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  1. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    I see, thanks
    Post by: ElectroTech, Mar 9, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    I still need to do some finishing touches like polishing the engine covers on both sides. I have one question though, I was looking at it today...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Mar 9, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Front tire is modern equivalent of the stock size I believe: 100/90H-19
    Post by: ElectroTech, Mar 9, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Nice sunny day today going to the mid 60s, had a crap load of rain over the last week so the streets have been de-salted, so I decided to ride to...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Mar 9, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Yes I went up to 41 pilot and 112 mains
    Post by: ElectroTech, Mar 6, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    So the temp got up above 60° here yesterday, and I now have temporary plates on the bike, so I decided to take her out for a little spin. I have...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Mar 6, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    [ATTACH] Also got my halogen bulb conversion headlight installed.
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 25, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Thanks
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 25, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Got my new seat cover in and installed last night. [img]IMG_1581 by Justin Schwab, on Flickr
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 23, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Verified a little choke solves the off idle bog.
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 19, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Yeah that's what I did tonight, just barely choked it and the bog gets better or goes away.
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    I'll pull them later or in the morning and take a look, gonna spend some time with the wife and kids tonight. They still only have about 10...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    I followed Chacal's guide and did the math. It's a 4-2 exhaust not 4-1 and the K&N according to his write up I went +2 on the mains (112) and +1...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 18, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    I have the paper filter that was in the bike when I got it, I'll give it a try. This is the first time I have ridden it and it was just up and...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 17, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    I did bump the pilots by 1 and the mains by 1 when I got the K&N and exhaust. I'm at 41 and 112 now. Think the pilots need to go to 42? I...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 17, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Also I didn't put any air in the forks when I rebuilt them and the front seemed to squat a lot I think I remember reading somewhere on here it...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 17, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Using the K&N Drop in filter and if the snorkel is the upward facing little wedge thingy at the back of the airbox then yes.
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 17, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Got my front fender, tank, and covers put on. Decided to ride down the street since it's so nice today. She runs good, I do...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 17, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. ElectroTech
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    Xj650 seca 1982 4k0 cranking but will not start

    These are correct the Haynes manual is wrong. Also this may be nothing or it might help, did you check to see if all the vacuum caps are on the...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    So I got my bearings in today and put the new All Balls tapered bearings in. Put everything back together and wow is it a lot smoother than...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 16, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    I think they were bad. I went ahead and tore them apart to do a visual. [IMG]IMG_1551 by Justin Schwab, on Flickr [IMG]IMG_1552 by Justin...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 13, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    No it doesn't snap back, it will stay to which side you turn it. I can push it over with one finger to move it off center, just never had a bike...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 13, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    So I re-visited the carb synch today. Got them all even at around 8.5 inches whatever that means. [img]IMG_1549 by Justin Schwab, on Flickr...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 13, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    I did this test and the bars flopped over with no problems or notchiness. I guess I'm just not used to a bike having the bars stay in place in the...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 13, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    I have another question while I'm thinking about it. It it normal for the XJ to have "indexed steering"? I have noticed that the steering kind of...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 12, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Yep did the valves they were all out before. So as long as they are equal doesn't matter the number.
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 12, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Thanks, also about what level of vacuum should I see. On my gauges I was getting around 5-8 psi at idle and it says that this is low and should...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 12, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    So spent some of the day today cleaning up a few ods and ends. Cleaned up and painted the foot pegs and polished the rear brackets and brake...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 12, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Is it the same procedure to synch without the tool, don't they all have the same vacuum at that point? I did my color tuning with the tool...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 12, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. ElectroTech
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    Anyone have experience with seats off of eBay 82' xj550

    I thought about trying one of those style seats but I don't think they will fit like you think. It looks like the bottom of the seat is flat....
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    So here's how she sounds after the color tune. I think all the colors were basically the same I adjusted probably 1/2 turn out from the...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 11, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    like this [MEDIA]
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 11, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Thanks, It seems to run fine without the tool I was only having the backfires with the tool, I'm moving onto color tune now and then maybe I'll...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 11, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Made some Videos [MEDIA] [MEDIA]
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 11, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Need help. I'm trying to do a running synch on my carbs now and it's not going as easy as I see online in the videos and such. I have a 4...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 11, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Well it's a combination, my wife is understanding to a point ad I believe I'm getting close to it, plus I get most of the painting stuff done...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 11, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Got the rear wheel put back on with a new brake shoes, bearings, changed the gear oil in the final drive, and progressive shocks. Also painted the...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 11, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Install went pretty straight forward, the only figment issue I see is the mufflers are really close to the axle and nut in the back but they clear...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 10, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    While I have the rear end tore apart I decided to re-finish the grab rail. I was just going to paint it but decided to make it shiny instead. I...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 9, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Yep, new doughnuts, pain to get installed but they are new.
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 8, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Still have quite a few of them, even though the HD is gone now.
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 7, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Yeah the start button has a ground wire, it even works not on the bars, I verified it worked when I disassembled it to clean it, it works better now.
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 7, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Got more work done this evening thanks to care package from XJ4ever. New bars are mounted,along with new MC, and brake lines. [IMG]IMG_1523 by...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 7, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Polished up the front wheel and got the new rotor installed.
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 6, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    So when I was putting my exhaust on I noticed the previous oil leak on the front of the motor. I'm hoping that this was from the valve cover...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 6, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. ElectroTech
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    Lowering Maxim 650 1"

    I'm contemplating lowering my 82 Maxim 650 by 1" front and rear. I know I can slide the forks up in the clamps a little before they contact the...
    Thread by: ElectroTech, Feb 4, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Got the bottom of the front fender de-rusted and painted. [img]IMG_1504 by Justin Schwab, on Flickr Attempted to source new sliver emblems and...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 3, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Plasti-dip
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 2, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. ElectroTech
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    Fished up dipping the lower forks. [img]IMG_1500 by Justin Schwab, on Flickr Also got the XJ4Ever replacement fuse box installed. [img]IMG_1501...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 2, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. ElectroTech
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    I have place 5-6 orders with Len so far into my re-build, he has awesome service, fast shipping, and probably knows more about thee bikes than I...
    Post by: ElectroTech, Feb 2, 2017 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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