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  1. Fugeman1
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    '82 XJ650 starting issues, makes click sound

    Alright, so it's been a few days. But I checked the water level on the battery, serviced it, and got it back to a full charge. The battery tests...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jul 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Fugeman1
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    '82 XJ650 starting issues, makes click sound

    I'll definitely look at charging or replacing the battery then. The range didn't keep getting lower but just kept jumping around within that small...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jul 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Fugeman1
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    '82 XJ650 starting issues, makes click sound

    Thanks for the advice guys. I just did some testing and it seems a little low but not much, I'm not sure if this little bit might be enough to...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jul 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Fugeman1
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    '82 XJ650 starting issues, makes click sound

    The battery is a year or two old, but also seems to be fully charged. I do have a multi-meter
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jul 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Fugeman1
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    '82 XJ650 starting issues, makes click sound

    Hey everyone, It's been a while since I've been on the forum here, but always been very helpful. I'm trying to diagnose where the starting issue...
    Thread by: Fugeman1, Jul 23, 2016, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Maxim fork seal big issues?

    well i finally got everything in and installed properly took the bike for a short test ride yesterday, no leaks anywhere that i could find and she...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Mar 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1981 Maxim fork seal big issues?

    ya it came with the to o rings for the filter and the one for the bolt but I just ended up ordering a new o ring for the cap with everything else...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Mar 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Fugeman1
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    1981 Maxim fork seal big issues?

    So I ended up ordering the part from my Yamaha dealer for $15 bucks much better than the $30 online. I am also waiting on a seal for my oil filter...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Mar 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Fugeman1
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    1981 Maxim fork seal big issues?

    well this is my first bike it would not surprise me If it was always missing because I wouldn't have known much difference. Does anyone know where...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Mar 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Fugeman1
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    1981 Maxim fork seal big issues?

    the piece i'm talking about is like the cap that goes on the end I think it might keep the fork oil from going down past where it is supposed to...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Mar 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. Fugeman1
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    1981 Maxim fork seal big issues?

    Alright so I've got just about everything back together on one fork but I cannot find the spindle, taper number 9 on the diagrams for my right...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Mar 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Fugeman1
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    1981 Maxim fork seal big issues?

    whats the best way to clean everything out?? I've got so much gunk built up all over the outside and the inside had all that nasty oil... would it...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Mar 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Fugeman1
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    1981 Maxim fork seal big issues?

    so I got them out i'm going to be reassembling tomorrow morning hopefully.. is there any good stuff I should know before I start reassembly? and...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Mar 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Fugeman1
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    1981 Maxim fork seal big issues?

    ok sweet i'll try ripping it out then I just don't wanna ruin something i'm completely new to this
    Post by: Fugeman1, Mar 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1981 Maxim fork seal big issues?

    This is a pic of one of my forks you can see the ledge i'm talking about is that even supposed to be there?
    Post by: Fugeman1, Mar 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Fugeman1
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    1981 Maxim fork seal big issues?

    So I've been slowly restoring my bike with the help of many people on here i'm currently at a stand still. I was getting into changing out my fork...
    Thread by: Fugeman1, Mar 11, 2013, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Using Multimeter to Test Alternator. Dead or Not?

    ok so what exactly is the process of changing it and where could i find the tool? Also do you know how much approx it would cost? Thx
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jul 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Fugeman1
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    Using Multimeter to Test Alternator. Dead or Not?

    Ok so i did this electronic fault test adrian1 suggested and found that my rotor had 0 ohm resistance so it is dead and i found a used one on ebay...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jul 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Using Multimeter to Test Alternator. Dead or Not?

    Just looked at the stator looks like its slightly burned but I'm not sure its like dark reddish also looked like a few very thin spots if not bare...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jul 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Fugeman1
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    Using Multimeter to Test Alternator. Dead or Not?

    So I cleaned everything and still nothing. So on the 2 prong clip with the bike on the battery is sending like 10 v but nothing is coming back. I...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jul 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Fugeman1
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    Using Multimeter to Test Alternator. Dead or Not?

    here's the pics
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jul 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Fugeman1
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    Using Multimeter to Test Alternator. Dead or Not?

    Ok got this alternator all pulled apart. I'll post some pics in here too but the brushes were well above the wear indicator and looked ok however...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jul 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Fugeman1
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    Using Multimeter to Test Alternator. Dead or Not?

    ok i will try that over the next couple of days.
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jul 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Fugeman1
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    Using Multimeter to Test Alternator. Dead or Not?

    K so the things themselves were .5 the 3 prong were both 7 minus the .5 so 6.5 and the 2 prong was .5 so nothing after subtraction so does that...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Fugeman1
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    Using Multimeter to Test Alternator. Dead or Not?

    Ok i will retest and post results
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jul 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Fugeman1
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    Using Multimeter to Test Alternator. Dead or Not?

    Ok so thx to you guys that have been helping me with these electrical issues. so my starter was totally dead i have ordered a new one which is...
    Thread by: Fugeman1, Jul 10, 2012, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj650 maxim Electrical Staring issue Grinding Noise

    huh go figure. well i will test the starter and go from there i guess
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj650 maxim Electrical Staring issue Grinding Noise

    I bought a haynes manual i've been using for reference and it does help a lot but like i say i'm just new to bikes. So i just pulled apart the...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj650 maxim Electrical Staring issue Grinding Noise

    ok sweet i'll give that a shot
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Fugeman1
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    xj650 maxim Electrical Staring issue Grinding Noise

    Ya mines a mechanical Tach. I can definately pull the starter and take a look but i'm new to working on bikes all together. What should i look for...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Fugeman1
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    xj650 maxim Electrical Staring issue Grinding Noise

    So my 1981 xj650 maxim has been having trouble with the electrical start. It works sometimes but a lot of the time it just makes a grinding noise...
    Thread by: Fugeman1, Jun 27, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Fugeman1
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    1981 xj650 Maxim electrical issues.

    ok i got my battery fully charged and test it at 12.6 or so volts at 2000 rpm. the bike was running good with that in now too except my turn...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 xj650 Maxim electrical issues.

    actually nevermind i guess you already said i should. i'm taking it in tonight to get it charged and tested then guess i'll go from there
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Fugeman1
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    1981 xj650 Maxim electrical issues.

    ok cool good to know. definately something ill look into if i keep this bike. i'm loving it when it runs but i'm new to bikes all together so this...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Fugeman1
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    1981 xj650 Maxim electrical issues.

    ok. i just ordered a replacement wiring harness with a fuse box cuz my fuzes are just sitting in the open and i was planning on rewiring...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Fugeman1
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    1981 xj650 Maxim electrical issues.

    ok so i checked the battery fluid level it was right between low and high so about perfect. My battery did die totally a few weeks ago cuz i left...
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jun 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 xj650 Maxim electrical issues.

    So my battery looks good and was supposedly new. ( i just bought the bike a month or so ago) was running pretty well took for long ride and the...
    Thread by: Fugeman1, Jun 24, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Fugeman1
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    1981 xj650 maxim died and now will start but dies right away

    Well i figured it out. I cleaned out the petcock and found some rust and other gunk as well as cleaned the gas tank out and now it runs great.
    Post by: Fugeman1, Jun 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 xj650 maxim died and now will start but dies right away

    We pulled them apart and basically sprayed everything with carb cleaner including floats and all that jazz. They seemed very clean as it was...
    Post by: Fugeman1, May 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Fugeman1
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    1981 xj650 maxim died and now will start but dies right away

    So I bought this bike two weeks ago and it was running well passed safety but when I was riding today it started losing power and when I stopped...
    Thread by: Fugeman1, May 28, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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