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  1. coffeyrt
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    Starting problem, starter solenoid replaced

    Yeah. Just like new. Thanks again.
    Post by: coffeyrt, Jun 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. coffeyrt
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    Starting problem, starter solenoid replaced

    Awesome. Thanks. You were right. I had to take apart the switchgear and really scrub the contacts.
    Post by: coffeyrt, Jun 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting problem, starter solenoid replaced

    Hey guys. Thanks for any help in advance. I am getting my bike, 82 xj650 maxim, running again after the winter and when I try to start the...
    Thread by: coffeyrt, Jun 19, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. coffeyrt
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    Brake bleeding problems

    Thanks for the help guys. I think it is working now. One of the problems I had was that the screw that pushes the piston in on the MC from the...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Jul 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. coffeyrt
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    Brake bleeding problems

    My problem seems to be with the master cylinder HCP1808WO I ordered from chacal. When trying to bleed the brakes, it seems that pulling the lever...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Jul 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. coffeyrt
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    Brake bleeding problems

    It's not at the nipple. Definitely seems to be at the new master cylinder. I can pull brake fluid out of the first top banjo when disconnected...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Jul 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake bleeding problems

    I installed a new flat handlebar for an 82 XJ650 maxim... therefore new ss brake lines and new MC for the flat bars. I let brake fluid drip down...
    Thread by: coffeyrt, Jul 11, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. coffeyrt
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    Maxim X doesn't want to start . Please help!

    I would start to narrow it down first. Check for a spark on the spark plugs. If you have a spark then you know it's not electrical. See if it will...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. coffeyrt
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    Fork leak at top

    Thanks for the feedback. Would you know or does someone know what type of o-ring will be needed? Will a common rubber o-ring work or do I need...
    Post by: coffeyrt, May 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fork leak at top

    My left fork is leaking at the top near the cover where the schrader air valve is. I think it will most likely be o-ring #14 in the picture...
    Thread by: coffeyrt, May 25, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. coffeyrt
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    550 seca tank on a 650 maxim

    Will a 550 seca gas tank fit on a 650 maxim? Is it better to go with a 650 seca gas tank if I wanted the seca look? In pictures I prefer the...
    Thread by: coffeyrt, May 14, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. coffeyrt
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    Carb Questions

    Since you played with the idle screw and it wouldn't keep an idle afterwards and now you have to use a little throttle to keep it going... it...
    Post by: coffeyrt, May 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. coffeyrt
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    spring and thing from oil change

    I found the spring and other object in my oil pan after changing the oil that's in the picture. I dropped my oil filter housing into the pan when...
    Thread by: coffeyrt, Apr 28, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. coffeyrt
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    Won't fire

    Valves in spec. It was the butterfly valve itself or the disc. I don't know how to better describe it. I had to undo the two screws on the...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't fire

    RPM problem possibly solved: For anyone that encounters the same problem, I think I solved the RPMs. Butterfly valve 4 was seated a half...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. coffeyrt
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    Won't fire

    Recap for anyone that can help and hasn't been following: I have a XJ650 maxim. I noticed it would stall at times when the throttle was used...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't fire

    Now it starts and runs without starter fluid. Runs for awhile, sometimes dies after 5 or so minutes. Still idles high at 4000 RPMs and the choke...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. coffeyrt
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    Won't fire

    Pistons are slow to return after rebuilding everything, but I assume they work on vacuum and open with vacuum from the engine allowing gas to flow...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't fire

    Clunk test passed before I polished the pistons but still polished with 600-2000 paper. Passed afterwards too. I'm going to check the floats again
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't fire

    Took the carbs off. Checked everything and almost everything looked good. Bench synced the carbs more accurately first using a small strip of a...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't fire

    Where should I put the idle adjust screw back to? I think I almost fully unscrewed it to get the rpms down with no success, then screwed it back...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't fire

    So it revved up to 5000-6000 and stayed there, even after the starter fluid was gone. After that point it would start right up and but idle way...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. coffeyrt
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    Won't fire

    home made 2 hose "baby bottle" type
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't fire

    I did bench sync. I'm jumping it with my car. It's a smaller car battery. I'm going to see if I can get it running again. Maybe turn down the...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. coffeyrt
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    Won't fire

    Just retried with starter fluid and she started right up and revved around 5000 for idle.
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. coffeyrt
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    Won't fire

    Here's a video of it before i read the compression. It only started a couple of times and only for a second. It pains me to even listen to this....
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't fire

    Here's a picture of a spark plug. I was trying to get a picture of the spark but was unsuccessful, which is why it isn't the best angle for...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't fire

    Not wet No. But I did try it once Did not replace these. Was told by the PO that they were recently replaced. Looked fairly new when I...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. coffeyrt
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    Won't fire

    Choke is working. How do I check the spark on the plugs?
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Won't fire

    Is there a way to do this without removing the rubber manifolds? Maybe take out the air filter and spray it in that way. Since I don't have...
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. coffeyrt
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    Won't fire

    Yes. Both PRI and on. Also derusted my gas tank, replaced the fuel line and put in a new in line filter
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. coffeyrt
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    Won't fire

    I have a XJ650 maxim. I noticed it would stall at times when the throttle was used shortly after I bought it (I only bought it about a month...
    Thread by: coffeyrt, Apr 18, 2012, 45 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newish home made manometer idea

    Looking through all of the home made manometer ideas it seems one problem is the possibility of the liquid getting into the engine. I saw one...
    Thread by: coffeyrt, Apr 13, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. coffeyrt
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    When reinstalling the ignition cover, should loc tite or a thread locker be used on the screws
    Post by: coffeyrt, Apr 5, 2012 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    WTB intake manifold

    Looking to get the intake manifolds for an 82 xj650 maxim (the boots from the carb to the engine). Looking for used but in good condition. Mine...
    Thread by: coffeyrt, Apr 3, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  36. coffeyrt
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    Rough engine at 5000 rpm

    Thanks for the advice splazoid and bigfitz. I'll make sure to check those out and get the experience working on them
    Post by: coffeyrt, Mar 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hey

    Hey guys. I'm new here. Just bought a 82 XJ650 Maxim. I live in Somerville MA. I've only done small maintenance stuff on bikes but have done...
    Thread by: coffeyrt, Mar 23, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Looking to learn bike maintenance in MA

    I just bought a 82 xj650 maxim. I'm looking to learn how to work on this bike. I have the shop manuals and some background in car repair....
    Thread by: coffeyrt, Mar 23, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Rough engine at 5000 rpm

    Hey guys. I am new to this forum. I just picked up a 82 XJ650 maxim. I am decent with car repair and am looking to learn how to work on bikes....
    Thread by: coffeyrt, Mar 23, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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