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  1. 78dave
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I will say I think I did get an improvement when the choke is off. Mine has never run for any duration with full choke. But now when I use the...
    Post by: 78dave, Dec 20, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. 78dave
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    New throttle shaft seals did not help with hard starting when cold.
    Post by: 78dave, Dec 17, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. 78dave
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Took the time to pull the carbs and replace the throttle shaft seals. No big deal and the old seals were definitely leaking and old. No issues....
    Post by: 78dave, Dec 16, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. 78dave
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    Hitachi H34C carbs.

    Ok last winter I went to the church of clean and rebuilt my 1986 XJ700 Maxim Hitachi 34C carbs. I did not replace the shaft seals (bad decision)....
    Post by: 78dave, Nov 23, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. 78dave
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    Maxim Hard Start

    Sorry I meant to add 1986 XJ700N
    Post by: 78dave, Oct 15, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. 78dave
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    Maxim Hard Start

    My issue is similar, but when it is cold I use full choke and it starts right up then runs a short while and dies. From that point it is a bear...
    Post by: 78dave, Oct 15, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. 78dave
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    1986 XJ700 front seat improvements

    Any other ideas. I think the foam had harden some over the years.
    Post by: 78dave, Aug 16, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. 78dave
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    1986 XJ700 front seat improvements

    So the seat is not too comfortable. I am wondering if I were to remove the seat cover could I sculpt a gel insert into to foam? Second question...
    Thread by: 78dave, Aug 16, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. 78dave
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    1986 XJ700 Maxim - Magazine Reviews

    I would not have guessed this was such a tough find on the internet. Does anyone know if the 1986 XJ700 was reviewed and where I might find it?...
    Thread by: 78dave, Mar 9, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. 78dave
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Today I got insurance, got an inspection and got the license plate. Waiting now for warm weather! Ready to ride
    Post by: 78dave, Feb 21, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. 78dave
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Took my 86 XJ700 for its first ride since I started the work. Love it so far. Lots of work done and all has gone pretty good. Learned a ton.
    Post by: 78dave, Feb 19, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. 78dave
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    86 XJ700 - Thanks to all and couple more questions

    First thank you to all here that provided help. Many don't know it and others that I interacted with were extremely helpful. I could not have...
    Thread by: 78dave, Feb 19, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. 78dave
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    82 xj750-nonX valve shim musical chairs.

    I would add here that the numbers I read seems to be SAE converted to MM. I checked mine with SAE and of course that was wrong. Then I got a MM...
    Post by: 78dave, Feb 14, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. 78dave
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    86 XJ700 - Let's talk Yics

    Might as well too cold to ride it anyway! - So there was mention of shim exchanges. Is that here on this site? Possibility exists that I need...
    Post by: 78dave, Feb 5, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. 78dave
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    86 XJ700 - Let's talk Yics

    Ok, did a carb synch and I was surprised at how easy this was. 1 and 2 synched up then 3 and 4 and then 1/2 and 3/4 pulled together easily. I...
    Thread by: 78dave, Feb 5, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. 78dave
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    86 XJ700 Brake Bleed issue Resolved

    So I really struggled with something that should be as simple as any putting air in tire. I could not get the brakes to bleed. I started doing...
    Thread by: 78dave, Feb 4, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. 78dave
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    getting xj tomorrow

    I have been working on an 86 XJ700S and indeed this is the place to gain info. Many great resources here and XJ4ever is your source for parts....
    Post by: 78dave, Feb 1, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. 78dave
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    86 XJ700S brake bleed

    I know this has been hashed about, but I am hoping no stupid questions applies here. I rebuilt the calipers, master cylinder and new brake...
    Thread by: 78dave, Feb 1, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. 78dave
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    86 XJ700 petcock fuel filter

    Well at 13,000 miles this bike was pretty well taken care of. Petcock and filter do not look like the above. I think some glue will work....
    Post by: 78dave, Jan 29, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    86 XJ700 petcock fuel filter

    Well the bike runs so that is good. I rebuilt and setup the carbs and fired if up with an auxiliary tank. I had some very slight flash rust in...
    Thread by: 78dave, Jan 28, 2018, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. 78dave
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    Jim French Precision Welding - Broken Float Post

    There are indeed good people out there.
    Post by: 78dave, Jan 19, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. 78dave
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    XJ700 Carb Setup Question

    Tabaka, my Hitachci 33's have a 1mm setting. Pretty much I guess the bowl is brim full. Not a lot of allowance here for +/-
    Post by: 78dave, Jan 19, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. 78dave
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    Jim French Precision Welding - Broken Float Post

    Sorry images were too big
    Post by: 78dave, Jan 18, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. 78dave
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    Jim French Precision Welding - Broken Float Post

    I just wanted to provide to all about my experience with Jim French. It was outstanding (5-stars). First I made contact with and then OI sent...
    Thread by: 78dave, Jan 18, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. 78dave
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    XJ700 Carb Setup Question

    Thanks guys. I may get back with more questions
    Post by: 78dave, Jan 17, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Carb Setup Question

    Ok, I think I have a good idea of setting up these carbs. I read that some set the first one manually setting the float level and then come back...
    Thread by: 78dave, Jan 16, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1986 XJ700S Front Caliper

    First I want to say I am so happy to have this forum as a resource, I was drawn to the Maxim after rebuilding a 1971 Yamaha R5D 350. Anyway...
    Thread by: 78dave, Jan 14, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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