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  1. jay1622
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    1985 Yamaha Maxim-X XJ-700 Fix it/Sell it/Part it

    ***Note to Moderator... I couldn't decide if this was general, classified, technical or so on, so I am posting here. Please move as you deem...
    Thread by: jay1622, Jun 21, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. jay1622
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    OEM YICS TOOL

    Sorry, but I have been out of town for a couple of weeks. I didn't hear from anyone after the initial contacts, so I put it on ebay, item #...
    Post by: jay1622, Nov 20, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    What would cause an array of sparks from the sparkplug boots

    Re: What would cause an array of sparks from the sparkplug b I can think of plenty of things to clean with, but what would you use/do? I was...
    Post by: jay1622, Oct 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. jay1622
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    What would cause an array of sparks from the sparkplug boots

    Don, I'm all over it. But dismantle how. Will the caps separate/screw away from the coil wires?
    Post by: jay1622, Oct 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. jay1622
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    What would cause an array of sparks from the sparkplug boots

    So I guess the ticking noise I was hearing from the valve cover is not the valves, but instead, a series of sparks resonating from the sparkplug...
    Thread by: jay1622, Oct 6, 2007, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jay1622
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    Front Brake problem

    There should/may be a retaining pin, which holds the pad pin.
    Post by: jay1622, Oct 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jay1622
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    Changing the front brakes question...

    The instructions in the service manual are easy enough to follow. One thing it doesn’t mention is opening the caliper piston(s) so the new pads...
    Thread by: jay1622, Oct 4, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. jay1622
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    Old YICS Tool Help

    Done. I had some great-quality heat-resistant vacuum hose, which worked perfectly. The crazy part is that I didn't even need the thing. I guess...
    Post by: jay1622, Oct 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. jay1622
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    OEM YICS TOOL

    Well, I bought it and learned I don't need the thing. It's an original with new rubber boots. I'm not looking to make a profit here so $45.00...
    Thread by: jay1622, Oct 1, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. jay1622
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    There has to be another way...

    What other options do I have to fine-tune the pilot screws (recessed brass screws on the top center engine side of the carb) besides the use of a...
    Thread by: jay1622, Oct 1, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. jay1622
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    Old YICS Tool Help

    I picked up this tool from an old Yamaha mechanic today. He said it hasn't been used in years and may need some tuning/new rubber. As it...
    Thread by: jay1622, Oct 1, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. jay1622
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    I finished the build

    Okay. Assuming not everything was replaced, and you scraped a few knuckles buffing and polishing the hell out of the thing, what cleaners worked...
    Post by: jay1622, Oct 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. jay1622
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    Needed urgently

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/YAMAHA-M ... 0162029674
    Post by: jay1622, Sep 29, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. jay1622
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    Valve adjust with 13K mi?

    Should I bother adjusting the valves on an 1985 XJ700-XN with only 13,300 miles?
    Thread by: jay1622, Sep 29, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. jay1622
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    New member with old XJ needs help...

    Hey all. Thanks for your responses. With regards to the petcock, it seems to be working well. I let the tank sit full overnight with the lever...
    Post by: jay1622, Sep 29, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. jay1622
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    New member with old XJ needs help...

    The bike fires right up though. Would this be the case with coil(s) having an open circuit?
    Post by: jay1622, Sep 28, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. jay1622
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    New member with an old XJ needs help

    Okay, now I'm confused a bit. The engine revs faster when I pull the cap off of the one closest to the rider's right leg. Based on your comment,...
    Post by: jay1622, Sep 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. jay1622
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    New member with an old XJ needs help

    Good afternoon everyone. I’m new to the site and hope to add plenty to the discussions. I am a former BMW owner/weekend-wrench who is now...
    Thread by: jay1622, Sep 28, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New member with old XJ needs help...

    Good afternoon everyone. I’m new to the site and hope to add plenty to the discussions. I am a former BMW owner/weekend-wrench who is now...
    Thread by: jay1622, Sep 28, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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