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  1. Buschkj24
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    finished my MSF class

    Well I finished up my msf class today with a co-worker. Glad to report that we both passed with flying colors. I personally recieved 100% on my...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Apr 18, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    emblem re-painting...

    I just did the same thing but I painted mine a bright gray to have them pop more than the gold. Used an artist brush and a steady hand...nothing...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Apr 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Buschkj24
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    Powerband question

    Agreed, if it's original you may as well replace them, however, if the clutch is somewhat new and the PO didn't know how to shift properly a...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Apr 9, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Buschkj24
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    Do you wave?

    Always give the two finger wave and being in Wisconsin HD's are everywhere and they wave back. I actually get more wave backs when riding two up...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Apr 8, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Buschkj24
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    Powerband question

    Also, if you pull the clutch cover off and look at your steel plates in the clutch they should be nice shinny metal. If they are discolored (blue...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Apr 8, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Buschkj24
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    Clutch slip when cold?

    Well I took the clutch apart to see what was all going on in there and the steels were glazed badly. I cleaned them up and inspected the fiber,...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Apr 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Buschkj24
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    Clutch slip when cold?

    Using Kawasaki 20w-40 Dino for wet clutches so the oil should be fine. I'm thinking that the steel or pads have some rust or glaze on them for a...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Buschkj24
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    MPG On a 1981 Xj650

    I got 53.78 mpg last fill up... But that's with a 400 and driving her like I stole it haha... Much Better than my truck at 16mpg
    Post by: Buschkj24, Apr 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Buschkj24
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    Clutch slip when cold?

    Hi guys and gals, I was wondering if anyone else's clutch slips when the clutch itself is cold. The clutch is nice and smooth and only slips if...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Apr 6, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Buschkj24
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    Oil temp

    It was a fairly cool day(44*f) but hey I have to capitalize when I can because wisconsins ridding season is short as it is. I would imagine that...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Buschkj24
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    pilot screw adj on 400

    Checked the screws and both were set at 2.5 out so I richened the screws .25 of a turn and it seems to run much much smoother at low rpm. I'm sure...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Buschkj24
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    pilot screw adj on 400

    Thanks!
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Buschkj24
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    pilot screw adj on 400

    hey guys, I know that this topic has been talked about a lot, however, I was wondering what the factory setting for the pilot screw on a 400. I...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Mar 20, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Buschkj24
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    2013 CB 1100 test ride

    I just saw one of these at the dealership when I picking up some new gloves, and I must say that they look very nice. I would love to pick one...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Buschkj24
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    Oil temp

    Does anyone know what is the normal operating oil temp for our bikes? I took a 50 mile cruise and my oil temp at the crankcase was 200-210. I'm...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Mar 20, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Buschkj24
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    new suzie project

    Re: Going to check this out tomorrow Thanks for the tip, do you wet sand with 1000 or 1500? That bike is looking great!
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 19, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Buschkj24
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    new suzie project

    Re: Going to check this out tomorrow How did you polish them like that? My maxim needs it bad!
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 18, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Buschkj24
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    Custom GPS mount

    I thought that might happen so I hooked up my volt meter and when the GPS was plugged in and charging with the bike off the voltage dropped .1 and...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Buschkj24
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    When did you get hooked on motorcycling?

    I was hooked since the first time I saw a 73 honda cb350 sitting in my buddies dad's barn when I was 16. I bought the bike for 150 bucks, rebuilt...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 15, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Custom GPS mount

    Well I finally took the time to add a GPS to my bike. I took a look at a few pictures and videos and I was able to mount it without buying...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Mar 15, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Buschkj24
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    Verago 1100???

    I agree... Once bikes hit 25 to 30 years old I would try to stay to the "how ever many cc's is the engine is it's dollar value" rule. Now I think...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 13, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Buschkj24
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    Verago 1100???

    We have them in Wisconsin for the same price but 8 years newer with less miles.
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. Buschkj24
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    What have you done on your bike today?

    Checking the valves isn't that difficult, getting everything put back together without damaging the gasket. Haha just a little tight in the...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Buschkj24
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    are all 400's the same??

    Wow... I didn't think my bike had that much power but it makes sense. It scoots me along nicely but with my wife and I (about 280 pounds combined)...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Buschkj24
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    What have you done on your bike today?

    I had some time on my hands the past few days so I went a head and completed some of my pre-riding season maintenance. Checked my valves, inspect...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Mar 12, 2014, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Buschkj24
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    are all 400's the same??

    That's what I thought, I knew that the xs400 were SOHC and the maxim's and seca's were DOHC but what does that mean for power ratings?
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Buschkj24
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    are all 400's the same??

    I've been looking around on the internet for some specs for my maxim and was wondering if the xs400, xs400j, and xs400rj have the same engine...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Mar 12, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. Buschkj24
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    Hitachi 33 pilot screw

    That would make sense so it doesn't damage the oring, however, I have not taken apart my carbs yet.
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Buschkj24
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    First ride

    Being in Wisconsin, once it hit 40 degrees we are out riding and I'm no exception. Went out today for a quick 10 mile run after an oil change,...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Buschkj24
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    Xs400j valve adjustment

    Thanks, I took the old gal apart today to check out my valves and they are within spec... But they are fairly tight. I would imagine that in the...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Buschkj24
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    Xs400j valve adjustment

    Thanks, I took the old gal apart today to check out my valves and they are within spec... But they are fairly tight. I would imagine that in the...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Buschkj24
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    Xs400j valve adjustment

    Hi all, I've read a few posts on how to do a value adjustment but I have one question... On the 400 twins the engine mount is right in the middle...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Mar 9, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Buschkj24
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    Exhaust removal?

    Yea it's the twin. I'm going to pick up some cleaning supplies and start getting it ready for riding. It's in the mid 30's so it's getting nice...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Buschkj24
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    Exhaust removal?

    Ahhh that's what I was figuring, just didn't know of there was a way around it. Oh well I will clean around it and just pressure wash the hard to...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Mar 4, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Buschkj24
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    Exhaust removal?

    Hey guys... Quick question, I was looking at my exhaust and I want to remove it so I can clean up the chrome and hard to reach areas but how do I...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Mar 4, 2014, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Buschkj24
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    Weak front brake

    Yea the lines will need to be replaced sooner than later, according to the date code they are about 7 years old. Added to the list...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Sep 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Buschkj24
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    fuel mixture screws?

    Disregard that last post I was being stupid and not looking at the carbs in the same view. Looks like they have been drilled already in my bike...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Sep 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Buschkj24
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    fuel mixture screws?

    Those carbs look slightly different that what's on my bike. Do the 550's use a different carb than the 400's?
    Post by: Buschkj24, Sep 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Buschkj24
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    fuel mixture screws?

    I cant seem to find the fuel mixture screws on my maxim 400. The only "adjustment" screw that I can find is for idle speed. I think my bike is...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Sep 8, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Weak front brake

    I totally agree, I don't brake while in a turn, I brake before a turn. Looking at the last post that came over as misleading. I am going to take a...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Sep 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Buschkj24
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    Weak front brake

    Update Bought new pads and that cured the issue! The old pads must have been soaked enough with grease that nothing would have helped. Now the...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Sep 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    maxim 400 cruising speed

    Awesome, on my way home from work I held it at 75 mph for about 10 minutes and oil temps were right at 220 to 230 and it was 85ish degrees out....
    Post by: Buschkj24, Sep 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Buschkj24
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    maxim 400 cruising speed

    I have an 82 maxim 4000 and I've been riding it work lately but I have a question... how long is too long cruising at interstate (65-75) before...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Sep 7, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Buschkj24
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    Noob question about front suspension

    This may be a basic question, however, is there a way to make the front suspension more stiff? When I brake the front dips a fair amount and seems...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Sep 4, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Buschkj24
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    Weak front brake

    I already took the rear off and impacted the shoes, no delaminates to see and the drum looks smooth. Everything looks brand new but I will have to...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Aug 31, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Buschkj24
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    Weak front brake

    Not oil but automotive grease... I will have to pick up some new pads and try that. Thanks for the help!
    Post by: Buschkj24, Aug 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Buschkj24
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    Weak front brake

    No fear in skidding the rear. With the bike at a standstill I can't push the bike with the front brake on, however, with some throttle it will...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Aug 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Buschkj24
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    Weak front brake

    Could be, I took a look inside the MC and it looks nice and clean with clean oil. I mean when I use both brakes the bike stops on a dime. Maybe...
    Post by: Buschkj24, Aug 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Buschkj24
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    Weak front brake

    The bike is an 82 maxim 400 with about 6700 miles. The front brake sees fairly weak, using only the front brake at about 25 mph it takes a fairly...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Aug 30, 2013, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Buschkj24
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    New to the forum

    Hi everyone! I just picked myself up an 82 maxim 400 about three weeks ago. So far I love this bike, easy to ride, reliable (so far haha), good...
    Thread by: Buschkj24, Aug 29, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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