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  1. Madone1
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    gas tank emblems?

    Jet, They have been discontinued. I have never been able to find any. I refurbed mine by using a Gold Leaf pen by Krylon. Not perfect and...
    Post by: Madone1, May 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Madone1
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    Hey, its the top 10 worst bikes ever!! Someone on the forum

    I beg to differ on how bad the 3 wheelers were. Growing up we had a Honda 110 and then a Honda Big Red. I was "stunting" long before it...
    Post by: Madone1, May 14, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Madone1
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    Fork Seal Question

    Try this link. http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... +seal.html That is the best How-To you can find on the subject.
    Post by: Madone1, May 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Madone1
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    XS "XJ Twin" 400 owners (DW, Uzi?) I need your help

    big, Thanks for clarifying that for me. Sometimes I get a little overprotective of my 400. LOL. I've ridden a lot of other bikes over the...
    Post by: Madone1, May 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Madone1
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    XS "XJ Twin" 400 owners (DW, Uzi?) I need your help

    Re: XS "half an XJ" 400 owners (DW, Uzi?) I need your help Half an XJ? That comes across as a bit of a slam.
    Post by: Madone1, May 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Madone1
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    XS400 Maxim twin custom 2 into 1 manifold!

    Yes you did. I didn't read page 1. Sorry. I understand now.
    Post by: Madone1, May 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Madone1
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    XS400 Maxim twin custom 2 into 1 manifold!

    It looks great, and your valve covers are sharp too. I'm just wondering what kind of benefit it might have.
    Post by: Madone1, May 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Liquid Leaf on Tank Badges

    Just wondering if anyone has ever tried using a product called Liquid Leaf on their tank badges. Seems like it might work....
    Thread by: Madone1, Apr 24, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Madone1
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    New maxim seat cover.

    How easy was it to put on? Now that you have had it for a week or so, are you still happy with it?
    Post by: Madone1, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bikes From the 1980s

    If you have some time, check out this link. Some great bikes from a great time in motorcycle history. A few nice XJs are on the list!!...
    Thread by: Madone1, Apr 21, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Madone1
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    Measurement for XS400K forks

    None of it is supposed to stick out. The tube needs to come flush with the top of the triple clamp.
    Post by: Madone1, Apr 21, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  12. Madone1
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    Some one give me a good reason to not sell my bike

    Nothing is more expensive than regret. The upside now, is not worth the down side later when you wish you had it back.
    Post by: Madone1, Apr 17, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Madone1
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    Ooops, I did it again...

    Congrats on the new bike. That's one of my favorites from the 80s. At work there is a guy who has one and I still love the look today.
    Post by: Madone1, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  14. Madone1
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    Project Budget Bobber Bikey

    She looks great - the bike isn't too bad either! LOL. Seriously, awesome job. Love the bobber, but as pretty as your lady is, you need to...
    Post by: Madone1, Mar 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Madone1
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    xj 550 hard to start when hot

    When you try to restart, are you using the choke? On my bike using the choke with a warm engine causes very hard starts.
    Post by: Madone1, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Madone1
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    Red cables

    Have you tried JC Whtitney? They usuall have thing like that.
    Post by: Madone1, Feb 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Madone1
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    Hello from the Palmetto state...

    I believe it is customary when first visiting this site, that you offer a gift to the members already here. May I suggest that you give me your...
    Post by: Madone1, Feb 6, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Production Numbers

    I know we all love our bikes, and it is great to see them on the road. What I am curious about, is just how many of these things were built. For...
    Thread by: Madone1, Jan 21, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Iowa?

    I grew up in Garnavillo. Up by the Missisippi River, neear Praire Du Chein, WI. Left in 1987, and moved to California!
    Post by: Madone1, Jan 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Turn Signal Switch

    Once again, this forum provided the help and support I needed to fix this. It was really easy. Just removed the screw from the turn signal...
    Post by: Madone1, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Madone1
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    Turn Signal Switch

    Should I be concerned that my turn signal switch doesn't move as freely as it used to? Is it possible to "lube" it. I apologize for the dumb...
    Thread by: Madone1, Dec 29, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Madone1
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    Motorcycle Safety - Gear, Experience & Tips?

    I live in Central California where it gets dang hot during the summer - 100+ degrees. And I always where All The Gear All The Time. I have a...
    Post by: Madone1, Dec 12, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bad Economy!! Is It Bad For Bilke Owners??

    As aloways, I think there a a couple of ways of looking at the economy and it's affect on bike owners. Over the past 8 months or so, I have seen a...
    Post by: Madone1, Dec 1, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Madone1
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    classic or not?

    The way I look at it, every day I get to ride to work on a bike that is paid for, that is very cheap to insure, gets around 50 mpg, and I look...
    Post by: Madone1, Nov 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Madone1
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    Raised White Letter Tires

    Just curious, how do people feel about raised white letter tires on an XJ? In some ways I think it is a very cool retro look. Thoughts?
    Thread by: Madone1, Nov 10, 2008, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Madone1
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    New Tires - Best price? What to avoid?

    I'm runniing the same size Chen Shing tire you are considering, and I think it is a pretty good tire. I have about 5K miles on mine and it is...
    Post by: Madone1, Nov 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Madone1
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    My 85 is back with the best look to date....

    One of the best I have ever seen. I am usually all about keeping bikes stock, but what you have done totally blows me away. SWEET!
    Post by: Madone1, Nov 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. Madone1
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    drum to disk

    My 82 XS400J has a single front disc.
    Post by: Madone1, Sep 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Madone1
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    I hate to, but - For Sale 82 XS400J Maxim

    'Shake, I hate to see you get rid of it. I would love t o take it off your hands, but alas, I am in California. It's like a tragic love story!
    Post by: Madone1, Aug 20, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  30. Madone1
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    xj400

    Congratulations Buzz! Your bike looks great and it is awesome when people can get come hear and get great advice, and put it to good use.
    Post by: Madone1, Aug 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj midnight maxim 750

    Sorry to hear about the crash. Atleast you walked away from it. I don't know of any way to straighten the forks. Even if they can be, I don't...
    Post by: Madone1, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. Madone1
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    Fork Seals? Been there, done that. Thanks Rick!

    Two things really come to mind. 1)Remove the damper rod bolt from the bottom of the fork tube before removing the circlip and stop ring. That...
    Post by: Madone1, Jul 29, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Madone1
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    Fork Seals? Been there, done that. Thanks Rick!

    It was a lot easier than I expected. Knowing what to except going in made the job a lot easier.
    Post by: Madone1, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Madone1
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    Fork Seals? Been there, done that. Thanks Rick!

    With the help of this forum, especially some great encouragement from Rickomatic, I finished replacing my fork seals yesterday. I cheated a...
    Thread by: Madone1, Jul 28, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. Madone1
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    Maxim 550

    Ask for chacal.
    Post by: Madone1, Jul 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. Madone1
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    Fork Seals - Help!!!!

    Yep, I was as foolish as I thought I might of been. Rick, thanks for giving me the low-down. Last night I looked at it again and realized I had...
    Post by: Madone1, Jul 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Madone1
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    Fork Seals - Help!!!!

    What I'm thinking is that maybe I didn't remove all of the dust seal when I was tearning them out. I was scrapping rubber out and I think maybe...
    Post by: Madone1, Jul 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Madone1
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    Fork Seals - Help!!!!

    The old seals were so bad I had to rip them out in pieces. so I have no way to match the diameter. The seals are the oil seals, not the wiper...
    Post by: Madone1, Jul 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Madone1
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    Fork Seals - Help!!!!

    It is more like the size of the dust seals.
    Post by: Madone1, Jul 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Madone1
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    Fork Seals - Help!!!!

    Did the tear down and everything based on the awesome How-To I followed here on the site, and now I am ready to install the new oil seal. How the...
    Thread by: Madone1, Jul 16, 2008, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Madone1
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    How many Rpm's Should .....

    Sounds about right to me.
    Post by: Madone1, Jul 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Madone1
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    Anybody know where I can find one of these?

    ebay. There is a dude on ebay that is selling what was a complete bike. He tore it down and there are a ton of parts listed there right now.
    Post by: Madone1, Jul 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Owner.....Eastern Iowa

    Okay, technically I am an Iowan too. I was born there and lived there until 1987 when I moved to California. As for my 1982 Maxim 400, I bought...
    Post by: Madone1, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. Madone1
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    Fear of the circlip

    Okay,you guys have convinced me to give it a whirl, so I priced the seals at my Yamaha Dealer. $40 for both oil seals. Good price/Bad Price?...
    Post by: Madone1, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fear of the circlip

    Okay, the time has come to replace my fork seals, and I have read pretty much every "How-To" on this site. It sounds like it is a job that is not...
    Thread by: Madone1, Jun 27, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Madone1
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    Riding Gear

    You might check overstock.com as a starting point. When I was looking for a new riding jacket I checked there and they had the exact one I was...
    Post by: Madone1, Jun 18, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Happy Fathers Day

    Flash, What did you use for a cyclinder holding tool? Did you make your own or get one form chacal?
    Post by: Madone1, Jun 17, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Happy Fathers Day

    Hey flash, how did your journey into the world of fork seals finish up? I need to do mine in the next few weeks. I'm trying to decide whether I...
    Post by: Madone1, Jun 16, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. Madone1
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    blinker auto shutoff to quick. How to adjust?

    Well, I looked it up. 10 seconds or 490 feet, which ever is longer. If it isn't statying along as long as you like, I don't know how you could...
    Post by: Madone1, Jun 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Madone1
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    blinker auto shutoff to quick. How to adjust?

    I'll double-check my manual on that one. I know it says something about it.
    Post by: Madone1, Jun 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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