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  1. mrbug
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    What size shock mounting bolt?

    Can't tell you about the shocks but the lower mount on the right side is a 10mm bolt. You will need a bushing with an ID of .400" for that. The...
    Post by: mrbug, Oct 31, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    Just got the new Progressive shocks. They are for a 2000 Harley XL1200. As you can see in the picture the new ones are about an 1" longer. I...
    Post by: mrbug, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    Here are a few different handlebars. I am going with the 1-1/8" black with a cross bar. [img]
    Post by: mrbug, Oct 18, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    I have thought about that. I am trying to get a set of 13 1/2" Sportster shocks to get the rear up. I am looking at a set of motor cross bars...
    Post by: mrbug, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. mrbug
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    Opinions needed.. should I or shouldn't I?

    I did not see one on his site. May shoot an email over to find out. Thanks for the information.
    Post by: mrbug, Oct 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    You are right but I like the looks of the 16" fat tire more than the 19" skinny one. I wish I could put the 200/50-17 wheel off of the Warrior on...
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    Just got the wheels back from the media blaster. I have completely decided one a finish for them yet. [img]
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    Being such a low mileage and pristine bike, I had my reservations about the street tracker style but I do believe in making a bike yours. I also...
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    I figured that. I get the same way when I see people hack up VWs. I have read a little about the rear brakes but mine look fine. Since I have...
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    Here is a comparison picture of the wheels. I am going to do the "rear to front" conversion. [img]
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    Yep, it is getting a Seca 750 gas tank. I built a blast cabinet and will bead blast it to remove the old paint. [img]
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    Close up of the new tail section. I bought it at an estate auction. [img]
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    Here is the aftermath of the cutting. [img]
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    Those that get squeamish around cutting tools may want to stop following now. Here I am chopping the back off. [img]
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    Here it is setting next to my ST1100. [img]
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. mrbug
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    Project Maxim Tracker

    Here are a few pictures of my project. I am going for a street tracker look. I started off with a bike with only 2700 miles! I bought it from...
    Thread by: mrbug, Sep 24, 2012, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. mrbug
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    yet another rebuild project this winter

    I am building something similar. Here is a picture of the tail section I am using. I don't have any pictures with the seca 750 tank yet. [img]
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. mrbug
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    Opinions needed.. should I or shouldn't I?

    I have the same fairing and need a shield. Do you by chance know of somewhere I can get one? By the way, I like the last one the best. The...
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. mrbug
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    I want a better horn

    I second the Stebel Nautilus air horn. I have one on my ST1100. Loud horn and will get everyone's attention.
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. mrbug
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    aftermarket cams?

    Any ideas on how much more power you could see with just the cam swap?
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. mrbug
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    Grips

    You can get a Barsnake for about $35.00 that will do the same as the bar end weights. I have also seen guys use Great Stuff to help dampen vibration.
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. mrbug
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    Grips

    Another grip you may consider is from BMW. I have them on my ST1100. I forgot exactly what model they are for but these are the part numbers:...
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. mrbug
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    Grips

    Yep, it is the real deal and they were surprisingly comfortable (1.5" diameter). I can't take credit for rolling the carbon into a tube, just...
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. mrbug
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    Grips

    Here is picture of the carbon fiber grips I made for my RoadStar Warrior. I plan on making a set for my Maxim. [img]
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. mrbug
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    I'm sure you guys have seen this sad video, right?

    The real video of Ben Roethlisberger's motorcycle wreck has been released! The original reports said he was on a sport bike. I wouldn't call...
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. mrbug
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    Tank Bags

    I have two Rapid Transit bags. They look like the Recon model. Mine are held on using straps, one around the neck and one under the seat. The...
    Post by: mrbug, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. mrbug
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    whats your mialage?

    2,407. 1981 Maxim 650. I have put all of three miles on it since I bought it over the 4th of July.
    Post by: mrbug, Aug 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. mrbug
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    snap

    If you do manage to get the bolt to turn, be very careful. You don't want to gall the threads in the head. Work the bolt back and forth as you...
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. mrbug
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    1981 xj650 maxim throttle and choke hookup

    No problem, that is what we are all here for. Sorry it took so long for me to remember about the clamp.
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. mrbug
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    Rear wheel bearing seized to axle?

    That would works except the bearings are in the wheel, which are blind bores. There is no where for the bearings to go. Depending on the bearing...
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. mrbug
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    1981 xj650 maxim throttle and choke hookup

    One thing that happened to me on my Honda, the throttle linkage was getting hung on one of the boot clamps. Take the gas tank off and look around...
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. mrbug
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    Rear wheel bearing seized to axle?

    If you loosen the pinch bolt, how much will the swing arm flex? If it is like my Honda, there isn't anything inside the swing arm to catch the...
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. mrbug
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    1981 xj650 maxim throttle and choke hookup

    Did your throttle work fine before you first took everything apart, or is that the reason you took everything apart.
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. mrbug
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    1981 xj650 maxim throttle and choke hookup

    Without the cable hooked up to the carbs but still connected to the throttle, does the throttle turn freely? Do you have a throttle lock on the...
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. mrbug
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    Rear wheel bearing seized to axle?

    Please forgive me, I have not had a chance to take one of these wheels off yet. If you were able to cut the large portion of the shaft off...
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. mrbug
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    1981 xj650 maxim throttle and choke hookup

    Do you have the cables hooked up and anchored like my pictures show? Are you sure the cable is seated properly on the carb side? It needs to be...
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. mrbug
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    1981 xj650 maxim throttle and choke hookup

    If the attachments don't make it look in my gallery in the carbs folder. There are two pictures of how they should look hooked up. [img] [img]
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. mrbug
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    Rear wheel bearing seized to axle?

    Hey Z, can you post some pictures of the wheel and axle. Any idea of which bearing is seized, right side or left side? If the inner race has...
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. mrbug
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    1981 xj650 maxim throttle and choke hookup

    The one in the middle is for the throttle, the one on the right is for the choke.
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. mrbug
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    Different tire size

    Taller is another issue, that is why I am wanting a 70 series tire. I know that as you get to speed, the tire will have a tendency to grow...
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. mrbug
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    Different tire size

    I have a 650 maxim and was wondering if anyone has used any of these tires in place of the 130/90-16 rear: 130/70-16 130/80-16 140/70-16...
    Thread by: mrbug, Jul 18, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. mrbug
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    Would you do this for a living?

    I have had family members/friends in both fields. My Father was a mechanic in Vietnam and when he got out he worked at a local dealership as...
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. mrbug
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    Let's talk gear

    Since you don't know, the new 2010 standard of testing is different from all previous years. The Snell testing now meets European 22.05...
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 12, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. mrbug
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    Let's talk gear

    HJC AC-12 Carbon, Snell 2005, full face helmet. Always have and always will wear Snell only helmets. I went down wearing a Joe Rocket Phoenix...
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 12, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. mrbug
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    PRI and Neutral Safety switch issues

    Hopefully it is just gummed up from setting. I have talked to XJ4EVER about a couple of other things already. I will keep this in mind if needed.
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. mrbug
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    PRI and Neutral Safety switch issues

    That sounds like a Sunday project. Thanks!
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. mrbug
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    PRI and Neutral Safety switch issues

    It doesn't appear to have made it to the crankcase. No gas smell there. Since it has set so long I planned to run it for a few miles and change...
    Post by: mrbug, Jul 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. mrbug
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    PRI and Neutral Safety switch issues

    Sorry to make my first post a problem one. I just purchased a '81 Maxim 650 (YICS) that has not been started since '03. It has been setting in a...
    Thread by: mrbug, Jul 7, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. mrbug
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    Overall bike length

    That is what I figured. The Sport Trac only has a 4' bed plus another 2' with the tailgate. Oh well, trailer it will be. Thanks
    Post by: mrbug, Jun 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. mrbug
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    Overall bike length

    Hey Guys, I just bought an '81 Maxim 650 and now I have to go pick it up. Can anyone tell me what the overall length of the bike is. I have an...
    Thread by: mrbug, Jun 27, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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