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  1. babaloo01
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    Opinions on mid 90's xj600

    Anybody have any opinion on mid to late 90's xj600 seca II's? Good bike ? Crappy bike? Mediocre? Thanks Jim
    Thread by: babaloo01, Nov 9, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. babaloo01
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    Cleaned Starter Motor... Now Maybe Problem?

    Mine did the same thing when I put it back together. There should be a schematic on here somewher. Make sure everything is there, little washers...
    Post by: babaloo01, Nov 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. babaloo01
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    Considering Suzuki V-Strom 650

    I was actually looking at the same bike for the same reasons although I actually think it looks kinda cool (but then I like my cherokee's look...
    Post by: babaloo01, Nov 4, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. babaloo01
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    Gas smell

    OK so the bike is running well, but I've noticed that when it's parked there is a slightly gassy smell. I'm not seeing any puddles or any drips....
    Thread by: babaloo01, Oct 25, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. babaloo01
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    Next thing to improve MPG?

    AZSteve (or anyone else) would rejetting make that much of a difference? I ask out of ignorance. Could I get the same thing with a higher flow K&N...
    Post by: babaloo01, Oct 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. babaloo01
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    Next thing to improve MPG?

    Thanks for the link Kiwi. Hvnbnd, I had a bad petcock too. I rebuilt it but the vacuum still doesn't work right so I have to run it on prime...
    Post by: babaloo01, Oct 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. babaloo01
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    Next thing to improve MPG?

    Tire pressure is good, if anything it's a bit high. I'll have to check the wheel bearings, as far as the alitude I don't know how that effects me...
    Post by: babaloo01, Oct 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. babaloo01
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    Next thing to improve MPG?

    Hey all, I have my '80 650 maxim running well, except I'm only getting about 32 city maybe 35 highway MPG. I was hoping to get closer to 38-40....
    Thread by: babaloo01, Oct 16, 2007, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. babaloo01
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    Man I am NEVER washing this bike again!!!

    Well, finaaly got everything back in order. It only took 2 days to dry all the way out!!! So anyhow, I am seriously not going to use water to...
    Post by: babaloo01, Oct 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. babaloo01
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    Man I am NEVER washing this bike again!!!

    I swear every time I clean something on this thing it stops working! When I first got it changed the oil stopped working, which led to a whole...
    Thread by: babaloo01, Oct 3, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. babaloo01
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Thanks Maximator! Now I just need to figure out a good graphic.....
    Post by: babaloo01, Sep 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. babaloo01
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Hi everybody, So last weekend I polished up all the metal bits, still needs more but way better than it was. Today just finished up new paint,...
    Post by: babaloo01, Sep 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. babaloo01
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    Gas cap not locking

    Hmm wrong cap, never thought of that! The cap and the lip are both in good shape. The ignition key fits it so maybe the PO rekeyed it? Well maybe...
    Post by: babaloo01, Sep 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. babaloo01
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    Gas cap not locking

    Hey all, My locking gas cap doesn't actually lock. The mechanism works but the lock hooks land about 1/4 inch higher than the bottom of the tank...
    Thread by: babaloo01, Sep 13, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. babaloo01
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    Petcock vaccum not working

    Hey all, I recently rebuilt my petcock and while it no longer leaks the vaccum doesn't work quite right. After about 60 miles on a full tank of...
    Thread by: babaloo01, Sep 5, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. babaloo01
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: MAXIM PARTS FOR SALE Hey Chacal, Just got my parts last night. They all look great! Just as advertised. Thanks for the quick turn around.
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 29, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. babaloo01
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Simple stuff, replaced the missing horn. Rebuilt the petcock, holy cow those washers were shot!!! Vacuum seems to be working now. Oh yeah took it...
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. babaloo01
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    Anyone in colorado with a color tune or a carb synchronizer?

    Tightmopedman Hey Fruit Loops U was a blast way back in the day! Road up the mesa is soooooooo fun in the winter! Samsr, XJRook I'd love to do...
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. babaloo01
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    Starter removal

    Hi oby_2, Sounds just like mine. You might have the brush plate backwards or just not quite seated right. I'm going to load a schematic that I...
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. babaloo01
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    engine shutting down???

    How's your fusebox? If it's original it might not be holding the fuse snugly.
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. babaloo01
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    Starter removal

    Speaking from experience, make sure you get the brushes reseated correctly! Otherwise they don't wanna work right! I'd take the end of the case of...
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. babaloo01
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    indicators not opperating on left side

    Check the solder on the connections in the handlebar switch, I had the same problem but on the opposite side. The solder had come loose after 27...
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. babaloo01
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Repainting..

    I just used a rattle can of duplicolor and some Hi temp clear. Got 'em at the autopart's store. Do a search of the forums a couple of people have...
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. babaloo01
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    Fuse Diagram.

    If I recal correctly my manual says the main is a 20 and the rest are 10. If I'm visualizing it correctly your main shold be the far right as you...
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. babaloo01
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    Side Covers

    Hi MaverickCS, I had the same problem. I used a two part artist's epoxy called magic sculpt that's really smooth and can be worked and cleaned...
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. babaloo01
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    DOH!!!! A Little help please!

    Hey never mind, I found a picture in my manual! Woo-Hooo!!!
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. babaloo01
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    DOH!!!! A Little help please!

    Well that was wierd... I had to load it to my photo gallery babaloo01, it's the only picture in there.
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. babaloo01
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    DOH!!!! A Little help please!

    Still no picture what's going on here??????
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. babaloo01
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    DOH!!!! A Little help please!

    having picture trouble trying again
    Post by: babaloo01, Aug 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. babaloo01
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    DOH!!!! A Little help please!

    Hey everybody, So a funny thing happened today. I took off my starter to replaces the brushes. Well I removed a hose to allow for a bit more room...
    Thread by: babaloo01, Aug 4, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. babaloo01
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    Hi I'm new here. I need some parts

    E-bay is a good place to, somebody was just parting out a maxim last week. An 82 I think.
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. babaloo01
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    ARRRRRGGGG!!!!! What new Purgatory is this!?

    Hey all, So my bike finally seems to be running! This is due entirely to the help of Samsr. Drug my my bike down to him this weekend and he got...
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. babaloo01
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    The Seca's up for grabs!

    I'd about KILL for a parts bike to go along with the running one! Seems like a very reasonable price to me. To bad you're not closer and I'm not rich!
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 27, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. babaloo01
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    ARRRRRGGGG!!!!! What new Purgatory is this!?

    Hey everybody! Rick, funny-not real useful but funny. I just tossed the tools into the air and went inside. I actually followed your write up...
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. babaloo01
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    ARRRRRGGGG!!!!! What new Purgatory is this!?

    OK I may have killed something. Put freshly charged battery in turned key to on. Neutral light on, hit starter button and have a series of clicks....
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. babaloo01
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    ARRRRRGGGG!!!!! What new Purgatory is this!?

    Hi all, So Samsr, was the yes concensus for would a bad battery cause the bike to die? Rick thanks for the info now I know where to look....
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. babaloo01
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    ARRRRRGGGG!!!!! What new Purgatory is this!?

    Hmmm... here's a pic
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. babaloo01
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    ARRRRRGGGG!!!!! What new Purgatory is this!?

    All right, charged the battery up last night but haven't had a chance to meter it yet. I'll do that tonight when I get home. In the mean time I...
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. babaloo01
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    ARRRRRGGGG!!!!! What new Purgatory is this!?

    OK guys thanks for the input. I'm off to buy a meter. Now for a new or perhaps continuing question,the bike died on me twice when I came to a...
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    ARRRRRGGGG!!!!! What new Purgatory is this!?

    Oh the fun NEVER ends! Started her up this morning no problem off to work. Pulling into the parking space front tire hits some sand bam! Down I...
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. babaloo01
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    ARRRRRGGGG!!!!! What new Purgatory is this!?

    OK so off to a good start this morning. With a freshly filled and charged battery she started right up! I'm hoping that's all it was was a lack...
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. babaloo01
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    Parts from an 82 1100 fit a xj650?

    Gee that doesn't seem like it would be worth a couple of humdred. LOL Oh well.
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. babaloo01
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    ARRRRRGGGG!!!!! What new Purgatory is this!?

    PO said the battery was new...but who knows. I had just recharged it the previous night but I had to recharge it again tonight as well. I took it...
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. babaloo01
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    ARRRRRGGGG!!!!! What new Purgatory is this!?

    Oh yeah, I put in new spark plugs too.
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. babaloo01
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    ARRRRRGGGG!!!!! What new Purgatory is this!?

    OK I think this bike is cursed! JUST put on the new RickCoMatic cleaned carbs. Ran great...twice. Came home to try and clean some grunge outta the...
    Thread by: babaloo01, Jul 21, 2007, 29 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. babaloo01
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    Props to RickCoMatic

    So after a almost month I finally got it running today! Thanks mostly to the expert carb cleaning by RickCoMatic. I know I know but hey I didn't...
    Thread by: babaloo01, Jul 21, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. babaloo01
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    Parts from an 82 1100 fit a xj650?

    Hi all, I stumbled across a non-running 82 1100 maxim for cheap and I was wondering if any of its parts will swap onto an 80 xj650? Anybody...
    Thread by: babaloo01, Jul 21, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. babaloo01
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    horn button replacement

    There is a larger lip of plastic that holds the button in the housing. After a while it wears down and breaks off. Out pops the button.
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. babaloo01
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    horn button replacement

    Here's a link for installing the ones from e-bay. http://www.freewebs.com/kibokojoe/butto ... lation.htm It's pretty simple really, just a...
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. babaloo01
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    Probably a dumb gas tank question but....

    Thanks for the input guys. That should work out pretty well... the match throwing part anyway! LOL
    Post by: babaloo01, Jul 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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