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  1. Gene
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    NEW OLD STOCK Parts from XS400RK '83 - Treasure find

    Hi all, I am located in Madrid, Spain and several parts from a XS400RK, they are all NOS. - Front fender, white. NEW, not even a scratch...
    Thread by: Gene, Jun 12, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XS 400 Seca Clunking Noise when driving

    Hi guys, I am back in Madrid after my adventures in Vancouver, WA with my XJ750MK '83. Sold the bike to a guy before I left, just to find...
    Thread by: Gene, Jun 12, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    This a 1985 XS 400 Seca?

    Hello again guys!! After being in the West for three years and enjoying an 83 XJ750 MM (Which later sold to a jerk that left it abandoned on...
    Thread by: Gene, May 16, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Can't figure it out...I know it must be easy....

    I finally got the bike running on Monday after changing the spark plugs. I went for a 20 minute ride and kept taking the idle screw out and pilots...
    Thread by: Gene, May 9, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Happy now!

    My bike was starting on two (2&3) cylinders, and then died after a couple seconds. I replaced one coil (1&4), still nothing. So must be gas,...
    Thread by: Gene, May 5, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yeah, I think I got myself a winter project...

    Tried to start the bike this morning, and saw a big leak that wasn't there before. I usually let the bike run for a few minutes every week, and I...
    Thread by: Gene, Dec 9, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Installing the front tire

    I haven't seen any post regarding this, and I am having trouble installing the front tire. If I tighten the lug nut a little bit more, the brake...
    Thread by: Gene, Oct 8, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Surprise! One more idle question

    I have had my midnight maxim for over a year now, and I can't make it idle. It has a K&N filter, the carbs are cleaned and 3 turns out, but I...
    Thread by: Gene, Aug 28, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How would our maxim be if they were made today?

    I found the perfect replacement for my XJ750MK (In ten years, when I can afford it) It is sad that it is not sold in America. Air cooled and...
    Thread by: Gene, Jul 29, 2007, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pull starter?

    I had trouble starting bike, I thought it was solenoid, but could hear it clicking, thought maybe fuse box, (It is 25 years old) but then I...
    Thread by: Gene, Jul 25, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How much do you guys pay for plate stickers?

    I just received a letter from licensing (Washington State) requesting 44 bucks for the tabs on my 83 XJ750MK. (every year) I think that is a...
    Thread by: Gene, Jun 20, 2007, 28 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I got new spark plugs, but now...

    I bought 4 new NGK BP7ES spark plugs, but the terminal top doesn't fit, it is diferent that the terminal top I had on my old spark plugs. I...
    Thread by: Gene, Jun 17, 2007, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Why is the vacuum line on cylinder #3?

    I was wondering if the vacuum line could be placed in a ny other cylinder. My bike only runs on PRIme, so I will check the line, but if that is...
    Thread by: Gene, Jun 17, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I need a carb also!

    I need carb number three for my midnight maxim (83) Or all of them! Best if black! Hitachi HSC-32. Anybody has a spare? :-) I am...
    Thread by: Gene, May 30, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Gear question

    The bike has been sitting for 5 months now. Without starting the bike I can get it into first but not into second. The neutral light comes back...
    Thread by: Gene, May 28, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I was cleaning my carbs...

    Horror story...true I started cleaning my carbs with the Official Rick guide. Carbs 1 and 2 no problem, and I thought 3 would be the same....
    Thread by: Gene, May 27, 2007, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Problem with my Midnight Maxim

    I just finished a partial restoration of the mi 1983 Midnight Maxim 750 and it won't turn over. The engine would turn yesterday while I was...
    Thread by: Gene, May 16, 2007, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb clinic in the NorthWest?

    My carbs need experienced cleaners advice, but I feel alone in the big NW. Anybody close enough to Vancouver, WA? Thank you, Guys
    Thread by: Gene, Feb 15, 2007, 14 replies, in forum: Western US and Canada
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    Compromised gasket?

    About a month ago, I was stuck in traffic and the head gasket started smoking and smelling like burned rubber. I managed to make it home (after...
    Thread by: Gene, Nov 24, 2006, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I am surprisingly O.K.

    The SUV run over my shoulder and the left upper part of my helmet. When I stood up it hurted a lot, like my whole arm was gone, but after 30...
    Thread by: Gene, Nov 19, 2006, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    IT RUNS!!!!

    My nice XJ is back to life.....just needed the battery charged!! It is amazing how XJs runs forever. Mine has 36K has still has all the power!...
    Thread by: Gene, Nov 18, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Will a battery charger and starter fry my XJ750?

    I think my brushes are out, bike started when I was starting to take my finger out of the ignition button. I haven't starter my bike in two...
    Thread by: Gene, Nov 17, 2006, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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