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  1. ColtonS3290
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    Thoughts on bobber conversions

    I've had my bike for some time now, it's a 1983 xj750 maxim. I have already modified the seat for a some rider. It's not the greatest looking, but...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, Aug 23, 2018, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Starter issues

    It's been 2 months and I was finally able to work on the bike. I bought a new air filter, new oil filter and oil. Bike took a second to start up...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Aug 23, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. ColtonS3290
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    Starter issues

    The petcock flows freely on PRI and stops on RES and ON. So that seems to be working fine. I did do the carbs myself. Mayne I did something wrong...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Jun 23, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. ColtonS3290
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    Starter issues

    If its leaking outside the crank case, I'm assuming the seals on the crank case are messed up as well?
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Jun 23, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. ColtonS3290
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    Starter issues

    Update: So I decided to drain the oil cause it started leaking all over my garage. Looks and smells like there was gas in the oil. Any idea what...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Jun 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. ColtonS3290
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    Starter issues

    I believe I used valvoline 10w40
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Jun 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. ColtonS3290
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    Starter issues

    If I remember I have been using 10w40 4 stroke. That's what I was instructed to use by a guy at the parts shop I go to.
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Jun 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. ColtonS3290
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    Starter issues

    The battery is brand new, but it is just a cheap everstart battery. But it was the one that was said in the book for my bike. I didn't look up...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Jun 17, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. ColtonS3290
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    Starter issues

    Ok, so I have a 1983 xj750 maxim. I have replaced the starter bushings and the starter was like new. Had no issues starting. Fre months later the...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, May 31, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. ColtonS3290
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    Humidity problems.

    I did try this. But for some reason the bike wouldn't start all together in neutral or in gear.........least I believe I followed the switch up to...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Mar 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. ColtonS3290
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    Humidity problems.

    Post by: ColtonS3290, Mar 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. ColtonS3290
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    Humidity problems.

    Update: I think I bypassed the kickstand/neutral relay, my rubber cover was ripped and it looked like it was a 2 piece plunger style relay. I just...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Mar 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. ColtonS3290
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    Humidity problems.

    I took the 4u8 relay out and am able to ride it with no problems. So this relay is probably causing the problem. I will replace it and see if the...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Mar 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. ColtonS3290
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    Humidity problems.

    Update: sorry it took so long. I have done a lot of messing around and troubleshooting as instructed. I have come to a possible conclusion that...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Mar 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. ColtonS3290
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    Humidity problems.

    I have replaced the fuse box with the block fuxes. I will check all these problem areas and post an update with what's find.
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Feb 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Humidity problems.

    Yes, all four wires loose spark when this occurs. But it is random when it happens. I'm starting to think humidity has nothing to do with it, but...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Feb 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. ColtonS3290
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    Humidity problems.

    This is exactly what it seems is happening. I haven't checked the pickup coil yet. I'm not to familiar with the setup of it yet. Gonna have a look...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Feb 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. ColtonS3290
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    Humidity problems.

    Update: Today I changed the oil and checked the wires and plugs for spark. They did not have any. When I was finished with the oil, I hit the...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Feb 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Humidity problems.

    I started it at night as well as sprayed around the coils and plugs with mist. However I did not see any light show or have it recreate the bike...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Feb 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. ColtonS3290
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    Humidity problems.

    Vin says it's a mid max 750.
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Feb 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. ColtonS3290
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    Humidity problems.

    I have called a electrical guy about this problem and he was saying it could be multiple things, but wants me to look into the stator, he said...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Feb 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Humidity problems.

    Ok, my 83 maxim has a weird issue that I can a not find a fix for. On hot dry days it'll fire up, run fine all day for hours no problem. On days...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, Jun 7, 2015, 41 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust and air filters.

    This is kind of what I'm doing now. But the set I have are off a 06 Vstar. It didn't make much difference in sound. I'll have to look into some...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, May 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Exhaust and air filters.

    I've heard that a few times about the air filters, does it go the same for straight Pipe though?
    Post by: ColtonS3290, May 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Exhaust and air filters.

    I have a 83 xj750 maxim. I came across some vstar mufflers that I modified to put on the bike thinking it would give it a deeper sound, it didn't....
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, May 13, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. ColtonS3290
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    Starting issue.

    I have a 82 XJ750 max. I currently started to get it ready for the spring weather. I went to start it and all i get is the click of death. the...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, Mar 10, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Strongest Clear Coat

    Thanks for all the inputs on this issue. Its all very helpful.
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Aug 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Strongest Clear Coat

    Just found out my buddy works for a machine shop, he offered to get them zinc plated for me. think I'm gonna do that. Wont have a polished bolt...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Aug 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Strongest Clear Coat

    I've even had thoughts of using galvanize spray, Then clear over that even. Mostly just rust prevention, but I don't want to paint it an actual...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Aug 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Strongest Clear Coat

    What do you think of acrylic? Would that hold up like those to? I was thinking that maybe If I could dip them in some of the 3 clears and hang...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Aug 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Strongest Clear Coat

    Ok, I have a 1982 XJ750 maxim. I have custom built my own forward controls out of scrap metal I had laying around. I used Caterpillar tractor...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, Aug 12, 2014, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Stalling while driving.

    I have an 83 xj750 maxim. It runs fine sometimes, but then other times ill be riding on the highway or even sometime not even 20 miles an hour,...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, Jul 17, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    brake and shifter modification

    Hello, I have 83 xj750. Has anyone ever modified the rear brake and shifter pedals to be longer, so they sit at the highway bars, as if you were...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, Jul 10, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    83 XJ750 fork seals

    I have looked around and could not seem ti find anything as far as replacing the fork seals on a xj750. So im starting a new thread. I just need...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, Jun 13, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. ColtonS3290
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    xj vstar muffler swap

    Never mind I googled it and I believe that's just before the muffler where the headers connect before the muffler?
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Jun 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    xj vstar muffler swap

    I do have the airbox. Not sure about the exhaust collector. Im not entirely sure what that is.
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Jun 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. ColtonS3290
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    xj vstar muffler swap

    I have an 83 xj750 midmax all stock at the moment. Found some 06 650 Vstar exhaust and modified the mufflers to fit on my XJ. Now my problem I'm...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, Jun 6, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. ColtonS3290
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    longer front suspension

    Totally didn't check my spelling before posting. Sorry.
    Post by: ColtonS3290, May 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    longer front suspension

    I want to put longer forks on my 83 xj750 maxim, but not sure where to look to find done longer ones. They have stick length them now. Anyone got...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, May 28, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    LED Conversion

    soldered the whole thing and nothing. the only thing I could get to work is my splicing both the negative and the T/S switch wire together. But...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Nov 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    LED Conversion

    Ok i am putting LED turn signals on my 83 XJ750 mid max. I have them on and I have the LED compatible flasher. I wired it in and the LEDs are very...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, Nov 27, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    starter and idle issue

    I haven't done any oils yet. I have only had the bike a month and have been working on getting it running before I do all the oils. Another thing...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Nov 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    starter and idle issue

    Ok, got an xj750. Just put new cold air filters on it. Started up fine. Then as I let it warm up it started idling real high when the choke was...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, Nov 7, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    one more ignition problem.

    I have an 83 XJ750, I've replaced the ignition switch, side stand relay, starter solenoid and the battery and i finally have it cranking with the...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, Oct 24, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    RRCS's '85 XJ700 Bobber project.

    Id like a seat like this on but im not sure where to find one.
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Oct 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    starting issue, 83 xj750

    I did some searching of my own and figured it out, I'll try replacing the relay and see if that works.
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Oct 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    starting issue, 83 xj750

    I'll check that out and let you know. I also notice the neutral light doesn't come on, on my gauge cluster. Maybe neutral switch bad as well? But...
    Post by: ColtonS3290, Oct 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    starting issue, 83 xj750

    I have a 83 XJ750, I replaced the starting solenoid, ignition switch and check the starting electric switch for corrosion, it's been replaced as...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, Oct 15, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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