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  1. jsngrimm
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    Aftermarket carb

    I'll definitely post some updates once I get jetting etc figured out. 28mm carb sounds about right for a 140cc, I have a similar 28mm on a 180cc...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Aug 10, 2022 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Aftermarket carb

    Curious where you got the throttle cable from, is it one of the DIY kits or premade? I am doing exactly the same thing on an XJ550 Maxim with 28mm...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Aug 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    TCI??

    $900??? Brand new would probably be near impossible to find. Linked is one I pretty easily found on ebay for under $100, I would just buy it and...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Oct 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dry wrapped pipes!

    Nice looking bike! I did the same dry wrap with my 650 Maxim and it turned out pretty good, somehow the chrome on the mufflers was near mint yet...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Oct 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Serious backfire

    Can confirm it's probably normal. I had some sidestand switch issues with my 650 Maxim (it was dirty and sometimes killed the ignition while...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Oct 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter clutch issue?

    That's not good, mine actually did the same thing the other day... It has not failed though, and it was cranking extremely slow (sitting in a cold...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Oct 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Exhaust / Muffler hole

    MAC claims you can run their 4-2 system without re jetting, I don't know for sure but if that is the case I'm thinking about going the same route...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Sep 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dumb question of the day. Front fork air valve location. 750X

    My 650 Maxim has the air fork, on mine there is a black plastic cap on the top of each fork leg, you unscrew those and the valve is underneath
    Post by: jsngrimm, Sep 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carbs back on, won't start.

    Have you tried any starter fluid? Sometimes that little kick is all they need, after sitting for a couple weeks my 650 Maxim did pretty much the...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Sep 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Strange Idle and smell after bike hit

    Check out the header pipes and where they meet the engine, something may have gotten damaged causing an exhaust leak somewhere. My 650 Maxim had a...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Sep 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    After market mufflers for 85 xj700

    You can't really get any louder than a straight exhaust tip, unless maybe you gutted some megaphone pipes and ran them just empty inside with no...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Sep 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1982 XJ 650 MAXIM - tire recommendations please

    I have front and rear Shinko 230 Tourmaster tires on my 650 Maxim and I really like them. Nice smooth ride, plenty high speed and weight ratings,...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Sep 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    First ride after new exhaust studs and fuel petcock, runs great! I'd been riding my little 90cc Suzuki enduro around for about 2 weeks and getting...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Sep 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    650 Maxim - Broken Exhuast Stud??

    Thanks for the info, and damn that tap and die set is a steal! I have been needing one anyway, I think I will be making a run to HF soon!
    Post by: jsngrimm, Aug 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    650 Maxim - Broken Exhuast Stud??

    Earlier today I noticed it sounded like my bike had a exhaust leak and the right pipe/muffler was rattling, and I found this: [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, Aug 19, 2017, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 XJ700 turns but won't start

    Yup I figured as much :rolleyes: at first he thought it was a leak at the head which of course could hurt the motor but I have confirmed it's just...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 XJ700 turns but won't start

    Don't mean to jack this thread, the typical valve cover gasket leak there isn't going to wreck my engine if I run it like that is it? Of course I...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    #annoyed

    Ha! Never heard that one before, I used to have an old Packard Bell console stereo that had stink bugs crawling around behind the tuning dial glass
    Post by: jsngrimm, Aug 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Helmet lock

    I usually carry a backpack with me while riding, and I just strap the helmet to the back of the backpack and carry it that way. Just don't bend...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Aug 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    oil change xj 650

    Huh, I swore on my brother's 550 Maxim it cut the ignition, oil was a bit low and under hard brake the oil sloshed and the light came on, then...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Aug 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 xj750rj motor revs and goes by itself

    Sounds like you need to take your carbs off, make sure the throttle isn't binding up but if not sounds like a massive vacuum leak somewhere
    Post by: jsngrimm, Aug 1, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    oil change xj 650

    You may not have put in enough oil, there is a float switch which triggers the low oil light and stops you from starting the bike when th oil is...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 30, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1985 xj700 bogging and backfiring

    Could you get a picture of these hoses? They sound like just the bowl overflow/vents which should be open, but if you are talking about the little...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 30, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Universal master cylinder/lever, will it work?

    I also am upgrading to stainless brake lines when I do this for sure, since I will have the whole brake system apart it really would be stupid not to
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Universal master cylinder/lever, will it work?

    The previous owner actually already changed out the bars, and the stock reservoir is at an insane angle, which still works but is a huge pain in...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Universal master cylinder/lever, will it work?

    This might be a dumb question but I do not know a lot about hydraulic brakes, and I want to switch brake and clutch levers on my '82 650 Maxim...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, Jul 27, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stock Exhuast Modification?

    Did it affect performance at all? If it really affects performance in any way I would rather not do it. Do not want to have to rejet the carbs and...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mac 4-1 exhaust - rejetting needed?

    I do not know for sure, but most likely yes. I know there are some people here with the MAC system that would know
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Bars

    I have these MSR steel dirt bike style bars on my '82 XJ650 Maxim and they fit fine, controls come close to the bends but they all fit without any...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    650 Maxim brake overhaul help

    Sorry if there are some stupid questions here, but I know nothing about hydraulic brakes. I recently installed new front brake pads (had to push...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, Jul 22, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Laid down my 650 Maxim

    That's pretty much what I did, I kinda wish my buddies gopro had been recording when it happened lol. I thought for sure either me or the bike was...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Laid down my 650 Maxim

    I crashed my 650 Maxim for the first time today :( Thankfully neither I or the bike are really damaged, got away with some scratches and bumps on...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, Jul 20, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ550 Gear Up or Down!???

    Yes it is, actually the first motorcycle I have owned. I am probably thinking too much about it and it's putting out a normal amount of heat for a...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ650 Maxim making odd noise when hot

    Last changed the oil about 3.5K miles ago, I'm sure could probably use one again soon. I'm basing the temp on feel I do not have a temp gun but I...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Maxim making odd noise when hot

    5th gear at 37mph is not right at all, on my 650 I'm at 35mph, 5K RPM in 2nd gear
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Maxim making odd noise when hot

    I just found something in another thread that may be helpful, it seems i've been shifting this bike a bit too low in rev range, i've been making...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 Gear Up or Down!???

    Ha I thought I was pushing it a little too hard with the 7K gear changes when I really wasn't pushing it hard enough, gotta love these bikes with...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ650 Maxim making odd noise when hot

    I've noticed when my '82 650 Maxim gets fairly hot, usually when I have been riding for 45 minutes - 1 hour it starts to sound a bit different...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, Jul 18, 2017, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 Gear Up or Down!???

    Yep on these bikes you need to shift at fairly high RPMs, I usually shift up at right about 4.5 - 5K, If I'm really hauling I'll shift more like 6...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Can't Get My XJ550 Into Neutral When Hot

    Could be the case, this sometimes happens to my bike. If you attempt to shift into neutral (or any gear really) while the bike is rolling pretty...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stock Exhuast Modification?

    Has anyone modified a stock XJ650 Maxim (or really any XJ) exhaust system/mufflers? Removed/modified baffles or drilled the circle of extra holes...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, Jul 13, 2017, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The best engine power at RPM zone

    A fried of mine has a modern water cooled, fuel injected, 750cc sport bike, and of course he can beat me easily but we were both shocked by how...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The best engine power at RPM zone

    On my 650 Maxim it's fairly mild up to 5K, then at 5K it starts to wake up, by 7K in 3rd gear the needles are just flying up the scale and it will...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Sentimental 1982 XJ650 Maxim Rebuild

    Nice work! I also have an '82 650 Maxim in almost the same color, just a bit darker red. I need to make mine that clean on of these days :)
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Tyre summaries & reviews

    I recently got Shinko 230 Tour Masters for my 650 Maxim, I am really liking them. Plenty of grip for throwing it around corners and they stick...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jul 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1 exhaust running cooler than others

    I will have to pull the plugs and have a look at them, could it really be all 3 other cylinders running lean? I hope it isn't the plug as I just...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 30, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1 exhaust running cooler than others

    Yes sorry about that, with the spark plug for that cylinder unplugged I meant
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 29, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1 exhaust running cooler than others

    Any reason one exhaust header would be cooler than the others? Noticeable difference when quickly touching/waving your hand over the pipes. It's...
    Thread by: jsngrimm, Jun 29, 2017, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. jsngrimm
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    R1 Exhaust on Yamaha XJ 900f

    On a lot of sport bikes the silencer is extremely close to the foot pegs, friend of mine has a stock Kawasaki he has melted his shoe on more then...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Vibration Only at 5,000 RPM Up and Down

    Make absolutely sure it isn't coming from the heat shield, mine did exactly the same thing, horrific noise and vibration right about 5K RPM, and...
    Post by: jsngrimm, Jun 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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