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  1. juha_teuvonnen
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    1985 Maxim X, 700cc, 32K miles, San Jose,CA $1300

    I am selling my 1985 Maxim X. I bought another bike because UJMs are ill-suited for doing track days and I want a bike that I can also use for...
    Thread by: juha_teuvonnen, Aug 13, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. juha_teuvonnen
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    Carb Diaphragms, Maxim X 700, or throttle bodies - where?

    Re: Carb Diaphragms, Maxim X 700, or throttle bodies - where Stan's site is an interesting and educative read. 1100s use 34 mm carbs, and 700s...
    Post by: juha_teuvonnen, Apr 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. juha_teuvonnen
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    Carb Diaphragms, Maxim X 700, or throttle bodies - where?

    I know that these things don't last forever. Old Jag and Volvo people (SU carburetors) used to call these rubber pieces 'condoms', due to their...
    Thread by: juha_teuvonnen, Apr 6, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. juha_teuvonnen
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    What is the normal temperature for Maxim X?

    Hi All, My Maxim X starts and runs fine (knock on wood). The temp gage's needle stays mostly in the left quarter of the dial, indicating that...
    Thread by: juha_teuvonnen, Apr 6, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. juha_teuvonnen
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    Turn signal switch problems

    I figured it out. Somebody messed with the wiring. I mean messed a freaking lot! Loose contacts all over the place. The petrified grease in the...
    Post by: juha_teuvonnen, Mar 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. juha_teuvonnen
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    Maxim X restarts only in Neutral?

    Hi All, I used to ride a Suzuki and I if I was stupid enough to stall it, I could restart the engine by pressing the clutch lever and then...
    Thread by: juha_teuvonnen, Mar 28, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. juha_teuvonnen
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    Turn signal switch problems

    Hi All, I am complete newbie to both XJ bikes and motorcycling. In MSF I learned how to ride on a Suzuki GZ250. Got myself Maxim X 700. If I...
    Thread by: juha_teuvonnen, Mar 16, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. juha_teuvonnen
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    Valve Cover Gasket, EVIL!!!!

    I use the hugh-temp stuff that GM recommends for Corvettes. Yes, I use in on my Vette too. Never had any problems with it. I would never use RTV...
    Post by: juha_teuvonnen, Feb 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. juha_teuvonnen
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    fuel injection

    XJ carbs are a rather simple design, that is true. They are Constant Velocity (side-draft) carbs. In the car world similar carbs are often called...
    Post by: juha_teuvonnen, Feb 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. juha_teuvonnen
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    fuel injection

    I am thinking about going with microsquirt which is a megasquirt in a motorcycle-friendly form. It's smaller and has a more rugged enclosure and...
    Post by: juha_teuvonnen, Feb 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. juha_teuvonnen
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    Rings

    The answer depends on the wear of your cylinders. The existing rings are already broken-in or "worn in" if you will. If there is significant wear,...
    Post by: juha_teuvonnen, Feb 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. juha_teuvonnen
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    gasket maker ?

    I use the same GM stuff that I use on LS1 corvette. Works pretty darn good.
    Post by: juha_teuvonnen, Feb 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. juha_teuvonnen
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    Valve Cover Gasket, EVIL!!!!

    I used to be a Porsche mechanic. No matter how carefully we installed the gaskets on 911 engines, eventually they started to leak. Because of the...
    Post by: juha_teuvonnen, Feb 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. juha_teuvonnen
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    Anybody thought about fuel injection for old bikes?

    Stan's site is great. The key is finding the throttle bodies that would fit Maxim. The rest looks quite doable. I'd probably buy the ECU...
    Post by: juha_teuvonnen, Feb 20, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. juha_teuvonnen
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    Anybody thought about fuel injection for old bikes?

    I was thinking (dreaming?) about DIY fuel injection for older bikes using megasquirt open-source ECU. It has been fitted successfully to a bunch...
    Thread by: juha_teuvonnen, Feb 20, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. juha_teuvonnen
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    Will 650 Maxim case guards fit watercooled 85 Maxim X 700 ?

    I snatched 3-piece case guards from 650 Maxim on Ebay. Will they fit my 700cc water cooled Maxim X? They look very much like they should fit. They...
    Thread by: juha_teuvonnen, Feb 19, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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