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  1. texasfisherdude
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    Not a xj. KZ brought back from the brink

    I'm a surveyor by trade and do this for a hobby. I've restored a few bikes but this is the first one that I went to this depth. In the earley 80s...
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Feb 8, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. texasfisherdude
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    Not a xj. KZ brought back from the brink

    The bars are a little crowded. When it come to these old bikes fleabay is your friend :) and forum with peeps with first hand experance. Having a...
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Feb 7, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. texasfisherdude
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    Not a xj. KZ brought back from the brink

    It took 3 months heres a link to some more pics http://s161.photobucket.com/albums/t212 ... 20restore/ or you can see here from the beggining...
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Feb 7, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. texasfisherdude
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    Not a xj. KZ brought back from the brink

    I picked me up a 1980 LTD 1000 in december for 100 bucks. It was in ruff shape. [img] After spending every weekend working on it I had...
    Thread by: texasfisherdude, Feb 7, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  5. texasfisherdude
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    HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsLnzpQj ... re=related
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Dec 31, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. texasfisherdude
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    Joke

    But you have to remember who was in control of congress. the prez only has as much power as congress gives him
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Jun 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. texasfisherdude
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    Joke

    Pinocchio Pinocchio, Snow White, and Superman are out for a stroll in town one day. As they walked, they come across a sign: "Beauty contest...
    Thread by: texasfisherdude, Jun 22, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. texasfisherdude
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    1981 yamaha seca 750 - $150

    found this on craiglist http://houston.craigslist.org/mcy/1202648144.html
    Thread by: texasfisherdude, Jun 3, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. texasfisherdude
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    What wroung with my engine!!

    My home made spark checker. Copied it from one that we used at the boat shop I worked at in Houston. [img] If you lived around here I'd come...
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. texasfisherdude
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    painting the gas tank

    I got me a basket case 1100 shadow and painted it in my drive way (twice) I got me a hvlp sprayer off fleabay and it came out looking simi...
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. texasfisherdude
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    What wroung with my engine!!

    Black soot = to much gas. Go get some new plugs ther cheap and thats what it took to get mine going. It was doing the same thing yours is.
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. texasfisherdude
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    What wroung with my engine!!

    If your getting 140 psi your valves are closing. I dont think valves are your problem. Have you cleaned the carbs? Changed the plugs?
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. texasfisherdude
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    What goes here

    One of these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1983-Yam ... 240%3A1318
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. texasfisherdude
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    What goes here

    So your saying its going to be a hole with nothing in it and it never had a cover. Ok I can live with that. Thanks
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. texasfisherdude
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    What goes here

    I know the tools go there but is there a cover that goes over this? [img] The latest pic its coming along [img]
    Thread by: texasfisherdude, Apr 22, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. texasfisherdude
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    750 Maxim Right sidecover

    There all in the same place that one sock is
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 20, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. texasfisherdude
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    Found me a 900 Z1

    Well this deal fell through the seller said he would call me when he got off work and I was going to get it . When he didnt call I called him and...
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 18, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Found me a 900 Z1

    Found me a Z1 for 200 bucks and the wife isnt gong to be happy but that sucker is coming home with me. I had one in the early 80's and have been...
    Thread by: texasfisherdude, Apr 17, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  19. texasfisherdude
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    LOL ... i cant stop laughing

    I paid 250 for my 83 750 with title and it is a Midnight Maxim
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. texasfisherdude
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    my xj 650 engine wont start just pops!!!

    I had the same problem with my 750 and changed the plugs and it started. The old plugs looked fine but were not.
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. texasfisherdude
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    please HELP,at witts end!

    And get a screw in compression tester not one of those rubber tipped pos
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. texasfisherdude
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    please HELP,at witts end!

    You need to check compression with the throttle wide open. If it had only 70 pounds of compression it wouldnt run
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. texasfisherdude
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    Flasher Relay for 81 XJ650 wanted

    I cleaned mine up and tweeked it a bit and got it working so you could give that a try
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 7, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. texasfisherdude
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    Chrome headlight bucket

    Is it worth 10 bucks plus shipping? [img]
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 3, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. texasfisherdude
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    Chrome headlight bucket

    I got a headlight off fleebay and I dont need the bucket. Its in good shape and came off a 650 but looks like it will work for a 750 (mine is a 83...
    Thread by: texasfisherdude, Apr 3, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. texasfisherdude
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    Relay ?

    It starts and I see no signs of anyone butchering the wires.
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Relay ?

    Well I dont have a headlight yet but I got one coming so I guess i'll find out.
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. texasfisherdude
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    Relay ?

    Ok I found out its a STARTER CIRCUIT CUT-OFF RELAY but I still dont know what this thing does. The starter seems to work fine
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. texasfisherdude
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    Relay ?

    Theres a relay under the rectifier that is missing on my 83 750. Does anyone know what it does? Every thing seems to be working so I dont have...
    Thread by: texasfisherdude, Apr 1, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. texasfisherdude
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    Kids

    7 Reasons Not To Mess With Children A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible...
    Thread by: texasfisherdude, Mar 30, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: Other
  31. texasfisherdude
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    Its coming along

    They did a pretty good job on the seat. Looks alot like the stock seat minus the buttons. (I didnt like the buttons) I have a question what type...
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. texasfisherdude
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    Its coming along

    Got the seat recovered for $80 [img] Now I'm waiting on the po to get me the side covers and head light [img] I got about 400 bucks in...
    Thread by: texasfisherdude, Mar 30, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. texasfisherdude
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    no gas flow into carbs

    Did you put the floats in upside down the big part goes up (don ask)
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Mar 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. texasfisherdude
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    How did you get here?

    google led me to the light 8)
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. texasfisherdude
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    Work truck 96 Exploder Non work 2000 Z71 Wife's car 2006 Grand Prix GT toy 84 Vette primary bike 07 Nomad 83 midnight Maxim 750 under...
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. texasfisherdude
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    1982 750 midnight maxim no spark

    I think it needs some tweaking but I know the basics are there. I hasnt been registered in 7 years so there is going to be some issues. Thanks for...
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. texasfisherdude
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    1982 750 midnight maxim no spark

    SPARK PLUGS got some new ones and it started
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. texasfisherdude
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    turtle's bike

    I say fuse block but what do I know I'm a noooooob
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. texasfisherdude
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    1982 750 midnight maxim no spark

    Well I got fire but I need to ask a stupid question. When I got this bike it had no coils and I'm not sure I got the plug wires correct so I think...
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. texasfisherdude
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    Need side covers 750 midnight maxim

    I need side covers 82 750 midnight maxim and mabey a headlight. The guy I bought the bike from said he might have them but its been a week and I...
    Thread by: texasfisherdude, Mar 20, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    1982 750 midnight maxim no spark

    Will check things out this afternoon but tomarrow I got to take the Nomad for a ride and do some bar hopping :D the weather is to nice to work on...
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Mar 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. texasfisherdude
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    1982 750 midnight maxim no spark

    Well put the carbs on and no start only popping through the carbs (1 & 4). I only got fire on one coil :x I guess I'll check my grounds first...
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Mar 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 750 midnight maxim no spark

    Got fire and cleaned the carbs I havent put them back on yet it got dark and its missing the 2 inner clamps so I got to round some up. I'll get to...
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Mar 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. texasfisherdude
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    1982 750 midnight maxim no spark

    Got a fuse block today No manual yet will check tci got dwell (never thought I'd need thst again)
    Post by: texasfisherdude, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. texasfisherdude
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    1982 750 midnight maxim no spark

    I just got this bike to fix up and some one has been "working on it" well I need to fix everything they touched. My first problem is I have no...
    Thread by: texasfisherdude, Mar 16, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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