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  1. SouthernSun
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    Another 650 Stopped Starting All Of A Sudden

    Ok, well I'm glad I didn't try it, and my future kids thank you. Gonna replace the spark plugs later today (without blowing up bike), pray, and...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. SouthernSun
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    Another 650 Stopped Starting All Of A Sudden

    (any logic to it though?)
    Post by: SouthernSun, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. SouthernSun
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    Another 650 Stopped Starting All Of A Sudden

    yeah, it sounded kind of dangerous, oh well
    Post by: SouthernSun, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. SouthernSun
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    Another 650 Stopped Starting All Of A Sudden

    Thanks... so does it sound like it's NOT a spark plug issue? Someone just gave me this advice: "i had the same problem check the spark plug...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. SouthernSun
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    Another 650 Stopped Starting All Of A Sudden

    Many many miles on the bike, 42K. So, if the valves are burnt is it just a paper weight now?
    Post by: SouthernSun, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. SouthernSun
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    Another 650 Stopped Starting All Of A Sudden

    Funny Dave, yes it's doing a lot of neither of both. Thanks guys. It was a new fuel filter he put in. No, I didn't check all the other stuff....
    Post by: SouthernSun, Feb 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. SouthernSun
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    Another 650 Stopped Starting All Of A Sudden

    Ok, so I'm the idiot who bought a 650 a few months ago without having the space to work on it. Luckily my friend's friend is a mechanic and he...
    Thread by: SouthernSun, Feb 22, 2012, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. SouthernSun
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    XJ Mechanics in South Florida (West Palm Beach or Broward?)

    Thanks Fitz. There's a clear tube running down past the battery that seems to vent something... ? i could get a pic maybe but when i did the...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. SouthernSun
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    XJ Mechanics in South Florida (West Palm Beach or Broward?)

    so I tried the screwdriver shorting test at the solenoid terminals and the tube blew a little smoke and the engine tried to turn over but couldn't...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. SouthernSun
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    XJ Mechanics in South Florida (West Palm Beach or Broward?)

    plus, it's a nice bike for a beater on it's way to ressurection
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. SouthernSun
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    XJ Mechanics in South Florida (West Palm Beach or Broward?)

    sort of, and that's one of the reasons i got this kinda bike. i wanna get in there but am a bit migratory of late...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. SouthernSun
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    XJ Mechanics in South Florida (West Palm Beach or Broward?)

    nice pics! thanks sure looks beautiful, if i could wrench it where i'm living now i would be in there
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. SouthernSun
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    XJ Mechanics in South Florida (West Palm Beach or Broward?)

    actually a friend and his roommate own a garage, said if i bring the bike in they'll look it over for me. the guy works on everything, i think he...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. SouthernSun
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    XJ Mechanics in South Florida (West Palm Beach or Broward?)

    i was thinking maybe get a local bike mechanic to look it over for a few hours, give me a realistic estimate. you see ads for bike mechanics for...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Mechanics in South Florida (West Palm Beach or Broward?)

    Hey, I'm looking for a good mechanic to help assess and glorify my new old xj 650... I'd like to learn to do the work myself but I need the bike...
    Thread by: SouthernSun, Dec 7, 2011, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. SouthernSun
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    "New" Bike WON'T START - guy says it's the Solenoid...?

    sounds good, where's that pesky 650 manual?
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. SouthernSun
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    "New" Bike WON'T START - guy says it's the Solenoid...?

    Red Liner, he did sell it as a running bike. It got me home 75 miles... worked 2 days later... then 2 days after that wouldn't turn on. When I...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. SouthernSun
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    "New" Bike WON'T START - guy says it's the Solenoid...?

    thanks, .. any xj mechanics in south florida? i want to have the whole thing gone over and updated as much as my thin wallet will allow -...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. SouthernSun
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    "New" Bike WON'T START - guy says it's the Solenoid...?

    guess i'll read up on checking/changing solenoid
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. SouthernSun
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    "New" Bike WON'T START - guy says it's the Solenoid...?

    thanks, kill switch was on On... not sure what a sidestand switch or clutch switch are
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. SouthernSun
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    "New" Bike WON'T START - guy says it's the Solenoid...?

    so... :? the guy I bought my bike from says it almost definitely needs a new solenoid in the starter and/or battery. that it had this issue...
    Thread by: SouthernSun, Dec 6, 2011, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    Ok, I'm suitably scared and cautious... I just wish I had somewhere to work on the bike but where I'm at now there's now way. I'm parking out of...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 3, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    oh, the guy also said he just changed the oil. One thing is Neutral seems really difficult to find most of the time. When I do find it the...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    Re: Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1 Alright, after much inner turmoil and pulling out my hair (which I can't afford...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Dec 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    Re: Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1 Ok, so here's my last question before I go check out the 650 tomorrow :P I'm...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 29, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Can anyone talk me into buying a 750 over a 650?

    (but for 2 or 3 hundred more I could get a 750 with a third the miles and an alleged thousand dollars worth of work just done to it... so...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 29, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Can anyone talk me into buying a 750 over a 650?

    do they only look different because of the headlight, gas tank, and console? am I right to think other than that they look pretty much exactly the...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 29, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. SouthernSun
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    Can anyone talk me into buying a 750 over a 650?

    And thanks for the help, this forum rocks!
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 28, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. SouthernSun
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    Can anyone talk me into buying a 750 over a 650?

    so the 750 seems to have some good points: 2 front disc breaks and a larger gas tank. the 650 is lighter, slightly better mpg, and I like the...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 28, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. SouthernSun
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    Can anyone talk me into buying a 750 over a 650?

    thanks, they're all maxims...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 28, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. SouthernSun
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    Can anyone talk me into buying a 750 over a 650?

    So, I'm checking out a 650 on Wednesday (talked about in another post), but there are two 750s that are probably in better shape, much lower...
    Thread by: SouthernSun, Nov 28, 2011, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    but I'm a little (a lot) noobish on running a compression check. It says the throttle has to be open all the way, but another website said...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 26, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    Re: Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1 LVSteve (or other enthusiasts) how do you make sure the generator drive chain...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 26, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    shiny side up... check!
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 25, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    Great advice guys, I appreciate it. I'm leaning towards the 650 with all it's potential hassle, over the 750 that's closer and has had a lot of...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 25, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    not sure if it's because it's red, it just looks beefier like a pitt bull here's a link to a 750:...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    the 650 just looks so damn nimble compared to the 750
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    I guess the best thing is to bring a local mechanic to give it the thumbs up... if I don't grow a pair and get one of the 750s with fewer miles...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    Yeah, I'm becoming more weary of getting it, esp. at $1000... There are two 750s for sale for not much more money, with maintenance receipts, and...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    I just hope it's as easy to ride as the 250 Suzuki clunker I took the MSF class with, but I'm 5'10" and 200lb so I might be able to flat foot it...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    Thanks for the great advice, but I'm pretty sure a compression check is beyond my current skill level. Is it easy if I buy a particular tester...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    Thanks much, I wrote down your list of things to check for, now I'm going to google Valve Adjustments. A1As an easy road up the coast so I...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    The plan is to have my friend drive me over to check it out, and then drive it back a good 65 miles up A1A... like 35 mph the whole way. I just...
    Post by: SouthernSun, Nov 22, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. SouthernSun
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    Should I buy this '82 Maxim 650 with 42,000 miles for $1000?

    it's my first bike, the guy says he bought it to turn into a bobber but decided to sell it instead. He claims the guy he bought it from owns a...
    Thread by: SouthernSun, Nov 22, 2011, 61 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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