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  1. maxhog650
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    82 CB650 fork problems

    Hey everyone, My friend is trying to pry apart his CB forks at the moment and with everything unscrewed he can still not get the "little tube" out...
    Thread by: maxhog650, Jul 26, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. maxhog650
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    Baked on Gasket

    I should say that i have the red version, that is industrial, i have technician
    Post by: maxhog650, May 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. maxhog650
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    Baked on Gasket

    Hi everyone, im tring to switch out my valve cover gasket an i have reached a dead end. I sprayed on some CRC technician grade gasket remover. It...
    Thread by: maxhog650, May 5, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. maxhog650
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    Muerto Moto

    I just wanted to make sure everyone saw this. Talk about loving your bike, Or maybe its just the future of coffin stylings....
    Thread by: maxhog650, Apr 30, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. maxhog650
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    Beer Thread!

    A a pittsburgh guy myself I would say good choice polock. But colorado might have the finest microbrews of anywhere, fat tire, boulder beer, etc.
    Post by: maxhog650, Dec 2, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. maxhog650
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    i want

    seeing that made me think of how cool a yamaha xj would be, i havnt built a model since i was 10, are there any cheaper ones around?
    Post by: maxhog650, Nov 29, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  7. maxhog650
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    1982 yamaga virago - Good Buy?

    oy! to much to deal with. Maybe i'll just put the money into the maxim!
    Post by: maxhog650, Nov 29, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  8. maxhog650
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    1982 yamaga virago - Good Buy?

    oh this is difficult, I might be leaning towards no? I'll post up some pics if i go for it. Thanks very much
    Post by: maxhog650, Nov 28, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  9. maxhog650
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    1982 yamaga virago - Good Buy?

    Thanks guys, Unfortunately i think the guy will be booking it out of town once its gone. My biggest concern is my ability to work on it? are...
    Post by: maxhog650, Nov 28, 2009 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  10. maxhog650
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    1982 yamaga virago - Good Buy?

    http://boulder.craigslist.org/mcy/1476199597.html Any Suggestions, I might check it out tomorrow. The seller says runs strong and he will...
    Thread by: maxhog650, Nov 28, 2009, 15 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  11. maxhog650
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    Tic Toc timing troubles

    Hey everybody, I have a little question regarding my gs550, (which is coming closer to running by the second!) So while doing some diagnosing i...
    Thread by: maxhog650, Oct 19, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  12. maxhog650
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    Paint, Carbs, Pod filter pvc thing and etc 650 maxim

    In case anyone was curious. yep two big filters is to much air, just colortuned and couldnt get it goin. I plugged up one and intend on routing...
    Post by: maxhog650, Oct 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. maxhog650
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    Horse power!!

    If your only in for the look why not build a pvc manifold like amcwood, i just did and it works great, easy to remove, clears up space, and looks...
    Post by: maxhog650, Sep 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. maxhog650
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    Project XJ Crotch Rocket

    Just saw this for the first time. very cool, Any progress recently, ever switch out the tail?
    Post by: maxhog650, Sep 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. maxhog650
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    TURBOCHARGED MAXIM 650 BUILD

    sounds crazy if it works, cant wait for pics to start coming in. good luck
    Post by: maxhog650, Sep 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. maxhog650
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    Paint, Carbs, Pod filter pvc thing and etc 650 maxim

    Re: Paint, Carbs, And some fun great so far. And without cracked boots I feel a noticible power difference. its still a new addition howeve so i...
    Post by: maxhog650, Sep 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. maxhog650
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    Paint, Carbs, Pod filter pvc thing and etc 650 maxim

    Hey look what I did! So I was hoping to get a lot of work done this winter on the bike, but after a total carb death i decided to do some...
    Thread by: maxhog650, Sep 20, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. maxhog650
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    As the weekend approaches....

    This will be the first weekend I have ridden in over a month. Cleaned carb, replaced all bearings, painted/bondo'd. The works. I plan on...
    Post by: maxhog650, Sep 17, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. maxhog650
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    Carbs off - sprinkelers on

    Alright ryan, I think I have a before, and after will come once the pvc intake is painted
    Post by: maxhog650, Sep 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. maxhog650
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    HOW TO: Change your fork seals

    Thanks plansea, exacly what i needed. Ive tried PB, Deep creep, and boiling water. nothing yet but i am able to rip out little pieces. I guess...
    Post by: maxhog650, Sep 11, 2009 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  21. maxhog650
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    HOW TO: Change your fork seals

    thanks fitz, thats what im starting to think. all the seals were pretty shredded when i got in there. i can not get this thing out though, its...
    Post by: maxhog650, Sep 11, 2009 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  22. maxhog650
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    HOW TO: Change your fork seals

    Hey all, I know this is a pretty old post but im finnaly getting around to my fork seals and ive hit a dead end. i picked up some red oil seals...
    Post by: maxhog650, Sep 11, 2009 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  23. maxhog650
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    Carbs off - sprinkelers on

    Thanks, I guess its not as big of a deal as i assumed. Problem will be solved when im home from work
    Post by: maxhog650, Aug 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. maxhog650
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    Carbs off - sprinkelers on

    :x :x :x dammit. I could tell you the long story but its not that interesting. theres some water in the engine. maybe a tiny bit maybe a lot....
    Thread by: maxhog650, Aug 23, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. maxhog650
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    Well, it happened

    Glad to hear your ok. All this wreck stuff makes me a bit nervous. Has anyone ever mounted led's or running lights off of their handle bars, like...
    Post by: maxhog650, Aug 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. maxhog650
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    Seafoam?

    Thanks tumbleweed, When I went home last night I tossed the rest of the seafoam in the tank. there wasnt much gas and I probably hit just over 1...
    Post by: maxhog650, Aug 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. maxhog650
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    Seafoam?

    Crankcase? I like it! this stuff must be magic
    Post by: maxhog650, Aug 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. maxhog650
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    Seafoam?

    Just curious, I know everyone out here has a lot more experiance with this stuff but i just cleaned the carbs. And the bike WORKS NOW. but i was...
    Thread by: maxhog650, Aug 19, 2009, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. maxhog650
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    Dead Bike = sad day

    hm. good suggestions.I think i'll grab some sand paper. tighten my battery. and consider MN's suggestion. I was really hoping to ride out the rest...
    Post by: maxhog650, Aug 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. maxhog650
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    Dead Bike = sad day

    Hi mike, so my carbs do have a screen, they are good. I should have put the petcock on "prime". doh! and checked what happened but the in-line...
    Post by: maxhog650, Aug 6, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. maxhog650
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    Dead Bike = sad day

    howdy xj'ers, I know some of you say you would rather push a yamaha than ride a harley...but how far have you pushed a yamaha. I went...
    Thread by: maxhog650, Aug 6, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. maxhog650
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    Front End Wobble or Shimmy

    hey guys, ive been having a bit of wobble as well and since my bike has 44,000 miles i just decided to pick up some new headset and wheel bearings...
    Post by: maxhog650, Aug 3, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. maxhog650
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    #3 Carb is pouring out gas...

    small hammer, back of a screw driver. rock attached to a stick... you dont need to hit it that hard. just let it run, get off, and reach into...
    Post by: maxhog650, Jul 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. maxhog650
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    #3 Carb is pouring out gas...

    You might just have to yank them again. Im not sure what you mean by the "air chamber" but it does sound like a stuck float, maybe something fell...
    Post by: maxhog650, Jul 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. maxhog650
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    Battery gauge and Traffic light changer

    I have never had in issue with this stuff but i have heard of sport bikers with less metal putting magnets on the bottom of their riding shoes. At...
    Post by: maxhog650, Jul 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. maxhog650
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    Economical front brake upgrade

    well not that it IS wobbly. it is just that apparently you wont feel slight wobble with rubber brake hoses. and with ss you feel everything Im...
    Post by: maxhog650, Jul 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. maxhog650
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    Economical front brake upgrade

    Hey fitz, I was curious, while looking at chacals catalog i noticed some of the dissadvantages of ss lines. Notably that if the rotor is on the...
    Post by: maxhog650, Jul 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. maxhog650
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    "MF battery"? maintenance.....Solved?

    Re: "MF battery"? maintenance Im on the cheap train two, I just resurected my battery with all cells having less than an inch of fluid, after a...
    Post by: maxhog650, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. maxhog650
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    xj bobber project

    Its not mine but there are plenty of minimum wiring diagrams around here. try out the search bar. heres one...
    Post by: maxhog650, Jul 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. maxhog650
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    1981 maxim x parts - CO craigslist, not mine

    Thought this might help someone out. http://denver.craigslist.org/mcy/1274837868.html
    Thread by: maxhog650, Jul 18, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  41. maxhog650
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    Wonder what Yamaha is going to call this new creation?

    and why does it have to look so futuristicaly fugly? I did follow a link to mac-motorcycles which i have just seen for the first time. gorgeous
    Post by: maxhog650, Jul 14, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. maxhog650
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    long distance bobber

    Thanks Painter! thats gnarly good. Exactly what i was thinking, its nice to have some visualization before i start tearing in to mine. The...
    Post by: maxhog650, Jul 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. maxhog650
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    long distance bobber

    pretty cool. I was hoping for something sleeker. its kinda a hard combo to find
    Post by: maxhog650, Jul 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. maxhog650
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    long distance bobber

    hey all, im starting to plan and buy parts for my winter build, Im not much of a mechanic but I was hoping to rebuild/ paint/ and drop an xj650...
    Thread by: maxhog650, Jul 1, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. maxhog650
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    Wanted: Ignition, gas cover, key. xj 650

    thanks everyone. I actually found my keys so all trouble has been avoided after calling 10 lock shops however i found someone who could do it for...
    Post by: maxhog650, Jun 29, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. maxhog650
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    Wanted: Ignition, gas cover, key. xj 650

    so far having some trouble. called around three or four guys and the first person to say he could do asked for 65 dollars an hour, and it may take...
    Post by: maxhog650, Jun 29, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  47. maxhog650
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    Possible Maxim 750 to be parted, any intrest.

    i need everything that goes with a lost key, dont know how well this would transfer on to a 81 650 though
    Post by: maxhog650, Jun 25, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. maxhog650
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    Wanted: Ignition, gas cover, key. xj 650

    Well im sure you can guess why, I lost my keys for my 81 xj 650 maxim, I dont know how interchangable these parts are but the right match would be...
    Thread by: maxhog650, Jun 25, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  49. maxhog650
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    HIGH rpm at idle

    Hi guys, ive had some trouble recently with my idle. After a long ride a couple of weeks ago as i came into town and stopped at the first...
    Thread by: maxhog650, Jun 25, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. maxhog650
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Today I lost the key!! but yesterday i took it for a 140 mile trek around colorado topping oput at 14,230 ft. maxim 650 worked great
    Post by: maxhog650, Jun 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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