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  1. XJoe
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    To the Maxim I go

    no... it's a factory weld... the lighting makes it look more dramatic than it is.
    Post by: XJoe, Dec 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. XJoe
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    To the Maxim I go

    As far as wiring ... im at a standstill as it has been a little bit of an issue... as I have all new controls on it now. Looking like a spring...
    Post by: XJoe, Dec 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. XJoe
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    To the Maxim I go

    http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/index.php?attachments/xj650-center-kickstand-jpg.14642/ click on this link above, or cut and paste. These are...
    Post by: XJoe, Dec 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    To the Maxim I go

    One cap bolt out.. the other is rusted stuck ...still trying to remove it with penetrating oil. On the other hand welded rear frame, cut down...
    Post by: XJoe, Nov 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. XJoe
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    Cap bolt removal ..I need help!

    Thanks... I just had my tree bolts too tight on the left side!
    Post by: XJoe, Nov 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. XJoe
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    Cap bolt removal ..I need help!

    Ok.. got left side circlip out... but the cap bolt is flush and won't come any more???
    Post by: XJoe, Nov 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. XJoe
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    Cap bolt removal ..I need help!

    compressed fork but nothing happening??
    Post by: XJoe, Nov 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. XJoe
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    Cap bolt removal ..I need help!

    I am at a wall here.. I have a 82 XJ650J. Trying to put new O-rings on the air valves (which I did) and new o-rings on the Cap bolt as I have a...
    Thread by: XJoe, Nov 9, 2014, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. XJoe
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Did you heat up your vertical supports before you welded them on your hard tail? Where did you bend them at? I'm held up at that stem welding...
    Post by: XJoe, Nov 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. XJoe
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    To the Maxim I go

    Also found out my Cap bolts on my forks are rusted pretty good. Ordered some new cap bolt O-rings and new air valve O-rings too. Should do the...
    Post by: XJoe, Nov 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    To the Maxim I go

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Getting my rear hard tail in place... looks like I will have to bend it by the bracket a little before I weld in place.
    Post by: XJoe, Nov 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. XJoe
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    To the Maxim I go

    where do I find a fork brace for the front wheel??
    Post by: XJoe, Nov 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. XJoe
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    Ideas to hide electronics on xj650 hardtail

    Ok.. I have see a few ideas for hiding the electronics by the battery... but I need more directly from you guys... help ideas please!! [ATTACH]
    Thread by: XJoe, Nov 6, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    To the Maxim I go

    Ok.. wanted to ask before I do it... the rear bottom vertical frame support I will be welding to it to complete my hard tail conversion. It...
    Post by: XJoe, Nov 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    To the Maxim I go

    I don't believe I will put the front fender back on, not really a fan of it. I may utilize my stock rear fender for the back as I do cherish my...
    Post by: XJoe, Nov 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    To the Maxim I go

    [ATTACH] Found this 20 miles from me with almost 14k miles on it. In decent running shape, headers a little dented as well as the mufflers....
    Thread by: XJoe, Nov 5, 2014, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. XJoe
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    New Build ... little patience

    Carb jetting done ... went with 6-Sigma, now the rest of my wiring to tackle!
    Post by: XJoe, Nov 2, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. XJoe
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    Removing stripped boot bolt

    Had the same issue with 6 of the 8 bolts and the heads all snapped off. Brought it to my Chevy dealership where I work and had my mechanic...
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition Coil help!

    Thank you!! I was thinking about making a little bracket as that seemed to me my only option besides getting a different coil.. but the numbers...
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 30, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition Coil help!

    I tore my bike down and now I am second guessing myself on my re install of my ignition coils and wire locations. I know one coil has 1-4 wires...
    Thread by: XJoe, Oct 30, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. XJoe
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    New Build ... little patience

    [ATTACH] Starting on the wiring today... exhaust and engine in place!
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 28, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. XJoe
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    New Build ... little patience

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. XJoe
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    New Build ... little patience

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. XJoe
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    New Build ... little patience

    SO... here is the assembly pix... note I still have to weld the hard tail pieces on yet. Frame, wheels.. flat black. Triple trees, kick stand.....
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Build ... little patience

    I came into this trying to find a healthy XJ650 knowing she would be torn down and put together once again in different form.
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Build ... little patience

    Thanks Ted! Luckily I have a 8' tall 4' wide x 4' deep oven to powder coat almost anything...
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Build ... little patience

    More powder coating to come... debating powder coating my frame or painting it???
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Build ... little patience

    Forgot I finished my brake drum too... [ATTACH]
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Build ... little patience

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Finished my front and rear wheels today.... and I figured I am not using my center kick stand ever again......
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Build ... little patience

    I ordered the new controls from Dimecitycycles.com I will be relocating my ignition switch down by the battery somewhere along with the choke...
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Build ... little patience

    [ATTACH] Engine out ... lots of cleaning to do! Going with VHT high temp pearl black for entire engine... valve cover were powder coated with...
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. XJoe
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    New Build ... little patience

    Going with flat black on wheels and forks
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. XJoe
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    New Build ... little patience

    finding the right height
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. XJoe
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    New Build ... little patience

    [ATTACH] new bars, grips and controls... also started powder coating lots of pieces
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New Build ... little patience

    I bought a 82 XJ 650 Maxim on Craigslist with 13800 miles on her in almost perfect shape. [ATTACH] I will have lots of parts going up for sale...
    Thread by: XJoe, Oct 20, 2014, 29 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ750 Seca / XJ650 - Build - Up and running!

    I have been looking for a Fabricated aluminum bracket just like what you have... any chance you made 2 of them??
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Snapped my intake bolts for the carb boots

    sorry... I guess I get impatient and use every possible source... then one of the guys at work offered me to bring it in... and I jumped!
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Snapped my intake bolts for the carb boots

    I fortunately work at a dealership with some GM certified guys with lots of nice tools and more experience.. one of them works only on Corvettes....
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. XJoe
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    Drive Shaft Removal and Servicing

    I finally did get them after soaking them for a couple hours and a quick pull in 1st gear and wrench on an opposite nut... came loose!!
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Drive Shaft Removal and Servicing

    So I am new to my XJ 650 and I am at the point where I am trying to remove my engine from its frame. I am almost there. I need help removing my...
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. XJoe
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    Snapped my intake bolts for the carb boots

    OK... so I bought new boots and then started taking off the old ones.. snapped 5 of 8 boot bolts!!! I have a local cnc machinist in town.....
    Thread by: XJoe, Oct 11, 2014, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj650h Intake manifold replacement

    OK... so I did something after reading this... I bought new boots and then started taking off the old ones.. snapped 5 of 8 boot bolts!!! I...
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yamaha YICS Timing Cover Mod

    I also just bought a 82 XJ650 YICS and it also had the cover upside down when I bought it... why is that? So does this make our bikes worth...
    Post by: XJoe, Oct 5, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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