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  1. geraint
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    HIGH BEAM Instrument Light not working

    Update Just again to say thanks for the replies. It was a wiring problem and it was really my fault. Turns out the bridging wire running from...
    Post by: geraint, Jan 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. geraint
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    HIGH BEAM Instrument Light not working

    Thanks guys, I will sort and post back with an update. Much appreciated :-)
    Post by: geraint, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. geraint
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    HIGH BEAM Instrument Light not working

    Hi Guys, I have an XJ650 Maxim and the High Beam instrument light (the blue light), in between the clocks, isn't working. I have tried new...
    Thread by: geraint, Jan 10, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike wont start and then gives a backfire

    Thanks everyone - checked leads - all ok. Suspicious of the igniter as mentioned by "mwhite74". Just ordered one, will keep updated. Thanks...
    Post by: geraint, May 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. geraint
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    Bike wont start and then gives a backfire

    Hi, thanks for the reply - yes, bike has been running fine. Petrol is flowing as I drained all the petrol and replaced it and all 4 spark plugs...
    Post by: geraint, May 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. geraint
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    Bike wont start and then gives a backfire

    Hi, hope someone can help. Bike wont start. It throws over, but won't catch. It then gives a huge backfire. Any suggestions? (Battery is...
    Thread by: geraint, May 11, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. geraint
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    Turn Signals only flashing on one side

    Msg from original poster - Turned out it was the flasher unit. Replaced with another unit with same connections, purchased from ebay. Works...
    Post by: geraint, May 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. geraint
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    XJ550 Wont start

    Hi, I have an XJ550 (Maxim) - When I try and start her, she throws over but wont catch. After trying to start several times it sounds like it...
    Thread by: geraint, Apr 4, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. geraint
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    Front caliper dimentions and brake lever switch

    Hi, Does anyone know the size of the brake caliper piston for a maxim xj550? I am in the UK, and have found this on ebay, but it doesn't state...
    Thread by: geraint, May 9, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. geraint
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    Knocking noise on idle

    Thanks mlew, my fault for not being clear. Sound is internal from engine area or below (more like from the gear box area)
    Post by: geraint, May 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. geraint
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    XJ550 Petrol Tank

    XJ550 Petrol Tank needed. please message me with price if anyone has one. Would need to be shipped to South Wales, United Kingdom! 8O...
    Thread by: geraint, May 2, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. geraint
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    Turn Signals only flashing on one side

    Thanks everyone for replying - very much appreciated. Will try out what has been mentioned! Thanks!
    Post by: geraint, May 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. geraint
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    XJ550 Petrol Tank needed - will any other models fit?

    Hi, I need a new petrol tank as mine is completely ruined (for xj550 maxim). Will any other bike models fit this bike as I'm having trouble...
    Thread by: geraint, May 2, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. geraint
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    Knocking noise on idle

    Hi I have a XJ550 Maxim and when it's idling there is a distinct knocking noise - I don't think its coming from the engine although I maybe wrong....
    Thread by: geraint, May 2, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. geraint
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    Turn Signals only flashing on one side

    Hi, My turn signals are only flashing one side (the right side) and on the left are steady (not flashing) any suggestions what it could be? Many...
    Thread by: geraint, May 1, 2010, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. geraint
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    XJ550 Fuel Tank Size query

    No probs, thanks for letting me know! Regards, Geraint.
    Post by: geraint, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. geraint
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    XJ550 Fuel Tank Size query

    Hi, I need to get a new tank for a Maxim XJ550. Will a 650 or 750 Tank fit (are they identical?) Regards, Geraint.
    Thread by: geraint, Apr 14, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. geraint
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    XJ650 Maxim wont start

    Hi, I have a XJ650 Maxim and once I turn on the ignition and press the start button - nothing happens (no sound at all) The battery is fully...
    Thread by: geraint, Mar 30, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 American Import Parts required

    Thanks Guys - Chacal, I am about to send you an e-mail with a list of parts I require, if you can help, that would be great. Many Thanks, Geraint.
    Post by: geraint, Mar 10, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ650 American Import Parts required

    Hi, thanks for your reply. The metal brackets behind the clocks are the brackets for the screen. Regards, Geraint.
    Post by: geraint, Mar 9, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. geraint
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    XJ650 American Import Parts required

    Hi everyone, I'm new here. My grandad purchased a 1982 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim over the weekend and It needs a new seat and speedo housing (see pics)...
    Thread by: geraint, Mar 9, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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