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  1. Btroppma
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    SCORE! 1983 XJ750RK Seca with Touring Package

    WOW beautiful bike congrats Dan
    Post by: Btroppma, Aug 24, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Morning start issues.

    My 82 xj650 maxim is the same as well. Needs choke to start, but after a few seconds it can go down to half choke. A minute or two of riding, I...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jul 28, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    MPG - what's everyone getting?

    Thanks ColoradoDan, I will look into this. Bob
    Post by: Btroppma, Jul 10, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    MPG - what's everyone getting?

    That's a great option for taking it out on longer range trips! I've got a collection of tanks xj650 tanks going anyways - 2 red and 2 black, with...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jul 10, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    MPG - what's everyone getting?

    Damn that's good. What's your secret? Because I don't want to believe it's the extra 30 lbs I'm hauling around... Bob
    Post by: Btroppma, Jul 8, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    MPG - what's everyone getting?

    Hi everyone, Just got through my first tank of gas riding my new to me 82 xj650 maxim. getting 40.84 mpg (5.76liters/100km for my fellow...
    Thread by: Btroppma, Jul 5, 2021, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Looking for odd tires

    I actually have this tire that I ordered on Amazon by mistake (meant to order 100/90-18) This is a bridgestone s11 110/90-18. PM me if you are...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jul 5, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    I can definitely say for my case that rebuilding the clutch was transformational. The launch from 1st, smooth power on pulls and downshifting were...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jul 3, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    The o ring around the petcock "handle" was broken and brittle. Easy fix. Colortune and final sync complete. Idle when warm is just over 1000rpm,...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jul 1, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    I did replace all the small o rings for the pilot screws, even though the old ones looked fine. Front brakes are done, with new lines and rebuilt...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jul 1, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    [ATTACH] I completed the running sync, nice and even with a steady idle at 1100 rpm. Starts instantly without choke. I am 2.25 turns out on my...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 28, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    IT RUNS! LOL A bit rich but it runs! Even still, it sounds sweet and even before the first round of tuning. Very excited! I did get it last...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 28, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    Let me be more clear. Gas will flow out the drain outlet where I put my hose to catch it. It will also weep past the threads of the carb drain...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 27, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    I have one carb bowl where, when the screw is opened enough to all flow out the drain hole, a fair amount of gas weeps past the screw. The other...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 27, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    I used my sheet metal brake to align the carb bodies for final tightening, and then as support for the wet set. I had to adjust tangs on two of...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 27, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    An update... when I got to carb 2, I had two shims in my parts bag from the teardown. I'm certain the rack has never been apart before, so I...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 27, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    Thanks Dave for your timely update and info! I did assemble it with the shim, and the immediate result was that the throttle shaft began binding...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 26, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    Thanks for the reply Dave. You are correct in the picture the butterfly is laying upside down from how it is actually installed. For clarity I've...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 26, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    Can anyone confirm order of assembly on #3 throttleshaft, with respect to the shim placement. My Haynes book doesn't even show the shims. I am...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 26, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    I had thought about skipping the valve clearance inspection based on the low mileage. I read the periodic maintenance intervals chart and it said...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 26, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    Cleaning complete! I was able to get that float pin out using the spin then pull technique I learned about in another thread here. The float I...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 24, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    Disassembly is completed and first body is in the carb dip. Pilot screws had the rubber plugs and turned freely. I have one last float pin to...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 19, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    Success! A soak in carb dip, rinse, heat, and a smack from my 1/4 manual impact driver did the trick. So satisfying to win the battle! [ATTACH]
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 17, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    Three drain bowl screws are out with a tap from a 1/4 manual impact driver. The gummed up bowl hasn't given up yet, it's soaking - try tomorrow Bob
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    Hello all, Carbs are out, and I am getting organized to disassemble. Remarkably clean for 40 years old. Screws all appear to be original I am...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 14, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    Hi everyone, I'm draining fluids and have quickly come to the dreaded frozen float bowl screw x4 scenario. Based on past experience, I feel these...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 13, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    Ok so here is my order of battle Parts are ordered (some I have on hand) to completely refresh the front brake system. I am going with rebuilt Mc...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Barnyard Find 82 maxim 650 - Brakes question

    Hi everyone, Today I acquired an 82 maxim 650 with 9000km on the clock! EXCITED!! All indications so far are that it is in fact unmolested after...
    Thread by: Btroppma, Jun 7, 2021, 50 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Reading a Colortune on an XJ

    I took it for a spin today and dialed in clutch and new rear brake, but it bogs. Cylinders 1 and 4 I couldn't get to rich with the mixture screw...
    Post by: Btroppma, Aug 31, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky Petcock after rebuild xj650

    I might have spoke too soon. I left the clear hose connected overnight with a big loop back up, to measure how much fuel leaked overnight, and...
    Post by: Btroppma, Aug 30, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky Petcock after rebuild xj650

    For the oring in question does it benefit from silicon lube (like orings/seals in card rebuilds) or best the leave dry?
    Post by: Btroppma, Aug 30, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky Petcock after rebuild xj650

    Hi Fitz, Your summary is correct. I did read your writeup, The condition of the seat looked good aka no pitting. I did install an M6 washer In the...
    Post by: Btroppma, Aug 30, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky Petcock after rebuild xj650

    Hi everyone, Petcock on xj650 testing it after rebuild with kit from chacal. Petcock installed on tank. Clear vinyl hose from fuel port to my gas...
    Thread by: Btroppma, Aug 29, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Reading a Colortune on an XJ

    I found my issue. After some reading through the threads, I realized I wasn't using the copper sealing washer for the colortune plug. Using plug...
    Post by: Btroppma, Aug 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How to check a bare frame for straightness

    Before I send this frame to the powder coaters, I would like to check for straightness. How would you go about verifying this? Bob
    Thread by: Btroppma, Aug 23, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Slow return to idle

    Thanks for the tip. I didn't quite do it that way the first time I will follow those instructions when I take the rack off Btw, I got some items...
    Post by: Btroppma, Aug 18, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Slow return to idle

    Thanks for the response. I lubed the throttle cable and I believe its better but not 100% as I can still press on the throttle linkage to drop the...
    Post by: Btroppma, Aug 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Reading a Colortune on an XJ

    In making sure that the "air" side of the equation was sorted, i did the propane bottle test and discovered two boots not seated properly at the...
    Post by: Btroppma, Aug 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Reading a Colortune on an XJ

    Crystal clear, thanks for the reply, Its a good idea to deliberately enrich while observing the visual result. I can use that as a baseline to...
    Post by: Btroppma, Aug 15, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Reading a Colortune on an XJ

    All, I'm looking for guidance on how to read a colortune plug, so I can be sure its dialed in correct. Whats blue white vs bunsen blue is hard to...
    Thread by: Btroppma, Aug 14, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Slow return to idle

    Hello everyone, Putting my xj650G back together and I'm almost there, just did rebuild on my carbs got them back in, and now tuning. So far so...
    Thread by: Btroppma, Aug 14, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Calgary Alberta

    Hi Edmonton here, 1980 xj650g maxim, working on a xj650j 1982 maxim restoration project. I will post some pics a bit later.
    Post by: Btroppma, Aug 12, 2020 in forum: Western US and Canada
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    Stuck jet

    Hi Working on a set of Hitachi carbs, I'm unable to remove the pilot fuel jet on one of the carb bodies. Screwdriver is camming out at this point....
    Thread by: Btroppma, Aug 1, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Finally, some love for my front tire. Always loved the spiral cast aluminum wheels on my xj650 maxim. New rubber, detailing, new wheel bearings...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition coil mounting question

    Awesome guys many thanks
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 23, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition coil mounting question

    My concern is that my frame is painted where the coil contacts it. (See picture). It may have been repainted by a PO. The bolt passes through...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 23, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition coil mounting question

    1980 xj650 maxim canadian model here For the ignition coils, where they bolt onto the mounting tabs welded to the frame: are these grounding...
    Thread by: Btroppma, Jun 22, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Where should this go?

    Thanks for the reply. The other end of the cable was attached to the rearward starter bolt. I am in the process of reviewing the electrical on the...
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 14, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Where should this go?

    I meant to ask "where should it go" Bob
    Post by: Btroppma, Jun 12, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Where should this go?

    Hi everyone, newcomer to the board but longtime xj650 owner. I am working on my 1980 xj650 maxim canadian model bike, getting her back on the...
    Thread by: Btroppma, Jun 12, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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