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  1. Maxim700
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    Weak between 4000 and 5500 help!

    Hi all it has been a slow start to the riding season. I had carb problems but these seem to be better now. However; my bike (XJ700N) runs...
    Thread by: Maxim700, Jun 25, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Maxim700
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    Carb needle sizes.

    Does anyone know if stock yamaha needles get richer or leaner with an increase in number? My stock needle should ne a y-20 according to the...
    Thread by: Maxim700, Apr 9, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Maxim700
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    lost key

    There is good advice here. The number you are looking for is inside the metal ring that is the support portion of your ignition switch. I believe...
    Post by: Maxim700, Apr 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Maxim700
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    85 XJ700 Maxim Lots of Parts ----ALL PARTS GONE

    Re: 85 XJ700 Maxim Lots of Parts Do you have the right hand side cover? If so what do you want for it? Pvt msg if you wish. Dan
    Post by: Maxim700, Mar 28, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. Maxim700
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    If santa could bring you 1 bike, what would it be?

    I've changed my mind.The new V1300 is sweet!!!!!!!!! I don't know if I can swing it for 2007 but by 2008 I plan to drive this.[img]
    Post by: Maxim700, Jan 8, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Maxim700
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    If santa could bring you 1 bike, what would it be?

    Like many others the choice of one bike of all is tough. I like the sounds of the K1200 GT, and also lean towards a roadliner or stratoliner but I...
    Post by: Maxim700, Dec 27, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Maxim700
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    Primary Chain guide/ Damper

    I believe that I have a primary chain issue. Blue maxim helped me earlier this year and I am pretty sure that my "noise is not my cam chain(I...
    Post by: Maxim700, Dec 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Maxim700
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    Cold Ride Report

    You guys are Brave. I drive with boots, a pair of fleece sweats under my jeans, insulated gloves, a throat protecter from a hard hat insulation...
    Post by: Maxim700, Dec 9, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Maxim700
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    Engine guard - will this fit my XJ700N maxim?

    I have not tried this type of engine guards but I agree with the other posters, I don't think they will fit. I have two piece guards that the...
    Post by: Maxim700, Dec 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Maxim700
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    Leather Jackets and gloves............

    I dont know what you mean by cold but I bought a jacket from these guys. http://www.newenough.com/product_group_ ... eather.htm I'm a big guy...
    Post by: Maxim700, Nov 26, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Maxim700
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    Transforming boring into FUN! sort of a madmax/cafe look

    What exhaust do you have and which jets did you find work best with the pods?
    Post by: Maxim700, Nov 24, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Maxim700
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    Why do you own your XJ

    Wanted to get back into biking. After 20 years or so I wanted to be sure I wanted to ride before I spent a fortune. My XJ fell into my hands. The...
    Post by: Maxim700, Nov 15, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Maxim700
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    Understanding mixture screws

    Sorry I know this has been posted before but I need a refresher. My XJ700 shows no change as I move the mixture screws. Shouldn't the revs...
    Thread by: Maxim700, Nov 15, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Maxim700
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    call santa quick!!!

    You have been duped. That is the prototype picture from the yamaha survey on the new Vmax. The survey can be found on any of the Yamaha sites here...
    Post by: Maxim700, Nov 13, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Maxim700
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    Lean mixture in the afternoon?

    My bike revs at about 3500 rpm after letting off the throttle then drops back to 1500 RPM after about 30 seconds. Sometimes it seems that braking...
    Post by: Maxim700, Nov 8, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Maxim700
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    gas tank question

    What is needed to fit the larger tank on a bike originally fitted with the 13 liter tank?
    Post by: Maxim700, Nov 7, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Maxim700
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    Downshifting to first.

    My 700 has 56000 kms. Generally it shifts pretty smoothly as long as I shift from /to first at about 20 KPH. However; lately I have been having...
    Thread by: Maxim700, Nov 7, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Maxim700
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    Piston interchange

    Parts numbers are NOT the same but I read somewhere a long time ago that Yamaha took existing parts to make the 700 when the tax was put on bikes...
    Post by: Maxim700, Nov 7, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Maxim700
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    Piston interchange

    Will pistons and rings from an early 80's xj750 fit my 85 xj700? The 700 pistons are not available anywhere but I have found some 750 pistons...
    Thread by: Maxim700, Nov 3, 2006, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Maxim700
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    double posts

    Why do my posts sometimes show up twice?
    Thread by: Maxim700, Oct 30, 2006, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Maxim700
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    Lean mixture in the afternoon?

    First off am I correct that an engine maintaining revs after closing the throttle is an indication of a lean mixture? My maxim does this after...
    Thread by: Maxim700, Oct 30, 2006, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Maxim700
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    Lean mixture in the afternoon?

    First off am I correct that an engine maintaining revs after closing the throttle is an indication of a lean mixture? My maxim does this after...
    Thread by: Maxim700, Oct 30, 2006, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Maxim700
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    Oil light question.

    Will the oil light sometimes come on if it is cold outside? Last week I had my oil light stay on after starting the bike on a cold (2C) night....
    Thread by: Maxim700, Oct 30, 2006, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Maxim700
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    Where do you get washers for the needle & seat?

    What is the Paper clip trick for bench synching carbs? I need to jet and synch before next year and only have a basic understanding of what is...
    Post by: Maxim700, Oct 27, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. Maxim700
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    Fork improvements

    Thanks Injuhneer, I assume that the emulators will fit my forks too since the springs are what holds them in place. Do you agree?
    Post by: Maxim700, Jul 4, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. Maxim700
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    Fork improvements

    Sorry for the late reply WOOT I was out of it with the flu for the last week. How did your ride go last week?
    Post by: Maxim700, Jul 4, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. Maxim700
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    Any experience with Motomaster formula 1 motor oil?

    HERE IS THE LINK http://msds.canadiantire.ca/search.asp?lang=en
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 24, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Maxim700
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    Any experience with Motomaster formula 1 motor oil?

    There is a canadian tire site that will give you the MSDS with this part number. I dont have it here at work but I will try to post it. The...
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 24, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Maxim700
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    Any experience with Motomaster formula 1 motor oil?

    part # is 28-8911x
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 23, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Maxim700
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    Fork improvements

    My XJ700 has 38mm KYB forks and so does the virago 1100. Progressive specs the same fork spring for both bikes. Race tech makes cartridge...
    Thread by: Maxim700, Jun 23, 2006, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. Maxim700
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    XJ700 Exhaust

    mac 4 into 1 seems to offer clearance for passengers. Not really impressed with the rust though.
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. Maxim700
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    Maxim X

    Does it have the round right side engine cover?
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 22, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Maxim700
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    Anyone upgrade forks?

    My XJ700 has 38mm KYB forks and so does the virago 1100. Progressive specs the same fork spring for both bikes. Race tech makes cartridge...
    Thread by: Maxim700, Jun 22, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Maxim700
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    What is the correct interval to change oil?

    I have not been able to find this anywhere.
    Thread by: Maxim700, Jun 22, 2006, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Maxim700
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    Front fork dust cover

    Is that common? I thought of that samesolution but guessed that it might lead to problems.
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Maxim700
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    Any experience with Motomaster formula 1 motor oil?

    Like the subject says. The petroleum bases 20w50 has "synthetic wearguard" (Not 100% about the second word) that is said to be a coating that...
    Thread by: Maxim700, Jun 21, 2006, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Maxim700
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    The TIRE thread...

    Anyone try the new Dunlop elite III? I am seriously considering them to replace the spitfires on my XJ700N. What are the Commanders like Samtidor?
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 21, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Maxim700
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    where to buy colortune?

    did you buy the part they list or did you buy the specific motorcycle plug? Does yours work in your bike?
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 12, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Maxim700
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    where do the hoses go?

    No I already have the petcock hoses connected one goes to the vacume port on cylinder #2 the other feeds between cyl# 2 and 3. The longer hoses...
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Maxim700
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    where do the hoses go?

    Are The shorter hoses supposed to go to the float bowl drain plugs?
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Maxim700
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    where do the hoses go?

    I need advice on the positioning of 6 hoses on the carbs of my XJ700. There are 4 short hoses that attach near the starter circuit on the front...
    Thread by: Maxim700, Jun 11, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Maxim700
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    Mixture control screws - advice?

    Good news. I got the screw out and it is even reuseable. I tried an "easyout" but the brass was too soft anf the easyout just chewed into the...
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 7, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Maxim700
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    Mixture control screws - advice?

    BlueMaxim how exactly does the reverse drill technique work? I sheared off the top of one of my mixture screws tonight ( after it finally moved in...
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Maxim700
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    Does your bike VIBRATE?

    I have replaced my bars. The new bars are about 2 inches closer to me that the ones the PO put on. This does not eliminate the vibrations but it...
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 6, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Maxim700
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    Front fork dust cover

    How is the fork dust seal cover held in place. I'm talking about the cromed cover that sits on top of the rubber dust cover. One of mine is...
    Thread by: Maxim700, Jun 5, 2006, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Maxim700
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    Have to use Instant Start

    With your home made manometer did you put a pin hole in the tubes to eliminate pulses? I was told that you have to do this. Any comments?
    Post by: Maxim700, Jun 1, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Maxim700
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    drive shaft adaptors?(for a wider rear tire on my maxim x)

    I don't want to start an old debate but the previous owner of my xj700 put a 140/90 16 rear tire on it and it is nearly new. This tire's sidewall...
    Post by: Maxim700, May 30, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. Maxim700
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    Carb synchronizing

    what s this carb syncing deal?
    Post by: Maxim700, May 29, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Maxim700
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    Any experiences with an XJ1100?

    I thought you might have noticed this Woot. $300 isn't much so I expect that it is in rough shape. However, I thought that the tank might fit my...
    Post by: Maxim700, May 26, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Maxim700
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    Any experiences with an XJ1100?

    sorryit is an XJ 1100 maxim
    Post by: Maxim700, May 26, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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