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  1. Donglord
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    This bike won't stop giving me issues.

    Yeah but it was already burnt up so that's why I did it. I'm just going bare bones with it. Keeping it nice and simple
    Post by: Donglord, Yesterday at 9:44 AM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Donglord
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    1986 Yamaha XJ700x - 10amp Fuse Blown

    Hello. I've got the same bike (86' maxim x 700xs) and I'm in the process of attempting to build a chopped wiring harness for only headlight,...
    Post by: Donglord, Yesterday at 12:38 AM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Donglord
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    This bike won't stop giving me issues.

    Honestly I'm really wanting to just chop all the electronics I don't need. All I really need is headlight, tail/brake lights and an electric...
    Post by: Donglord, Saturday at 7:36 PM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Donglord
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    This bike won't stop giving me issues.

    It actually burnt up. Wires melted and smoke came from it. Would a rectifier from an 82-83 work. The colored wires match up
    Post by: Donglord, Saturday at 7:01 PM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Donglord
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    This bike won't stop giving me issues.

    Is there an updated rectifier people are using on these bikes? Cause I'm sure the one on it was the one it came with
    Post by: Donglord, Saturday at 4:25 PM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Donglord
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    This bike won't stop giving me issues.

    It was running great for a couple of days. Now these new problem have surfaced. I don't have a compression gauge at the moment so i can't check it...
    Post by: Donglord, Saturday at 1:12 PM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Donglord
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    This bike won't stop giving me issues.

    Post by: Donglord, Saturday at 11:15 AM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Donglord
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    This bike won't stop giving me issues.

    The battery is connected properly. I can assure that
    Post by: Donglord, Saturday at 11:12 AM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Donglord
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    This bike won't stop giving me issues.

    Finally got my valves adjusted, carbs rebuilt, new coils, wires ,and plugs. But now i discovered my cylinder #3 isn't firing. I have good spark...
    Thread by: Donglord, Friday at 5:55 PM, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Donglord
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    After 5 months of nothing but problems and headaches, I finally got my 86 maxim x700xs running like a top. Valve adjustments, carburetor cleaning,...
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 24, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Donglord
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    Bike shoots up to very high rpm when starting

    I must've bumped it when I put the gas tank on somehow
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 22, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Donglord
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    Bike shoots up to very high rpm when starting

    Alright I'm dumb. My throttle cable wasn't seated properly where it sits on the carb rack.
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 22, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Donglord
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    Bike shoots up to very high rpm when starting

    I got my valves are FINALLY adjusted. Bike fires pretty good now. But it goes straight to 6k rpm (roughly) as soon as it fires. My idle screw is...
    Thread by: Donglord, Aug 22, 2025, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Donglord
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    What sizes do I need?

    I don't think I measured incorrectly. However, I know nothing of the bikes history, as I got it on a trade not even a year ago. The bike looks...
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 12, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Donglord
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    What sizes do I need?

    I'm unsure of the miles unfortunately, since the bike didn't come with the original speedometer and tachometer. Can j ask why that's so odd? As...
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 12, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Donglord
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    What sizes do I need?

    Message sent. Thank you
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 11, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Donglord
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    What sizes do I need?

    I quadruple checked every clearance and these are my measurements. The smallest feeler gauge I had was .03mm, so I just put 0mm for when I...
    Thread by: Donglord, Aug 11, 2025, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Donglord
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    1986 Yamaha Xj700-X

    Do you happen to a speedometer/ tachometer?
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 11, 2025 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. Donglord
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    Shim under bucket

    Also is there a manual out there anywhere I can download?
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 7, 2025 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  20. Donglord
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    Shim under bucket

    Thank you very much. I'll be needing to get some shims. Is there a place where I can just tell them what sizes I need and order from there, that...
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 7, 2025 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  21. Donglord
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    Shim under bucket

    I've noticed the valve adjustment tutorial with pics in these forums for the air cooled versions of the maxim. Is there something similar for the...
    Thread by: Donglord, Aug 6, 2025, 7 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  22. Donglord
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    Wanted XJ650 wiring harness

    I've got one of you still need one
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 5, 2025 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. Donglord
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    Anyone in the NW Arkansas area?

    I've got an 86 maxim 700x. I'm in really need of someone to look at it for me and tell me what I can do to fix it. I've tried about everything I...
    Thread by: Donglord, Aug 5, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: Central US and Canada
  24. Donglord
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    What are these 3 wires coming out of the black plug supposed to be attached to?

    The red plug* not the black one. Sorry
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 4, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Donglord
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    What are these 3 wires coming out of the black plug supposed to be attached to?

    1986 maxim 700 x
    Thread by: Donglord, Aug 4, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Donglord
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    Please help

    Well I did all that stuff at once and thoroughly cleaned the tank. Even did it with a bottle before trying the tank and it was the same
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Donglord
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    How to reshim valves on a 1986 maxim x 700

    That's what I figured. Thank you for the advice. And also the advice from the other post.
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 3, 2025 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  28. Donglord
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    How to reshim valves on a 1986 maxim x 700

    Do I have to turn the engine for every lobe to be in the right position to measure? Or just keep it at tdc and do every measurement? I'm really...
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 3, 2025 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  29. Donglord
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    How to reshim valves on a 1986 maxim x 700

    Yes it's the the water cooled maxim x. I'm looking for any advice I can get at this point
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 3, 2025 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  30. Donglord
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    How to reshim valves on a 1986 maxim x 700

    I'm unfamiliar with the zip tie method.
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 3, 2025 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  31. Donglord
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    How to reshim valves on a 1986 maxim x 700

    What's the best step by step process for getting accurate measurements, and reshimming the valves? Also anything I should watch out for or be...
    Thread by: Donglord, Aug 3, 2025, 12 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  32. Donglord
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    Please help

    As far I know if wasn't really sitting too long. The carbs weren't too bad, but the tank was pretty crusty inside. So rebuilt the carbs, petcock,...
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Donglord
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    Please help

    I actually just replaced the wiring harness and most of the components
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Donglord
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    Please help

    1986 Yamaha maxim 700. Takes 10 minutes of cranking to actually fire, then several minutes to get it revving properly. Carbs are cleaned, rebuilt,...
    Thread by: Donglord, Aug 2, 2025, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Donglord
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    Alternate carb options.

    Where could I get one of those?
    Post by: Donglord, Aug 1, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Donglord
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    Alternate carb options.

    I've got a 1986 maxim 700, and my carb #3 is pretty much screwed. (Shredded pilot jet jamming up the hole) I've asked other and all they have said...
    Thread by: Donglord, Aug 1, 2025, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Donglord
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    Wanted. Carburetors for 1986 maxim xj700x

    If it's something else I'd love to know what it is
    Post by: Donglord, Jul 31, 2025 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  38. Donglord
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    Wanted. Carburetors for 1986 maxim xj700x

    It's the grey one in front
    Post by: Donglord, Jul 31, 2025 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  39. Donglord
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    Wanted. Carburetors for 1986 maxim xj700x

    [IMG]
    Post by: Donglord, Jul 31, 2025 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  40. Donglord
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    Wanted. Carburetors for 1986 maxim xj700x

    Well from what I was told it's an 85. I, unfortunately, don't have the title. But I'll try to get some pics anyway.
    Post by: Donglord, Jul 31, 2025 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  41. Donglord
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    Wanted. Carburetors for 1986 maxim xj700x

    I also have about 95% of an 1985 maxim 650 for sale. Arkansas , Oklahoma, Missouri area.
    Post by: Donglord, Jul 30, 2025 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. Donglord
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    Wanted. Carburetors for 1986 maxim xj700x

    I need the carburetors for my 86 xj700x, but can find any anywhere. Any help is appreciated.
    Thread by: Donglord, Jul 30, 2025, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  43. Donglord
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    Valve adjustment 1986 Maxim X xj700

    I'm looking to do a valve adjustment but I wanna make sure it's what I need before I do so. My bike takes forever to start up on a cold start....
    Thread by: Donglord, Apr 15, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Donglord
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    Looking for shims

    Where does one aquire valve shims for 1986 maxim x xj700
    Thread by: Donglord, Apr 15, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Donglord
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    How do I go about tuning my carbs?

    I have a 1986 xj700. It starts and runs great at operating temp, but on a cold start it takes forever to fire up. What could be the issue here?...
    Thread by: Donglord, Apr 14, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  46. Donglord
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    Stator question

    Hello all. I have a 1986 xj700. I'm putting on a new harness and noticed and I noticed a red wire and a green wire coming from my stator that I...
    Thread by: Donglord, Apr 10, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Donglord
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    Wanted I need a wiring harness for 1986 xj700x

    I need a wiring harness for 1986 maxim xj700. I've looked everywhere and mine is total garbage. Someone please help!
    Thread by: Donglord, Apr 1, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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