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    1986 Yamaha Maxim X - $2650 (Red Lake Falls, MN)

    uppidy up
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 6, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1986 Yamaha Maxim X - $2650 (Red Lake Falls, MN)

    Unfortunately yes. I absolutely love the X, I just cannot get comfortable on it. :cry: I did just stop in at Valley Fun Source on Saturday...
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 2, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1986 Yamaha Maxim X - $2650 (Red Lake Falls, MN)

    For full specs and info on this amazing collectible bike, please see http://maxim-x.com/index.html I bought my Maxim X last summer (2007)...
    Thread by: Piersol, Jun 1, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1986 maxim x xj700 for sale

    Try tapping on the sides of the carbs with the wooden handle of a hammer. If the floats stick, fuel will run out through the overflow tube because...
    Post by: Piersol, Apr 11, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    WTB: Maxim X "5 Valve" chrome carb covers

    bump... STILL am looking for a good set! :(
    Post by: Piersol, Mar 25, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    WTB: Maxim X "5 Valve" chrome carb covers

    that would be much appreciated, thanks!
    Post by: Piersol, Dec 19, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    WTB: Maxim X "5 Valve" chrome carb covers

    Anybody have a set that are spares?
    Thread by: Piersol, Dec 18, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Whoa!!! Muriatic Acid in the gastank to remove some rust!

    Re: Whoa!!! Muriatic Acid in the gastank to remove some rust Yep. After flushing with muriatic acid, then using the POR15 kit I have had NO...
    Post by: Piersol, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New owner wondering about power loss in the rain

    If you aren't using a tank lining kit, I would recommend diluting the muriatic acid a little bit with water. It will etch into the metal, and...
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Whoops! Guess I was flying a little too fast!

    I went to visit our very own Donhoe from the boards today to pick up my colortune that he borrowed. On my way home, I met a state trooper. Lights...
    Thread by: Piersol, Jul 22, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Props to RickCoMatic

    Yep, thats what I did also about a month ago! He definately pays attention to detail, I have only good things to say about Rick. Plus he is a...
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    seafoam....

    Not a whole lot, I just did it to clean out the sludge and junk. My bike sat for 10 years before I got it, and I hadn't ridden it much at all...
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    seafoam....

    I did the full strength, 1 can to the crankcase. I did drive the bike in my driveway, no high rpm's. Put it back on the center stand, then drained...
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    seafoam....

    Varnish alone being eaten away by seafoam shouldn't plug the carbs. It's the other nasties that get in there that will plug it when the seafoam...
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seafoam page?

    Yep, me too. I think I have 6 or 7 empty cans laying around my garage. That is just from this summer! 8O
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 19, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Can anyone help me find these parts? Local salvage yard?

    Thank you Robert, I would really appreciate you looking around for me.
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Can anyone help me find these parts? Local salvage yard?

    Bump to the top of the forum
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting issues

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-S ... enameZWD1V Or he sells reman starters here: http://stores.ebay.com/A-1-Starterman_Y ... idZ2QQtZkm
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Can anyone help me find these parts? Local salvage yard?

    I am looking for the chrome motor parts for my '86 Maxim X. I need the "5 Valve" covers for both sides, and also the Black and silver Cylinder...
    Thread by: Piersol, Jul 15, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Download 1985/86 Maxim X service manual here!

    http://rapidshare.com/files/42954423/LIT-11616-XJ-00_Maxim_X.pdf it is in pdf format, and it is complete. Cool! I already had it on my XJCD's,...
    Thread by: Piersol, Jul 14, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting issues

    did you order the kit from Ebay? If so, then yes it includes everything other than the armature, gears and case. It has the bottom electrical...
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Remember that sound I was trying to hunt down?

    If I had to guess, I would say either the speedometer cable or the gear assembly on the left side of the front tire.
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carburetor Jet questions - '86 Maxim X

    Well, I do have a UNI foam filter on my bike. Same as K&N?
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Motor Oil - What is the general concensus around here?

    Basically what is being said here is: For a budget oil change, go with Rotella T. For a normal oil change that is mid priced, go with your...
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Split the carbs for cleaning? Mikuni

    I recently (today) picked up an ultrasonic cleaning machine. The only affordable ones are too small to fit the entire rack of carbs into. How...
    Thread by: Piersol, Jul 13, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carburetor Jet questions - '86 Maxim X

    I read somewhere here that if you are a bigger guy over 260lbs that you should consider upping the main jets to the next size. Right now I have...
    Thread by: Piersol, Jul 13, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Somebody grab this.

    I would be ALL OVER that if I were closer. I love my 86 X. I would like to have another, if nothing else for parts. And 1100 is cheap as all get...
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 13, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Starting issues

    I bought the same kit from the same seller. No problems at all from that seller. I also bought an entire remanufactured starter from him because...
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Buying parts

    Dang. Too good to be true. Their schematics/availability aren't up to date. ________________________________________________ Mr. Piersol,...
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    where to get fuel air screws

    The mixture screws aren't discontinued, I just bought all 4 brand new for my 86 X. I went through powersmotorsports.com.
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Buying parts

    I certainly hope they're totally stocked. I just ordered a bunch of plastic covers and chrome that is discontinued. Also the speedometer assembly....
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alternator Brushes - so school me?

    Good idea Rick, but it wouldn't fly here in Minnesota. Motorcycles have to have daytime running headlights by law.
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What size is my sparkplugs?

    The engine has to be at normal operating temperature. You cannot be using the choke, and you have to have a solid idle at 1050 (+-50) RPM.
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alternator Brushes - so school me?

    I'd like to buy an "E". ROTFLMAO!! :)
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What size is my sparkplugs?

    yep, rick knows his stuff. I haven't purchased the foam insert plug sockets yet, so I use a regular deep socket to loosen them, then use a...
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dyna Beads

    Thats how I feel too, kevineleven. I'll keep buying them from my own personal results.
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For $25,000 .. and, the right -- to come-back, next week ...

    Re: For $25,000 .. and, the right -- to come-back, next week Thats my guess too. I have done a little bit of leading on a 1940 Chevy roof...
    Post by: Piersol, Jul 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    To use it or not to use it

    85-86 Maxim X's have a Genesis 20 valve engine.
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dyna Beads

    Does anybody here have access to a new computerized tire balancer? I'd be willing to throw a couple bucks your way if other people would also to...
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dyna Beads

    LOL, you mean a high school dropout balance job! At least that is who does the tire service in this part of the country. Anyhow, to each his...
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Frustrated - Fan won't kick on, 86 Maxim X

    nevermind. I forgot to put the fuse back in after I checked it before I put the new sensor in. It works fine now, LOL!
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Frustrated - Fan won't kick on, 86 Maxim X

    I'm at a loss. I bought a new sensor for the thermostat housing and installed that today. My fan still will not kick on. I put 12v to the fan at...
    Thread by: Piersol, Jun 29, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dyna Beads

    http://www.innovativebalancing.com/index.html Thats who makes them, and also where you buy them. Google Dyna Beads and you can see many forums...
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dyna Beads

    I have them in a scooter, and also in my XJ. The XJ has weights on the rims, so I can't really tell a difference. But on the scooter --- OH MY!!!...
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Chain broke and went through the case

    good to hear everything worked out!
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ CD - Wasted Money?

    Lucky $#%& ........ :twisted:
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    To use it or not to use it

    I voted no, but it doesn't really count since my Maxim isn't a YICS bike, LOL
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ CD - Wasted Money?

    Well, I have been exchanging emails with Dwayne from Canada, and he has been MORE than helpful! Here is his first email reply to me: I'd hate...
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 xj 700 maxim 4 sale

    any pics? What did you really have in mind as far as a starting price? Hard to make an offer just on a description....
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    YICS question

    Right on brotha! I have an 86 X, and I asked the same question about a week and a half ago. We have the Genesis engine, not the standard YICS...
    Post by: Piersol, Jun 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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