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  1. Lilbigmess
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    possible stupid oil question

    On the dark oil do not worry that actually means the additives in the oil are doing its job. At least on cars thats true. I'm going to say it's...
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Nov 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake question

    I have a 1981 maxim xj 650. I replaced my rear shoes hoping to fix the stiffness. But it didn't. Every time I go to push the rear brake I have to...
    Thread by: Lilbigmess, Nov 22, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Lilbigmess
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    Gauge Cluster

    Lol idk y but I'm dying laughing by this comment. Thanks for the good laugh after s long day under cars.
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Oct 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Lilbigmess
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    lets see some chopped and hidden wiring

    Is this a pretty easy thing to do? I saw it said it takes some fabricating and i don't know how much that means lol. I don't wanna do too much...
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Sep 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. Lilbigmess
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    Gauge Cluster

    Unfortunately I decided to stay with the original gauges.
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Sep 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. Lilbigmess
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    Gauge Cluster

    So I have a 1981 Maxim xj650. I'm trying to keep my build simple with few different modifications. One thing I don't like on the 650 is the gauge...
    Thread by: Lilbigmess, Sep 1, 2014, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Lilbigmess
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    1982 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim Parts for sale.

    Could u post pics of the speedo and the head light?
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Sep 1, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. Lilbigmess
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    For Sale FS: Yamaha XJ700 Chopper Bobber , Mint, Apes, New Paint, $2,500

    Sick bike. And considering I see xj go anywhere from $500-$2000 depending on condition. All those conditions including not running to running but...
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Sep 1, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Headlight

    So I have a 1981 Maxim xj650 and my headlight isn't very bright for night riding. I just need something brighter as I like the stock headlight....
    Thread by: Lilbigmess, Aug 26, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Lilbigmess
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    Brakes

    New to motorcycle world. But how long should brakes last on a bike. I understand mileage and how hard i use them come into affect. But is their a...
    Thread by: Lilbigmess, Aug 19, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Lilbigmess
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    Starting issues.

    Even though it took me most of my summer. I finally got the bike running amazing. I ended up taking to a shop and the guy was impressed with how...
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Aug 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Lilbigmess
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    My XJ650J stock to bobber build

    What did u use to get ur engine silver. And im from columbus, ohio im down for a meet up as well. Il be honest my bike is not pretty right now,...
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Aug 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Lilbigmess
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    Starting issues.

    Will check again then. I book marked the page u earlier told me about so should I go by those numbers??? And also i think I might need to redo the...
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Jun 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Lilbigmess
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    Starting issues.

    Ok figured the problem out. Had a loose metal prong on the fuse box. So it's starting. As it starts though it shoots to an extremely high rpm. So...
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Jun 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting issues.

    Ok. The valves were in spec according to Haynes manual specs. After checking I decided to try and start again. And boom started. But it was reving...
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Jun 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Lilbigmess
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    Starting issues.

    New gas. Same result. Not firing just spinning. It kinda sounds like it might be flooded.
    Post by: Lilbigmess, May 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Lilbigmess
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    Starting issues.

    Sorry yes the starter is just spinning but it won't fire. New to working on bikes so I don't know too much including terms.
    Post by: Lilbigmess, May 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting issues.

    Skip: Fuel flows great when on prime. Not fresh gas though Fitz: yes someone cleaned them and rebuilt them for me. The bike ran until it sat...
    Post by: Lilbigmess, May 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting issues.

    I have a 1981 maxim xj650 that ran all last year. Now it won't start. I had the carbs cleaned / rebuilt. Battery was on a battery tender. It's...
    Thread by: Lilbigmess, May 17, 2014, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Lilbigmess
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    1981 XJ750 seca bobber project

    Where did u get those straight pipes?
    Post by: Lilbigmess, May 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. Lilbigmess
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    New MAC 4 into 2 turnout exhaust

    Can u show some pics I'm curious how it looks with the turnout exhaust
    Post by: Lilbigmess, May 14, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. Lilbigmess
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    Lowering a 650

    Could I cut the springs down like people have done with their cars?
    Post by: Lilbigmess, May 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Lilbigmess
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    Lowering a 650

    Sorry, the bike is a 1981 maxim xj650
    Post by: Lilbigmess, May 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. Lilbigmess
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    Lowering a 650

    Thanks, I've been riding for a year, and I'm comfortable with a bike. I actually thought lowering would make the bike easier to control like a...
    Post by: Lilbigmess, May 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Lowering a 650

    I got my first bike, as it was given to me by my uncle. He bought it new in 1981, since then it's been in the family, and it's now mine as my...
    Thread by: Lilbigmess, Apr 30, 2014, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. Lilbigmess
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    Help me Put a value on this bike. Please!

    U not I bc I do not know how u did that hence the question. Stupid autocorrect
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help me Put a value on this bike. Please!

    How did I do the seat / rear fender? That is exactly what is want with my bike. This is incredible.
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Smack's XJ550 Maxim build

    I love this. It's something i really want to do. Especially the seat. How did u get it on there? Is that the stock seat just reupholstered? Any...
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    BaldWonder's 1982 XJ650J Maxim Bobber

    Re: BaldWonder's 1982 XJ650 Maxim J - Bobber/Chop First this bike is awesome. Second on the carb boots u covered them with a bicycle inner...
    Post by: Lilbigmess, Apr 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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