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  1. bigeasyrider
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    Alternative engines for 82 maxim 750

    Can ya put an 1100 maxim engine in a 82 750 frame. Or what other larger engines may fit the frame without too much alteration.
    Thread by: bigeasyrider, Mar 25, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil coolers

    The motor will run cooler in hot or cool zones. More oil in the system I would see as a bonus and less breakdown of the oil between oil changes....
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Nov 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. bigeasyrider
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    Oil coolers

    Got mine from ebay used, but you can get them new also.
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Nov 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. bigeasyrider
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    1982 xj750j maxim fork tube size

    LOL and a dash mounted sks or ak with gernade launcher
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Oct 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1982 xj750j maxim fork tube size

    Your savin me again, thanks. Guy on ebay said 38 I was like I dont think so. You in the burg polock? we otta ride someday.
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Oct 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1982 xj750j maxim fork tube size

    Hey are the 1982 maxim xj750j tubes 36 mm or 38 mm??
    Thread by: bigeasyrider, Oct 18, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. bigeasyrider
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    Steering damper

    Gusts I dont mind, seems to wanna throw me over the bars at 90-100 on the high way lol
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Oct 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. bigeasyrider
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    Steering damper

    Thank you very much !! Now if I can squeeze it in around the oil cooler I will be in !!!! The handle bar mounted fairings are notoriously unstable...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Oct 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. bigeasyrider
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    Steering damper

    Polock can you set up a picture of your seca where its attached to the frame.
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Oct 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. bigeasyrider
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    Steering damper

    I have a windsheild on it and it would would stablize it at high speeds.
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Oct 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. bigeasyrider
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    bike sounds like its whineing (video)

    Mine has a cam chain noise going down large mountain type hills and sometimes upon release of the clucth from a dead stop. To reset the automatic...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Oct 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. bigeasyrider
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    Steering damper

    Im looking to put a steering damper on my 1982 xj750j. I have a 38mm foork damper bracket on the way. Any one know what the stroke would be for...
    Thread by: bigeasyrider, Oct 8, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Are harleys really that slow?

    Im no expert either. Been riding since 1971. More of an expert on Huskys, pentons and macios from the 70's and 80's. I bought the bike and jacket...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Jul 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. bigeasyrider
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    Are harleys really that slow?

    Thats the differance between real bikers and Harley riders. Real bikers enjoy the finer points of all bikes and will ride with you or anyone no...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Jun 30, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Seca wheel on a maxim

    Just took a nice ride over the holliday weekend and the 18 inch makes a nice differance. 65mph @ about 4800 rpm
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Jun 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oil coolers

    Hey do you have to add additional oil after the oilc cooler is installed.
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. bigeasyrider
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    1981 XJ650 Midnight Maxim

    Ride first. Make it look good when it snows
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. bigeasyrider
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    Not firing on 2 & 4: I do not know what it is!

    Just wondered if you checked the pick ups and wires from them near the frame. I had my motor off to do the infamour starter chain guide and when I...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Seca wheel on a maxim

    I just looked up the swingarms and theyr the same, you can put an 18 inch 18 seca rear wheel on a 1982 maxim 750 lowing rpm and giving more top...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 20, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Seca wheel on a maxim

    Hey someone put forth the idea of putting a 18 inch seca wheel on a maxim to lower rpm's I think its a good idea, you only need one extra inch at...
    Thread by: bigeasyrider, May 20, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Are harleys really that slow?

    Every bike has is purpose, some you ride for thrills, some look good.
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 20, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. bigeasyrider
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    Oil coolers

    Thanks for all your help !! Its installed and doesnt leak !! yay
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil coolers

    Thanks. There is a square box on the underside of the platform, does that fit over anything or just in the open void. I guess the oil flows...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. bigeasyrider
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    Oil coolers

    Hey I found a used oil cooler and want to install it on my 1982 xj750j. I was wondering a few things. Do you have to remove anthing from under the...
    Thread by: bigeasyrider, May 19, 2010, 37 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. bigeasyrider
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    cam chain tensioner

    mine does the same thing, You dont have to adjust it, its spring loaded and clicks forward automatically. You dont need to do anything with it.
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Steering Head bolt torque

    Here also try page 151-152, thats the final adjustment, sorry my bad
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Steering Head bolt torque

    I have haynes book and its in there, tighten down and back off 1/4 turn, its in there starts at page 164 item 17. I just did mine last month
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bleeding brakes

    Thanks I did not know it was a variable read, I really appriciate the info mang !!!
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bleeding brakes

    Nope not the wires, went for a ride today ad the light goes on and off at will, switch must be going bad.
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Violently whirring speedo

    sounds like what my speedo did. Couldnt lube it untill I litterally dismantled the cluster, took the speedo out of the cluster and oiled it from...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 12, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Bleeding brakes

    Hey Ive got pressure and brakes work but now the brake light is on on the dash warning light. When I pulled it off to rebuild it Maybe I got the...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 12, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. bigeasyrider
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    Violently whirring speedo

    Mine made wild noises too when that happend on myn xj750j. I removed the speedo from the gauge clust and it was binding up inside, had to lude and...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 12, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. bigeasyrider
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    Bleeding brakes

    Thanks for the tip but the lines seem to be aok. The bungie cord trick overnight worked and I have pressure now, I think it lets the air pocket...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 10, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. bigeasyrider
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    Bleeding brakes

    Thanks, air gets trapped in these things. I will try the bungie cord trick overnight, if it doesnt work wich is the banjo bolt I here everyone...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. bigeasyrider
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    Bleeding brakes

    I did it the old fasioned way by pumping it up. I am using the bungie cord trick holding it down fir a night, I think it will work to get the air...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 9, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. bigeasyrider
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    Bleeding brakes

    Ok I just rebuild the master cylendar and calipers. Ive bled the brakes all the air seems to be out but I still have no pressure, whats up with...
    Thread by: bigeasyrider, May 9, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. bigeasyrider
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    xj750 transmission

    I'm not the wishing type, I had a klr650 they said you couldnt gear to go faster but I did anyway. When I find a way I will let ya know and I hope...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, May 8, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. bigeasyrider
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    xj750 transmission

    Hey Id love to make my xj750 a 6 spped, can you take the gears, shifting cylendar and forks from a 6 speed 550 and fit it in a xj750?
    Thread by: bigeasyrider, May 8, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. bigeasyrider
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    1982 maxim 750rj fork seal replacement air ride

    Thanks I kinda figured that where they went. Ive got kids and they mixed the parts up a little lol. Im rebuilding the calipers too, I may just...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1982 maxim 750rj fork seal replacement air ride

    I hear that on the circlip. Hey I have mine almost back together, there is a round rubber seal / gasket that I think goes between the air pressure...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Apr 12, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1982 maxim 750rj fork seal replacement air ride

    Ok I have a 1982 maxim 750rj I believe. It has air ride front suspension and I have to replace the fork seals. Any tipes would be greatly...
    Thread by: bigeasyrider, Apr 6, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Speedometer noise 82xj750j

    Anyone else ever have a loud obnoxious noise intermittantly from the speedometer on an 1982 xj750j? I tryed a dirrerent cable ( used) same thing,...
    Thread by: bigeasyrider, May 6, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj750j starter chain guide

    Thanks guys. I dont wanna put this thing back together and have it break again.
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Mar 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj750j starter chain guide

    No one knows?? Why does my broken guide have 3 mounts for bolting to the case and the new one only has 2?? The middle one no longer exosts on...
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Mar 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gear alteration, can ya make it go faster???

    Thanks I guess IM always looking for another gear and more speed lol
    Post by: bigeasyrider, Mar 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. bigeasyrider
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    Gear alteration, can ya make it go faster???

    While IM repairing the starter chain guide I was wondering if anyone knows if you can change the gearing to get more out of this bike. On the...
    Thread by: bigeasyrider, Mar 7, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 xj750j starter chain guide

    Hey guys Im new here and I have 82 maxim xj750j with a broken starter chain guide. Mine has 3 bolts that secure it to the case and I ordered a...
    Thread by: bigeasyrider, Mar 7, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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