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  1. OldFleetGuy
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    Cam Chain Replacement

    Hello all, Bike's a 1980 XJ650 Maxim, internal engine machinery untouched except for scheduled preventative maintenance. @48K on the clock. I am...
    Thread by: OldFleetGuy, Jul 24, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. OldFleetGuy
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Hate to rub it in fellas (and gals too), but what a majestic 3 days in southern Virginia. 670 miles on litttle' red so far this 3 day trip, hotel...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Oct 7, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. OldFleetGuy
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    Self cancelling signal function failed

    Thanks. I cleaned the connector at the control module (6 pin) and operation restored!
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, May 5, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. OldFleetGuy
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    Self cancelling signal function failed

    1980 XJ 650 Maxim, all wiring bone stock other than a fuse box replacement 2 years ago. My turn signals will no longer self cancel. Nothing...
    Thread by: OldFleetGuy, May 2, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. OldFleetGuy
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Correct parts first time, every time, and on time! Thanks again Len. You do spoil us XJ motor heads you know......
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Apr 9, 2019 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  6. OldFleetGuy
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    Bias or radial ply tire

    Pleased with Shinko's. If you mount'em yourself, you can shoe up for about $110.00 (712's) $125.00 (230's) on a XJ650 Maxim. The Shinko 712's and...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Feb 23, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. OldFleetGuy
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    Alternator Brushes..

    Thanks all for your feedback. Indeed the original owners manual does say to replace the brushes at the first 8K then every subsequent 10K. I'm...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Feb 10, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. OldFleetGuy
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    Alternator Brushes..

    1980 XJ650 Maxium, 25K+ miles. Electrical system all stock sans a new fuse box. A question to those who have experience here. I'll use the polling...
    Thread by: OldFleetGuy, Feb 7, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. OldFleetGuy
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    AUTOCAR ROCKET CYCLE

    Indeed. 1st unwritten rule of marriage (within reason of course): Never ask permission, beg forgiveness 32 years of marital experience here.
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Sep 26, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. OldFleetGuy
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    Chasing poor fuel economy, again. Looking for ideas

    Just 1 more thing I would offer up - change both the jet needles (attached to the carb slide) and needle jets ( technically a called emulsion...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Aug 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. OldFleetGuy
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    Chasing poor fuel economy, again. Looking for ideas

    Crossed a similar bridge a couple of years ago with my '80' XJ650 maxim. Bike ran very good, but the best mileage I could get was 30 - 35 mpg, no...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Aug 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. OldFleetGuy
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    #3 worst motorcycle?

    Hyabusa - around here riders call them the cabusa - as in all you ever see of them is the red taillight (caboose). One Saturday morning at the...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Aug 1, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. OldFleetGuy
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    Problems starting sometimes

    +1 . Using the prime setting works for me. I have no noticeable signs of fuel leakage on the bike either (carbs, airbox crankcase). -If my bike...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Aug 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. OldFleetGuy
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    Shameless, yet charitable plug...

    Just saw this thread! Thanks BW - Another "Heather" has a home......and When red comes out (I hope its Yamaha red like on my '80 XJ 650 Maxim)...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Jul 19, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. OldFleetGuy
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    This time of year in NC, to cool off, you go up. The past weekend, trailered my 650 maxim (first time I ever trailered a bike to a destination- at...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Jul 16, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. OldFleetGuy
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    85 xj700 white smoke out tail pipes. Accelerating rough.

    I don't post often, and not trying to cause a debate or the like, but could not help but chime in here. My 80 xj650 maxim came to me 3 years ago...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Jul 10, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. OldFleetGuy
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    XJ650 Bogging down then died

    To the MPG problem - I had a similar one with my 80 XJ650 Maxim - Bike ran great - but I was hitting reserve at 80 - 85 miles or about 35 MPG....
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, May 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. OldFleetGuy
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    1980 XJ650Maxim, 22K With the imminent threat of warmer weather approaching: Opened up both shed doors. Removed the bike cover after far too...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Mar 26, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. OldFleetGuy
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    Tyre summaries & reviews

    My Shinko 712 series tire experience: Rear - 130/90/16 Front - 100/90/19 @12.4K on 2 rear tires 12.4K on 1 front tire Where I live, roads are very...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Aug 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. OldFleetGuy
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    Carbs

    But small issue. After its hot I can start it stop it, start it. Stop it. But if it sits for about 5 minutes, I need to give just a hair throttle...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Aug 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. OldFleetGuy
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    How would you tastefully modernize your XJ?

    Yea, 6 cogs would be nice in my 650 Maxim. An over over drive you could say..but... How about installing the 18" stock Seca rear wheel on an XJ...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Aug 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. OldFleetGuy
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    A question about progressive suspension recommendations.

    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. OldFleetGuy
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    MAC Exhaust System Question

    Thanks Polock, and all others for the feedback/advice. Might see if I can find a video on the pipe's sound, canister vs. megaphone. It's that high...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, May 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. OldFleetGuy
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    MAC Exhaust System Question

    Bike - 1980 XJ650 Maxim. Question - Can someone with experience (been there done that) definitively say that MAC exhaust systems, part...
    Thread by: OldFleetGuy, May 6, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. OldFleetGuy
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    My bad, brain fart typo, my previous post- front feet jumped out of gear: 5K cold valve clearance check not 10K BPR7EA not BPR7ES
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, May 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. OldFleetGuy
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Last night, 10k cold valve clearance check, all were in spec, but noted 3 on the edge - 2 intakes right at .004in, but the .003in would not go, 1...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, May 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. OldFleetGuy
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    1980 xj650 carb - geez!!!

    Post by: OldFleetGuy, May 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. OldFleetGuy
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    1980 xj650 carb - geez!!!

    Wonderful music will also envoke tears of joy...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, May 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. OldFleetGuy
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    Float Level Question

    All, 1980 XJ650 Maxim carbs My question is has anyone ever took the approach when setting wet float levels on these Hitachi carbs of: measuring...
    Thread by: OldFleetGuy, Apr 24, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. OldFleetGuy
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    XJ650 Petcock Replacement

    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Apr 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. OldFleetGuy
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    84 degrees F yesterday... 200 mile cruise after work. Today, more of the same with coastal viewing roads in the route plan. Oh how the sandy...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Apr 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. OldFleetGuy
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    when will winter end.. need advice

    Canadians, Nothing personal, but- Will you PLEASE close the back door! My peach crop is already toast, and after tonight, I might as well forget...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Mar 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. OldFleetGuy
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    Be the first on your block with one of these

    88 MPH speed limit??? Come on man, that is 3rd gear redline on my 650 Maxim. It doesn't take 1.21 gigawatts either, just a little pucker factor! HA!
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Mar 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. OldFleetGuy
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    Baffles for aftermarket exhaust

    +1 Polock Danny Duzit. They won't catch on fire either. Packed a many header megaphone with these, and they last.
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Mar 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. OldFleetGuy
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    Headlight Possibilities

    Many thanks. Bingo on the Modifications search. I'm going to go with the 7" euro-vision unit that has a replaceable bulb module. It will be...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. OldFleetGuy
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    Headlight Possibilities

    Good day all. The bike in question is a 1980 XJ650 Maxim. Rather than researching myself, I would like to call on the experienced folks here for a...
    Thread by: OldFleetGuy, Feb 22, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. OldFleetGuy
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    No Start before a trip -_-

    Not sure how tipping the bike makes the starter button work if oil level and switch isn't involved. Not aware of a bank angle sensor on these...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Feb 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. OldFleetGuy
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    Xj650 seca 1982 4k0 cranking but will not start

    +1 Electro Tech Sounds like you have the main players working to fire it up - spark, fresh fuel, and timing. I have not viewed the video - but -...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Feb 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. OldFleetGuy
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    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    Can I date the pads? Sure. Replace them. Cost of new shoes - @ $50.00 USD Cost of a Busted Ass - TBD Piece of mind - Priceless. Period.
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Feb 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. OldFleetGuy
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    Canadian speedo on US bike

    Extrapolate? That means more than 1 operand in the mathematical equation. Can't extrapolate and operate the motorcycle simultaneously. CPU too...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Feb 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. OldFleetGuy
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    Canadian speedo on US bike

    Let me get this straight - are you saying the British speedo head has MPH marked above 85MPH, and will fit in the cluster housing of a 1980 XJ650...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Feb 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. OldFleetGuy
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    If you had the money to buy brand new, what would you buy?

    No doubt about it for me - the new T120 Bonne, in black, black, black. Unfortunately, a kick starter is not an available accessory, nor are the...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Jan 27, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  43. OldFleetGuy
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    Hummmm: Down South we express it another way: Sometimes it's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission... Cheers!
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Jan 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. OldFleetGuy
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    Me and Lil'Red

    So: I'm 14 months into the 'marriage" with my XJ650 Maxim. Attached is a compilation of the adventure so far, if interested. Any and all feedback...
    Thread by: OldFleetGuy, Dec 30, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. OldFleetGuy
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    Your brief intermission shall pass, but I bet WI winters are grueling. During the rest period, I feel sure there will be strange noises or...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Nov 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. OldFleetGuy
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    Ignored it. Wednesday, November 23, 2016 Conditions: Sunny Temp - 61 Degrees F Humidity - 58% Winds - calm Damn work.
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Nov 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. OldFleetGuy
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    Swing Arm Maintenance

    Many thanks all for the spot on information, and correct replacement parts. Shifter repairs complete, and like new operation restored. Root cause...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Nov 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. OldFleetGuy
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    Swing Arm Maintenance

    Thank you! This quote describes my shifter situation exactly. Broken centering shaft torsion spring the most likely suspect. Since it's the first...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Oct 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. OldFleetGuy
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    Swing Arm Maintenance

    Hello gracious forum experts. New thread topic on my 1980 XJ650 Maxim- Up to 13.5K on the clock - more than 8K ridden since acquisition August...
    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Oct 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. OldFleetGuy
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    So WHY are valve clearances so blasted important?

    Post by: OldFleetGuy, Aug 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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