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  1. LazyBeerNutz
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    FS: 85 XJ700

    Before anyone else jumps on it, I'd like the headlight (the whole assembly if possible). Take your time on reply's, I've still got 5 weeks of...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. LazyBeerNutz
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    Couldn't pass it up

    Well it's home and like everything else, I had to tear into it. Carbs are clean...Rick's guide came in handy again, and all I have to say is WOW....
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Sep 10, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. LazyBeerNutz
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    WTB: 79 XS1100 Standard carbs

    Yeah, I know it's not for an XJ but it seems some owners on here have both so I figured it would be a good place to ask. I'm looking for the #2...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Sep 10, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. LazyBeerNutz
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    Couldn't pass it up

    Yeah, I'm read somewhere it's supposed to be a burgundy, but to me it looks brown. Going to pick it up sometime this weekend hopefully.
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 27, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  5. LazyBeerNutz
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    Couldn't pass it up

    Saw this on craigslist and called the guy on it. He's the second owner (bought in 83), has all the service records and just doesn't have the time...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 27, 2008, 12 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  6. LazyBeerNutz
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    Fork Disassembly Problem

    So in the process of pulling the forks apart to replace the seals you have to remove the top cap right? Well, mine is stuck. Stuck bad. Like I...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 25, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. LazyBeerNutz
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    Scratched an Itch.

    Very nice find. Brings back memories of my first bike. 1981 XS650H (The Special II). That was a blast to ride, got in the high 50's for mileage...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 23, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  8. LazyBeerNutz
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    Northern Illinois Carb Clinic Anyone?

    Thunderbolt - Sorry to hear your not coming. For those that may still be, I did manage to acquire a genuine bonafide Yamaha YICS tool from my...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 23, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  9. LazyBeerNutz
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    1983 Seca xj900 Price reduction get it out 850.00

    PM Sent
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 23, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. LazyBeerNutz
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    might be forced to sell

    Re: might be forced to sell what should I be asking That is awesome! I'd love mine to look like that. If you've put that much work into making...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. LazyBeerNutz
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    Northern Illinois Carb Clinic Anyone?

    It's never too late to ask about showing up. I'll send you a PM with the address and some basic directions to get here. As for the ramp, I have...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 22, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  12. LazyBeerNutz
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    I got my fork seals about a week ago, they came so fast, I haven't had time to schedule putting them on yet. Oh well, maybe this weekend.
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 22, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. LazyBeerNutz
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    Northern Illinois Carb Clinic Anyone?

    Tools: I have a 12 and 14mm colortune and I'm heading to my favorite local shop today to borrow possibly two manometers. I have a decent set of...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 22, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  14. LazyBeerNutz
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    Beautful Maxim X for sale on Ebay

    this guy has done a great job on this bike. I wish I had the cash to purchase this one. If anyone does purchase it, would you consider selling...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 13, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Northern Illinois Carb Clinic Anyone?

    It sounds like people are more interested in the 24th so I'm going to call it early. The date is the 24th of August say 10am till whenever we're...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 12, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  16. LazyBeerNutz
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    Walnecks Swap Meet - Woodstock, IL Sunday August 17th

    Time: 8:00am-3:00pm Admission: $7.00 Vendor Price: 40 Location: McHenry County Fairgrounds Address: 1049 Country Club Rd. City: Woodstock...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 12, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: Central US and Canada
  17. LazyBeerNutz
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    Northern Illinois Carb Clinic Anyone?

    Ok, it sounds like we've got some people interested. I'm not sure about how much experience we're going to have but I'm willing to open the house...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 12, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  18. LazyBeerNutz
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    Haynes Manual For 1985 XJ700

    There is not a Haynes or Clymer for the 85 xj700. There is a service manual available from Yamaha (if you can find it online) or you might be...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. LazyBeerNutz
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    550 Maxim owners looking for original exhaust? found on eBay

    Re: 550 Maxim owners looking for original exhaust? found on Do you know if this will work on the 700? [edit] Just looked - I think it's too short.
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 11, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. LazyBeerNutz
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    Buy or Trade: Stock Exhaust 85XJ700

    I have currently installed on my bike a full aftermarket exhaust system. It is a 4 into 2 system with no collector in the middle. It bolts right...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 10, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. LazyBeerNutz
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    Question about stock exhaust on 85XJ700

    Right and from having ripped the carbs apart according to Rick's instructions, I can tell you I have all stock jets. I love PO's. So I think...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Question about stock exhaust on 85XJ700

    Not on mine. It's a bad picture but you can kind of see the two into 1 straight back to the cans. No collector.
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. LazyBeerNutz
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    Question about stock exhaust on 85XJ700

    Is there a collector in the exhaust for the 86 XJ700? I'm trying to figure out if my bike has a full system on it or just slip-ons. I have 2...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 9, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. LazyBeerNutz
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    WTB 85XJ700 Stock Mufflers

    Looking for stock pipes for my 85 XJ700N. I don't need the headers, just the cans. Please replay only if they are in good shape, I'd rather not...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 7, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. LazyBeerNutz
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    Change back to stock pipes

    Not a silly question at all and as I drove home last night, I went to a different gas station than I normally use. Completely different response...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. LazyBeerNutz
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    Change back to stock pipes

    Just a thought. I've been messing with trying to get as much fuel economy out of this thing for a while, and it keeps nagging at the back of my...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 6, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. LazyBeerNutz
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    Saddle bag Question

    I haven't run into problems yet with burning the bags on the exhaust. I think the wind going past them cools them off enough so they don't get...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 2, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. LazyBeerNutz
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    Northern Illinois Carb Clinic Anyone?

    This would be my first carb clinic as well. It sounds from the rest of the messages, that we have most of the tools needed so basically your bike...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 2, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  29. LazyBeerNutz
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    Northern Illinois Carb Clinic Anyone?

    Ok, how about we set the date at the 17th of August. That sounds like it's pretty good for everyone. The question I still have is....Do we have...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Aug 1, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  30. LazyBeerNutz
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    Saddle bag Question

    I also have the 85 XJ700N, as of today there are a set of bags on it. I'm going to have to relocate the rear signals to provide more clearance...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. LazyBeerNutz
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    Northern Illinois Carb Clinic Anyone?

    Is there any interest in a clinic this late in the summer? I could really use some help with the XJ getting the carbs just right. I'd have to...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Jul 30, 2008, 38 replies, in forum: Central US and Canada
  32. LazyBeerNutz
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    The Current Stable

    sorry for not replying for a while. I forgot to set the option to send me an email when someone replies to my messages. So I had no this topic...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Jul 21, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. LazyBeerNutz
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    Milwaukee/Wisconsin area XJ's

    I'm not available on the weekend of July 19-20, but I would love to get to a carb clinic. I have both a 12 and 14mm colortune for use if that...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Jul 16, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  34. LazyBeerNutz
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    The Current Stable

    A coworker of mine has a friend in Iraq right now. The friend wants some miles put on his Virago and my coworker doesn't have a license, so it...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Jul 3, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. LazyBeerNutz
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    Interesting chat at the bike shop

    I have heard that more and more lately. But if you look around (ebay, craigslist etc) there are more, older bikes being fixed up and sold then...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Jul 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. LazyBeerNutz
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    Good news and Bad

    I'll agree here too. Do as much of the work yourself as you can. As for Altus's comment about Chicago/Milwaukee/Madison riders coming to the...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Jun 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. LazyBeerNutz
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    Gas Mileage, Carb Floats and Colortune

    UPDATE: I sync'd the carbs one more time and colortuned again. It's way better than before. I didn't get the chance to run through a tank of...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Jun 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas Mileage, Carb Floats and Colortune

    I haven't had the time to work on it in a little while. My wife and I just got back from our honeymoon (about time, been married two years now)...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Jun 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. LazyBeerNutz
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    F/S: Hard saddle bags; Trunk/Back rest;Fairing; engine guard

    Sent PM
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, May 16, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. LazyBeerNutz
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    Gas Mileage, Carb Floats and Colortune

    Thanks for the compliment Zookie. They are mufflers. I have no idea who makes them, they came with the bike. I pulled one off tonight and...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, May 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas Mileage, Carb Floats and Colortune

    Ok, so here's the bottom of the carbs. I think this is the right size. 36.5 for pilot and 107 for the main. From what I can tell, those are in...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, May 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. LazyBeerNutz
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    Gas Mileage, Carb Floats and Colortune

    From digging around on the site... http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... r+jet.html Gives the sizes of the jets...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, May 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. LazyBeerNutz
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    Gas Mileage, Carb Floats and Colortune

    Had a dumb thought this morning. The bike ran horribly when I first got it, which led me to cleaning the carbs. During that process, I found out...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, May 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. LazyBeerNutz
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    Gas Mileage, Carb Floats and Colortune

    UPDATE - Ok, so I checked the jet sizes and they are all correct for my bike. I do not however know if some PO didn't drill them out. From the...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, May 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. LazyBeerNutz
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    Starved Rock Area?

    Dekalb - Home of the Huskies! I ride in your area pretty regularly in the summer. You have hills and rivers where all we have are corn fields...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Apr 23, 2008 in forum: Central US and Canada
  46. LazyBeerNutz
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    Gas Mileage, Carb Floats and Colortune

    I've been digging around the forums and can't find the exact answer to my problem so I figure I'll ask. I just filled up again after 50 miles!...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Apr 23, 2008, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. LazyBeerNutz
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Parts arrived a week ago. Was to busy riding a well tuned bike to remember to post a...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Apr 23, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. LazyBeerNutz
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    Headlight quit because of starter button?

    We'll start with the basics. 85 xj700 stock fuse panel but it is blade type (behind the light cluster) battery is good regulator is good...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Apr 17, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. LazyBeerNutz
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    I hereby nominate RickCoMatic for Sainthood

    My local shop and I get along pretty well. I do a little computer tech work on the side for them and they give me a deal and a helping hand...
    Post by: LazyBeerNutz, Apr 14, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    I hereby nominate RickCoMatic for Sainthood

    I'm not a religious man but I think RockCoMatic should be given automatic sainthood for his divine like ability to give people the skills to...
    Thread by: LazyBeerNutz, Apr 14, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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