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  1. Grape Ape
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    Suggestions for airbox

    I don't believe it was supposed to come with it. And if it was lost by customs or Canada post I highly doubt I will see it.
    Post by: Grape Ape, Aug 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Grape Ape
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    Suggestions for airbox

    I bought an airbox for my maxim x and it didn't come with the cover on the back that holds the snorkel. So I am either in need of one or I can...
    Thread by: Grape Ape, Aug 14, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Grape Ape
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    Oil: Mineral oil v Petroleum oil based motor oils.

    I think they started using mineral oil as the name for conventional oil. Kinda like how a station wagon is now called a sport back. Brief...
    Post by: Grape Ape, Aug 14, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Grape Ape
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    Need help getting my bike just to start.

    Reading the wiring schematic would probably help you quite a bit and understand what you're powering up and what needs power to run the bike. Just...
    Post by: Grape Ape, Aug 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Grape Ape
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    Oil: Mineral oil v Petroleum oil based motor oils.

    Keep it sealed or covered make sure no dirt or water gets in it and it will be fine. Check the bottle for an expiry date. I bet like most products...
    Post by: Grape Ape, Aug 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Grape Ape
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    Oil: Mineral oil v Petroleum oil based motor oils.

    Never heard synthetic called mineral oil before. Honestly thought we were talking about some mineral oil alternative engine oil.
    Post by: Grape Ape, Aug 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Grape Ape
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    Oil: Mineral oil v Petroleum oil based motor oils.

    Out of curiosity why are you going for mineral oil? Is it more cost effective, more readily available? Or are you just wanting to try it cause...
    Post by: Grape Ape, Aug 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Grape Ape
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    Oil: Mineral oil v Petroleum oil based motor oils.

    Unfortunately a brief scan of the article has no real evidence that something that was made in recent years would have been completely compatible...
    Post by: Grape Ape, Aug 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Grape Ape
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    Oil: Mineral oil v Petroleum oil based motor oils.

    I am of the mindset use what it was designed to use. Synthetics are cool and yes come with some advantages but ultimately the engine and it's...
    Post by: Grape Ape, Aug 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Grape Ape
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    How did you get here?

    Google searching for parts, info and problems while working on my xj700 i acquired in mostly pieces and this site kept coming up.
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 28, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Grape Ape
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    1985 XJ700 wiring

    A little later today I'll take some photo's of mine. I had some wiring problems to take care of myself. Mines an 85 naxim x.
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Grape Ape
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    Won't start checklist

    Trimmed back spark plug wires, cleaned contacts on the pick up coil and an abusive amount of carbon cleaner. Started up a bit sputtery once it...
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Grape Ape
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    Won't start checklist

    Think there is a misunderstanding here. Currently Left coil is connected to cylinder cylinder 1 and cylinder 4 right coil is connected to cylinder...
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Grape Ape
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    Won't start checklist

    So if I am sitting on the seat looking at the two coils they should go from left to right 1-2 and 3-4?
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Grape Ape
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    Won't start checklist

    I'll bust out the tester tomorrow afternoon. Thanks for the info.
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Grape Ape
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    Won't start checklist

    Battery was fully charged when it got weak jumped it off of my running car. Fuel is flowing to the carb bowls proved through opening bowl drains...
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Grape Ape
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    Won't start checklist

    So I got the turn signals resolved but the bike won't start. 1985 maxim 750 So the starter will roll it over no problem. Haven't performed...
    Thread by: Grape Ape, Jul 25, 2017, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Grape Ape
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    A different sort of turn signal problem

    Honestly the self cancelling feature isn't very important important to me but I did check for continuity on Y/r to the switch and w/green to the...
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A different sort of turn signal problem

    Bought a new flasher at Canadian Tire and spliced it into the Br and Br/w wires from the original flasher relay all the lights illuminate and...
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Grape Ape
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    A different sort of turn signal problem

    Should have mentioned I was jumping Br to Br/w to verify that. Thanks for all the help guys.
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Grape Ape
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    A different sort of turn signal problem

    The lights behind the gauges come on, brake lights come on when brake is applied. The Br/w never seems to receive voltage unless I jump it so...
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Grape Ape
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    A different sort of turn signal problem

    OK so if I jump 12v from the battery (key off) to the Br/w wire in the relay harness and I active the turn signal switches the lights for...
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Grape Ape
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    A different sort of turn signal problem

    So I have continuity on the left control switch Br/w and the relay Br/w, dg on the switch to signals and the ch on the switch to signals.
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Grape Ape
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    A different sort of turn signal problem

    The lights do not come on at all unless I run a jumper from the battery. Haven't checked bulb wattage yet.
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Grape Ape
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    A different sort of turn signal problem

    They are not factory they are incandescent and yes there is a rats nest of bad connections in the headlight bucket.
    Post by: Grape Ape, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Grape Ape
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    A different sort of turn signal problem

    Hi Everyone, Just picked up a 1985 maxim 750 last weekend some assembly required of course. I am having an issue where I guess the guy who put...
    Thread by: Grape Ape, Jul 21, 2017, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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