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  1. Alberta KTM
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    85 Maxim X750 Tach very sluggish

    So I removed and opened up my tach yesterday. Much to my chagrin, it was nearly spotless inside. I manually moved the dial and it took a couple...
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Mar 12, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Alberta KTM
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    85 Maxim X750 Tach very sluggish

    I did a little research and I’m gathering a mid 80s tach on a Japanese bike is fairly universal in overall operation. Story’s of rusted or goop...
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Mar 11, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Alberta KTM
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    85 Maxim X750 Tach very sluggish

    One of the last things on my rescue rebuild is the sluggish tach. The bike runs excellent but the tach is very slow to respond to rpm changes. I...
    Thread by: Alberta KTM, Mar 11, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Alberta KTM
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    1986 750 Maxim X. Light/Fuse panel removal

    Any ideas on the easiest way to do this? There is a post here 10 years old but all the images are removed I have to change the fuse socket for...
    Thread by: Alberta KTM, Sep 24, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Alberta KTM
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    Why did you buy an XJ?

    It’s was a total fluke. Saw a deal on a non running bike. All I knew about it was that is was a Yamaha. Turns out it was a Maxim X 750 with only...
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Sep 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Alberta KTM
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    After market plug caps for Maxim X

    Thanks guys. That's great info
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Sep 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Alberta KTM
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    After market plug caps for Maxim X

    Awesome. As Max Klinger used to say, May your camels spit nothing but dates!
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Sep 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Alberta KTM
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    After market plug caps for Maxim X

    Thanks. These buggers are long straight and have a massive rubber boot to plug the spark plug wells Definitely not your conventional 90 degree...
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Sep 15, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Alberta KTM
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    After market plug caps for Maxim X

    Since the Yami dealer wants 50 bucks a plug cap for my 1986 750 Maxim X, does anybody know of an aftermarket supplier like NGK or anyone who may...
    Thread by: Alberta KTM, Sep 15, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Alberta KTM
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    Dumb question of the day. Front fork air valve location. 750X

    Ok, seems logical. I'll look when my bike is back from the shop
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Sep 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Alberta KTM
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    Dumb question of the day. Front fork air valve location. 750X

    Exactly. The last step of reassembling the forks as stated in the manual is to set to the required air pressure
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Sep 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Alberta KTM
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    Dumb question of the day. Front fork air valve location. 750X

    Doing some reading on my 1986 Maxim 750 X and found the front fork air pressure should be 5.7 lb to I think 10 lb or so. Use a hand pump and I'll...
    Thread by: Alberta KTM, Sep 13, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Alberta KTM
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    Checking a adjusting valves on a 86 750 Maxim X

    Thanks, that's what I was hoping for
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Sep 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Alberta KTM
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    Checking a adjusting valves on a 86 750 Maxim X

    So could be upwards of 5-6 hrs. Gotta love the 5 valves per cylinder.
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Sep 10, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Alberta KTM
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    Checking a adjusting valves on a 86 750 Maxim X

    Mine has only 18,000 kilometres on it. I've owned it a month. No idea as to the history. I'm taking it in tomorrow for a carb sync and adjust....
    Thread by: Alberta KTM, Sep 10, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Alberta KTM
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    82 maxim

    I'm not Dave either but that pic with the very dirty muffin tin is a little scary.
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Sep 9, 2017 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Alberta KTM
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    86 Maxim X 750 high idle when warmed up

    My avatar is a pic of the bike after we dragged it out of the field. Yes dragged. The wheels were seized. Lots of hrs but she's almost done. Even...
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Sep 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Alberta KTM
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    86 Maxim X 750 high idle when warmed up

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Sep 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Alberta KTM
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    86 Maxim X 750 high idle when warmed up

    Excellent info! I did lower the idle after it was warm and it made quite a big difference. Drops down after a second or 2 but your right. It's...
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Sep 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Alberta KTM
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    86 Maxim X 750 high idle when warmed up

    Thanks for the insight on the enrichment circuit! I've never had CV carbs before, only the slider with needle style. So your saying the carb to...
    Post by: Alberta KTM, Sep 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Alberta KTM
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    86 Maxim X 750 high idle when warmed up

    Suspected an air leak so I checked Intake boots. No cracks Vacuum line on carb 2 to the petcock. Airtight Found a couple loose Allen bolts to...
    Thread by: Alberta KTM, Sep 8, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Alberta KTM
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    Off Road Tires for 86 Maxim X 750 16" Rim

    That's what I'm looking for. Rebuilding a barn find and I want to be able to run on gravel roads and some dirt. Not off-roading, just crappy...
    Thread by: Alberta KTM, Sep 4, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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