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  1. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Spark plug caps don't fit recommended plugs.

    WOW! Teddy beat me to it man But don't feel silly yr new to working on bikes and with these older bikes you will become very used to working on...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 18, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. RATTLECANREBEL
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    MAKING POD FILTERS WORK ON YOUR XJ650

    HI Y'ALL I'm sure this is a big debate on here so I thought I would share my results with converting my xj650 from stock air box to pod filters...
    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 18, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. RATTLECANREBEL
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    my 1982 cafe/tracker project whatta ya think?

    YUP Ever sense I got disabled I have so much time if I don't find stuff to keep my hands busy then my mind go's other places LOL and now I drink a...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 5, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. RATTLECANREBEL
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    cafe project mock up

    I'm starting to agree with you guys about the tank! But after deciding not to use the café fairing and mocking it up again after the paint oh...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 4, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. RATTLECANREBEL
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    The seat bump and tank with gold metal flake finish

    Thank you very much fella's Oh SL KID I have been experimenting for about the last year with spray can paints that's ware I got the nick name...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 3, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. RATTLECANREBEL
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    my 1982 cafe/tracker project whatta ya think?

    Any negative or positive post and or comments are welcome this is my new paint I did Myself for what I am calling a café/street tracker style...
    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 2, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Hi Guys.. New member in need of help with his project XJ!

    If the bike has been sitting for years it is not unlikely that the clutch plates are stuck together from rust and or calcium do to a lot of...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. RATTLECANREBEL
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    The seat bump and tank with gold metal flake finish

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    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 2, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Adjusting rear shocks to lower the bike

    The penetrating oil is a very good Ideal as well it is much easier to do with the bike on a lift taking the weight of the shocks this will lower...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 1, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Thought it would be fun to share

    These are pix of the bikes I have owned, built, modified, and or just flipped over the past 2 years. Hope everyone enjoys!...
    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 1, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Parting Out 1982 and 1981 XJ 650- I have everything!

    Oh he Buddy My pick up coils check out so the only thing left is the TCI OR CDI BOX AS I call it do you have one and how much sir thank you...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 1, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. RATTLECANREBEL
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    PICK UP COILS

    Oh Polock I bought this bike for $200 more than I figured it was worth with the Ideal of making it road worthy and doing a café/street tracker...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. RATTLECANREBEL
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    PICK UP COILS

    Thank you so much Chacal so based on yr info my system checks out to be functional and I have brand new resister caps and the battery is new as...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. RATTLECANREBEL
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    HELP PLEASE HELP

    UM PM? WHAT PART WOULD THAT BE? PLEASE EXPLAIN
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Parting Out 1982 and 1981 XJ 650- I have everything!

    DO YOU HAVE PICK UP COILS PULSER OR I MIGHT NEED A TCI BOX? THANK YOU ROBERT
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 1, 2014 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. RATTLECANREBEL
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    HELP PLEASE HELP

    Do any of y'all have a service manual for a 1982 maxim 650? If so could you be so kind as to look up the float charts for testing the electrical...
    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 1, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. RATTLECANREBEL
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    PICK UP COILS

    OK I'm sure this is a dead horse around here but I'm still green to this site so first off the bike was running and sounded good but #4 was not...
    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 1, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Front end on maxim

    Yeah I didn't think it was right Thank you Robert
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Front end on maxim

    Did the maxim ever come with dual disc brakes in the front? I have a 1982 maxim and it had 2 rotors on the front wheel and both lowers set up for...
    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 1, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. RATTLECANREBEL
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    cafe project mock up

    I kinda like the OEM tank myself but to each his own I flipped the bars over can't stand them that low so now I guess the rider position would...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Apr 1, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. RATTLECANREBEL
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    wealth in knowlage

    I have to say I am so very impressed with the wealth of know how and the willingness to share it that with all who are here on this site SO MUCH...
    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 31, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Forks not holding air for long

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    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Forks not holding air for long

    Well yeehaaa The forks are still up and holding I think it had more to do with the fact that I had the collars upside down than the valve stem...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. RATTLECANREBEL
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    cafe project mock up

    I've been making my seat tail using the original pan most of the foam and an old Honda rebel gas tank...
    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 31, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. RATTLECANREBEL
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    POSTING PICTURES HOW HOW HOW???????

    OK guys I posted some pix under (SOME PIC'S OF THE MAXIM FROM THE TIME I RESCUED IT TILL NOW) Thanks again guys Robert
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 31, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    SOME PIC's OF THE MAXIM WHEN I RESCUED IT AND UP TILL NOW

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    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 31, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. RATTLECANREBEL
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    POSTING PICTURES HOW HOW HOW???????

    OK thanks guys I'll try the photo bucket thing in a bit Robert
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 30, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. RATTLECANREBEL
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    POSTING PICTURES HOW HOW HOW???????

    I have made post and tried to post a pic or 2 or 3 and none ever show up! I must be a real we-todd so can anyone walk me threw this? PLEASE? I...
    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 30, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Forks not holding air for long

    OK Guys I took the front end apart again today and it seems that threw my many sleepless nights I put the air collars on upside down so they were...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Check this out

    Hey K-Moe I know they can 3-D print out all the parts to make a high powered riffle so I just figured maybe they can make them rims too technical...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 30, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. RATTLECANREBEL
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    my XJ650 won't start again

    I purchased a set of coils from a running 1982 Seca 750 from flea bay for $24.97 shipped and with a 30 day warranty the guy had a vid of the bike...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Just Some Basic XJ Questions

    Well Chief It seems the fella's have got all yr questions covered except the one about yr solenoid. I bought mine new from bike bandit for $32 or...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Forks not holding air for long

    Thank you K-Moe The link was very helpful I'll be jumping on them fork tomorrow And let ya know how it go's Thanks Again Robert
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Forks not holding air for long

    OK Thanks you guys! I think tomorrow I will put the forks back down as stock making sure to fit the collars back in the peg on the top tree pull...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Water in Engine

    Never tried the acitone method but I have had a couple junk bikes that were sitting outside for many years and were froze up I sprayed PB...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Clutch Slips XJ 750

    I would use MC specific 10W40 The steels or steel plates should have a perforated finish on them if it is worn you can ruff them up yourself...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Check this out

    I wonder if those are vintage or if he 3-D printed them too?
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 29, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. RATTLECANREBEL
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    A little peeved about my rank

    Re: A little peeved about my rank!!! Thanks guys for the 411 on ranks And once again sorry for being a hot head folks I'm really not a bad...
    Post by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 29, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. RATTLECANREBEL
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    A little peeved about my rank

    OK OK I was over the issue once it was explained to me and yes I acted like an ass over reacting so can we start over on the right note this...
    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 29, 2014, 39 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. RATTLECANREBEL
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    Forks not holding air for long

    Hi I'm a newbie so please be gentle LOL I recently had the fork tubes off my 1982 Maxim 650 I was adding some fork gaiters and ever sense I put...
    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 29, 2014, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. RATTLECANREBEL
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    my XJ650 won't start again

    Hi there everyone I'm new here so please bare with my ignorance on these bikes I picked up a 1982 Maxim 650 for $400 The bike was pretty ruff to...
    Thread by: RATTLECANREBEL, Mar 29, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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