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  1. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    I know I'll have to rebuild the Master Cylinder, but the company I bought the MC from has offered to swap it with another. He sent me this one and...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, May 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Since I'm not confident in doing that alone, I'll let my mechanic buddy that is helping me know. I'll see if he has a tap set to do that.
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, May 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    So I got the gas drained out and the right hand controls on (had to use a drill to get the screw out of the old one). Also got the wiring for the...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, May 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    I got the Haynes manual, though I couldn't find a Factory Service Manual when I was looking for a manual.
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    He does know his stuff. I was told he has helped many people get their bikes running and that he is like a motorcycle doctor. haha. He said first...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Great News! My girlfriend talked to one of her coworkers whose husband does work on bikes. He came by today and will be coming by on some weekends...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    I think a buddy of mine has a dremmel, never thought about that. I did try drilling the screw out, but that didn't work. I already have another...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Okay, so I pulled the bike out today to do a few things before it got dark. Found out the screw holding on the right hand controls was rusted and...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Yes, I intend on rebuilding the Master Cylinder, I wasn't aware I could drill the screws on it. I'll ask a guy I know if he has a drill press....
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Okay, so after watching eBay I finally found and bought a Master Cylinder, got it in and the dang thing was painted over. So the cap and the...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. ScreamingGigabyte
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    1981 XV750 Virago, someone wants to trade me.

    I ended up just messaging him and telling him I no longer want to trade the XJ, but if he was still interested in the KZ that I will take pictures...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 11, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1981 XV750 Virago, someone wants to trade me.

    A $600 fix would be out of the question until next year probably. He said the starter spun, but it was loud, which I'm guessing is the notorious...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 11, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    1981 XV750 Virago, someone wants to trade me.

    I've read on the forums that there is a permanent fix for the starter issue. Is it something that would leave me stranded or will it have symptoms...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. ScreamingGigabyte
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    1981 XV750 Virago, someone wants to trade me.

    I don't really need a fast bike. I just want something that will get me up to interstate speeds and not be at wide open throttle. I just prefer...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. ScreamingGigabyte
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    1981 XV750 Virago, someone wants to trade me.

    Haha, nah, it is stock looking. I'm not sure if he owned it then or what, I didn't ask any details. I just asked when it last ran and he said four...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. ScreamingGigabyte
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    1981 XV750 Virago, someone wants to trade me.

    I'll check out that forum I remember reading about starter gear issues in earlier models as far as project for project, I don't mind if I'm...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. ScreamingGigabyte
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    1981 XV750 Virago, someone wants to trade me.

    I was offered today to trade my 1983 XJ650 Maxim for a guy's 1981 XV750 Virago. I've always liked the monoshock and vtwin Cafe Racer look. He said...
    Thread by: ScreamingGigabyte, Apr 10, 2013, 25 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Carb Sync Tool: Liquid or Dial?

    Will I need to replace gaskets on the carbs once I clean them or can I reuse the ones that are on it? Or I'm guessing it may be a 'depends on the...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Mar 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Sync Tool: Liquid or Dial?

    I haven't done the valve clearance check yet. I need to find a place that will take the old gas in the tank before I can drain it and check the...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Mar 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Sync Tool: Liquid or Dial?

    Only thing is, I don't have a compression gauge and they aren't cheap either. Running out of money to work on the bike.. :-/ A $600 project has...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Mar 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Carb Sync Tool: Liquid or Dial?

    So after more research I think I'll go with the gauges. What adapters are needed for a 1983 YICS XJ650 Maxim? I find some that say they only have...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Mar 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Sync Tool: Liquid or Dial?

    Also, will I still need to 'colortune' my bike or will just a carb sync work? I've heard about colortuning and i know it deals with the spark...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Mar 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Carb Sync Tool: Liquid or Dial?

    That seems like a good route, gonna look them up when I get home this weekend and have more time to research them. They are a bit pricey, though.
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Mar 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Sync Tool: Liquid or Dial?

    One thing I didn't like about the liquid was the evaporating or the fact that if my bike was way off it may suck in some liquid. The Gauge ones...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Mar 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Carb Sync Tool: Liquid or Dial?

    I'm going to need to sync my carbs after I check valves and clean them, but I'm not sure which gauges to get. I've read that the liquid ones are...
    Thread by: ScreamingGigabyte, Mar 14, 2013, 30 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. ScreamingGigabyte
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    81 XJ650 Complete Bike part out

    Interested in the front pegs and the toolkit that goes with the bike if you still have it. Let me know. I'll look at mine sometime in the next 48...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Mar 11, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Also, will something like this work for my brake lines? It says universal, I just gotta measure the size this weekend, but if these will work,...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Thanks! My gaskets are probably pretty jammed in there, I'll take a look this weekend for sure. This is the MC/Handle I have, the plug I...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    The exhaust end that goes into the block doesn't go 'in', they meet at the hole lip. I wasn't aware it needed to be torqued down, I just tightened...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    So I put the new exhaust and rear suspension on today. The exhaust flanges were not bulky like the stock ones so there's a gap between where the...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. ScreamingGigabyte
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    81 Maxim for sale or part out

    Can you post a picture of the right hand controls? I'm needing a replacement for my bike that is in good condition.
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 20, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Well, I ended up not going by Harbor Freight. A friend of mine told me to check out Lowe's (since Sears was out of the Craftsman Refurbished...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 12, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Ah, okay. I wasn't sure of the name of them. Could I use the busings from my old shocks with these? The old shocks aren't bad, just far too...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Just got my shocks in. I'm wondering if I need those metal rings in the center of the ends like the one has? Do I need to order some? [img]...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Well, looks like Sears cancelled my order. None in stock so they cancelled it.. Dang.. Will either of these suffice until I can afford a nice set...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    I learned about the letter/year designations from hogfiddles, I just wasn't sure which models were actually similar (if any) to my bike. I do need...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Thank you so much! It is a bit out of my price range, but I decided to purchase one anyway. It was $150 +tax in my area, not bad for 255 tools...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WTB: Right Hand Controls 1983 XJ650 Maxim

    I'm in need of a replacement Right Hand Control for my 1983 XJ650 Maxim. My current one the kill switch doesn't always work and the start button...
    Thread by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 11, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  39. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Got my tax return, so I'm about to order some tools. I sent Chacal an email and he sent me a nice list of everything i would need, but all of it...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. ScreamingGigabyte
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    What happened to this build!?

    I have a few pictures of that bike on my old iPhone. Love the way it looks.
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 6, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. ScreamingGigabyte
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    K&N vs NoName ?

    Pods generally make tuning the carbs more difficult. Do a search on the forum, I've read several topics on pods mentioning specifics.
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Extra Wire? Ain't nobody got time for that. I'm gonna get confused.. I know nothing about electrical systems and hoping all my lights and blinkers...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    I've looked over the valve clearance check several times. The more I read, the easier it seems. The only thing that still worries me is the math....
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    That's good to know. I'm gonna write those model numbers down and try and find one that works. I'd rather the switch that is on the one I posted...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    That would probably be more wise for me to do buy a kit. I didn't realize they would be that expensive.
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    I looked for a while for a Factory Service Manual and all I find is one for the XJ650G (Seca?) and the supplementary manual and owner's manual. I...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    That sounds like a huge PITA and difficult. Guess mine isn't as much of a 'basket case' as I thought.
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Sorry. I do want to learn and do it correctly. I'm gonna buy a shim kit once I get my income tax in and go ahead and try it. Before I asked on...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    Found it! This is the way I'd like my bike to look, minus the flames. [img] EDIT: Just noticed it didn't have the seat on. I can't seem to...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. ScreamingGigabyte
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    Old Bike, Possible New Project.. New to Mechanics..

    I've only found a couple of right hand controls that matched mine on eBay and they are upwards of $40+ and look to be in real rough shape. The...
    Post by: ScreamingGigabyte, Feb 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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