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  1. geeae85
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    carb bowl leak

    I rebuilt my carbs and the bike now starts up great. I have noticed a very slow leak. I took the carbs back off and tightened the carb bowls as...
    Thread by: geeae85, May 2, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. geeae85
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    Any VA owners out there?

    I have searched this forum for a write up on how to change the rear brake shoes. I have not been able to find anything. The closest I could...
    Post by: geeae85, May 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. geeae85
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    Any VA owners out there?

    thanks for your help! I got a hold of the service manual. It says if you shoot compressed air into the calipers the pistons will retract. I am...
    Post by: geeae85, Apr 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. geeae85
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    Any VA owners out there?

    did you have to disassemble the calipers to attach the clamps? I assume you did to replace the caliper seals.
    Post by: geeae85, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. geeae85
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    Any VA owners out there?

    No I did not replace the seals. How do you press the pistons back in? I tried to press them back in with my hand but they wont budge. I am...
    Post by: geeae85, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. geeae85
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    Any VA owners out there?

    Well I got the carbs cleaned out and back on the bike. She not starts up strong every time with out hesitation! I could not do it with all of your...
    Post by: geeae85, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. geeae85
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    Any VA owners out there?

    Thanks again you have been very helpful, I will try that dremel trick!
    Post by: geeae85, Mar 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. geeae85
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    Any VA owners out there?

    I just read the links in your signature. I guess I will need to replace the brake lines and drum/calipers as well now. When I was looking at the...
    Post by: geeae85, Mar 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. geeae85
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    Any VA owners out there?

    It just dies abruptly, the last time it died on me while I was driving uphill. I do have the original manual that came with the bike. I have...
    Post by: geeae85, Mar 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. geeae85
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    Any VA owners out there?

    I purchased my 85 XJ700 last year. I have been trying to get it running. I have gotten it to start, but for some reason it will not let me ride...
    Thread by: geeae85, Mar 19, 2013, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. geeae85
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    Centeral Virginia (Richmond)

    Sorry to hear that. Thanks for the link to the other thread.
    Post by: geeae85, Oct 26, 2012 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  12. geeae85
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    New 1985 Maxim 700 Owner

    I got the bike running! It still needs a little work. The solenoid did fix the starter button issue like you guys said. The throttle is not at...
    Post by: geeae85, Oct 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. geeae85
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    Centeral Virginia (Richmond)

    I know this is an old thread, but doc2029 if you are still in Richmond I just bought a XJ700.
    Post by: geeae85, Oct 25, 2012 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  14. geeae85
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    Carb Clinic in VA??

    If there are any members here in the richmond area that could recommend a place to just look over the bike and tell me what I need to do, that...
    Post by: geeae85, Oct 25, 2012 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  15. geeae85
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    Carb Clinic in VA??

    New to the community, just bought an 85 XJ700. I would like to attend the next carb clinic. I just got the bike running, but it could still use...
    Post by: geeae85, Oct 25, 2012 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  16. geeae85
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    New 1985 Maxim 700 Owner

    Great, thank for the help from the both of you! I will check the wires and handle bar. I do think that it is the solenoid has burnt out from just...
    Post by: geeae85, Oct 3, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. geeae85
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    New 1985 Maxim 700 Owner

    Hey Redemption, I am currently bridging the solenoid under the seat with a screwdriver, exactly like you mentioned above. I bought an OEM...
    Post by: geeae85, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. geeae85
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    New 1985 Maxim 700 Owner

    Hey Redemption, I am currently bridging the solenoid under the seat with a screwdriver, exactly like you mentioned above. I bought an OEM...
    Post by: geeae85, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. geeae85
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    New 1985 Maxim 700 Owner

    Hey everyone, just wanted to say hello. I just bought a 1985 Maxim, and love it. I opened up the Indicator pannel to look at the fuses. It...
    Thread by: geeae85, Oct 2, 2012, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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