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  1. pjk_xj700
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    Another new guy

    Welcome on, JRB. You've already been doing the important first steps: research. Good luck, and have fun. oh, and pix are nice too =)
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Jun 16, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. pjk_xj700
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    What's the deal with ridding with one hand on your hip?

    Just a change of position for me. Hip, leg, tank, etc. Sometimes it feels more comfortable, but usually for short bits of time, then back on the...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Jun 4, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. pjk_xj700
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    86 maxim having electrical problems

    Hello Nick, Please include your model of bike. Now, push starting is not valid, because if the wires are fried, there is no sense in...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, May 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. pjk_xj700
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    Previous Owners and The Truth

    Those two things would make me walk right away. I don't work with pushy sales people.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, May 15, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. pjk_xj700
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    About 90% done - I think

    Very Nice.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, May 14, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. pjk_xj700
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    85 xj 700 maxim X (california model)

    Chacal ( posted earlier ) is the place to go. PM or email ( noted in schmuchaholic's post ). He will have the kits you need. Not sure about a...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, May 14, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. pjk_xj700
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    Guardianbell

    Small bell, hang off your axle or close, s'posed to ward off bad mojo, keep you safe, avoid accidents, etc. As mentioned above, must ( or should...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, May 12, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. pjk_xj700
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    Guardianbell

    I'm more inclined to say don't OVER-estimate the power of voodoo. But, I doubt any on here would think a bell is a good replacement for...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, May 12, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. pjk_xj700
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    xj550, seems so close, but still so far

    I'd wonder if you have fuel in the bottom end too. Having the float not close can keep accepting fuel, then it gets down into the lower end,...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, May 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. pjk_xj700
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    New biker coming...

    Very nice. Got that high sissy bar too, cool. I thought 85 was the 700N version, and 86 was the 700S version. I could be wrong.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, May 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. pjk_xj700
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    Valve clearance tool?

    Feeler gauge, i believe is the name you seek. Metric would be the way to go for the XJ. I think links have been posted to a good candidate,...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. pjk_xj700
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    my xj700

    Nice.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. pjk_xj700
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    WOOO HOOO!!!

    Awesome info. I'm sure someone will google up that info in the future and thank you as well. Have fun ( still white stuff around here ).
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Apr 16, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. pjk_xj700
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    WOOO HOOO!!!

    Good to hear. You may want to specify what parameters you're using, in case someone in the future tries to do the same thing as you. (which...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Apr 15, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. pjk_xj700
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    North Carolina Riders

    I'd love to get a dragon trip this year. I tried last year but too much stuff going on. Darn kids =)
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Apr 10, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. pjk_xj700
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    First Motorcycle Trip from Grand Rapids, MI to Missoula, MT

    Welcome, Rev. Be sure maintenance is good, brakes are good, tires are good, etc. on your bike. no fun trying to find a shop on the road....
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Apr 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. pjk_xj700
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    New Member here

    Welcome On John, from a fellow XJ7 owner. Pix are good, and also put your info in the signature, so we all remember what you got. Congrats, be...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Apr 8, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. pjk_xj700
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    new member

    Welcome on, Shooter. Nice looking maxim. I've always liked the black/gold combo. Have fun.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Lake Michigan trip suggestions?

    First five are heading north from harbor springs on M119. [img] [img] [img] [img] [img] Next two are driving on H58. [img]...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. pjk_xj700
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    Lake Michigan trip suggestions?

    Do NOT miss M119. It heads south from mackinaw down to harbor springs. You have to drive through some small roads to get to it, but it is the...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. pjk_xj700
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    Hello! New to site.

    Welcome on, to/from a fellow michigander. Nice looking ride.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Apr 3, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. pjk_xj700
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    Hello from NJ - 93 Seca First Road Bike

    Very nice. Congrats.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Apr 3, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New to site, Xj700 maxim x

    Great to hear. And good for future people looking for the same answer. Thanks for letting us, and the board, know.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Mar 31, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. pjk_xj700
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    CNYCC#7 (Central NY Carb Clinic) date is announced!!!!!!

    Fri 13 in Port Dover is day before. Could be a right fun weekend. I must admit, I'm looking it over.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Mar 27, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. pjk_xj700
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    New to site, Xj700 maxim x

    While no help on the starter issue, I do welcome to you the boards. Hopefully someone will chime in here shortly to answer your query.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Mar 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. pjk_xj700
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    Hallo

    Welcome on. Congrats on getting a real whiz bang of a bike.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Mar 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Mr Mirth's '82 Maxim 550J

    Wow, that's a lot to work on. I surely hope you have patience and understanding =). I'd be interested to hear how it's progressing, so keep us...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. pjk_xj700
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    New here

    Welcome on Andrew. Lots of good info in here. Take your time and do it right, and you should be smiling when summer hits.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Feb 14, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    REALLY cold temps this week

    ack, don't say that (-4 in TN). Several years back we left North MI (10deg) and stopped in Gatlinburg, for a balmy 45 - 50 deg. That's what I'd...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Jan 8, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    700 maxim

    If it had plugs out, then the inside of the jugs are probably rusted, and it will be a huge pain to get the pistons to let go of the cylinder...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Dec 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. pjk_xj700
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    Maxim X being kinda goofy

    I'd be suspect of the fuel getting old / fussy. A bit of seafoam or drygas should clear up the hard start / warmup issue. And / or, the...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Dec 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. pjk_xj700
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    First wreck

    Yikes, three wrecks in one day! Ha, just kidding. Good to hear you weren't injured seriously. And glad you don't have to explain to anyone...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Oct 31, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. pjk_xj700
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    posting pictures?

    2.5 GIG each? Wowzers, that's a big file. 2.5meg is also pretty big, but doable. Personally, I resize my pix down to 800 x 600 so they...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Oct 17, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. pjk_xj700
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    Headlight fell out!

    Glad to hear it Keith ( the good ride part, not the headlight clunk part), I unfortunately had family stuff I was attending to, or I would have...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Oct 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. pjk_xj700
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    Lon distance ride...sorta?

    There's a rider on here that was / is going long distance, he mentioned flying through mexico doing 80 - 85 for hours on end. Do the...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Oct 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Do I or Dont I??

    While not yet 53, I would hate the feeling of "I could have, but I didn't because I was scared". Hesitant is good, I think, as it shows...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Oct 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hard to start now that it's getting colder outside

    Heck yeah, after posting above, mine bit the dust. Had to ride my son's vs800 last weekend ( not so bad ). I think much time without adequate...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Oct 1, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    500 mile run

    Nice to see it Ray. My son and I ran through the Upper Pennisula ( michigan ) a few weeks ago, before he headed to basic training. We had...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Sep 27, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. pjk_xj700
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    Hard to start now that it's getting colder outside

    I filled the water in my battery a few weeks ago. yikes, i was low, and it started way better after that. I'd suggest battery maintenance, if...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Sep 27, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. pjk_xj700
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    new member

    Nice, sounds great. Welcome aboard.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Sep 24, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. pjk_xj700
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    Faction.Arms and his new 750Max!

    Welcome to the board, have fun.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Sep 23, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. pjk_xj700
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    New XJ owner from Michigan

    Hey, welcome aboard Keith from another MI XJ'er.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Sep 23, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. pjk_xj700
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    how fast does yours go?

    That's a bit different than 'wont go over 67mph'. If it's shaking at that speed, then you have 1) bad tires 2) low pressure in tires 3) bad wheel...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Sep 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. pjk_xj700
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    My experience dropping three (3) teeth on the rear sprocket.

    Yeah, although I love the quiet-ness, clean-ness, and ease of the shaft drive, I sorely miss being able to change up gear ratios. I dropped 5 on...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Sep 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    FNG from FLA!

    Welcome on, Dave. Read through some of the stickies, you'll see some safety concerns, as well as tried and true maintenance that keep your...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Sep 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. pjk_xj700
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    A Beautiful Evening Ride in Vancouver, Canada

    Very Nice! Great photos!
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Sep 19, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. pjk_xj700
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    Rider to rider communication - Blue Tooth

    Yeah, I heard a local HD guy state: need my 2 wheel therapy. I'm a firm believer.
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. pjk_xj700
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    Rider to rider communication - Blue Tooth

    Man, I'm starting to agree more and more. I put a smartphone holder on my 700, which works nice, but just use it for GPS screen. I thought I may...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. pjk_xj700
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    spark plugs

    Good call on the color of smoke. I wasn't thinking that hard yet =). One can also tell the difference in the smell, if it's oil / gas / coolant...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. pjk_xj700
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    Passed!

    Ouch, that sux. our couple of days was around 60 degF here in mich back in may. Glad to hear you passed though. That's a good feeling. I...
    Post by: pjk_xj700, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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