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  1. migs
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    I want a Maxim JX 700X or 750X

    And I have an 85 Vmax 26000 mile and an XJMaxim 7000 miles both run great. Would find an equitable agreement. Pics are loaded under migs.
    Thread by: migs, Mar 18, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    What else do you ride?

    I ride an 85 Vmax with 26000 miles on the odometer. It is in excellent condition, and reminds me of my 86 Maxim X (same type of power and speed)....
    Post by: migs, Feb 2, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Pics I've just uploaded

    I just uploaded some more--one looks like a lasso! It's the shadow things that freak me out. Paranormal investigators call the 'shadow...
    Post by: migs, Jan 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. migs
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    Pics I've just uploaded

    I just added some more unusual pics. I think you'll like them.
    Post by: migs, Jan 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. migs
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    Pics I've just uploaded

    The most unusual thing is that was the bike I crashed on, being thrown over a car in one direction, then when he put the brakes on the other...
    Post by: migs, Jan 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Pics I've just uploaded

    They are unexplained. For many years I was an extremely closed minded skeptic, a true follower of scientism. When my parents died (a year apart)...
    Post by: migs, Jan 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    vac hose diagram?

    The reason I'm interested in those vacuum lines, etc., is that when I first start it up, the choke must be on,, but it runs 'choppy' and continues...
    Post by: migs, Jan 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pics I've just uploaded

    I've got another folder (The ''unusual pics" has some of my old Maxim X and a' Maxim 700. The pics were taken at night. The are in my Gallery.
    Thread by: migs, Jan 1, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    vac hose diagram?

    Chacal Yikes! I took some pictures and they are in my Gallery, though I don't know if even that will help. On the 'unusual pictures' section...
    Post by: migs, Jan 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. migs
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    vac hose diagram?

    It's a standard xj700. I used to have a xj700x, which was liquid cooled--this one is air cooled.
    Post by: migs, Jan 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. migs
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    vac hose diagram?

    Does anyone have a picture or diagram of where the vacuum hoses are supposed to be connected on an xj700? They are loose and I have no idea where...
    Thread by: migs, Jan 1, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. migs
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    '86 XJ700 Maxim X

    Is that the 5 valve, fluid cooled one? Is it still for sale. I know how you don't want to give it up, but I'm interested. Please let me know....
    Post by: migs, Dec 31, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1985 Maxim 700 FOR SALE!

    If I would have found this site before buying my bike from a dealership in MI, I would have bought from one of my fellow members--anyone who is...
    Post by: migs, Dec 31, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Will I ever find these parts or should I give up?

    I'm working on recovering my salvaged bike from my friend's brother (long story). I am going to tear it down and use/sell parts, even though my...
    Post by: migs, Dec 30, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil and filters

    Rick Thanks, much appreciated--I'll give this a try. It does look like a clip that's broken or loose, fits but not enough to even stay in place....
    Post by: migs, Dec 30, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil and filters

    I found it still being sold by Yamaha for $16 (really, I can't believe it either, but true!)
    Post by: migs, Dec 29, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. migs
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    Oil and filters

    There is a cable leading from the clutch grip that is loose. The cable simply comes off on the end where it is supposed to attach to the grip....
    Post by: migs, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil and filters

    Rick I remember from my 86 that this wasn't normal (it is very irritating though). The Parts Guy at the local shop has no idea what I'm talking...
    Post by: migs, Dec 28, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil and filters

    I just changed the plugs (were very bad), and connected what looked like a loose vacuum hose. When I drove off, the torque and speed were...
    Post by: migs, Dec 27, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil and filters

    I drained the oil and put valvoline bike-specific dino oil in. Didn't like how it was running on the Yamalube semi. The bike will only start in...
    Post by: migs, Dec 27, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil and filters

    I used Yamalube semi synthetic because it has the dino oils in it, and was hoping to get the best of both using it. Does the semi synthetic cause...
    Post by: migs, Dec 27, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil and filters

    I have already removed the filter and changed it--I didn't think of the Antiseize Lubricant (good idea on everything like this, just didn't...
    Post by: migs, Dec 26, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. migs
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    Oil and filters

    The filter came out easily and I made sure to not over tighten it. Thanks for the info on the fuel line filter--that's next, then the brakes.
    Post by: migs, Dec 26, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil and filters

    Ok, the technician at Mobil stated not to use synthetics because of the age of the bike (and the seal), that the newer and rebuilds were designed...
    Post by: migs, Dec 26, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil and filters

    I'm sorry about starting another oil thread, and I want to keep this one short. I owned an 86 liquid cooled Maxim X which died about three years...
    Thread by: migs, Dec 26, 2007, 24 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    opinions?

    I added some more pics from my wrecked Maxim. I'm looking forward to sharing some pics of the one I bought, but won't have another camera for a...
    Post by: migs, Dec 23, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    opinions?

    "But my caution level on streets less traveled, and assumption that I've been seen are greatly increased." This didn't come out right, I need...
    Post by: migs, Dec 23, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    opinions?

    I had the bike for awhile, and then a friend wanted to make it into a project (I told him about the parts scarcity). He gave up and took it to...
    Post by: migs, Dec 23, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    opinions?

    I uploaded one picture of my wrecked Maxim. Since it came with plugs designed for a 750 I kept using them, though I later found out it was a 700....
    Post by: migs, Dec 23, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    85 Maxim 700 sparkplugs

    Whoops, sorry about that, was answered already (and nearly right above my question on top of it. Sometime the answer to a question can be biting...
    Post by: migs, Dec 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    opinions?

    I uploaded about four of them...some of them are very unusual. I lost interest in taking these tho. Yes, some very strange phenomena in this...
    Post by: migs, Dec 22, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    85 Maxim 700 sparkplugs

    I'm a little confused on the plugs. My 86 700 Maxim used NGK D8EA which is listed on the specifications, but the dealer states that my 85 700...
    Post by: migs, Dec 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    opinions?

    Pics would help--but my camera isn't working anymore (should have another one in about three days tho;-) and I'll post them then. I wore out my...
    Post by: migs, Dec 22, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. migs
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    opinions?

    I drove an 86 Maxim X 700 until someone on a cell ran a stop and killed my bike (I walked for about five seconds till the adrenalin ran out, then...
    Thread by: migs, Dec 22, 2007, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Dealers--please research them first

    I was the owner of an 86 Maxim X 700 for years, which was wrecked in an accident three years ago (cell phone user went through stop sign while...
    Thread by: migs, Dec 21, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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