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  1. ronmold
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    Windscreen for 82 Maxim 750

    I would like to find a windscreen setup that would work on my Max. I don't want a huge batwing/ windjammer style unit, just something to take a...
    Thread by: ronmold, May 5, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Colortune wanted

    Len has it cheaper than Ebay or Amazon, get it from him
    Post by: ronmold, Apr 20, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. ronmold
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    Cheap farkle

    All the gold lettering was flaking off the side covers so I went red. I had some car door edge trim and put it around the tank pinch weld. Makes...
    Thread by: ronmold, Apr 20, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    The old Maxim is spared

    It was in the front, the jeep was jacked so high you couldn't see it in the center mirror. He was in too much of a hurry!
    Post by: ronmold, Apr 19, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    The old Maxim is spared

    I bought an 82 Maxim 750 for cheap last year to fix up for my son (so he leaves my rides alone) It only had 12,000 on it and just needed a few...
    Thread by: ronmold, Apr 18, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Help with new 81 Maxim 550 turn indicators

    Are they LED? If so you'll need an electronic LED flasher or load resistors.
    Post by: ronmold, Apr 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. ronmold
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    forks need to come off

    Good time now to replace those ball triple-tree bearings with rollers!
    Post by: ronmold, Sep 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. ronmold
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    Head torque pattern

    My Haynes manual only shows a head torque pattern for a non-YICS engine. Is it the same and what about the six F & R studs?
    Thread by: ronmold, Aug 23, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. ronmold
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    All cleaned up for the new head gasket
    Post by: ronmold, Aug 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. ronmold
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    tips for getting the carbs back on the bike

    I pulled mine out right after running the carbs dry and thought "hey those things came out real easy this time!" Then the big DOH.. the rubber's...
    Post by: ronmold, Aug 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Head gasket compound

    On a '82 750 Max do you need any type of gasket compound on the head gasket and also the valve cover gasket?
    Thread by: ronmold, Aug 16, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. ronmold
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    Sidestand rebuild.

    Hey maybe you could show your shift lever bushing a little love now?
    Post by: ronmold, Aug 13, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. ronmold
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    By-pass kickstand safety switching

    3 days ago, soon to be inlaws' kickstand down, left turn out of a parking lot, high-sider and bike lands on him: broke 3 ribs & collarbone,...
    Post by: ronmold, Aug 11, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    By-pass kickstand safety switching

    3 days ago, soon to be inlaws' kickstand down, left turn out of a parking lot, high-sider and bike lands on him: broke 3 ribs & collarbone,...
    Post by: ronmold, Aug 11, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1982 XJ750 MAXIM fork seals :-\

    You may want to save some labor and remove the forks yourself and bring them in, very easy to do with common hand tools. The tough part in doing...
    Post by: ronmold, Aug 3, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Best way to clean a fuel tank ?

    A pack (25 or so) of #10 external star lock washers and a half can of Seafoam will eat up the rust and varnish if shaken around for awhile, maybe...
    Post by: ronmold, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb issues.. why are 2 of my needles ground off and 2 not?

    Re: Carb issues.. why are 2 of my needles ground off and 2 n Problem solved! I was able to chuck the 2 needles in a drill that acted like a mini...
    Post by: ronmold, Jul 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb issues.. why are 2 of my needles ground off and 2 not?

    Yes I was having carb problems, poor idle (found no O-rings on the mixture screws) and lower midrange had a rough dead spot. WOT seemed fine...
    Post by: ronmold, Jul 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb issues.. why are 2 of my needles ground off and 2 not?

    I pulled the hats off my '82 Maxim 750 to clean the carbs and notice upon re-assembly that 2 of the rubber diaphragm/needle units had needles that...
    Thread by: ronmold, Jul 29, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    welding question

    I don't see how you could damage the bike's electrical by welding on the frame if the ground clamp is close to the weld spot. The 2 electrical...
    Post by: ronmold, Jul 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Carb problems again ......, and again ........, and

    Does that screw adjust more than just idle/low RPM mix?
    Post by: ronmold, Jul 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb problems again ......, and again ........, and

    I may have found the reason the idle is rough on my '82 XJ750 w/ 13000 mi on it. When pulling the idle mixture screws I noticed 1 was missing the...
    Post by: ronmold, Jul 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    On pins & needles for needles & seats

    Yes the float actuated gas valve, where can I get those rebuild kits?
    Post by: ronmold, Jun 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    On pins & needles for needles & seats

    I just tried to order 4 needle & seat units to get an '82 750 Maxim going again and they said they were discontinued! Anyone know how to get a...
    Thread by: ronmold, Jun 19, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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