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  1. andrew15
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    XJ750 Midnight Maxim dies out

    Thanks guys. I'll be pulling the carbs again hopefully this week. I'll double check all the float needles and gaskets again, it's possible I...
    Post by: andrew15, Jul 3, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. andrew15
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    XJ750 Midnight Maxim dies out

    Slight update. I had left the petcock on prime and came back about 30-40 minutes later to gas coming down the airbox overflow. Engine flooded and...
    Post by: andrew15, Jun 29, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. andrew15
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    XJ750 Midnight Maxim dies out

    hey everyone, I’ve got an 1983 Midnight Maxim 750 that I picked up barely running and figured I’d fix it up since it seemed it just needed a carb...
    Thread by: andrew15, Jun 25, 2018, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. andrew15
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    I'm back! XJ750 Midnight Maxim

    Hey everyone, I used to be on here 2 years ago or so, was lucky enough to have an '82 xj650 seca as my first bike. You guys helped me a ton on...
    Thread by: andrew15, Oct 8, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. andrew15
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    Cyl 2 perhaps not firing properly

    Just backed it out, naturally it's starting much easier now as well, durr that was dumb. It's sooty that's for sure, no colortune and I don't...
    Post by: andrew15, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. andrew15
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    Cyl 2 perhaps not firing properly

    I've been reading my plugs all season here and there just trying to get that ideal mixture but either way it's been running great. All 4 headers...
    Thread by: andrew15, Jul 13, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. andrew15
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    Windshield on a 650

    Hey guys I'm planning on taking a long trip this summer with my seca 650, that damn wind though is killing me. What are my options? Would a seca...
    Thread by: andrew15, Jun 20, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. andrew15
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    Still having trouble syncing

    Yup, exactly. 1&2 don't move a mm nor do 3&4. But 2&3 and by extension 1&3? willy nilly.
    Post by: andrew15, May 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. andrew15
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    Still having trouble syncing

    I used 4 strips of business card. Turned all adjustment screws in. Got one pinched in carb #3. Turned idle adjustment screw #4 until it grabbed...
    Post by: andrew15, May 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. andrew15
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    Still having trouble syncing

    I have yet to do a compression test, I should get around to that... is there a how to around here? Also, if the compression for one or more...
    Post by: andrew15, May 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. andrew15
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    Still having trouble syncing

    just sprayed some carb cleaner at the carbs, happy to say nothing happened! the plot thickens...
    Post by: andrew15, May 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. andrew15
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    Still having trouble syncing

    I haven't been blocking YICS. I gave it another shot on Tuesday. 4 synced to 3 within half a turn, things were looking good. 1&2 synched together...
    Post by: andrew15, May 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. andrew15
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    Still having trouble syncing

    Alright, someone just explain this to me plain and simple please. I'm clearly doing something wrong. I've tried to sync the carbs 2-3 times now...
    Thread by: andrew15, May 5, 2015, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. andrew15
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    Idle problems

    Well, I'm done for today and the near future since exams are almost here. Ended up backing the idle adjustment screw's out a bit more on 1&4, no...
    Post by: andrew15, Apr 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. andrew15
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    Idle problems

    I did not blip the throttle since it would get stuck when I tried, but I started blipping it on the last set... Going forward but slightly...
    Post by: andrew15, Apr 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. andrew15
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    Idle problems

    I ended up setting them at 2 3/4 as per Pollock and that seemed to work and then went back to syncing them and it was going pretty well until I...
    Post by: andrew15, Apr 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. andrew15
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    Idle problems

    Can always count on you guys haha, going to start fresh tomorrow, was putting the grips and bar end mirrors on today. Before I start tomorrow...
    Post by: andrew15, Apr 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. andrew15
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    Idle problems

    So the pilot circuit is the hole where the screw goes in essentially? Reckon I didn't clean them good enough.
    Post by: andrew15, Apr 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. andrew15
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    Idle problems

    Alright so that's somewhere to start... If I do them by ear what am I looking for exactly? Also I recall reading somewhere that the 2.5 turns...
    Post by: andrew15, Apr 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. andrew15
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    Idle problems

    So I tried to balance the carbs today with the 2 bottle method. This is coming after a bench sync and my fuel levels set. Valve clearances also...
    Thread by: andrew15, Apr 13, 2015, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. andrew15
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    bike won't start

    It was the fuse! Started right up, first shot!
    Post by: andrew15, Apr 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. andrew15
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    bike won't start

    I've put my old bars back on and still nothing. Not sure if it matters but I didn't have grips on the bars just the clutch safety switch housing...
    Post by: andrew15, Apr 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. andrew15
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    bike won't start

    I know it's a starter problem since power goes through the bike just fine, horn works etc. I put on clubman bars, they're the 30$ bikemaster ones...
    Thread by: andrew15, Apr 4, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. andrew15
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    Balancing them carbs

    That's what I like to hear guys! It'll be a wee bit cold but I want it done today haha
    Post by: andrew15, Apr 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. andrew15
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    Balancing them carbs

    Today i'll hopefully be balancing my carbs... we had nice weather yesterday but today it's going to be sitting at around 2 degrees celsius, 35.6...
    Thread by: andrew15, Apr 4, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. andrew15
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    Bar end mirrors/Grip trouble

    That makes a lot of sense actually, wow lol thanks
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. andrew15
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    Bar end mirrors/Grip trouble

    So i've switched for some chrome clubman bars and I bought some bar end mirrors and the grips I ordered were just some cheapies from China......
    Thread by: andrew15, Mar 28, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. andrew15
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    What have I broken

    As I understand, it just removes the safety of having to pull in your clutch to start your bike unless it's already in neutral? Safe is good but...
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. andrew15
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    What have I broken

    Yup, got it out no problem. I'm just gonna ziptie it together and if it works it works and there's not much more to ask! Thanks guys
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. andrew15
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    What have I broken

    It's from the left side casing that holds the flashers, hi beams and choke... What did I break as I assume I've ruined it http://imgur.com/cUMrfxG...
    Thread by: andrew15, Mar 21, 2015, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. andrew15
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    Valve problem

    I'd love to order from Chacal right now, but between shipping and the exchange rates it's just waaaay too expensive sadly.
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. andrew15
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    Valve problem

    Incompetent dealers, man. Going back tomorrow or some time this week with my existing Y280 shim to get the proper one.
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. andrew15
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    Valve problem

    Man, I love you guys. It went super smoothly! New problem though, the problem that got me here in first place The shim is a 29mm diameter 2.85mm...
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. andrew15
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    Valve problem

    Well I actually have the bucket holding tool! It just won't hold it down low enough I think to get the shim back in? So you're saying I should use...
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. andrew15
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    Valve problem

    hmm I think I understand... So i should use a thicker insulated wire?
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. andrew15
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    Valve problem

    THERE'S HOPE. I actually had a thought about something like that! Sadly I think I need a bit more detail before I get into this... So you're...
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. andrew15
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    Valve problem

    I took out the shim in intake 2 to put in a 2.85mm and the shim slipped out of place and when I turned the crank it flew out.. Now I can't do a...
    Thread by: andrew15, Mar 14, 2015, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. andrew15
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    550 seca on kijiji

    Not mine but just wanted to let anyone who's looking for one know that there's a 81' seca 550 on kijiji...
    Thread by: andrew15, Mar 14, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. andrew15
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    We're almost done...

    Well then re-sync I will!
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. andrew15
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    We're almost done...

    All good bru. I'll be doing the two bottle method to sync my carbs, any tips before I get into that?
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. andrew15
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    We're almost done...

    Yeah, valves are in spec and the carbs bench synced. But after the running sync and playing with the mixture screws again, should i do another...
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. andrew15
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    We're almost done...

    I've got everything coming to an end, just finishing up with the fuel levels this weekend and then it'll hopefully be nice enough to balance them...
    Thread by: andrew15, Mar 12, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. andrew15
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    Shorty mufflers

    Well that sounds promising, what about removing the stock mufflers? Any trouble to encounter there?
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. andrew15
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    Shorty mufflers

    Just wanna know if anyone has tried something like a shorty muffler? What's the process like and would it require rejetting?
    Thread by: andrew15, Mar 7, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. andrew15
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    Valve adjustment sound

    Alright alright alrighttt thanks guys
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. andrew15
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    Valve adjustment sound

    Also if anyone wants to help me further... Intake 1: .15mm Y280 installed Intake 2: .18mm Y280 installed Intake 3: .16mm Intake 4: .135mm Exhaust...
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. andrew15
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    Valve adjustment sound

    Yup it's a snapping sound, I figured it was the shim popping back into place just wanted to make sure! Thanks guys
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 7, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. andrew15
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    Valve adjustment sound

    So I'm in the process of taking the shims out right now and I'm using the tool. When I put them back in and took the tool out it made this...
    Thread by: andrew15, Mar 7, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. andrew15
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    Front brake pad

    That's actually what I just said to myself haha i'll probably be doing that
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. andrew15
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    Front brake pad

    Yeah i heard of it as an anti squeal shim I think... if you guys lost one would you replace it?
    Post by: andrew15, Mar 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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