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  1. leaningleft
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    little bottom end power

    Any ideas My 550 maxim is running great i just think i'm missing some lower end power.I hit about 6 grand on the tach and it's rocket before...
    Thread by: leaningleft, Jul 5, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. leaningleft
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    A little help needed please

    MaximumX that looks like just the gauge i'm looking for.i will contact them for a bigger pic and side veiw but i think thats it thanks
    Post by: leaningleft, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. leaningleft
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    A little help needed please

    Can't find what i need to make the modifications i want to do this year.I'm really interrested in removing the gauge cluster and go with a single...
    Thread by: leaningleft, Mar 1, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. leaningleft
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    How old is an XJ Biker?

    50 yrs young here .I like that the wife does't enjoy biking i hate riding with someone hanging on to me.
    Post by: leaningleft, Mar 1, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. leaningleft
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    Allright get out your thinking caps

    Yes but not air.We played around with the idea a little in shop when taking refrigeration.Not to power a bike just the gas laws and how to change...
    Post by: leaningleft, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. leaningleft
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    Lets see those wheelies!

    In my fifty years of wondering how i got out of that alive.Seeing better people go before me playing it safe .I can only put it all down to fate...
    Post by: leaningleft, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. leaningleft
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    long road trips on an xj

    Took a nice ride this past summer from cobourg ont. to northbay ont. little over 1000m miles round trip. Ran low of gas in some little town who's...
    Post by: leaningleft, Dec 15, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. leaningleft
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    still wont start...

    But on the bright side you'll be so proud of your running bike and know it inside and out.Atlest thats how it went for me and the months it took...
    Post by: leaningleft, Dec 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. leaningleft
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    Should I say something?

    No harm in asking.Could be he would want to ok it with your dad first so i'd get dad on my side before hand.
    Post by: leaningleft, Dec 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. leaningleft
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    Uses for SEAFOAM - user feedback poll

    I found it in a napa store early in the year.I though it made the engine a bit smoother running.Let a friend run some through his goldwings gas...
    Post by: leaningleft, Dec 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. leaningleft
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    I am LOST!! Please help

    Sounds like your not getting a spark.Easy thing to test for srark .Remove a plug ground it against the engine and turn over with it switched to...
    Post by: leaningleft, Dec 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. leaningleft
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    What cool mods do you suggest??

    Still thinking of some changes i'm going to be making over the winter months.I get some good idea's from members photo galleries.Or what i can get...
    Post by: leaningleft, Nov 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. leaningleft
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    classic or not?

    Sounds like xj envy to me.I,ve had more guys comeing up to me this past summer telling me how they had a maxim years ago and just loved it.To me...
    Post by: leaningleft, Nov 24, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. leaningleft
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    sissy bar back rest

    Have a look around for a bike wreckers in your area.I've found loads of parts like sissy bars and racks and related stuff.Some needed a bit of...
    Post by: leaningleft, Nov 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. leaningleft
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    What gear do you ride with?

    For my neck a wear a light cotton turtle neck sweater not to heavy so i can put in on for late nights ride or added protection on a long hwy ride
    Post by: leaningleft, Nov 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. leaningleft
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    94 ford explorer mountaner edition. Wife drives a 98 ford taurus Funny never really been a ford man but a buddy owns a small dealership and...
    Post by: leaningleft, Nov 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. leaningleft
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    betty is dead.....now what?

    After trying these good idea's add where you are in the world to your profile.Could be you have a freind willing to lend a hand or spare part down...
    Post by: leaningleft, Aug 24, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. leaningleft
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    highway travel

    Anything more then a putt around town in go's the ear plugs.But as for rpm's.I ride my 550 between 4 & 6 k around town and have had no trouble in...
    Post by: leaningleft, Aug 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. leaningleft
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    This rattle is taking all the fun out of riding

    Took it all apart.First found the spring to be very weak.Don't think it was a stock spring. Looks like something madeup.I'll go to the auto parts...
    Post by: leaningleft, Aug 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. leaningleft
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    This rattle is taking all the fun out of riding

    All great idea's and i'll give it a full going over in the morning.I'm sure this will be the end of the rattling headlight and getting back to...
    Post by: leaningleft, Aug 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. leaningleft
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    This rattle is taking all the fun out of riding

    One of my first checks was the cables.Exhaust is solid so can't see that as causing a rattle.Have checked the rubber mounts as well.just a light...
    Post by: leaningleft, Aug 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. leaningleft
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    This rattle is taking all the fun out of riding

    Any idea's on how to fix or why my headlight is rattling.I've took it apart and tightened everything a few times not that anything has been...
    Thread by: leaningleft, Aug 23, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. leaningleft
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    WTB: 1982 yamaha seca 650 gas tank

    if your in the southern ontario,Canada area i seen one at the bone yard. phone num. is 705-742-6120 mybe they ship.Best i can do Good luck
    Post by: leaningleft, Aug 22, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. leaningleft
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    Nice looking 84 750 seca forsale down my street

    Anyone close by my area interested.Guys got a 750 seca forsale 1,500 cert.I'd be interested myself but in the middle working out a deal on a 1100...
    Thread by: leaningleft, Aug 21, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. leaningleft
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    WTT: 4 into 1 header for seat

    Hey found you a seat . pm me
    Post by: leaningleft, Aug 20, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. leaningleft
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    WTT: 4 into 1 header for seat

    Let me check with peterbough cycle salvage.Last time i was there i'm sure i seen a 550 seca.Would like the the 4into1 i have some other 550 seca...
    Post by: leaningleft, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. leaningleft
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    Bike stalling out when cold?

    sounds like rickomatics got it .The hose from the Manifold to the Petcock is NOT Vacuum Hose and collapses on itself shutting-off Vacuum .bike...
    Post by: leaningleft, Jun 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. leaningleft
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    Pods and crankcase vents?

    after installing pods got a crank case vent filter from e bay.But seen almost the samething at the autoparts store shortly after
    Post by: leaningleft, Jun 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. leaningleft
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    Ontario riders?

    Anybody interested, june 19,20,21 is the ride for sight in trenton.www.rideforsight.com Parade starts in whitby sat morning then the ride out to...
    Post by: leaningleft, Jun 12, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  30. leaningleft
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    Ontario riders?

    Cobourg, Ontario here would like to get together for a ride sometime anybody out my way
    Post by: leaningleft, Jun 10, 2008 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  31. leaningleft
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    hot front disc.

    Don't know if i'm just being paranoid.Had some stiff front brake troubles earlyer in the year found it was just a winters rust on the caliper...
    Thread by: leaningleft, May 2, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. leaningleft
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    Any carb adjust idea's new pods.

    Been so busy this week but hoping to pull the carbs tommorow and find whats causing the high idle.as Injuhneer stated only a few things that could...
    Post by: leaningleft, Apr 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. leaningleft
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    *#&+@#%$ COUNTRY!!!

    Sorry i'm still laughing over the centre of the universe" (toronto) bit.I'm toronto born but spent some time in calgary and learned not say i'm...
    Post by: leaningleft, Apr 21, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. leaningleft
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    Any carb adjust idea's new pods.

    i coulded help myself.New pods where sitting there in the box waiting for me to get the mainjets i knew i would need.So out came the sawsall and...
    Thread by: leaningleft, Apr 21, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. leaningleft
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    Do new wheel bearings need to be greased?

    Sealed bearing are grease packed or should be.I would put the bike on it's center stand and remove the caliper.Give it a spin.check the front...
    Post by: leaningleft, Apr 18, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. leaningleft
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    550 maxim front brakes/ suspension

    Just picked this K&N set of filters from my local auto parts store.Was told the cost each was 103.00 plus tax .Was told i would need two.So i...
    Post by: leaningleft, Apr 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. leaningleft
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    test

    just testing
    Post by: leaningleft, Apr 2, 2008 in forum: Test Zone
  38. leaningleft
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    test

    just testing
    Post by: leaningleft, Apr 2, 2008 in forum: Test Zone
  39. leaningleft
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Would you have a new set of sprockets for 82 550 maxim.thanks
    Post by: leaningleft, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. leaningleft
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    Drive chain question

    Ya i am looking to replace the sprockets. one part at a time.Thanks
    Post by: leaningleft, Apr 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. leaningleft
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    Drive chain question

    I want to order a new drive chain.I've tried looking up the info and asking a seller on ebay.But still puzzled.My chain is a size 530x104 links is...
    Thread by: leaningleft, Mar 31, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. leaningleft
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    Pod Filter size for xj550

    K&N 2in1 filters from K&N costing me 110.00 each but then just need two.Only place i could find em.
    Post by: leaningleft, Mar 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. leaningleft
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    Pod Filter size for xj550

    K&n part num rc2372 have a set on order myself still waiting for my local carparts store to get them. There a two in one filter .Still don't know...
    Post by: leaningleft, Mar 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. leaningleft
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    chain drive conversion

    luney2nz I think if i'd go through all that tooling i'd look to go belt drive.as a possable
    Post by: leaningleft, Mar 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. leaningleft
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    chain drive conversion

    Mind if i cut in here with a drive chain question.I'm been looking at replacing the master link on my chain as it's looking a bit rough from being...
    Post by: leaningleft, Mar 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. leaningleft
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    First ride wheels very stiff

    I was going to check the brakes today as a possable cause.Had just bled the front brack before taking it out of the basement.BTW searched past...
    Post by: leaningleft, Mar 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. leaningleft
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    First ride wheels very stiff

    Had the family over for dinner thought i'd get the help i needed to get the bike out of the basement.Little background first of all.Bought the...
    Thread by: leaningleft, Mar 22, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. leaningleft
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    Failed Emissions, Now What?

    Here in ontario when trying to pass your cars emissions we take it in very hot add some ethenal to help it burn off any garbage hanging...
    Post by: leaningleft, Mar 18, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. leaningleft
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    550 Maxim mod

    ok thanks sounds great.
    Post by: leaningleft, Mar 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. leaningleft
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    550 Maxim mod

    Any idea's what to do with crank vent after replacing airbox with pod filters.Ordered the new filters should be in before the end of the week.Want...
    Thread by: leaningleft, Mar 17, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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