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  1. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    Well, final bi-annual update...... Took to a vintage bike mechanic. Had him try and figure it out. He couldn't and said he had no idea what the...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. flatheadsix1949
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    Typical add on parts?

    are the carb boots also called the diaphragm? I'm not quite sure what you are referring to.
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Oct 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. flatheadsix1949
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    Typical add on parts?

    Going to, I have to get home to do it. at college right now I'm going back this weekend. Inseam length (from floor to top of leg) is about 29.5"
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Oct 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. flatheadsix1949
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    Lowering bike for short rider

    What exactly do you mean when you say it won't make any difference?
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Oct 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. flatheadsix1949
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    Lowering bike for short rider

    I'd have to get some more info, but there looks to be a set of shocks that are 11.5" eye to eye as opposed to 12.5" which I believe is the...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Oct 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. flatheadsix1949
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    Lowering bike for short rider

    Which rear shock setting would give me the most benefit? and what is the process for adjusting these. (sorry I am really new to this). Also, I...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Oct 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. flatheadsix1949
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    Typical add on parts?

    I have the opportunity to get some motorcycle parts for my '82 xj650 for really cheap; aftermarket and maybe some replacement parts. I am trying...
    Thread by: flatheadsix1949, Oct 14, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. flatheadsix1949
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    Lowering bike for short rider

    I'm just here looking for ways to lower my bike without too much in depth mechanical work. I am a short guy, 5' 3" and about 120 so I find it very...
    Thread by: flatheadsix1949, Oct 13, 2015, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    90% sure yes, I'll check again when I get back home. Just picked up a 90% complete donor bike (though it is a 750 of the same year) for free so I...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    Neutral switch bypassed. No change. Went to the next step. I appear to be getting a closed state all the time so I'm checking that out. This is...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    Slow project as I am not home enough to work on it consistently. Before removing the neutral safety switch to inspect, is there an easy way to...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Jul 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    Thank you so much. I was wondering what the heck I was looking at/for. That makes alot more sense to me now.
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Jul 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    Okay, everything tested good up to #7 based on the link provided. Now is where I have hit a snag. First, I'm running a continuity test from the...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Jul 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    Haha Zombie thread, I like that. Not the original battery, however it was new when I bought so that makes it about 2 years. I will get a new one...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Jun 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    Well it indeed has been a long project and I'm back at it on weekends again for the summer. After re-reading this thread I realize how obstinate I...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Jun 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    started cleaning grounds and connections. I got spark on two cylinders and then I let it sit for the night and came back then nothing so I'm going...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Jul 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    So it's been a while. I have had someone out to look at the bike, and help me out with the electrical thing and here's what I have found out. I...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Jul 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    yes I've had a service manual and I've been through it which is why I'm guessing it may be the coils since I've pretty much exhausted every other...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Feb 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    Long time, no post, haven't been able to really work on my bike too much, but the next time I am going to try is getting a new set of coils. Is...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Feb 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    It sadly looks like I'm going to have to take this one in to have someone else repair it. I don't have the know how to fix it now and don't have...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. flatheadsix1949
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    Pick up coils, TCI and ignition coil trouble

    I'm hoping this is the answer to all my problems because I'm haveing a similar issue. I cannot get the bike started and it's only firing on one...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stators

    I am having a similar issue with mine and Im pretty new to this. With only 13,000 miles on my 82 maxim the stator should'nt be bad right? it was...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. flatheadsix1949
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    TCI

    Yeah I was just wondering if it could prevent my bike from getting spark because as of now I'm not getting any and I was wondering if this could...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    I reattatched the coils without my improvised brackets and still no change. I get a healthy spark on one cylinder maybe on the first or second...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    yeah I meant to say 1-4 thats how they are hooked up.
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    AHA!! I have a spark! ....excpect its only on cylinder 4. I changed the TCI unit back to the original one. I don't know if it was what made the...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    TCI

    So could it be be preventing the bike from not starting altogether/no spark?
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    TCI

    So If I had a TCI unit off of a 1981 650 maxim on my 1982 would that make a significant difference?
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    okay ground is good. So I tested the continuity from the battery to the plug when it was in, and the result was a continuous reading. Then, I...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    Okay , so I tried it with the battery fully charged and could tell right away that itt was cranking way faster, but I still don't have amy spark...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    He stripped it all down and put in new jets. I think he may also have put new floats in. maybe. I know I do have to charge the battery it is new,...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    Yes the neutral light does come on. I am haveing trouble finding the transmission-in-neutral switch that I am supposed to be able to check.
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    I was told to check my grounds multiple times. Being the newbie that I am, what does this entirely consist of? Which grounds and where?
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    I got the new fuse box and put it in and... I still dont have any spark. I don't know if this is suposed to work, but I took an electric tester...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Aug 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    So I looked at the fuses again, some of the clips have broken on one side but were wrapped around the fuse to still make contact, is this enough...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Jul 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    but I still should be gettting spark should i not?
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Jul 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    I don't see an arc when I get the plug close to a ground, or even touching, but I accidentally touched it and it shocked me so I'm not sure what...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Jul 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    After the 7 year sit my cousin did some work on it. He re-did the entire front brake, re-did the carb and put brand new jets in it. It has brand...
    Post by: flatheadsix1949, Jul 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. flatheadsix1949
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    1982 xj650 maxim NO SPARK...

    I have no idea what is wrong, but the bike cranks over and wont start. It had been sitting for 7 years then it was ran a little and shortly quit...
    Thread by: flatheadsix1949, Jul 21, 2013, 50 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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