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  1. Sonwatcher
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    82 parts

    email sent
    Post by: Sonwatcher, May 9, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Sonwatcher
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    Parting out running 1983 maxim xj650.

    PM sent
    Post by: Sonwatcher, May 9, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. Sonwatcher
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    Big windshield question

    Thanks !
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Apr 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Sonwatcher
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    Big windshield question

    I have one of the big windshields on my 650 maxim. I was wondering if the lower ears go in front or behind the turn signals. I have always had...
    Thread by: Sonwatcher, Apr 17, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Sonwatcher
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    Thankful

    Well, just rode the bike for the first time since I hit the dog, or I should say the dog hit me. It's funny how leery you get after a dog does...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Apr 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Sonwatcher
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    Thankful

    I didn't lay the bike down. I quickly got the bike straight and put the brakes on with most force applied to the rear. I started a straight slide...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Sonwatcher
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    Thankful

    Thankful Today I decided to take my motorcycle for a ride. I almost didn't as I had a funny feeling about it. But I took off. I was traveling...
    Thread by: Sonwatcher, Mar 16, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Sonwatcher
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    Sweet XJ Bobber on Ebay

    I guess that's what makes the world interesting. I like it but that's just me. :)
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Mar 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Sonwatcher
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    Sweet XJ Bobber on Ebay

    Nice Bobber ! Click here
    Thread by: Sonwatcher, Mar 7, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Sonwatcher
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    82'XJ650 PARTS. & 650 RJ PARTS. Need To sell. Take a look.

    PM sent
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Dec 27, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. Sonwatcher
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    Looking for a gas tank - XJ650/selling a 550 tank.

    I have an 82 xj650. It seems like the specs your getting are for the Seca. Here is the capacity of fuel for an xj650 Maxim. Mine is this tank. I...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Jul 26, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. Sonwatcher
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    85xj700 winter start

    When it's cold I have to choke a lot and sometimes I'll put a 500 watt work light on the engine for some warm up and then it starts right up....
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Jan 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I went for my first ride in '08 today with my son. I was warm as you can see :lol: But on the way home my hands froze as it rained for about 20...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Jan 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Got my XJ750 tank today. I also bought a driver foot peg to replace a torn one and I got a great deal on 2 tank emblems that look brand spankin...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Oct 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Sonwatcher
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    85 Maxim X info needed

    I am trying to find out if anyone knows what fuel tank from other models will interchange with an 85 Maxim X ? Thanks
    Thread by: Sonwatcher, Oct 14, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. Sonwatcher
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    Starting Maxim, solenoid clicking, no turn

    Also check for a loose wire.
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Sonwatcher
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    New Paint!

    I've heard of people doing that with fish net stockings.
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Oct 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Just got home from a 400 mile trip with my son. Nice fall weekend to ride. It was a little chilly in the mornings. It was in the 40's this morning.
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Sep 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Sonwatcher
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    82 xj650 engine installation tips

    It will drop right in.
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Sep 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I bought a brand new factory seat off Ebay. The guy bought out a dealers left over stock. Put it on. Man it is nice. I talked to my son's friend...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Sep 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Sonwatcher
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    XJ650 Bucket seat cover kit

    I have been told the seats will not interchange. The seat just sold.
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Sep 14, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. Sonwatcher
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    XJ650 Bucket seat cover kit

    "Buy it now" price lowered. Click link in above post.
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Sep 14, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. Sonwatcher
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    XJ650 Bucket seat cover kit

    New Pics added ! [img] [img] Here is the seat <-- click
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Sep 11, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. Sonwatcher
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    XJ650 Bucket seat cover kit

    Re-listed at lower price- Here for seat
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Sep 10, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  25. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Today my son (new Boulevard) and I and my little girl went on a Benefit ride for about 130-140 miles total. It was nice. It was my boy's first big...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Sep 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Sonwatcher
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    XJ650 Bucket seat cover kit

    Ok, I didn't realize that was you.
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Sep 9, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. Sonwatcher
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    XJ650 Bucket seat cover kit

    PM sent
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Sep 9, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  28. Sonwatcher
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    XJ650 Bucket seat cover kit

    If anyone is interested I have an "Almost New" XJ650 Saddlemen Bucket seat cover kit for sale on Ebay. It is the cover mounted on the foam. No...
    Thread by: Sonwatcher, Sep 2, 2007, 9 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  29. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I went with my middle son today to pick up his new bike. An '07 boulevard . We surprised my other son who owns an '86 Radian. Before we all went...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Sonwatcher
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    Any New York or PA riders here?

    I meant Rochester, NY. :)
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 25, 2007 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  31. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I went on a nice ride with my son (he has an 86 Radian)and a guy he works with this afternoon. 88 miles through the Central Pa mountains. It was...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Sonwatcher
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    Anyone else with Tired Ears?

    I also get mine at Wal-Mart. They are found in the Gun accessories. The brand is Silencio. They are orange foam in a pack of 12 for $2 and change....
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Sonwatcher
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    Anyone else with Tired Ears?

    Prolonged noise damages hearing. I use foam earplugs about every trip. Doing this you don't get fatigued by the steady noise from the combination...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    "After you do the Wet Sanding ... Buff 'em with #-5 and #-6 Jewelers Rouge." Rick, where is an easy place to get those compounds ?
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    While experimenting with polishing the aluminum case round faces below is how much the face polished up just wet sanding with 1500 grit paper and...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I washed and waxed my bike. Cleaned the chrome and started experimenting with polishing the aluminum. I just used some 1500 wet/dry sandpaper on...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Rick, What do you think about wet sanding ? I know years ago I had an old car that needed sanded and buffed and was told to wet sand with emery...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Sonwatcher
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    Any New York or PA riders here?

    Near Selinsgrove, Pa here. I see a few Rochester fellas here. I used to live there. Went to school in Scottsville. I get up there a few times a...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 6, 2007 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  39. Sonwatcher
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    Adjusting Preload

    Cool idea there Rick !
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Sonwatcher
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    Adjusting Preload

    I used an allen wrench that fit in pretty well. A 5.5mm or 7/32"
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I think I may soon attempt to polish my aluminum. The one's I've seen done look great.
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I just put foam grips on my handlebars . Came off pretty easy. The left side went on nice. The throttle side I had to work with awhile but they...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Sonwatcher
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    Side Covers

    I bought a grommet that inserts in the hole at a hardware. I also bought a smaller one that pushes over the nose parts on the opposite side. The...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Sonwatcher
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    XJ Horsepower

    I think with this situation that came up yesterday is helping me to more understand beyond the #'s. I think I have learned a little bit with...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Sonwatcher
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    XJ Horsepower

    I was looking up the 1/4 mile speed stats for both bikes- XJ650- 12.7 122mph Vulcan 1500-15.33 85.8mph I am not sure what part the...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Sonwatcher
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    The family went to Lake Tobias (Animal Safari here in Pa.) today. My little girl and I rode the bike together on the way down. It was very warm...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Sonwatcher
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    XJ Horsepower

    Thanks for the explanation ! :)
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Sonwatcher
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    XJ Horsepower

    The other day I stopped at a motorcycle shop to get a new shield for my helmet and was talking to a guy that had a 98 Vulcan 1500. He had me...
    Thread by: Sonwatcher, Aug 4, 2007, 45 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    "Healthy" cruising RPM...?

    A few weeks ago I posted about breaking my header bolts. One broke by itself and the other I over tightened. I had just got back from making...
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 4, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bouncing speedometer

    My speedo was bouncing for awhile before it quit. The cable was fine. It ended up being a bent dog ear on the speedo drive on the wheel hub....
    Post by: Sonwatcher, Aug 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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