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  1. aaron_acrusto
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    Debating buying this seca

    Found this on Craigslist. Dude want around 800 for it. It looks pretty rough. He said it hasn't been on the road in years but it starts up and...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Oct 7, 2012, 24 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. aaron_acrusto
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    So my bike decided to start eating fuses this morning

    I took the bike out for a 50 mile ride last night. I didn't have one single problem, it ran beautifully, just buzzed along happily the whole time....
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Oct 4, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. aaron_acrusto
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    Buzzing/rattling?

    So I noticed my bike has a pretty gnarly buzz at 5000 rpm. It's pretty loud, and it seems to shake up the the bike a good bit. It really just...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Oct 1, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. aaron_acrusto
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    Do I need to do some work on my alternator?

    My turn signals have stopped blinking at idle. If I rev to around 1500 they come back on. My battery is sitting at 12.5 volts at idle, and goes up...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Sep 29, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. aaron_acrusto
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    Oil fouled plug

    So I've finally put my bike on the road a few days ago. All in all it seems to be running pretty well. Plenty of power, and I'm still in awe of...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Sep 22, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. aaron_acrusto
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    Finally on the road!

    Just got the bike registered and insured yesterday. Got a new tire and right side mirror just now. About to take it out in a few minutes!
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Sep 20, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. aaron_acrusto
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    How should I ground these turn signals?

    I've been blowing my turn signal fuse like its goin outta style. I finally looked at a wiring diagram and noticed: One: my turn signals are...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Sep 15, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. aaron_acrusto
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    Looking for collector box for xj650 maxim

    Mine is unsalvageable, wondering if anyone out there had one to get rid of. I have access to a welder, so I can take one that is rough, as long as...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Aug 16, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. aaron_acrusto
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    Almost there!

    I think I'm actually gonna be able to ride this season! So stoked. Getting some new plates when I get back from vacation, and a couple little...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Aug 14, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. aaron_acrusto
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    Getting rid of bad gas?

    So, I cleaned my gas tank with some vinegar and baking soda, and apparently didn't rinse it out enough. Now I have 3 gallons of fresh premium...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Aug 11, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. aaron_acrusto
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    Bench bleeding?

    I just finished rebuilding my master cylinder. I'm gonna put it back on tomorrow. Does anyone have a good way to bench bleed the mc? Or actually...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Aug 9, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. aaron_acrusto
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    Maniacs...

    So, I just got my permit yesterday, and decided to go out for a ride today, because I can. I took out my girlfriends Honda, because unlike my xj,...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Aug 4, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. aaron_acrusto
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    Blowing fuses?

    So my bike seems to keep blowing the turn signal fuse. It seems to be fine at idle, but blowing it after revving. Any ideas? New fusebox, and...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Jul 31, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. aaron_acrusto
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    Holy sh*t

    I finally got the bike out of the yard today. I only rode it up and down the street. I still have a few things to do before it's roadworthy,...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Jul 31, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. aaron_acrusto
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    At a loss... Solved?

    I don't know where to go next. I just can't get this thing to get running. So far I have: Put the valves in spec Cleaned carbs, pulled every...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Jul 21, 2012, 58 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. aaron_acrusto
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    dies with throttle

    so, after getting the carbs back on my bike, after setting my floats and bench synching the butterflies, it dies when i try to give it throttle....
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Jul 18, 2012, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. aaron_acrusto
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    Used carbs

    So, I bought a set of used carbs. Directly off of a seca, with nothing done to them. So, I take them apart, and this is what I find. [img]...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Jul 14, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. aaron_acrusto
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    Gas in airbox?

    I started the bike up today, and gave it a quick little blip and noticed gas coming out of the breather tube. Took the cover and filter off, and...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Jul 12, 2012, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. aaron_acrusto
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    Norms cycle salvage in Pittsburgh

    Apparently has a stock pile of old yamahas in the back. I've been there twice, the first time I got a full set of nice n squishy intake boots for...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Jul 10, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  20. aaron_acrusto
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    How many miles have people been able to put on their bikes?

    Mine is an 82 xj650 maxim. It had 40,000 on it when I bought it. Just wondering how high these generally get up to?
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Jul 10, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. aaron_acrusto
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    Finally got over my fear...

    I finally opened up my cylinder head to check my valve clearances. Exhause was: 1- 006. 2 .006 3 .006 4 .005 Intake was a little more...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Jul 5, 2012, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. aaron_acrusto
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    weird clicking sound when trying to start

    Im trying to bring this poor 82 xj650 back to life for its 30th bday. But it just seems doomed. I just replaced the carbs and battery, and had it...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Jun 23, 2012, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. aaron_acrusto
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    xj 650 intake manifolds

    Hey I'm looking for some manifolds for my 82 xj650. I need the manifolds for cylinders 2 and 3. If anybody has any in good shape, that would be...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, May 13, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. aaron_acrusto
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    Wanted: 82 xj650 maxim parts

    Hey, new here. I have an 82 xj650 I bought a few years ago, that has been sadly sitting in my yard waiting for me. But, I need some parts to get...
    Thread by: aaron_acrusto, Jul 5, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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