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  1. Derrek Woodard
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    XJ700X carb issue and high RPM's

    I used a motion pro sync gauge. It is in perfect sync. I rev the engine up and it drop down to idle fine no hangs, and goes back to regular...
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, Sep 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Derrek Woodard
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    XJ700X carb issue and high RPM's

    It has a standard airbox. Uni air filter.
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, Sep 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Derrek Woodard
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    XJ700X carb issue and high RPM's

    I had bad throttle shaft seals. So I decided to replace all seals and did a complete carb rebuild. I got the rack back on and synced perfectly....
    Thread by: Derrek Woodard, Sep 6, 2024, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Derrek Woodard
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    Maxim-X 700 Main Jet Upgrade

    Well, you and tabaka45 are correct. I installed the 107 jets this morning and drove it. The drive test was a disaster. The bike felt like it...
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, May 16, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Derrek Woodard
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    Maxim-X 700 Main Jet Upgrade

    I am thinking about putting a jet kit in my stock 1986 Maxim-X 700. Right now I have a #105 main jet. If I put in the next step up to a #107.5,...
    Thread by: Derrek Woodard, May 10, 2023, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Derrek Woodard
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    XJ550 BS28 Carb Float Height Debate

    In your case, maybe the 2.0mm measured from the top of float bowl is correct as the manual states. The gasket alone is 1.0mm, the lip is another...
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, May 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Derrek Woodard
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    XJ550 BS28 Carb Float Height Debate

    That's why I am leaning towards the 2.0mm measured from the top of the float bowl as my clymer manual states. I think measuring 2.0mm down from...
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, May 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Derrek Woodard
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    XJ550 BS28 Carb Float Height Debate

    I don't have a lean or rich issue, I just wanted to know the answer before I do a rebuild next week. The manual for the XJ550 is contradicting...
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, May 3, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Derrek Woodard
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    XJ550 BS28 Carb Float Height Debate

    What I find strange is, if you look at from the backside, the top of float bowl is visible with the gasket on top. The lip is not in the way, just...
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, May 3, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Derrek Woodard
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    XJ550 BS28 Carb Float Height Debate

    The written paragraph of measuring from the top of the float bowl could it be a misprint? I will put a pic of how it's written #9. Thank you for...
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, May 3, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Derrek Woodard
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    XJ550 BS28 Carb Float Height Debate

    The Clymer manual says in the paragraph to measure 2.0mm from the top of the Float Bowl. But in the picture, it shows to measurement on the side...
    Thread by: Derrek Woodard, May 3, 2023, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Derrek Woodard
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    1982 Maxim 550 hard to start when warmed up

    Well I pulled the valve cover today and checked valve clearance. You all were right on. There were three exhaust too tight at .13 and two intakes...
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, Aug 13, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Derrek Woodard
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    1982 Maxim 550 hard to start when warmed up

    I have a gravity feed petcock. Also I have seen some pictures of the 550 with a heat shield on the carb rack. I may try to find one ebay.
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, Aug 10, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Derrek Woodard
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    1982 Maxim 550 hard to start when warmed up

    I have a 1982 Maxim 550. The bike starts fine in summer or winter and runs strong while driving. The problem is when I pull over to get gas, it...
    Thread by: Derrek Woodard, Aug 10, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Derrek Woodard
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    Sharp's Bikeshop in Amarillo, Tx Sucks!

    Their bikes aren't as cool as my 550 Maxim!
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, Nov 11, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Derrek Woodard
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    Sharp's Bikeshop in Amarillo, Tx Sucks!

    The only thing I don't like is that they overstepped a line to say parts aren't available anymore. They could have left that out. My bet is they...
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, Nov 11, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Derrek Woodard
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    Sharp's Bikeshop in Amarillo, Tx Sucks!

    A shop gets to decide what they will, and will not, work on. I'd call them a decent place just because they were honest with you up-front, instead...
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, Nov 11, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Derrek Woodard
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    Sharp's Bikeshop in Amarillo, Tx Sucks!

    I had a local shop in GA that might take on an old bike. (No longer in business) The service manager would walk out and look at the bike, first....
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, Nov 11, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Derrek Woodard
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    Sharp's Bikeshop in Amarillo, Tx Sucks!

    All the new bike dealers here have taken same approach. Anything older than 10 years they won’t touch it. That is why guys like me are so busy. If...
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, Nov 11, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Derrek Woodard
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    Sharp's Bikeshop in Amarillo, Tx Sucks!

    we have members here who will rebuild your carbs I may need some names soon.
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, Nov 11, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Derrek Woodard
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    Sharp's Bikeshop in Amarillo, Tx Sucks!

    Derrek don’t take that personal.... that is why you are here, a lot of places employ people that are younger than our bikes, expecting...
    Post by: Derrek Woodard, Nov 11, 2018 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Derrek Woodard
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    Sharp's Bikeshop in Amarillo, Tx Sucks!

    Just took my 1982 Yamaha 550 Maxim to the Sharps shop in Amarillo Texas. I needed to get my carbs rebuilt. The service tech said my bike was too...
    Thread by: Derrek Woodard, Nov 10, 2018, 17 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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