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  1. MN-Maxims
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    installing fork seals

    I would but this bike only has 6200 miles on it. Just some lube and it’s just fine. Wish instead of individual ball bearings they could have used...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 5, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. MN-Maxims
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Fork seals on the 81 XJ650H , onto the brakes next!
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 3, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. MN-Maxims
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    installing fork seals

    Ok My eyesight is not so good any more but I managed to get one side apart by using my small 3/8" impact. Once apart I could see on part #9 it has...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 3, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    installing fork seals

    Ok guys I’m working on my 650 today and my problem is #9 on the diagram will not come loose. The end inside is not hexed so I can get down there...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 3, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike balancing . I have noted that it's hard to balance with no hands

    Maybe put up on the center stand and place a straightedge on the rear wheel up to the front and see if the alignment is off. There has to be a way...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jul 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    central minnesota xj750 owner looking for fellow wrench turners to lend an opinion/hand

    There was a guy up in St Cloud named PainterD not sure if he is around but you could PM him.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jul 4, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    central minnesota xj750 owner looking for fellow wrench turners to lend an opinion/hand

    I'm in St Paul and I have a set of carb sync vacuum gauges
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jul 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. MN-Maxims
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    Wanted looking for a xj 650 or 750

    I am going to start working on that bike tonight and get it going. Should be running by next weekend so I can put it on Craigs List Mpls
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 27, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    CRASH! Rear eneded while stopped!

    In Minnesota we have no fault insurance which you turn medical claims into your insurance company and they deal with the other insurance company...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    easy carb tuning Question

    The integrity of the engine is good seal on all cylinders. If there are compression issues there will be tuning and scyncing issues.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    jaded pearl

    There are some engine out of frame restoration/custom jobs here that blow me away on the time and money invested. Love to see the bikes coming...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    easy carb tuning Question

    Compression numbers may help understand the condition of the engine. Low compression on a couple of cylinders won't help matters much either.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    jaded pearl

    These bikes require a lot of re commissioning work which takes time and money. I have found that if you go through all that you better plan on...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted looking for a xj 650 or 750

    I have a real low mile 750 Maxim with about 7000 miles on the clock that needs some TLC to get running. I'm in St Paul Mn just north of you couple...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 11, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Very little stopping power - Front Brake

    I have had pads that are so hard they just would not seat in. Going to a new set of pads can make a huge difference if there a softer material and...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stinkin pod filters xj750 maxim

    Float height can be checked wet. The proper setting can be difference between running right or too high can make it rich or too low and that be lean.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stinkin pod filters xj750 maxim

    Your problem is with the floats, needles and seats not your main jet needle on the bottom of the piston slides.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    This Bike hates me - a tale of hateful carburetors.

    The carb cleaning and inspection process is way easier than the removal and installation. There are many pictures and informational reading...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, Jun 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil nozzle leaking--I think.

    That should seal it I would think. I use the Grey gasket maker stuff. Seems alittle tougher than the blue but that should be just fine.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Loud Chirping from engine 1982 xj650 - video provided

    Feel around the head with it running to see if you feel air blowing out. Watch those head pipes so you don't get burn't.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    oil leak

    Is it possible that engine has so much blow by it pumping a bunch of oil into the air box and when the bike sits it drains out onto the floor?...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    bike wont start getting spark and fuel

    I would leave the bottom end alone for now. Just concentrate on the one pistion where the valve broke. If it only has a few dings in the top it...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    bike wont start getting spark and fuel

    If the valve timing were that far off that bike would barely run if at all. For some reason your timing chain skipped on the intake cam causing...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tuning issue and fuel issue

    Pictures would be nice to see if we can pick anything out.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Right Hand Mirror Threads Stripped

    I will double check
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tuning issue and fuel issue

    I believe those are Mikuni carbs. Double check the fit of the seats and the o'rings to make sure they are a snug fit. The o'rings can leak with...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Right Hand Mirror Threads Stripped

    http://www.threadtoolsupply.com/M8x125-lh-professional-helical-insert-repair-kit.html These guys have a kit but it would be nice to get what I...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Right Hand Mirror Threads Stripped

    Just an FYI Len does not have these.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Throttle side mirror - stripped threads on lever body

    I found a heli coil kit for $112.64 plus shipping since I only need one is anyone interested in the set once I fix mine. There will be 5 inserts...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Right Hand Mirror Threads Stripped

    Now to find a vendor that has one
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. MN-Maxims
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    Right Hand Mirror Threads Stripped

    Looks like mine is actually M8 1.25 pitch left hand threads.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Right Hand Mirror Threads Stripped

    I saw something on this recently and I can't seem to find it. In any case this mirror has left hand threads and I need to heli coil the right hand...
    Thread by: MN-Maxims, May 19, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82' XJ750 Low Miles - Strange Problems

    The gas here is bad stuff. There is so much ethanol in it moisture is attracted and the gas goes bad in no time. That's why you see Green jets...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Top Speed

    I let the crotch rocket guys riding along on their back tire blow by me on the freeway and I just wave at them.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82' XJ750 Low Miles - Strange Problems

    The carbs can get clogged up again because you need to run the bike long enough to get stabilized fuel in the carbs. I put two cycle gas in mine...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Top Speed

    I did stuff like that too, but as you get older you tend to think how long it takes to heal road rash. No Thanks
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 18, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. MN-Maxims
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    high revs

    It seems weird the throttle screw wont do anything when he backs it out. Something is not closing off all the way
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    high revs

    Might have to bench sync because one or two of the throttle blades are open too far causing a high idle condition. Even with using a needle...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb dumping fuel in air box

    Sometimes its better just to keep the buddy's for beer and let dudes that do carbs do their thing on them. Not saying the carb dudes don't drink...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. MN-Maxims
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    Just checking my work - brake lines and MC rebuild

    He definitely knows his stuff that's for sure!
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. MN-Maxims
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    Is something missing?

    If you have time. Clean and lube the speedo drive. Just might save you a headache in the future.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HARD TO START

    Good to know
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Top Speed

    Going that fast on a thirty plus old bike could be not so good if a brake would delaminate or a wheel bearing were to crap out. Please consider...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Just checking my work - brake lines and MC rebuild

    Good you are looking after them. Too many take stopping power is not high on the priority list and bad things can happen if your brakes are not...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb dumping fuel in air box

    Was the bike running ok then the carbs started leaking? Or was it sitting then started leaking when you went to start it up from sitting? Plus...
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    bike wont start getting spark and fuel

    The ones under the head in the center are hard to see sometimes and get overlooked
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    oil leak

    Maybe you left the petcock on prime and gas filled the crankcase and overflowed all over the floor. See if all the gas is gone.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 16, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 Xj1100 Wiring Woes

    I guess if you need me to snap a picture without ripping into my bike too much I could do that.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My 1980 XJ650 Project - Not Easy

    This might even help more.
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My 1980 XJ650 Project - Not Easy

    Think this will help. See image
    Post by: MN-Maxims, May 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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