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  1. eden5900
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    How to secure the carbs so they don't fall on the road?

    Ha - thanks buddy. Off to Costa Rica for 2 weeks so Bike will be on a hiatus, will work on it more when I get back!
    Post by: eden5900, Sep 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. eden5900
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    How to secure the carbs so they don't fall on the road?

    Alright - all the tips and the oil trick worked great, although I did use motor oil (had already done it when I saw your post about Olive Oil...
    Post by: eden5900, Sep 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. eden5900
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    First time ride on newly running bike, list of problems

    I started with them 2-3/4 turns out. It idles great, but then when I apply any juice, the bike will stall immediatley. I turned them IN 1-3/4...
    Post by: eden5900, Sep 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. eden5900
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    First time ride on newly running bike, list of problems

    Wow. Getting those carbs in was like wresting with an alligator nude - it sounds easy, but can be a little tricky! Well, got them in and went...
    Post by: eden5900, Sep 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. eden5900
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    How to secure the carbs so they don't fall on the road?

    Heading to the garage.. I just wish i didn't live in Canada where it was -1deg Celcius (30F) right now! Stupid Canada. Stay tuned! Oh, it's...
    Post by: eden5900, Sep 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. eden5900
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    First time ride on newly running bike, list of problems

    Okay, thanks guys. I'm having a buddy come over today that rides to try out the shifting, to see if it's just me or if it slips. It jumped...
    Post by: eden5900, Sep 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. eden5900
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    First time ride on newly running bike, list of problems

    Aside from not securing the carbs too well, which I had posted in another thread, I have 2 other questions: Going into second/third gear the...
    Thread by: eden5900, Sep 28, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. eden5900
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    How to secure the carbs so they don't fall on the road?

    I totally know the answer to this is going to be "Keep Trying", isn't it? <grin>
    Post by: eden5900, Sep 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. eden5900
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    How to secure the carbs so they don't fall on the road?

    I was riding and they came loose, and gas went everywhere. :( Thought I had em' in solid. Does the little grooved line on the motor-end of the...
    Thread by: eden5900, Sep 28, 2007, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. eden5900
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    It's alive! Muwahahaha!

    Maxim XJ 650 Bike $250 Replacement 750 Tank - $85 Carb Rebuild Kit - $65 Cleaned Carbs, starter and replaced tank. Installed in-line filter...
    Thread by: eden5900, Sep 27, 2007, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. eden5900
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    XJ pics of my move to Edmonton, AB

    Hey buddy - I'm in Edmonton too - 26 - if you ever want to trade bikes. Hehe, I bought mine at a garage sale in the summer, can't even get the...
    Post by: eden5900, Sep 26, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. eden5900
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    Extra part in carb kit?

    Yes, it was the float needle seats. Thanks, I'll not risk the chance that I'll have to take the carbs off, and just put the replacements on right...
    Post by: eden5900, Sep 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. eden5900
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    Extra part in carb kit?

    hey - thanks! i was wondering about that too. I just put the old rubber plugs back in, as I didn't chew them up that bad when I took them out....
    Post by: eden5900, Sep 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. eden5900
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    Calgary Alberta

    Another Edmonton Maxim (new) owner. (Well, Leduc!)
    Post by: eden5900, Aug 8, 2007 in forum: Western US and Canada
  15. eden5900
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    No instructions with Mac Exhaust?!

    So no welding at all was needed? All plug n' play?
    Post by: eden5900, Jul 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. eden5900
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    Bike Runs rough at 1/4 tank - reasons?

    everyone is saying when they swap to reserve.. but here's the money question? How far (km) do you get on reserver until your on the side of the...
    Post by: eden5900, Jul 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. eden5900
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    Couple of Newbie Questions

    I have a TELUS p4000 PPC (Sprint Mogul) I use that has TomTom GPS - gives clock, speed, etc. Thinking about taking the instrament panel out all...
    Post by: eden5900, Jul 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. eden5900
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    "Lurker's Night" Lurker's with Problems- Let's Hear fm YOU!

    Re: "Lurker's Night" Lurker's with Problems- Let's Hear fm haha, a post for the lurkers. Well Rick - I'm the one that waits for someone else to...
    Post by: eden5900, Jul 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. eden5900
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    Will this tank fit this bike? (XJCD on it's way still!)

    Need tank for my 1982 XJ650. This ebay auction only has 3 hours left - anyone know if this will fit it? I don't have the XJCD yet to check the...
    Thread by: eden5900, Jul 24, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. eden5900
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    Canadian Parts

    I just ordered from Parts & More - aside from having the cheapest price on Carb Rebuild kits, they offer free shipping, from a Canadian location...
    Post by: eden5900, Jul 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. eden5900
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    XJ Yamaha Part Suppliers = Diamond Cartel

    eBay always has a steady stream of new old stock, and never seems to have more than one of an item listed at once. I'm pretty sure that 20% of...
    Thread by: eden5900, Jul 19, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. eden5900
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    Aftermarket fuel gauge?

    Post by: eden5900, Jul 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. eden5900
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    XJ Sitings Section

    I talked to a new XJ650 owner in Leduc, AB at the video store last week! Come to think of it; I really should have recommended this site to him...
    Post by: eden5900, Jul 13, 2007 in forum: Suggestion Box
  24. eden5900
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    Paper plane

    [img] Bitch Yeah!
    Post by: eden5900, Jul 13, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. eden5900
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    From biker wannabe to gear grinder

    1-5 posts, Newbie 5-10 posts, Gear Grinder 10+ Posts, Lifer. <grin>
    Post by: eden5900, Jul 13, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. eden5900
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    New 1984 XJ 650 owner here to raise hell.

    Thanks for the kind words, lads. Since it's probaly been a while for most of you guys, let me quickly run down my first foray into this...
    Post by: eden5900, Jul 11, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. eden5900
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    deal or no deal? (a complaint, not a question!)

    Yea, I agree with this. I live in Edmonton too - and just accidently bought a running 1982 Maxim XJ650 at a garage sale (off 23ave) for $270 (& a...
    Post by: eden5900, Jul 11, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. eden5900
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    MOST Rediculous Comment Made by your Previous Owner is??

    "I am secretly a half human-half cyborg commissioned to patrol the streets of Winnipeg via Heat-Telescopic-Kinetic-Flux Capacitator... ......
    Post by: eden5900, Jul 9, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. eden5900
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    Question on Battery Type/Size

    Ola. I'm working through the fault diagnose lists available here to try and determine why my new old bike won't fire. The previous owner had...
    Thread by: eden5900, Jul 9, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. eden5900
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    Edmonton Carb Cleaning

    That's cool - just picked this bike up recently @ a garage sale, havn't taken the bike course/license yet, but getting dirty already <grin>. It's...
    Post by: eden5900, Jul 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. eden5900
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    Edmonton Carb Cleaning

    Is there anyone in Edmonton that has a YICS tool and vacuum gauges for a Carb cleaning? I'll buy you and yours a $50 GC for the Keg - or some...
    Thread by: eden5900, Jul 5, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. eden5900
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    New 1984 XJ 650 owner here to raise hell.

    I think it was a husband-bought-the-bike-without-permission-and-wife-was-pissed-off-they-didn't-talk-about-it-first kinda thing, but, who knows....
    Post by: eden5900, Jul 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. eden5900
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    New 1984 XJ 650 owner here to raise hell.

    Hey Guys For some odd reason, I turned into a side street to follow a garage sale sign - can't remember the last time I did that. In any event,...
    Thread by: eden5900, Jun 30, 2007, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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