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  1. CMoney
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    For Sale - 1983 XJ 550 Maxim

    For delivery I have a truck and ramps, but that's quite a hike out to Crimora. To be honest, it would not be cheap for me to drive all that way....
    Post by: CMoney, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. CMoney
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    For Sale - 1983 XJ 550 Maxim

    I bought this bike with the intention of fixing it up (PO had it in pieces). I put it back together but never got it running right. I've since...
    Thread by: CMoney, Feb 23, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. CMoney
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    For Sale - 1982 XJ 650 Maxim

    I'm moving. Unfortunately the motorcycle can not come with. I've had this bike since 2004, and enjoyed every minute. It's got ~27k miles...
    Thread by: CMoney, Feb 23, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. CMoney
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    motorswap from a 1981 xj650 into a 1982 xj650 yics...

    I'm not completely sure about this, so hopefully someone can back me up... On the 81 650, the tachometer is mechanically driven off one of the...
    Post by: CMoney, Jul 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. CMoney
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    Main wiring harnesses

    Fode, I found a place called Z1 Enterprises. I've never done business with them, but they seem to have all of the connectors for my 82 650...
    Post by: CMoney, Jul 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. CMoney
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    from stock gauges to new tachometer and speedometer

    The XJs have a 'wasted spark' ignition system. The plugs fire in pairs producing sparks at both the power and exhaust strokes of the cylinder....
    Post by: CMoney, Jun 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. CMoney
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    1981 XS850

    I think the biggest difference is the number of cylinders. the XS has 3 cylinders while the XJ has 4. I don' t know about the tanks. C$
    Post by: CMoney, Jun 29, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. CMoney
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    Cold Start - Too Rich? -- RESOLVED --

    Re: Cold Start - Too Rich? -- RESOLVED Well, I found the problem! I believe I forgot to mention it, but I replaced the bowl gaskets as well. I...
    Post by: CMoney, Jun 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. CMoney
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    The worthless POS still won't start cold!!!

    Jim, Have you tried cleaning up the contacts in the starter as described in this thread http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=150.html? It may...
    Post by: CMoney, Jun 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. CMoney
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    The worthless POS still won't start cold!!!

    I'm not sure what you mean. These are the carbs out of my midnight maxim, so yes, the carb bodies are painted black. There is also a lot of...
    Post by: CMoney, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. CMoney
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    The worthless POS still won't start cold!!!

    Hey Jim, This sounds like the same problem I'm having. If you start the bike on ether, let it warm up, and then kick on the choke for 20 or 30...
    Post by: CMoney, Jun 8, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. CMoney
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    Parting Out 81 xj650 midnight maxim

    Rear brake components
    Post by: CMoney, May 29, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. CMoney
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    Parting Out 81 xj650 midnight maxim

    Here are some pics of the bike (partly dissassembled). The bike was pretty much complete, so if there is a specific component you want, please...
    Post by: CMoney, May 27, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. CMoney
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    Cold Start - Too Rich? -- RESOLVED --

    Re: Cold Start - Too Rich? All, I don't feel like I did a very thorough job explaining the situation. So, with your indulgence, I'd like a...
    Post by: CMoney, May 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. CMoney
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    Parting Out 81 xj650 midnight maxim

    I bought the bike for parts. I pulled a few odds and ends for my 82 650 maxim. The odometer shows about 11k and has a clean Ohio title. Most of...
    Thread by: CMoney, May 26, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. CMoney
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    XJ550 - no start

    Doug, If you haven't seen it yet, Gamuru wrote up an excellent guide on testing your starting circuit:...
    Post by: CMoney, May 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. CMoney
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    Cold Start - Too Rich? -- RESOLVED --

    Re: Cold Start - Too Rich? Guys, Thanks for replying. Wizard, I should have clarified. These pictures are from a spare set of carbs, and...
    Post by: CMoney, May 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. CMoney
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    Cold Start - Too Rich? -- RESOLVED --

    Re: Cold Start - Too Rich? I saw mention of a bleed hole in the enrichment tube. I believe I've marked it in the picture below. If it was...
    Post by: CMoney, May 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. CMoney
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    Cold Start - Too Rich? -- RESOLVED --

    Re: Cold Start - Too Rich? Wizard, I will give that a try. But I set the mixture with the colortune and then further tweaked it until each...
    Post by: CMoney, May 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. CMoney
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    Cold Start - Too Rich? -- RESOLVED --

    Re: Cold Start - Too Rich? Wizard, Yes, the battery is brand new. I trickled it overnight before I put it on the bike. Before I cleaned...
    Post by: CMoney, May 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. CMoney
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    XJ 550 Carb Throttle Linkage

    Kyrrinstoch, That did it! I was missing a piece of the throttle linkage (circled in the picture). I must have set there for an hour trying to...
    Post by: CMoney, May 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. CMoney
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    Cold Start - Too Rich? -- RESOLVED --

    Re: Cold Start - Too Rich? I think I may have figured out why the mixture is too rich. The bike won't start or run when the choke is on even a...
    Post by: CMoney, May 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. CMoney
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    XJ 550 Carb Throttle Linkage

    Kyrrinstoch My 550 has the Mikunis. Thanks, C$
    Post by: CMoney, May 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. CMoney
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    XJ 550 Carb Throttle Linkage

    All, I recent purchased an 83 XJ550 maxim. The PO had gotten halfway through a carb rebuild and given up, so they were all in pieces. I've...
    Thread by: CMoney, May 9, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. CMoney
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    Trouble starting 82 Seca 650, advice appreciated

    Mike, If you haven't seen it yet, Gamuru wrote up an excellent guide on testing your starting circuit:...
    Post by: CMoney, May 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. CMoney
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    Idle Trouble

    Josh, What do your carb boots (the rubber parts going from the carb to the engine block) look like? If they're old and cracked they can let in...
    Post by: CMoney, May 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. CMoney
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    Mikuni Carb Guts Illustrated - 82 SECA 550

    Burnarr, Do you have a trick for getting the butterfly valves out? I couldn't get the screws to break free on mine. I was afraid of chewing...
    Post by: CMoney, May 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. CMoney
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    Mikuni Carb Guts Illustrated - 82 SECA 550

    Burnarr, I don't mean any offense if you're a veteran at taking these carbs apart. But the O-ring and washer often get stuck in the carb body...
    Post by: CMoney, May 5, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. CMoney
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    Fork oil changed

    Mikeg, My guess is the red fluid was probably synthetic. I know Red Line uses different color codes for their fork oil, and 10 wt happens to...
    Post by: CMoney, Apr 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. CMoney
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    Cold Start - Too Rich? -- RESOLVED --

    All, First I'd like to say thanks. I adjusted the valves, changed the fork seals, and cleaned/synced the carbs. Couldn't have done it without...
    Thread by: CMoney, Apr 19, 2009, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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