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  1. cheezehead
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    need info on 96 750 virago!!

    i've got a chance to pick up this bike. it has 20kmi on it, backrest, luggage rack, windshield. new tires last yr, and battery. $1500 to $1800....
    Thread by: cheezehead, Jul 23, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. cheezehead
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    Octane.

    if our gas is so great now, why do we all have to add inline fuel filters to our bikes? i have no rust in my tank, but my carbs filled up with...
    Post by: cheezehead, Jul 18, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. cheezehead
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    Side stand relay

    i bypassed mine. never had a switch on any of my other bikes. first thing i do when i sit on the bike. just make it a habit.
    Post by: cheezehead, Jul 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. cheezehead
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL thanks chacal, everything arrived on time and quality is better than i expected....
    Post by: cheezehead, Jul 5, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. cheezehead
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    thanks len for being so patient with me.the parts arrived on time and are better than i expected. xj4ever is solid:)
    Post by: cheezehead, Jul 5, 2008 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  6. cheezehead
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    bike stalls, help!

    checked the filer,ok. iit doesn't fill the filer at any rpm in pri or res. i took it for a ride, and tried the different postions. the bike ran...
    Post by: cheezehead, Jul 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. cheezehead
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    bike stalls, help!

    hi, i'm working on my father-n-laws 650, and it dies every now and again. it almost sounds like it's flooding out. i put an inline filter in, and...
    Thread by: cheezehead, Jul 5, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. cheezehead
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    Interesting chat at the bike shop

    8 yrs ago, when i started riding my 750 midnight maxim, there were very few older bikes on the road. now, they are everywhere. i live in harley...
    Post by: cheezehead, Jul 4, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. cheezehead
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    important reminder when doing carbs!

    well, i guess i feel right at home!
    Post by: cheezehead, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. cheezehead
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    important reminder when doing carbs!

    don't do as i did. cleaned them again, bike ran worse. thinking that i have an electrical problem, i checked the coils, ok. still missing at mid...
    Thread by: cheezehead, Jun 29, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. cheezehead
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    Windshield

    i have the memphis shades vera cruz. it's tall, and wide. it offers the most protection that i've tried. it has very strong mounting hardware. i...
    Post by: cheezehead, Jun 29, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. cheezehead
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    best carb dip?

    i can't get the starter enrichment circuit in the carb body clean, so it's time to soak them again. what's the best dip out there? i have the carb...
    Thread by: cheezehead, Jun 27, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. cheezehead
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    why is riding naked so much fun?

    i had a 77 goldwing with a vetter fairing on it. i smoked at the time, and it was not a problem on that bike. i was riding when it was 25 degrees...
    Post by: cheezehead, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. cheezehead
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    why is riding naked so much fun?

    you know what i mean, no windshield! in the great north of wi, bugs and cold evening temps usually mean i have my windshield on. i took it off...
    Thread by: cheezehead, Jun 24, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. cheezehead
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    just checking in, been away for awhile.

    just wanted to say hi. i had forgotten about the site, until the bike acted up. i have to clean the carbs, starting tomorrow. i was checking out...
    Thread by: cheezehead, Jun 18, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. cheezehead
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    seca II?

    cool looking bikes. i don't think the guy is a local, but i plan on keeping an eye out for him. i wished i would have had more time to talk to...
    Post by: cheezehead, Jul 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. cheezehead
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    seca II?

    just saw a guy at the gas station with a bright yellow seca II on the side of the front cowling. kind of a crotch rocket look. sounded great....
    Thread by: cheezehead, Jul 18, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. cheezehead
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    What Model Bike Do You Have or Will Have On-the-Road Soon?

    i have to clarify, i have a 750 midnight maxim. it rocks! pulls as hard, and is faster than my vtx1300 that i sold last month.
    Post by: cheezehead, Jul 18, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. cheezehead
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    POLL: I have an XJ because...

    i got mine from my dad's garage, in 2000. he hadn't registered it in 5yrs, and was a real project bike. i really enjoyed removing the vetter...
    Post by: cheezehead, Jul 16, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. cheezehead
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    Fuel system cleaning aditive - experience

    i tried the sea foam trick in my 83, didn't work. i have had good luck with it in the past though. i went to carquest, and bought a bottle of the...
    Post by: cheezehead, Jul 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. cheezehead
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    cold start enrichment circuit plugged, what to do?

    thanks Rick. i stopped at the local carquest, and they recomended this fuel system cleaner made by 3m. they said all the local repair shops use...
    Post by: cheezehead, Jul 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. cheezehead
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    cold start enrichment circuit plugged, what to do?

    hi, i've having problems starting cold. i've run one tank of gas with sea foam, and another with mmo. i have a 1/4 tank, and dumped a whole can of...
    Thread by: cheezehead, Jul 4, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. cheezehead
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    clutch job difficult?

    i used the original pressure plates. i would look at them for pitting, grooves, or uneven wear. if that's the case, replace them. good luck.
    Post by: cheezehead, Jun 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. cheezehead
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    clutch job difficult?

    i just completed my 750 clutch. it really was easy. i was having the same symptoms that you have. when i pulled it apart, the friction plates...
    Post by: cheezehead, Jun 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. cheezehead
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    hard shifting, clutch problem?

    well, that didn't take care of the problem. if i adj. the clutch so it doesn't drag, it slips under load. so i'm thinking i need to replace the...
    Post by: cheezehead, Jun 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. cheezehead
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    hard shifting, clutch problem?

    WOW!! Rick, you da man! thanks a lot for the write up. i'll be tearing into it first thing in the morning. i had installed a new cable 4yrs ago,...
    Post by: cheezehead, Jun 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. cheezehead
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    hard shifting, clutch problem?

    i have an 83 750 midnight maxim with 27k mi on it. when i shift into first, the bike lurches. in order to get into neutral, i have to shift from...
    Thread by: cheezehead, Jun 16, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. cheezehead
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    question about front brakes

    hi, i have an 83 750 midnight maxim. it has dual front disk brakes. i replaced the pads, but i still have a lack of stopping power. the brake...
    Thread by: cheezehead, Jun 16, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. cheezehead
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    new again 750 midnight maxim owner!

    just wanted to say hi! i just bought my dad's old bike back from my little brother. i restored it 5yrs ago, rode it for 2. restored a 77 wing,...
    Thread by: cheezehead, Jun 10, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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