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    Dumbest question of the night

    As the saying goes, the only dumb question is the one not asked. It is good to have sites like this or mechanics bills would be prohibitive.
    Post by: brucem, Jul 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How to fix this?...

    Could the problem be caused because the top and bottom of the triple crown are not properly aligned. I would try loosening the steering head and...
    Post by: brucem, Jul 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. brucem
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    Bike Runs rough at 1/4 tank - reasons?

    On my 650 Maxim I get about 180 KM before switching to reserve.
    Post by: brucem, Jul 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. brucem
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    Brake Piston wont move

    If you do not have a compressor to blow the piston out of the caliper you can always try the brake. Put the brake line on and tighten, then put...
    Post by: brucem, Jul 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. brucem
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    Any tips for cleaning my caliper out?

    The only parts of the caliper that are crucial are the seal and piston. The bowl is simply there to hold the fuild and force the piston out.
    Post by: brucem, Jul 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Lack of power when cold

    I have an 83 Maxim 650. I resently cleaned my carbs, and installed a new air filter and plugs. Looking at the various home built YICS tools I...
    Thread by: brucem, Jul 17, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. brucem
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    clutch job difficult?

    Sorry, I have fingure dislexia, ir should be a file and effort not a fill and effort.
    Post by: brucem, Jun 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. brucem
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    clutch job difficult?

    Another problem with older bikes is the clutch basket. The fingures that hold the clutch plate tabs tend to get wear grooves. Minor grooves can...
    Post by: brucem, Jun 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. brucem
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    Caliper issue on 1981 650 Maxim

    Before you assemble the caliper make sure the piston is in good shape. On previous bikes I have seen the chrome surface lift and flake off. When...
    Post by: brucem, Jun 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. brucem
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    Half or Full helmet?

    I think if attire is more important than your survivability you should look for a safer past-time. I have been riding for 21 years and gone down...
    Post by: brucem, Jun 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. brucem
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    Half or Full helmet?

    I believe that at serious speed it does not matter what you have, it is going to hurt. It a good thing I am a slow poke. I think if attire is...
    Post by: brucem, Jun 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Worked on Starter, now get clicking from "relay"?

    On a bike years ago I had a starter that would not work because the arbiture bushings were worn. They were to the point the arbiture would...
    Post by: brucem, Jun 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. brucem
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    1985 xj700

    The best way I have found to remove broken studs or bolts is: drill a small hold in the center of the stud, drill with a series of drills until...
    Post by: brucem, May 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Urgent help please!

    I was told by a mechanic buddy of mine that resistor type plug have a tendency to fail when they get hold. I will admit it was a problem with a...
    Post by: brucem, May 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front Brake Bleeding Issue!?!

    Another method to refresh an empty system is to fill through the bleeder until the MC resevoir is full. Get a large syringe or fluid pump,...
    Post by: brucem, May 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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