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  1. chevybythesea
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    poorly running

    That would make sense, I guess. A month ago I had the old liner in the tank come apart on me. I took time, dipped the tank, then recoated it....
    Post by: chevybythesea, Dec 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. chevybythesea
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    poorly running

    So I got the petcock fixed (no leaks!) and I went to start the bike....runs crappy! It takes full choke to run (not on prime, though, like last...
    Thread by: chevybythesea, Dec 6, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. chevybythesea
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    '86 XJ700 Maxim X

    That's okay, I understand. I am in Vancouver, WA.
    Post by: chevybythesea, Nov 23, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. chevybythesea
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    Another leaky petcock...gas cap this time?

    Does anyone know where I can get the selector gasket for my bike? Any way to measure and be assured I am getting the correct part?
    Post by: chevybythesea, Nov 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. chevybythesea
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    Another leaky petcock...gas cap this time?

    Okay, I just read a lot more about this whole problem, and decided my petcock is the same as an original....just missing one part....the selector...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Nov 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. chevybythesea
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    Another leaky petcock...gas cap this time?

    Dang...just looked at all the pictures, and realized my petcock is not original....but still leaky!
    Post by: chevybythesea, Nov 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. chevybythesea
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    Another leaky petcock...gas cap this time?

    Is that the same on my XJ700? I am thinking, and coming up blank on that part of the petcock....
    Post by: chevybythesea, Nov 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. chevybythesea
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    Another leaky petcock...gas cap this time?

    I have the same leaky petcock issue...gas all over the floor. Mine is from the petcock, though. I pulled the tank, disconnected all lines, and it...
    Thread by: chevybythesea, Nov 14, 2007, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. chevybythesea
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    petcock issue

    I have the same leaky petcock issue...gas all over the floor. Mine is from the petcock, though. I pulled the tank, disconnected all lines, and...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Nov 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. chevybythesea
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    '86 XJ700 Maxim X

    Where in Oregon.....
    Post by: chevybythesea, Nov 11, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. chevybythesea
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    85 maxim x parts

    Haven't heard anything!
    Post by: chevybythesea, Nov 7, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. chevybythesea
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    1985 Maxim X, XJ700 - Tank, side Covers, Fenders 4 Sale

    I'll give you $40 for the tank....
    Post by: chevybythesea, Nov 6, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. chevybythesea
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    85 maxim x parts

    Do you have the starter? Are you interested in selling the engine?
    Post by: chevybythesea, Oct 29, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. chevybythesea
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    Help in cleaning gas tank

    I think it is some sort of tank liner. It is whitish (looks like toilet paper that has disolved.) I have cleaned out my tank with acetone (2...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Oct 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. chevybythesea
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    Help in cleaning gas tank

    No, I was under the impression (from my chemistry background....I'm an engineer), that electrolosis worked great for rust, but not for chemicals.....
    Post by: chevybythesea, Oct 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. chevybythesea
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    Help in cleaning gas tank

    So here is the problem. My bikes gas tank has an old liner (whitish in color) that keeps clogging my petcock and fuel filter. I have tried...
    Thread by: chevybythesea, Oct 22, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. chevybythesea
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    85 Maxim X info needed

    Depends if you want to fabricate it, or just slap a new one directly on....
    Post by: chevybythesea, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. chevybythesea
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    Exploding Engine? Why?...part out or sell as-is? 85 XJ700x

    I'll take the tank, and the petcock.....if you part it out.
    Post by: chevybythesea, Oct 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. chevybythesea
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    Looking for parts for a 85 maxim 700

    I am looking for one that is clean on the inside, I can paint it and fix the exterior (have lots of experience with that). Is the inside clean...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Oct 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. chevybythesea
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    Looking for parts for a 85 maxim 700

    So on to the gas tank....Are there any plastic replacements? How about used tanks? Anything else that fits?
    Post by: chevybythesea, Oct 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. chevybythesea
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    Looking for parts for a 85 maxim 700

    Thanks capy.
    Post by: chevybythesea, Oct 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. chevybythesea
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    Looking for parts for a 85 maxim 700

    The case on the outside is cracked, and caved in. As for the gas tank, does anyone know if they make palstic tanks that could fit? (and then...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Oct 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. chevybythesea
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    Looking for parts for a 85 maxim 700

    After cleaning and repairing my gas tank 4 times...(two that I thought were very good), I am looking to buy a new/used/refurbished gas tank,...
    Thread by: chevybythesea, Oct 10, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. chevybythesea
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    LOTS, and LOTS of PARTS!!!!!

    Do you have a 85 700 engine?
    Post by: chevybythesea, Sep 29, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. chevybythesea
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    Need a Starter

    I need one too!
    Post by: chevybythesea, Sep 29, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. chevybythesea
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    Maxim won't RUn

    Well, checked and it had 1/2 tank gas. Dang, not the easy answer. So the next thing was to check the fuel filter; and Boy Howdy, I have never...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Sep 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. chevybythesea
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    Maxim won't RUn

    I was riding on the freeway today, when my bike lost power (came and went) and finally, after pulling to the side of the freeway, it died....
    Thread by: chevybythesea, Sep 10, 2007, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. chevybythesea
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    How fast should an XJ700 be going?

    My XJ runs at `5500-6500 at 70-80 mph on the freeway. Everyday. Runs great....
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    Okay here is my update. Took me forever to get the right size socket to get the spark plugs out (I'm not a natural grease monkey!) Finally got...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. chevybythesea
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    spark plugs size

    I am stumped. I have a 85 Yamaha 700 Maxim, and I was thinking the spark plugs were 14mm....I have tried that size, 16mm, 5/8 standard,...
    Thread by: chevybythesea, Aug 23, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. chevybythesea
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    Autozone has headlight relay for $3.99

    What is the purpose of this?
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    Pulled each plug one at a time, didn't get rid of the sound, although it changed the sound a little in one cylinder. Took it to a shop, and they...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    That is a nice commentary, Rick, but doesn't really help in this situation.
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    I worked on it a little last night, though I didn't get to compression test it (that's tonights chore). I tried the cam chain adjustment, and...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    I have ordered the XJ cd....do I still need the manual?
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    What size spark plugs do I have? 14, 16 or 18mm? I am looking at compression testers, and am stuck....
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    I figured that checking compression would be easier, too. I will do the cam adjustment, don't get me wrong. What should my compression...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    Okay, will do. I still think it is the valves, though. The cam would cause it (in my understanding, anyways) to run bad in all cylinders;...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    I understand how to rotate the engine through two revolutions (with the starter?) How do I go backwards?
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    So here is the update today: Last night my brother and I searched for the root of the problem. Used the ol' fuel line as a stethascope trick,...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    I have 17100 miles on it....was running fine until 2 days ago...just came up with that knocking out of the blue. Having read around, I am...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    If it is valves, is that something I could learn to do, or take it in?
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    An update. The noise is more of a clanking noise....at first I thought there was something loose on the bike, like a metal cover rattling against...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. chevybythesea
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    wierd ticking, knocking noise

    When I start my bike (85 maxim 700) it makes a ticking noise, almost like the noise you hear on a bicycle at low speed when there is a stick in...
    Thread by: chevybythesea, Aug 13, 2007, 41 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. chevybythesea
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    RESERVE

    How big is the reserve on a 85 maxim 700?
    Thread by: chevybythesea, Aug 10, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. chevybythesea
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    Tryed to steal my baby.

    I have a set of bars to my 85, not sure if they would work for you, but they were the originals....I liked the straighter bars, and switched.
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 6, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  47. chevybythesea
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    Post rain ride bike wetiquette

    I too have ridden in the rain a lot (hard not to, here in Washington State). Too much liquid sunshine to not ride in it! Never had a problem,...
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. chevybythesea
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    Wobble

    Easy solution: *Don't let go of the handlebars while riding!*
    Post by: chevybythesea, Aug 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. chevybythesea
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    Couple of Newbie Questions

    How about the other questions? Anyone use an Ipod, or something similar?
    Post by: chevybythesea, Jul 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. chevybythesea
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    Couple of Newbie Questions

    I have tried that, but it sounds just as bad as skinning a cat. Okay, skinning a cat sounds 100% better!
    Post by: chevybythesea, Jul 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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