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  1. bradyb
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    Sexier Tail Light?

    1,330 auctions for Fleabay. ;) I'm wondering what would fit our specific rear fender arch, and hopefully the existing bolt holes. A tall order...
    Post by: bradyb, Aug 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Sexier Tail Light?

    I'm sick of the giant red box tail light. Is there a replacement that will fit a Maxim rear fender? [img] Something more like this? [img]
    Thread by: bradyb, Aug 7, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. bradyb
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    float height setting.

    One of these floats is not like the others... #2 maybe? [img]
    Post by: bradyb, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dripping fuel from carb intakes?

    I took her apart and did a quick cleaning of the carbs, the float needles and seats looked okay. If I check the fuel levels should my 81 maxim...
    Post by: bradyb, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. bradyb
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    float height setting.

    I just googled float levels for our XJs and found this link, I think it's hilarious. I was scratching my head last night after cleaning my...
    Post by: bradyb, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. bradyb
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    Dripping fuel from carb intakes?

    Dang it, not the carbs again. I guess it’s about time that the bike gets some attention again. I have the manual and access to the many...
    Post by: bradyb, Jun 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. bradyb
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    Dripping fuel from carb intakes?

    So the mileage on my xj650 has gone from about 50-45 MPG to about 35 MPG and I have been trying to figure out why exactly. The following has...
    Thread by: bradyb, Jun 13, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. bradyb
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    Xj550 brat

    As someone else with a weird bike, I think it’s great. I like the color with the decal. I would go for black wrap on the pipes as a cheap...
    Post by: bradyb, May 7, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. bradyb
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    Wife's new (to her) bike

    It sounds like the hard stuff is taken care of. That bike looks like it has been some places, look at the muffler! If anyone can make it look...
    Post by: bradyb, May 7, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil Stop Leak, Good Idea?

    Here's where she's leaking from, looks to be above the chain tensioner bolt. Am I going to have to pull the head and install a new head gasket?...
    Post by: bradyb, Mar 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. bradyb
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    Oil Stop Leak, Good Idea?

    I'll take a closer look at it. I'm assuming the chain tensioner, body-to-cylinder gasket is at the front of the motor? I also wonder if it's...
    Post by: bradyb, Mar 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. bradyb
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    Oil Stop Leak, Good Idea?

    I have an oil leak between the head/block at the back of the motor. I don’t feel confident in pulling the head and dealing with the cam chain....
    Thread by: bradyb, Mar 28, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. bradyb
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    50/50 Push Button Start Starting..

    If a quick cleaning doesn't solve the issue I may just bypass it... :o
    Post by: bradyb, Mar 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. bradyb
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    50/50 Push Button Start Starting..

    Bike turns over 50% of the time when it's warmed up. The bike starts great when the starter engages but the problem I'm having is that the...
    Thread by: bradyb, Mar 21, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. bradyb
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    Philosophy of Motorcycle Restoration 101

    For the expert, you know what you're looking for. For someone getting into bikes and who wants a cheap starter bike that is not ugly, the XJs...
    Post by: bradyb, Mar 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. bradyb
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    Making fork seals last

    I was hoping that someone made fork guards like the Bonnies: [img] http://www.superbrace.com/proddetail.asp?prod=7001B [img]...
    Post by: bradyb, Feb 28, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. bradyb
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    Your Capacity & Range?

    Thanks Ty, I sure appreciate your help. I figure if I can stop treating each on ramp like the 1/4 mile then I should eventually get 45 MPG....
    Post by: bradyb, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hand grip and mirror suggestions

    I got a pair of said grips,"Gran Turismo Style Grips Yamaha XJ550 XJ600 XJ650 XJ700G" grips for $14. They fit well and are much more comfortable...
    Post by: bradyb, Feb 21, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Your Capacity & Range?

    Weather permitting I have been commuting with my 1980 XJ Maxim while having a lot of fun. I'm getting about 40 MPG accelerating quickly and...
    Thread by: bradyb, Feb 21, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. bradyb
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Shout out to Len. Thanks for the awesome service. I appreciate you shipping the...
    Post by: bradyb, Feb 7, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. bradyb
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    Only Right H Blinker Working?

    Thank you Rick. I traced it back to the switch. It was pretty obvious since the blinker was great one direction and silent for the other....
    Post by: bradyb, Feb 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Only Right H Blinker Working?

    I cleaned the carbs, swapped out valve shims, and synced the carbs. Holy cow she screams now! The only damage I caused is that the left hand...
    Thread by: bradyb, Feb 5, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. bradyb
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    Crazy Off Road Idea, Reponse from the Peanut Gallery?

    Everyone who loves to ride needs to do the following at least once. You need to get your bike to a large empty, flat plane that is empty of...
    Post by: bradyb, Feb 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. bradyb
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    Crazy Off Road Idea, Reponse from the Peanut Gallery?

    SR500s look awesome!
    Post by: bradyb, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. bradyb
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    Crazy Off Road Idea, Reponse from the Peanut Gallery?

    It's an awesome place. 50 miles west of Delta UT. We do the following out there: fly large scale r/c airplanes (50cc birds) fly R/C...
    Post by: bradyb, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Crazy Off Road Idea, Reponse from the Peanut Gallery?

    I guess I don't need moto-x tires. This is where we go for our annual manly camp. Tule Hardpan: [img]
    Post by: bradyb, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Hell yeah!!!!

    One must die so others can live.
    Post by: bradyb, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Crazy Off Road Idea, Reponse from the Peanut Gallery?

    yeah yeah. I could probably find an old dirt bike that needs love for the price of a pair of tires.
    Post by: bradyb, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Crazy Off Road Idea, Reponse from the Peanut Gallery?

    I have the 1980 Maxim and I'm wondering if it would be possible to have two bikes in one. I live next to a canyon that has some fun dirt roads...
    Thread by: bradyb, Feb 2, 2012, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. bradyb
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    Hand grip and mirror suggestions

    What sizes or fitment issues do we need to look for? Would these "Gran Turismos" work: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gran-Turismo-St ... es&vxp=mtr
    Post by: bradyb, Feb 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. bradyb
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    I'm so stoked! I made the deal for the 750 maxim...

    Sounds like an adventure. There is a ton of help here. I've found that using Google to search topics works a bit better than the search function...
    Post by: bradyb, Feb 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. bradyb
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    Pay it forward.

    I checked valve clearance on my xj650 and after three years of the last owner never checking I only had one valve with 0 clearance. I have (3)...
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 28, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. bradyb
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    Hey check out my Swedish 550

    Hey Fitz, I shot you a couple PMs. I don't want to hijack this thread as well. ;)
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. bradyb
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    Hey check out my Swedish 550

    Bike looks awesome. My condolences for SAAB. I wish my wheels were that polished. The machined aluminum doesn't look so hot. [img]
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. bradyb
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    Tank badges for 85 MX

    If the screw holes are easy to cover I would personally go with the tuning fork logos, just the decals.
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Tank badges for 85 MX

    These could work: http://www.ebay.com/itm/yamaha-xs1100-x ... es&vxp=mtr Search: "yamaha tank emblem" Looks the same: [img]
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. bradyb
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    First real ride!

    That’s the plan Man. I'll keep wax on the frame, especially around the welds. We'll have to get together some time soon, I want to check...
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. bradyb
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    First real ride!

    Fitz, do you know of any shock guards/fork guards that would fit XJ forks? I'm not sure what they are called. Something to break up those super...
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First real ride!

    The bike does have some high miles with 38K. It's not perfect, the frame could be powder coated. The wheels need to painted and polished. The...
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First real ride!

    Yeah, I need a shorter cable
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. bradyb
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    First real ride!

    Its definitely a strange combo but I like it as something different. It's a mix of the 70s/80s with a little bit of rat bike thrown in. It's the...
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First real ride!

    A couple more. [img] [img]
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First real ride!

    The previous owner had a custom seat made. It looks and feels great. A little low but it works fine. I think the guy charged him $275. Let me...
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    First real ride!

    I picked up my bike Friday night. The bike has lower handle bars with a bobber mirror. What is the bolt size/threads for the old mirror posts...
    Thread by: bradyb, Jan 23, 2012, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. bradyb
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    Reevu - Helmet with integrated rear view mirror?

    Thank you for the reply. I just found one in the next town over on a local classified site. 2011, barely worn with both sets of clear and...
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 19, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Reevu - Helmet with integrated rear view mirror?

    Reevu is a brand of British helmets that utilize an integrated rear view mirror. Seems like a great idea for a noob rider like me. Has anyone...
    Thread by: bradyb, Jan 19, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. bradyb
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    Colortune?

    bumping for update/subscription ;)
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. bradyb
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    Shim Calculator

    Awesome, thank you.
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. bradyb
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    What is your next bike?

    I love the FZ8 but the Bonnie would definetly be my second choice. Looks a bit familiar doesn't it. [img]
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 18, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ magazine ?!?!?!?!?!

    Print Media is dying. A new website could fit the bill easily. Maybe keep the forum as is but add an article page. This website is free and so...
    Post by: bradyb, Jan 18, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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