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  1. azvrt
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    Well, removing the fuel tank and gently hitting the flasher relay had an effect. We cut it open and noticed that one of the two relays in there...
    Post by: azvrt, Oct 24, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. azvrt
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    Thanks. I just tried again, it worked for two seconds then stopped. Turned the ignition key to off and back to on, worked again for two seconds....
    Post by: azvrt, Oct 2, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. azvrt
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    Or was it the starter relay that's located under the seat ? The signal turn relay might be located elsewhere ? Hopefully it's not too much of a...
    Post by: azvrt, Oct 2, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. azvrt
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    I have a new girlfriend. She's tiny so 2nd position of the rear springs should do :) Before I take her for a ride, I have one small concern...
    Post by: azvrt, Oct 2, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. azvrt
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    I rode the bike today, the difference between second and third position isn't huge but it's enough. I believe I would prefer 1st position even...
    Post by: azvrt, Apr 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. azvrt
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    The real trick is to find one that stays 'right'. Once they know they have you, they tend to gain weight fast and hard, like the Maxim X's...
    Post by: azvrt, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. azvrt
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    Yes we did put it on the center stand, thanks. We managed, that's the most important. But I wouldn't do it very often.
    Post by: azvrt, Mar 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. azvrt
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    We managed to adjust them to the second setting but it's not something I'd do on a regular basis. The exhausts are a bit in the way and one of the...
    Post by: azvrt, Mar 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. azvrt
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    Thanks for your reply. I didn't realise adjusting would be so easy that one could even do it on the road. I thought the rear might need to be...
    Post by: azvrt, Mar 28, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. azvrt
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    The rear springs have five settings, they are now on the third (previous owner's choice). I find it too stiff, personally. I weigh approx. 75 kgs...
    Post by: azvrt, Mar 28, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. azvrt
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    Vroom vroom :)
    Post by: azvrt, Feb 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. azvrt
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    Yes I thought of that possibility. What could cause such a sound though ? Besides the 5 valves there isn't that much out of the ordinary, is there...
    Post by: azvrt, Feb 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. azvrt
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    I took the bike out for a ride and the speed-related whining is gone, thanks ! Strangely, I sometimes hear a (different ?) soft whine when...
    Post by: azvrt, Feb 19, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. azvrt
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    Thanks again. We partially disassembled the speedo and did some lubing, the cable too. There's snow here right now so haven't tested the bike...
    Post by: azvrt, Feb 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. azvrt
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    Okay thanks. So what do I have to do to have access to the input shaft bearing ? Unbolt the speedometer ? I'll have a look, can't be that...
    Post by: azvrt, Feb 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. azvrt
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    The cable ?
    Post by: azvrt, Feb 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. azvrt
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    We adjusted free play of the throttle handle/cable to the max and the RPM seem to drop better now. Didn´t replace the cable as we haven´t got it...
    Post by: azvrt, Feb 3, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. azvrt
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    Hi Massimo. It doesn't smell like pizza, I'm afraid :) I guess it smells like gasoline, more or less. Maybe I need to wash the bike with some...
    Post by: azvrt, Feb 2, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. azvrt
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    My bike is in the garage and I haven't used it since monday. Is it normal that it still smells ? I've purchased this for final gear fluid,...
    Post by: azvrt, Feb 2, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. azvrt
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    Thanks for the great feedback. Will let you know once there is something new to mention. I'll check my profile, see how I can indicate my location.
    Post by: azvrt, Feb 1, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. azvrt
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    I'm sorry I missed your post. Thanks. I will look into it.
    Post by: azvrt, Jan 31, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. azvrt
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    Hi Darthraider. I wonder whether the air-cooled carbs are the same as the X carbs.
    Post by: azvrt, Jan 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. azvrt
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    http://www.marktplaats.nl/a/motoren/ond ... ousPage=lr Would these be what my mechanic is referring to when talking about the 4 joints between...
    Post by: azvrt, Jan 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. azvrt
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    Thank you for welcoming me to all that have.
    Post by: azvrt, Jan 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. azvrt
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    Thanks, it's nice to be here. I'm still hoping it has something to do with the cable as it wasn't so when it went to the mechanic and he did...
    Post by: azvrt, Jan 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. azvrt
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    Think I'm going to buy a new throttle cable while I'm at it.
    Post by: azvrt, Jan 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. azvrt
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    I don't think the handle sticks as I turn it back myself when changing gears, but there might be something with the cable. I will have a look....
    Post by: azvrt, Jan 28, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. azvrt
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    Thank you, checking the cable would be a very good idea to start with. There was too much free play in the throttle handle and I asked my...
    Post by: azvrt, Jan 28, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hi, My name is Fred. I live in Europe and recently purchased a 1985 XJ 700 X Maxim with the 20 valve engine. It is my first Yamaha, I had a...
    Thread by: azvrt, Jan 28, 2013, 57 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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