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  1. Atticka
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    YUCK!

    I've been doing a lot of research on ultrasonic cleaning, might be worth looking in to for this kind of job. Like a carb dip but without the...
    Post by: Atticka, Nov 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Atticka
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    My Motorcycling Days Are Numbered!

    So sorry to hear. For what its worth, my father has stage 3 parkinsons and is 80, he's still tooling around the house doing yard work, giving...
    Post by: Atticka, Nov 4, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Atticka
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    Reattaching throttle cable tips?

    Just lubed the throttle cable last weekend and had the exact same problem, huge pain in the rear getting it back on! Had similar issues with...
    Post by: Atticka, Oct 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Atticka
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    Replace starter button or just get whole new assembly?

    I bought a new button from XJ4Ever, worked great and it was cheap (under $10). I searched for a replacement assembly for ages and found...
    Post by: Atticka, Oct 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Atticka
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    Idiots

    Or, you know...the Law. There are consequences to these actions, be it financial or physical.
    Post by: Atticka, Oct 14, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Atticka
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    Idiots

    Nice breakdown, provides some additional insight that's for sure. I'm not condoning running people over, but the driver of the SUV may have...
    Post by: Atticka, Oct 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Atticka
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    Idiots

    One thing we are missing (and this is critical) is what transpired specifically after the minor accident (initial bump by the SUV). We see from...
    Post by: Atticka, Oct 8, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Atticka
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    Riding Gear

    Not a hijack! Just more gear discussion :D
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 23, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Atticka
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    LOOT!

    Dangit.... no idea he had those items as well, I just placed an order for the Carbtune\Colortune combo direct (coming from the Uk!) and I'm about...
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Atticka
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    Riding Gear

    Great! I'll check out Tourmaster. Birthday and Christmas are coming up! :-)
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Atticka
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    LOOT!

    Did the Carbtune and Colortune come from Len?
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Atticka
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    Riding Gear

    I've been looking at the FirstGear Kilimanjaro jacket and their Kathmandu pants. Waterproof with removable thermal layers, and they have the...
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Atticka
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    Riding Gear

    Looking for some recommendations for good riding gear, looking for a new jacket and pants. I've seen some jackets that are three in one that...
    Thread by: Atticka, Sep 20, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Atticka
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    What is your favorite torque wrench?

    I have a "Husky" picked up at Home Depot and it works well. Been looking to pick up a low torque model but have yet to find a quality tool at a...
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Colortune size

    funny, I was just searching for that exact spec earlier today...
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Atticka
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    Rider to rider communication - Blue Tooth

    Bluetooth is short range, I would not recommend this for bike to bike communication. I would use a FRS band type walkie talkie radio adapted...
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Atticka
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    Why ride a motorcycle

    Great vid!
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Atticka
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    Passed!

    Agreed, not a complaint on my end... I was certainly a little timid on my first ride, thankfully I had friends front and back!
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Passed!

    Congrats! Takes a full year to get a riding license here! -12hr of road safety class -Multiple choice test - apprentice license -20hrs of...
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Atticka
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    this ain't pretty

    Did the guy on the bike survive?
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Atticka
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    XJ550 maxim Chain questions

    New chains do stretch naturally as they settle in.
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Atticka
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    Aftermarket Intake Boots

    I went by today, the guy means well and has a pretty interesting old school shop (65yr old guy with tons of experience, set in his ways), lots of...
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Atticka
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    Aftermarket Intake Boots

    Thought of that! I remember the posting with the pics of crumbling rubber. I didn't to get in to it with an older guy on the phone who came...
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Atticka
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    Aftermarket Intake Boots

    Agreed on all points, I've already ordered from Len and exchanged many email.... amazing resource and I'm glad he's here! However, this shop is...
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Atticka
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    Aftermarket Intake Boots

    Yup, already got a quote from him for these parts, these are his words... NOTE: the reproduction manifolds are excellent quality, basically...
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Aftermarket Intake Boots

    I was just talking with a local Yamaha parts store and he suggested getting OEM intake boots. The issue he pointed out what that the carb slips...
    Thread by: Atticka, Sep 9, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Atticka
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    New Owner - Got some work to do!

    Perfect, thank you! Another part added to the list ;-)
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Owner - Got some work to do!

    Valve clearance numbers- #1 Intake: 0.13 Exhaust: 0.18 #2 Intake: 0.13 Exhaust: 0.18 #3 Intake: 0.15 Exhaust: 0.15 Exhaust Shim:...
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Owner - Got some work to do!

    Success! Bolt extractor with an impact wrench did the job. I don't think that filter had been changed in a long time as well... Also, maybe...
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Atticka
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    New Owner - Got some work to do!

    Looks like I have a stuck oil filter bolt, nice and rounded too... wish me luck.
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Owner - Got some work to do!

    Ha! Nose... no, not posting pics of my nose! lol Fork seals seem to be good, no visible leakage. I'll likely wait until the winter to tinker...
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Owner - Got some work to do!

    Sure thing, I'll get some photo's up... What do you mean by nose though?
    Post by: Atticka, Sep 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Owner - Got some work to do!

    Hello all, been doing a lot of reading, am I glad to find this forum! I'm a new rider and bike owner and I've been blessed with an 82 maxim...
    Thread by: Atticka, Sep 3, 2013, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Atticka
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    New to the forum

    Could not agree more. Going is fun, stopping is staying alive!
    Post by: Atticka, Aug 30, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. Atticka
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    Confirmation

    Woohoo! Been waiting to post and say hello for about two weeks now! Thanks for approving my account! p.s. I'm not the Honda guy.
    Post by: Atticka, Aug 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. Atticka
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    New to the forum

    Hello! I'm new as well, just picked up an '82 Maxim 550 that is in great shape, previous owner kept up with the maintenance and rode it every...
    Post by: Atticka, Aug 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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