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  1. Deano750Maxim
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    Oh Sh*t, Oh Deer

    I've been riding bikes off and on for about 30 years and I've always lived in Deer country. When I was young and dumb, the thought of hitting a...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Aug 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. Deano750Maxim
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    Well guys, the bike is running like a champ. I don't have time right now to take it out on the road but it sounds perfect revving it up in the...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Deano750Maxim
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    Whoo hooo!!! The 2 air jets were switched! Off to the garage and put the carb back together. I'll post back with the results! Thanks Wizard!
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Deano750Maxim
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    Quck question...... I have the carb torn apart again. I've read that the haynes manual has the location of the air jets in the wrong place. I...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Deano750Maxim
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    I'll check it out.
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Deano750Maxim
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    Is there a way to be sure that I'm getting a hot enough spark?
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Deano750Maxim
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    Yes, I took them out and soaked them overnight. They all looked really clean and the holes were clear. I am going to take the carbs apart again...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Deano750Maxim
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    No, I was pulling them to adjust the float level. I turned down the mixture screws to 1 turn out last night and it didn't seem to make a...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 9, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Deano750Maxim
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    I'll be getting a colortune in due time. I convinced my wife that I needed to buy this bike so I could save money on gas. So far, it has been...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Deano750Maxim
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    I will take a look at the threads on the mixture screw tonight. Thanks for the info.
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Deano750Maxim
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    The last test ride, I didn't even have the airbox hooked to the carbs. It's too hard to get the rubber boots back on the back of the carbs if...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Deano750Maxim
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    Yes, I'm sure that I have the jets in the right place. The largest jet goes in the high post when the carbs are upside down. Yep, I set the levels...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Deano750Maxim
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    Initially I had them set at 2.5 turns out and then I put them to 2 turns out. Since a lot of people put them at 3, is it possible that all 4 need...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Deano750Maxim
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    Rich...Rich....Rich!!

    I can not figure out why I am running so rich. Here is a little background on the bike. It is a '82 750 Maxim with 3,300 miles. It had been...
    Thread by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 7, 2008, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Deano750Maxim
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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 Thanks Len for the quick shipping! Everything I ordered showed up and exactly as...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 7, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. Deano750Maxim
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    Howto: Replace your stuck carb drain screws

    I also used heat and it worked like a charm. As long as it's clean and the heads are in decent shape, this is the easiest way to get them out. I...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jul 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Deano750Maxim
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    important reminder when doing carbs!

    OK, now you guys are making me paranoid. I just bought a non-running Maxim and I rebuilt the carbs. It starts now but it is really running rich...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    K & S Turn Signals

    Yep, I just got a set from Ebay and they are not correct. I was just about to PM you to see if you were selling them. Then I decided to do a...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Deano750Maxim
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    How did you get here?

    Ditto! :D
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Deano750Maxim
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    best carb dip?

    I used the Gunk brand also and it also worked great. Much cheaper than the NAPA stuff.
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jun 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Deano750Maxim
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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 Hi Chacal, I just bought a '82 XJ750 Maxim with only 3,300 miles. It's been sitting...
    Post by: Deano750Maxim, Jun 24, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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