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  1. russ668
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    Has this happened to anyone else?

    You spend all night polishing your chrome with a little semi-chrome, get the wax out and give every painted surface a good coat, clean the...
    Thread by: russ668, Jul 7, 2011, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Speedometer quit working

    The cable seems fine, I think it's the lower gear unit on the front tire that the cable plugs into. I think the two prongs aren't fully engaging...
    Post by: russ668, Jul 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Speedometer quit working

    On my way home today my speedometer quit working. I believe it's the gear unit assembly on the front wheel, the two small tabs are not fully...
    Thread by: russ668, Jul 6, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cruiser versus Touring bikes

    Hey all, wanted to post something here that has me thinking a bit. I have an '85 XJ700 in excellent condition. A few scratches from the first...
    Thread by: russ668, Jun 25, 2009, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    '85 Maxim with an annoying chirp

    Can just be very hard to isolate the noise to that specific spot. Hope this helps some of you too! Great fix for something that sounds like it...
    Post by: russ668, Jun 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '85 Maxim with an annoying chirp

    Wanted to update you all on my annoying chirp....I've finally gotten it fixed!!! And it cost me less than $100!!! Took it to a buddy's father who...
    Post by: russ668, Jun 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '85 Maxim with an annoying chirp

    heh..yeah we can rule that one out. Althought I will say I have a set of Spitfire's on my bike and I am really impressed with how well they grip...
    Post by: russ668, Aug 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '85 Maxim with an annoying chirp

    Let's hypothetically say it's the alternator bearing...is something easily replaceable or does it take significant engine work to get to it?...
    Post by: russ668, Aug 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '85 Maxim with an annoying chirp

    Okay, I know that Rick suggested that this could be the alternator bearing but I want to throw this out to the group. When I start my bike there...
    Thread by: russ668, Aug 1, 2007, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Put new brake pads on the front, got rid of the sqeak and they feel great! Bled the old fluid out of them while I was at it. Installed a new...
    Post by: russ668, Jul 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Pulled the cover off of the alternator to see if that could be the culprit of the chirping sound I'm hearing. A suggestion was made the it could...
    Post by: russ668, Jul 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1985 Maxim

    Cool, thanks for the tip Rick. I've been wanting to pull the cover off for awhile now...just haven't had the time. But this sounds like a great...
    Post by: russ668, Jul 3, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1985 Maxim

    Finally have some pics up of my bike. She's fresh out of hibernation of 5 years in the garage. A little carb work and she's back on the road....
    Thread by: russ668, Jul 2, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    POLL: I have an XJ because...

    Well I bought mine used with 1500 miles on it in 1986 and have had it ever since. It's just enough to go where I want so haven't felt the need to...
    Post by: russ668, Jul 2, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Favorite Wax?

    Lemon Pledge on your tank?
    Post by: russ668, May 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Favorite Wax?

    What type of wax do you use on your xj's painted body parts? What's the best? What's some to watch out for?
    Thread by: russ668, Apr 30, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Replacement parts

    Right on..teflon tape it is! Thanks RickCoMatic...and everyone here actually. Great group! Yeah that would rock if I didn't have to mess with...
    Post by: russ668, Apr 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacement parts

    That would be it! THat's the color of my girl. These bikes are just beautiful and I'm so happy to have found a group of folks as devoted to...
    Post by: russ668, Apr 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replacement parts

    I bought my 1985 xj700 Maxim with 1500 miles on it in 1986 and have had it ever since. I've always wanted to replace/fix a few things but didnt'...
    Thread by: russ668, Apr 17, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Polishing Aluminium

    I have always liked to use SemiChrome polish on the chrome and Never-Dull on the aluminum. It seems to shine it up pretty quickly...
    Post by: russ668, Apr 13, 2007 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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