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  1. rexeven
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    would like louder pipes, got another ?

    My straight pipes sound awesome! Not too loud, not too soft! Riding motorcycles is inherently more dangerous than driving a car, obviously....
    Post by: rexeven, Aug 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. rexeven
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    would like louder pipes, got another ?

    Unfortunately no. The bike has straight pipes now.
    Post by: rexeven, Jun 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. rexeven
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    would like louder pipes, got another ?

    SLKid, I'm telling you if you don't mind cutting just use a cutting wheel and basically cut a diamond shape in the end of the muffler, around the...
    Post by: rexeven, Jun 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. rexeven
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    would like louder pipes, got another ?

    The best part of living in Kentucky is that if you can sit in or on it and move it down the road it doesnt matter what it looks like, sounds like,...
    Post by: rexeven, Jun 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. rexeven
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    would like louder pipes, got another ?

    My bike runs better than it ever has with the straight pipes welded where the mufflers were. No re-jetting at all. Then again who's to say it...
    Post by: rexeven, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. rexeven
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    would like louder pipes, got another ?

    On mine I originally just connected those three outer holes and the whole piece slides out. The guts of the muffler basically. Not too loud but...
    Post by: rexeven, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. rexeven
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    would like louder pipes, got another ?

    I guess you could do that. You mean cut the mufflers in half basically? It might look funny..
    Post by: rexeven, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. rexeven
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    would like louder pipes, got another ?

    When I had my stock mufflers I took an angle grinder and cut the inside of the muffler out. Basically just connect the four holes with the...
    Post by: rexeven, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. rexeven
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    "Ring Nut" Broken

    Its a long story but no I can't get it welded easily. I've already ordered new stuff, just don't want to park the bike! It's so NICE outside!
    Post by: rexeven, Jun 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. rexeven
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    "Ring Nut" Broken

    I knew it would happen....well I knew it was possible. I cut my mufflers off and had someone weld straight pipes in their place. Sounds AWESOME!...
    Thread by: rexeven, Jun 9, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. rexeven
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    1982 XJ650 BOBBER PROJECT...

    Sorry guys been busy....the work in progress! [img] Sorry cant figure out the pictures! follow link:...
    Post by: rexeven, May 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. rexeven
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    Not good my friends, not good! MAJOR problems!

    So today I changed the oil twice. Put the carbs back on and installed a new inline fuel filter. Everything is great except now there is fuel...
    Post by: rexeven, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. rexeven
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    Not good my friends, not good! MAJOR problems!

    Well like I said at first it was just gas. I mean it was pouring out of the little tiny hole in the airbox. And it was pretty light colored like...
    Post by: rexeven, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Not good my friends, not good! MAJOR problems!

    oops sorry i meant pints. I put less than 3 US quarts in it.
    Post by: rexeven, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Not good my friends, not good! MAJOR problems!

    So as some people have seen I decided to "Bob" my xj650. I am on spring break right now and about to start a new job; so I've been busting my...
    Thread by: rexeven, Mar 19, 2009, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dies when put into gear!

    Well it was the stand switch! I left if off not thinking if it would be normally closed or open with the stand up. Went right into gear!...
    Post by: rexeven, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dies when put into gear!

    The bike dies immediately before you can get into gear. I am also hearing a slight ticking under the fuel tank. Kinda like a spark, where the...
    Post by: rexeven, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dies when put into gear!

    So I have an 82 XJ650 Maxim. I've been "bobbing" it for about the past month or more. Got everything put back together. Started up with the...
    Thread by: rexeven, Mar 17, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Custom Fenders

    So I am definitely using the stock fender. It looks good kinda held in place. Sooo...now my question is what is the best way to fill in the old...
    Post by: rexeven, Mar 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1982 XJ650 BOBBER PROJECT...

    So I have ordered parts from chacal! (awesome by the way) I cut the frame with a hacksaw last week and am in the process of painting, cleaning up...
    Post by: rexeven, Mar 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Words of Wisdom

    If you EVER need ANYTHING for your XJ order it from chacal! The prices are the BEST and he has EVERYTHING you need! I have made 3 orders in the...
    Thread by: rexeven, Mar 14, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. rexeven
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    Valve Cover Gasket Paper or Plastic?

    Thanks! I said NO! :) Just ordered the right gasket. Whats another week of not riding? ....sigh...
    Post by: rexeven, Mar 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. rexeven
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    Valve Cover Gasket Paper or Plastic?

    Yeah I haven't actually pulled the cover yet but I think it does have a groove. :( So I think I'm just gonna pull it and if its not too bad just...
    Post by: rexeven, Mar 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve Cover Gasket Paper or Plastic?

    So I ordered a valve cover gasket off of ebay for my 1982 XJ650 Maxim. It is just a paper gasket. Since then I have learned the ways of ordering...
    Thread by: rexeven, Mar 14, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Southern Ohio/Cincinnati

    Cool! I live in Covington, KY just across the Ohio! My XJ bobber is almost done ( well ready to ride anyway, do we ever actually finish these...
    Post by: rexeven, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    1982 XJ650 BOBBER PROJECT...

    Thanks for the photo tip! SO...I'm looking around about the pod filters and open exhaust....Do you guys think re-jetting to: Main Fuel Jets:...
    Post by: rexeven, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Custom Fenders

    Thanks guys! I think I will mod my existing fender after finding someone on here who already did it. I'm posting pics in a new post, check em...
    Post by: rexeven, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1982 XJ650 BOBBER PROJECT...

    Well, thanks a lot guys! Due to my recent discovery of this site I have been inspired to bob my XJ! And I'm afraid I may never stop! haha.......
    Thread by: rexeven, Feb 26, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Custom Fenders

    I have an 82 XJ650 and want to bob it. I love this site and thanks for all the info you guys put on here! Anyways, I want to get rid of the...
    Thread by: rexeven, Feb 26, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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