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  1. Dondada469
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    Newbie from San Diego

    I got in way over my head trying to tackle this bike, I'm just selling it. I have it up for sale on Craigslist, but if anybody on here would be...
    Post by: Dondada469, Oct 11, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1985 XJ Maxim 700

    I decided to just sell the bike, I'm in way over my head with this bike. I put it up for sale on Craigslist but if anybody from the forums would...
    Thread by: Dondada469, Oct 11, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Newbie from San Diego

    Thanks Maxim-X, honestly I think I'm at that point already. Even though I'd love to restore a bike for the challenge of it, I'm in a position...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ700 parts wanted

    Not sure if I;m gonna sell the bike or try to replace these parts....would like to see if maybe I can get some of these parts cheap from you guys...
    Thread by: Dondada469, Sep 25, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Newbie from San Diego

    Ok, after looking at the second bike today I realized I have a lot more missing things than I thought (I'll make a second post soon) and the...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Going to check it out tomorrow

    Why would I change the muffler and gas tank? I couldn't care less about a few dents. I just want a commuter. I'm expecting carb rebuild and brakes...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 25, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newbie from San Diego

    Thanks Merc. Where did you find a paper version? I thought they never made one for my model?
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Dondada469
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    Going to check it out tomorrow

    Thoughts? http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/mcy/3284384746.html
    Thread by: Dondada469, Sep 24, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newbie from San Diego

    It's the Yamaha service manual I downloaded off a link someone posted on her that had manuals for all the XJ bikes. We bypassed the clutch...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newbie from San Diego

    As we go over this bike more I can't help but regret buying this bike. If the seller didn't live so far away I woulda brought my friend with me...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newbie from San Diego

    No radiator. Have he manual. The plan is to get her started (fired up) first and then I'll bring her to my place to work on it. My buddy is the...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newbie from San Diego

    Typically I only get like 30-60 minutes here and there too work on the bike after work since its at a friends house, and my cellphone battery is...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 19, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newbie from San Diego

    Like MercuryMan said, measure from plug cap to plug cap (1&4, and 2&3) on the 1K ohm scale. If you have continuity (about 12K ohms or...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 18, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newbie from San Diego

    Where abouts are you? Also, whats a sidestand switch and where is it? I'm beginning to think this bike is going to be a nightmare. Isn't the...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 18, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newbie from San Diego

    Where abouts are you? Also, whats a sidestand switch and where is it? I'm beginning to think this bike is going to be a nightmare. Isn't the...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 18, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newbie from San Diego

    Thanks but the listing ended. They looked identical but couldn't find an answer here or through a google search.
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 18, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    spark plugs

    Thanks osprey and k-moe
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plugs

    I'm still confused about the threaded connections though. These definitely don't come off to expose the threads, so is it possible only the 7 has...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Getting a shine from rattle can VHT black gloss enamel

    Orange peel usually comes from the application not the prep work
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    spark plugs

    So which one is correct tskaz?
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plugs

    Sorry, thought my sig was showing it. It's a 85 Maxim 700. So the ends screw off to reveal the threads? If you go to Amazon and punch in my...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newbie from San Diego

    The ebay listing is ending real soon....will coils from a 1983 550 Maxim work?
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Getting a shine from rattle can VHT black gloss enamel

    If I'm reading this correctly, you're gloss will come with the clear coat which will also get rid of your scuff marks as well.
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 17, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    spark plugs

    According to Amazon the correct NGJ plus is bp8es but the one in my bike now is bp7es. Mine is threaded while 8 is your typical connection. Which...
    Thread by: Dondada469, Sep 17, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Adjusting rear shocks to lower the bike

    With that being said, is there a way to raise the bike?
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carb Clinic - San Diego

    I could use all the help I can get if anybody has the time. I'm in North County, Vista (right next to Oceanside)
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: Western US and Canada
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    Anyone from SoCal? (Specifically, near Murrieta)

    I'd be 100% down once this thing is operational
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: Western US and Canada
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    Anyone from SoCal? (Specifically, near Murrieta)

    I'm in Vista, next town over.
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: Western US and Canada
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    Anyone from SoCal? (Specifically, near Murrieta)

    Hey dude, I'm right next to you in Vista! I just bought my XJ7o0 this week, trying to diagnose her no-spark issue at the moment. She's gonna need...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: Western US and Canada
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    !!!Organizinig a XJ Meet in SoCal!!!

    No thanks to LA for me. I go as far as OC to avoid LA traffic haha
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: Western US and Canada
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    Anyone in the Inland Empire (Riverside)?

    I'm in Northern San Diego (Vista)...still trying to get mine XJ700 started tho
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: Western US and Canada
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    Newbie from San Diego

    Well I was looking at the newer Shadows and liked theway the handlebars felt on that if that helps. I feel these bars are a little too close...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newbie from San Diego

    Thanks MercuryMan, I'm exteremely new to this stuff so I don't even know what cruiser style bars would mean compared to stock. As for the...
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    NOT STARTING...PLEASE ADVISE!

    In the same boat and similar mileage too
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newbie from San Diego

    What's up guys, I'm Dave. I live in Vista which is in the northern part of San Diego...I just bought an 85 Maxim 700. Already wondering if it was...
    Thread by: Dondada469, Sep 15, 2012, 30 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    After Market Parts Source

    Since these are older bikes and parts are extremely hard to come by are there any companies or websites that make aftermarket parts for them?...
    Thread by: Dondada469, Sep 15, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Haynes Manual For 1985 XJ700

    Thank you! "N" it is. I saw something about an XJCD? Where can I find those?
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Haynes Manual For 1985 XJ700

    Diagram files are coming up "invalid"
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Haynes Manual For 1985 XJ700

    What's the difference between the XJ 700...S, N, and X? How do I tell which one I have? All I know is it's an 85 Maxim
    Post by: Dondada469, Sep 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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