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  1. Vika
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    Signal Stay Replacement?

    Really? I just assume if wires are involved I could electrocute myself.
    Post by: Vika, Mar 29, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Vika
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    Signal Stay Replacement?

    Awesome, thank you. I wasn’t sure if I was going to be doing a lot with the wiring, which might be over my head.
    Post by: Vika, Mar 28, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Vika
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    Signal Stay Replacement?

    I managed to drop my '82 XJ550 Maxim on the first ride of the season. I'm okay, the bike is mostly okay aside for some cosmetic damage. I'd post...
    Thread by: Vika, Mar 28, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Vika
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    For Sale 1982 xj550 maxim parts

    Still have the highway crash bars? One year later..
    Post by: Vika, Mar 25, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted XJ550 Maxim Engine Guards

    Looking for engine guards/crash bars, whatever you want to call them. Here’s a link to what I’m thinking about...
    Thread by: Vika, Mar 25, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    '82 XJ550 Maxim not starting after winter

    The guys at Batteries Plus were super helpful, I got an AMG, did some maneuvering to make it fit, and the bike started right up. It hasn't run...
    Post by: Vika, Feb 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Vika
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    '82 XJ550 Maxim not starting after winter

    Got it, will get a new battery. I drained the carbs again and got it to run, albeit it's running poorly. Even when warmed up it dies as soon as...
    Post by: Vika, Feb 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Vika
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    '82 XJ550 Maxim not starting after winter

    Okay, thanks for all the help so far everyone. Here's where I'm at: I cleaned the ground wire from the battery. Got a multimeter. Battery charged...
    Post by: Vika, Feb 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Vika
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    '82 XJ550 Maxim not starting after winter

    I think my boyfriend has a meter of some sort, I'll ask him about it when he gets home. Attaching a picture of the black wire connection, the...
    Post by: Vika, Feb 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Vika
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    '82 XJ550 Maxim not starting after winter

    Battery was fully charged when I started trying. I'm including a pictures of the fuses (I think?), the previous owner said he replaced them, but...
    Post by: Vika, Feb 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Vika
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    '82 XJ550 Maxim not starting after winter

    No worries about disrespecting me, the simpler the language the better! haha. It's definitely not going vroom-vroom, but I'm not sure if it's even...
    Post by: Vika, Feb 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ550 Maxim not starting after winter

    Oh I should have also mentioned the battery was brought inside and put on a tender all winter, so I don't think that is the issue.
    Post by: Vika, Feb 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ550 Maxim not starting after winter

    Exactly as the title reads. I know very little about bikes, and I swore I was going to learn how to work on the new bike last summer, but that...
    Thread by: Vika, Feb 19, 2017, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Vika
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    What are you?

    Yup, that's what it was. Thank you!
    Post by: Vika, May 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Vika
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    What are you?

    Hey all, quick question. Was going to check my air filter today and noticed this tube hanging out. Seems odd it's not connected to anything, and...
    Thread by: Vika, May 31, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wisco Intro & Questions

    Thanks. Guess I was over thinking it. Anyway, the indicators on the pedal were already lined up. Its comfortable for me. I also noticed the brake...
    Post by: Vika, May 9, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wisco Intro & Questions

    Not sure how high it would go. As it warms up I slowly turn the choke down to keep the rpms around 2k. But yesterday it was 75 and it did start...
    Post by: Vika, May 8, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wisco Intro & Questions

    Yikes. I actually lowered the brake pedal since that picture was taken. I adjusted according to the service manual, which says the pedal should be...
    Post by: Vika, May 8, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wisco Intro & Questions

    Well I adjusted the clutch cable, there's was almost no free play in it before. I practiced finding neutral just by feel and started getting...
    Post by: Vika, May 6, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wisco Intro & Questions

    Do you mean adjusting the clutch free play or is there something more to adjust? I'll be out there today trying to see how much might be user...
    Post by: Vika, May 6, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wisco Intro & Questions

    Turns out the switch was fine, the adjustment nut was set to where the spring was completely let out. Definitely not a fine adjustment here. I...
    Post by: Vika, May 5, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wisco Intro & Questions

    [ATTACH] Thanks, I'll check the adjustment nut on the switch. Here's the spring, doesn't seem stretched. Super newbie dumb question.. What should...
    Post by: Vika, May 4, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wisco Intro & Questions

    Scratch that. I went out and messed with it some more, the switch is fine. I had to pull the spring pretty hard to get the pin in the brake switch...
    Post by: Vika, May 4, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wisco Intro & Questions

    Hey fellow cheesehead! Thanks for the tip. Think I'll bring it into the shop for a once over/safety check. Seems like a good option. I was just...
    Post by: Vika, May 4, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wisco Intro & Questions

    Wow! Thank you all for the warm welcome. That wiring diagram is amazing. Checked the wires running to the tail light, all connected. Found the...
    Post by: Vika, May 4, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wisco Intro & Questions

    Hi there! New member, new to old bikes, new to working on them, and newish to riding, located in Wisconsin. I picked up a new lady last night,...
    Thread by: Vika, May 3, 2016, 36 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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