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  1. WeAreZilla
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    Free Parts: 1985 MaximX (XJ700XN)

    Successfully rehomed. (Gone!) Awesome group, and awesome memories here. Ride safe everyone. Z
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 12, 2020 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Free Parts: 1985 MaximX (XJ700XN)

    Sold the bike almost 15 years ago. Cleaning out garage, and really don't want to waste these surplus parts: 2 each - 3XW-14755-00 "Gasket,...
    Thread by: WeAreZilla, Apr 30, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Looking for the XJ CD or Haynes Manual

    Excellent. You have a message in your XJBikes.com inbox. Z
    Post by: WeAreZilla, Jun 12, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Looking for the XJ CD or Haynes Manual

    The site for the XJCD seems to be down at the moment. I see you are in Newmarket, but which country? Given that, I can post the email address...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, Jun 12, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Spark Plug Specs Needed

    Good advice, Jim, with exceptions... First, the center electrode won't bend, it will snap like a tiny dry twig because the material is so...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, Jun 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fork Oil

    Please see the post here (and the rest of the thread too): http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/p=34436.html#34436 Z
    Post by: WeAreZilla, Jun 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spark Plug Specs Needed

    For NGK products, here's the search result at SparkPlugs.com: http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_appOt ... 414&mfid=1 NGK Standard - BP6ES NGK...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, Jun 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. WeAreZilla
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    Can't get middle drain plug out. Gas in oil.

    It sounds like you've done your research, but just to be clear ... If fuel has found its way into the crankcase, there's only one reason for that...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, Jun 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Centerstand Use

    Welcome to XJBikes.com, Rasputin! We recently had extended postings just for this subject. Please see this thread:...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, Jun 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    85 XJ 700 w/o carbs. What else will fit?

    Welcome to XJBikes.com, zixxerluv! I would simply offer a recommendation to find a set of carbs specifically for the MaximX. They are Mikuni...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, Jun 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel in Crankcase and Airbox

    Wendall79, welcome to XJBikes.com and congrats on your new purchase. A few things pertaining to this site. First, please use the signature portion...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim exhaust question.

    I was interested in the same thing for my X - just a little more sound, not to blow the ears off anyone near. Also I like the look of the stock...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Progressive Insurance?

    For those in the US, Dairyland has a long history insuring motorcycles. My liability coverage is only about $45.00 per year. Please see my...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 27, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    pods

    I don't know about those pods removing horsepower, but I do know that tuning our XJs with any pods installed can be a nightmare. Some have found...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Need 1 Dyna Green coil

    If all else fails, these folks will sell a single unit too, rather then only a pair of them: http://www.z1enterprises.com/detail.aspx?ID=2092 Z
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 26, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    I HATE THIS WIRING

    If you're so inclined, and you don't take up Robert's offer, this is also an option: http://englisch.pge-shop.de/ Use the menu on the left of...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil Problem...Help!

    So, you're trying to run the bike with oil and filter from at least 1989? Yeah, definitely change those two items and go from there. Stay...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel in Crankcase and Airbox

    RickCoMatic, You, my friend, are the master. Z
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel in Crankcase and Airbox

    If fuel is coming out of the overflow joints when you start the bike, especially after replacing the float needles and seats, try tapping lightly...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel in Crankcase and Airbox

    Two things... 1. It's said that petcock rebuild kits only work less then 50% of the time. You can verify that the petcock rebuild is good by...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestion for Spark Plugs Cap

    The only resistor in the setup that I can think of is the one built into the NGK plug cap. Two small and simple home-grown brackets is all it...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    colortune quastion

    The 12mm is for the MaximX. For a standard Maxim you need a 14mm. The foremost place to acquire one is here, although you may find it less...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestion for Spark Plugs Cap

    It wasn't just for looks, although it works good for that too. The little rubber boot that comes on the new NGK caps is way too small to fill the...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Suggestion for Spark Plugs Cap

    Thanks y'all. Hvnbnd, from your description it sounds like you have a lot of work in yours too - would enjoy seeing "before" pics. Nammy, it...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Tuneup Needed In Rochester

    Thanks for checking, Scrape. I'm fairly certain he knows how to set the mixture and sync, but he doesn't have the tools to do it. A 12mm...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 16, 2007 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Suggestion for Spark Plugs Cap

    The caps that are often recommended for our bike have the angle at the top, but the better choice are the straight ones, like the caps in the link...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    I NEED YOUR HELP GUYS!

    Too bad, but that is becoming a common theme at the dealership for our aging bikes. And hence the cross reference list I posted for you. If...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I NEED YOUR HELP GUYS!

    Just in case you need the info, that part number crosses to these other bikes too. XJ750MK 1983 750 XJ750M Midnight Maxim XJ750RJ 1982 750...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj700 back rest

    I've been looking at those for a long time, and have never seen one go for that. Something really looks suspicious ... only ONE bidder who's bid...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 7, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    fork oil amount

    It's always the same amount, regardless of weight. Yamalube is showing 10wt and 20wt, but there may be others available. Different models of our...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tuneup Needed In Rochester

    Much appreciated! Please do check for us and let me know. Thanks again. Z
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 5, 2007 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  32. WeAreZilla
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    Luke

    Oh, sure, it gets anywhere over 37.5°F and you GWN's just gotta get half nekkid. :wink: :lol: Z
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 4, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    GRRRRR!

    Excellent - making progress. Here's another post made a short while back concerning petcock and float valves. You may be familiar already, but...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ jack points

    Small car scissor jack works well between the pipes too. http://tinyurl.com/s8ffp Z
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    GRRRRR!

    If you did have a stuck float or float valve, fuel may have leaked into the crankcase. If so, the oil level may be well over "full" and blowing...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    IT'S A PETCOCK !!!!

    Now hold on right there partner. There's one thing we should normally never discuss with another man, and that's his daughters. You know, we...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 2, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    IT'S A PETCOCK !!!!

    Certainly not a cock fight. On the other hand, if you're planning a trip to the UK, there's a place near Clitheroe, Moor Cock Inn, is nice....
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    IT'S A PETCOCK !!!!

    Oh wise and powerful wrenchers of cycles; tamers of motors and speed and leather; frugal fellows of fuel. Fuel valves by any other name are...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    650 backfire???

    This looks like a good time to say that our bikes were extremely fine-tuned in their original design. Unless major modifications have been made...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    IT'S A PETCOCK !!!!

    I hereby nominate the term "Petcaulk" be used in place of "caulking gun". 8O All in favor... :roll: Z
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    IT'S A PETCOCK !!!!

    Oh no, what have I started. Can't... :? Stop... :) Laughing... :lol: Ok, that's just wrong, man. :wink: Z
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    IT'S A PETCOCK !!!!

    OK, we're all adults here, right? Even if not, it doesn't matter. What we're discussing at the moment is the lowly fuel valve on our bikes,...
    Thread by: WeAreZilla, May 1, 2007, 22 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello all, looking at a bike today

    Please follow this thread: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=1 ... stand.html IIRC, there are even links for how-to videos. Real easy...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 1, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    750 rebuild

    This is a common problem with the oil filter bolt, primarily because they are over-torqued when installed. Proper torque for that bolt is only 11...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, May 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Thinking of selling the bike, thoughts on what it's worth?

    Re: Thinking of selling the bike, thoughts on what it's wort Hmmm, 2K might be just a tiny bit strong. Do you wear straw, 'cause beaver...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, Apr 30, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Grips

    Is the right grip in a set for ATV's bigger then the left grip? Our motorcycle grips are marked for 7/8 inch bars, but of course the right one...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, Apr 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    GRRRRR!

    Sounds like a stuck float valve...not seating to stop fuel flow when full. Try setting the petcock to prime and immediately start tapping the...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, Apr 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Thinking of selling the bike, thoughts on what it's worth?

    They are in there - you just have go to their antique motorcycle listings for bikes 1985 and older. http://www.nadaguides.com/default.aspx? ......
    Post by: WeAreZilla, Apr 30, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Tuneup Needed In Rochester

    Asking as a favor, and on behalf of someone I've been helping with carbs. He lives in Rochester, NY, and needs ColorTune/CarbTune or equivalents...
    Thread by: WeAreZilla, Apr 30, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Weird starting problem

    There's write-up on that sender somewhere here, but I couldn't find it. IIRC, it was something about the tabs that fit into the wheel; clean,...
    Post by: WeAreZilla, Apr 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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