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  1. rob_lit79
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    whats the highest mileage xj you seen ?

    My maxim has 51,000 miles on it.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. rob_lit79
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    XJ 900 Seca swingarm damage

    WOW! That swingarm is thrashed. I would just replace it.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Sep 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. rob_lit79
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    Bike won't start

    Make sure your battery fully charged. The clicking could mean you starter solenoid is bad. I had to replace the one on my seca after tapping on it...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. rob_lit79
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    How moody is your bike?

    My Maxim starts great every time. If it sits for more than three days I usually put it up on the center stand and turn the petcock to PRI for a...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. rob_lit79
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    tank liner help

    I used the kreem tank liner kit on mine. I had rust holes big enough that I had to do some spot welding before I could do the acid etching. I have...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. rob_lit79
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    Stolen 83 XJ900

    There have been a few fairly new sportbikes stolen at gunpoint here in Wichita, Ks. I know of at least five different people who have had their...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. rob_lit79
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    Yutughhh

    Someone on the local wichita sportbike forum found that somewhere. I thought it was cool enough to share. I can only get as high 6457. Lol.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Aug 16, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. rob_lit79
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    Yutughhh

    Wheelie time. http://www.ringburn.net/yutughhh/
    Thread by: rob_lit79, Aug 16, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. rob_lit79
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    F.S. 1980 Yamaha 650 Maxim

    I'm selling my Maxim. I'm wanting to get a newer bike so need to sell this one to make room in the garage. I have it posted locally on craigslist...
    Thread by: rob_lit79, Aug 16, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. rob_lit79
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    '81 650 Maxim - Likes to die in intersections...

    How well was the carbs cleaned? Did you sync the carbs after cleaning them? Have you check your valve clearances?
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. rob_lit79
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    parts?

    Have you looked on Ebay, Bike Bandit, Old Bike Barn, and JC Whitney?
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. rob_lit79
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    help please!!!

    I bought my compression tester at my local Harbor Freight store. It was pretty cheap and works good.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. rob_lit79
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    2 noises that concern me...

    My Maxim does the same thing. I was told a new clutch and clutch springs would cure it. My bike has over 50k on it and I don't when or if the...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. rob_lit79
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    is my bike a seca?

    Your english seems to be ok to me. I wish I could find a 550 Seca. They are very hard to find here in Wichita, Ks. Mostly just 750 Maxims and Secas.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. rob_lit79
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    is my bike a seca?

    It is a Seca. Looks to be in decent shape. Read this about model ID and VINs. http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14577.html It a bit of a read.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. rob_lit79
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    CrankShaft seal leaking behind pickup coil plate...

    Looks like this is a fix I need to try. I wonder how successful this fix has been.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. rob_lit79
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    Crankshaft plug replacement

    I have the same problem on my Maxim but it is on the left side. It leaves a 3 to 4 inch oil spot on the garage floor over night after a good long...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. rob_lit79
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    What is the fastest way to correctly set the mixture screws?

    Switch it off while holding the rpm at 4k.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gas cap not sealing?

    Chacal told me that some of the early caps had a plastic internal body. The seals that he carries fit the metal internal bodies. My maxim has a...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. rob_lit79
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    Gas cap not sealing?

    Well since I swapped the cap from my seca onto my maxim, I have to carry two keys with me. I always afraid I'm going to lose it.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. rob_lit79
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    Gas cap not sealing?

    I have a problem with gas leaking from around the cap. It is the rubber seal. I ordered one from chacal but it didn't fit the cap on my maxim. It...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. rob_lit79
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    PO strikes again!!! Valve cover question....

    1. I would say it is normal for some oil to pool above the valve buckets. 2. I would drill it out and tap it for a helicoil. 3. The propane...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Synch

    That bench sync post has some good pics to help figure out what is what. Gamuru did a great job putting that together.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Is this noise cam chain slack? (you tube video)

    It sounds like the common valve clatter. Both my Maxim and Seca sound like that. I have adjusted the valves and chain on both and it still sounds...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. rob_lit79
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    Cylinder #3, #4 lean at off idle

    I have a similar prob with my Maxim. Riding around in town my plugs look fine until I get on the highway ride for a bit. I get home and wait for...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Economical front brake upgrade

    Fitz that drilled rotor looks good. I would like to have that done to my Maxim. I not too impressed with it's braking abilities. I have had fellow...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. rob_lit79
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    Best way to fix those plastic parts?

    I would prefer hot air welding plastic. Some of my local fellow riders have had good luck repairing their plastics on their sportbikes. One of...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. rob_lit79
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    Anyone haven seen exhaust like this?

    I found this link more helpful fitz. http://www.laserexhausts.com/
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    purpose of the screens above the float needles

    When I went through my carbs my new float needle seats didn't come with new screens and the old ones wouldn't come off without crushing them. My...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Silly PO

    That is what my jets looked like when I went through my carbs the first time. A few looked like they had been removed with a pair of pliers and I...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jul 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. rob_lit79
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    Warped Oil Pan

    I would put the pan back off and use a straight edge to check if the flange has any high spots. If it has a high spot you might be able to fix it...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jun 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. rob_lit79
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    carb boots pulse??

    Mine does the same thing. I believe if you have no air leaks it should be fine. But if it is cracked or spitting really bad it would be best to...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jun 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. rob_lit79
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    IT's NOT STARTING AGAIN AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH-- SOLVED!!

    It really didn't look too bad. If want to see bad you should see the fuses on my seca. The PO apparently didn't have the right gauge wire to fix...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jun 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. rob_lit79
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    VIN Number woes

    My maxim came with the shorty vin on the title. My insurance agent scratched her head asked me several time if that was correct. She didn't...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jun 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. rob_lit79
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    Before and After Pics.

    A little update. A new after pic with a new seat cover and paint. [img]
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jun 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. rob_lit79
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    New Paint!

    I kinda think the gold emblems are out of place. They are the only thing that is gold colored on the bike. I think they should be chrome instead.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jun 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Paint!

    I finally painted my Maxim. It is a jet black base with a metallic clear coat. The tank emblems needs some attention. The gold is chipping away....
    Thread by: rob_lit79, Jun 10, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    creeping idle after riding

    My 80 maxim 650 has this same problem. If I push down on throttle shaft linkage the idle drops. I have pulled my carbs several times to try to...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Jun 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New maxim seat cover.

    It wasn't too hard to put on. Trying stretch it and staple it at the same time was the most difficult part. I had to go buy some 1/4" staples. B&H...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New maxim seat cover.

    Yeah it is a B&H cover.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Apr 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. rob_lit79
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    New maxim seat cover.

    Before pics. [img] [img]
    Post by: rob_lit79, Apr 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. rob_lit79
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    New maxim seat cover.

    I finally got my new seat cover for my maxim. I put it on yesterday. It was the first time I put a new cover on a motorcycle seat. I had to repair...
    Thread by: rob_lit79, Apr 14, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    looking 4 Seat Cover 83 seca 750

    I just got my new seat cover for my maxim from B&H Specialties today. It only cost about $88 and took about 3 weeks to get it. [img]
    Post by: rob_lit79, Apr 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pictures

    I use http://www.shrinkpictures.com/ to size my pics. The 600 pixel size works great for posting on here. Plus it makes it easy to size pics down...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Apr 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. rob_lit79
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    looking 4 Seat Cover 83 seca 750

    Try this people. I have a seat cover on order for my maxim. http://www.motorcycleseatcovers.net/ord ... YAMAHA&HP=
    Post by: rob_lit79, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. rob_lit79
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    #@!# I got screwed

    I got your PM. Now you have a PM.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. rob_lit79
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    Seca gas tank on Maxim?

    I took the tank off my seca and sat it on my maxim to see what it would look like. It wouldn't fit right with the maxim seat unless you have the...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Apr 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. rob_lit79
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    Good:XJ4EVER

    Chacal hooked me up again. And as always very fast shipping. Thanks again.
    Post by: rob_lit79, Apr 6, 2009 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  49. rob_lit79
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    I got my seca running.

    Ok fitz I checked the tires and the rear is 2001 and the front is 2003 so I will replace them when I get to that point. As for the rear brake...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Apr 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I got my seca running.

    I can't go very far with it. It doesn't have a tag. But I will check everything out to make sure the bike is safe for riding. I'll have to sit...
    Post by: rob_lit79, Apr 4, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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