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  1. cycleman
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    An idiot needs clarification...

    I did the same swap. You'll need a 1.5 " to 1.75 " adapter to mate up the old pipe to the Harley exhaust. I cut mine just back where the old...
    Post by: cycleman, Jun 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. cycleman
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    1972 TX750 any thoughts!?!

    There is actually several sites with info on the 73/74 Yamaha TX750 if you do a little digging on the web. In many ways it was way ahead of its...
    Post by: cycleman, Jun 9, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. cycleman
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    Factory Settings for Mixture.... WOW!!!

    I'm curious about the thread ptich. Wouldn't that mean the carbs ( at least in the pilot jet area) would be different. I'm not sure how they...
    Post by: cycleman, Jun 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. cycleman
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    fuel economy

    At a steady 65-70 I got 47 mpg based on the US gallon or 55 mpg on the Canadian Gallon. I won't get into the metric stuff.
    Post by: cycleman, Jun 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. cycleman
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    Fuel: Regular or Ethyl

    From what I understand about the issue, regular vs premium, it all boils down to how you ride your bike. If you like to gun and go use...
    Post by: cycleman, Jun 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. cycleman
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    The dreaded oil thread for a new owner

    This sounds a lot like a bunch of guys sitting around arguing about which brand of beer is better. One good thing about the web you at least can't...
    Post by: cycleman, Jun 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. cycleman
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    The dreaded oil thread for a new owner

    You really are looking for some hurt. You might want to do a search on type of oil etc on this site. There are many previous posts and each have...
    Post by: cycleman, May 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. cycleman
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    ticking sounds

    Yes they all tick. If you don't hear any ticking noise from the valve train then the valves have closed up and they need to be re shimmed. Better...
    Post by: cycleman, May 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. cycleman
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    Recommend me an Oil

    I'm not an oil engineer but a couple of pretty sold thoughts are as follows: 1. Most of the wear occurs at startup therefore the 10 W oil is...
    Post by: cycleman, May 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. cycleman
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    Recommend me an Oil

    I started off with Castrol M/C oil 10-40, been through the synthetic route, Rotella 15-40 and now back to the Castrol M/C oil 10-40. Through...
    Post by: cycleman, May 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. cycleman
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    Harley Exhaust on 80 xj650 Maxim

    I had used the Carbtune on the bike last year and I would have been in the 2.5 to 2.75 range, ( which is pretty stock on these bikes) but I was...
    Post by: cycleman, May 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. cycleman
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    Fuel mixture

    Amy manual I've seen on the xj650/xj750 says to use 91 octane. If you ride very easily you might get away with 87 octane but I wouldn't use it...
    Post by: cycleman, May 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. cycleman
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    Harley Exhaust on 80 xj650 Maxim

    Update. After a few short rides and keeping track of the plug colour, I've noticed that the plugs are too light in colour. I don't know if this...
    Post by: cycleman, May 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. cycleman
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    what oil do you use

    I have started using Rotella 15-40 W. The bike seems to like it and the clutch certainly works better than it ever has. I will try the synth 5-40...
    Post by: cycleman, May 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. cycleman
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    Spark Plugs

    I also use the NGK Iridium's. I've tried Champions over the years without a lot of luck. I do find that the standard NGK's don't like to be...
    Post by: cycleman, May 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. cycleman
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    When you are changing the fork oil add include about 1 oz of seal swell or an automatic transmission seal conditioner to the volume of each leg....
    Post by: cycleman, May 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. cycleman
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    25K checkup

    Before you go and spend money on coils, check them out to see if they need replacing. Most issues are with corrosion where the plugs join up with...
    Post by: cycleman, May 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. cycleman
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Been busy. This spring -repainted tank and side panels, changed oil & filter ( trying Shell Rot 15-40 ), replaced stock mufflers with harley ones...
    Post by: cycleman, May 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. cycleman
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    CDI

    Check the main power lead that comes off the starter solenoid and goes to the fuse panel. ( Supplies 12 volt power to ignition etc.) Pull the...
    Post by: cycleman, May 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. cycleman
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    Carbtune Pro

    I use this as well. Leave the restictors in otherwise you'll have nothing but problems. I've always found that you have to let the bike warm up...
    Post by: cycleman, May 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. cycleman
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    Harley Exhaust on 80 xj650 Maxim

    Yesterday I got around to checking the carbs as I found that it was running a little rich after I had put on the Harley mufflers. Set all the...
    Post by: cycleman, May 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. cycleman
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    Pressure Drop is Pressure Drop

    I think you'd have issues once you changed the flow of air going past whatever set up you have. ie: going from idle to 60 mph/100 K. The...
    Post by: cycleman, May 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. cycleman
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    will these work?

    I second the Morgan Carbtune. I have one and it is an excellent product. Small & compact. I used the older mercury column set up back in the...
    Post by: cycleman, May 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. cycleman
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    Harley Exhaust on 80 xj650 Maxim

    I don't have any pictures but it is fairly easy to figure out. To start put the bike on its center stand. Then put the side stand down and look...
    Post by: cycleman, Apr 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. cycleman
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    a little worried

    Smaller bikes are always going to be bothered by wind gusts. I'm not sure if you have the orginal crusier handlebars but if you were to change...
    Post by: cycleman, Apr 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. cycleman
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    Harley Exhaust on 80 xj650 Maxim

    Well I got the mufflers on and it is not a task for the faint of heart. Overall the sportster mufflers from this era are a good fit in both...
    Post by: cycleman, Apr 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. cycleman
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    Harley Exhaust on 80 xj650 Maxim

    I've just started installing a pair of mufflers off an 88-04 Sporster onto my Maxim. I'll post some of my thoughts and issues. I'd be willing...
    Thread by: cycleman, Apr 28, 2008, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. cycleman
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    broke exhaust stud...

    A couple of suggestions on removing stuck/broken bolts, studs etc. 1. A mechanic firend of mine removes these on car motors etc by welding a...
    Post by: cycleman, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. cycleman
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    38 degF in L.A.?

    Where I live it's currently about -33 C with the windchill. We have to put our bikes away for about 5 months of the year. For those of you...
    Post by: cycleman, Jan 28, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. cycleman
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    New to Group

    I've been to this site several times in the last six months and finally got around to joining. Interesting site with good information. I hope...
    Thread by: cycleman, Jan 23, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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