell Buckle on Facebook. I know I'm always missing calls when I'm on the bike. With the Cell Buckle you...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Dec 10, 2011, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. prince_albert3
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    rear to front handling?

    So, I'm trying to put together a list of mods for this off season. I'm contemplating adding the "rear to front" mod to the list. I've read...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Nov 23, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. prince_albert3
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    relocating rear fender?

    I've been brainstorming over some possible winter projects. I'm thinking about relocating the rear fender. What I had in mind was using a...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Nov 15, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Sweet windscreen!!!

    I seen a similar windscreen in another members thread and decided that I needed one. I posted on craigslist that I was looking for a Buell...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Oct 22, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. prince_albert3
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    attempting to wrap exhaust

    My wrap came in two weeks ago. Since then, i've struggled with little free time and shit weather so its taking a little while. Anyway, I did...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Sep 22, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. prince_albert3
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    maxim 650 parts must go SOON

    The wife told me I couldn't do any more work on the bike until I cleaned up parts from past projects. Crying or Very sad This is especially...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Sep 13, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. prince_albert3
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    scored some bags!

    HAHA, ok. I dropped the ball with the bags. Long story short.... I got a great deal on a set of Willie and Max compact bags. I stopped at the...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Sep 12, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. prince_albert3
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    650 maxim parts for sale...

    The wife told me I couldn't do any more work on the bike until I cleaned up parts from past projects. :cry: This is especially upsetting since...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Sep 11, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. prince_albert3
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    gas caps?

    Fairly simple one, will my maxim 650 gas cap work on a maxim 750 tank?
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Aug 23, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. prince_albert3
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    got squeaky brakes? So DID I...there may be hope!

    So today, I'm sitting in the bathroom right, then it came to me. It was like some sort of epiphany! I have been battling with squeaky brakes...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Aug 20, 2011, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. prince_albert3
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    oh, you ride a V-twin . . . NO THANKS

    I went for a ride the other day with my mother-in-law's boyfriend. This one was just a little country block ride. Anyhow, as we arrive back at...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Aug 20, 2011, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. prince_albert3
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    SS brake line upgrade?

    I was just looking into some new brake lines. I know that the line is broken in to two lines on my bike. After reading the corresponding...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Aug 20, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. prince_albert3
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    Looking for a maxim 750 tank?

    I want to put the bigger tank on my 650 for more range. I get roughly 135 before I stop now but I just want to keep riding! Help a brother out....
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Aug 15, 2011, 13 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  49. prince_albert3
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    Iron Butt Saddle Sore ride

    I ran the idea past the old lady this morning. To my surprise, she didn't hate it, ha! I've really been wanting to do the saddle sore ride,...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Aug 10, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    exhaust wrap ?

    I'm just looking for some details here. I have decided that I am going to wrap my pipes. I intend to wrap the headers + collector. I have seen...
    Thread by: prince_albert3, Aug 10, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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