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  1. welderflame
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    A birthday!?

    I checked my brushes today, Happy Birthday Rick.:P
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 26, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    wierd problem with my XJ650. maybe ignition related?

    ALTERNATOR BRUSHES Fits XJ750. Replacement Alternator Brush Set/2 - 18 x 5 x 4.5mm.Fits All with Electromatic Field Rotors $18.00US...
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    wierd problem with my XJ650. maybe ignition related?

    Where did you order your brushes from? I would rather replace mine than get the dreaded rubber stamp.:P
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. welderflame
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    Just got my first bike, but have a question.

    That's us we like to help. This being my first Yamaha, I came here looking for help with a couple of thins and have been doing the things to my...
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. welderflame
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    Just got my first bike, but have a question.

    Check the kickstand safety switch, I had a similar problem on my 86. A shot of WD40 inside the rubber boot took care of it for me.
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. welderflame
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    Half or Full helmet?

    If you haven't gotten the message yet FULL FACE. As a former racer who has had a multitude of lids over the years, There is nothing better you can...
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A few questions

    Give credit to all the folks here, a well educated bunch of people at keeping these bikes going. Most posters who answer your questions here will...
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 cleaned up pretty well

    I'm in Ocala. Nice clean 650, I wish My motor was natural instead of painted, like yours.
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 18, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Greatings from Ukraine. XJ 400

    Nice bike, I have known about the 4cylinder 400cc Yamahas since they were kicking my but in Okinawa in 1982. They were beautiful bikes then as...
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 18, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    A few questions

    As you are sitting on the bike the #1 cylinder is the one on the left. As far as firing order goes, That would be a Robert or Rick O Matic area of...
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. welderflame
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    Hi! Thought I'd introduce myself and the bike ...

    If you are at all like me you'll put a lot of s-miles on with this bike. Never having owned a Yamaha before this one, I often think to myself...
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 18, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. welderflame
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    Gas Tank Removal

    X models came with Mikunis, N&S models got the Hitachis.
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. welderflame
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    Will the brake lines from a 1985's XJ700N fit a XJ700XN???

    I have them on my 86. The brakes are the same on the standard and X model. No problem with fit, just get ready to learn to brake with only two...
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. welderflame
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    Lost

    Get a rebuild kit for the petcock asap. stretching the spring doesn't work for long.
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Why do I have a black engine?

    My 86 max came with the black motor also. I suppose it was cheaper to paint than to polish.
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 7, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cheap 550 on ebay

    Need another project Robert?
    Post by: welderflame, Jun 6, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. welderflame
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    GBC Street Sharks

    OK, Like Danilo says they should be like testicles, But it took so long to wear out my Dunlop 491 I had to wait to put them both on. Now that I...
    Post by: welderflame, May 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ700 Gauges question

    Keep an EYE on e-bay, they have them from time to time.
    Post by: welderflame, May 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Mothers Day

    I don't need a parts washer, She lets me steam clean them in the dishwasher (just kidding)!!!
    Post by: welderflame, May 15, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Mothers Day

    I love my wife, first the bike and now this!!!!!
    Thread by: welderflame, May 13, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How did you get here?

    I found this site through Yahoo search while looking for pics of an 86 xj700 so I could explain to mom what kind of death machine my wife had...
    Post by: welderflame, May 13, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Wholey cow.

    If anyone has one of these bikes and doesn't snatch that up, I may just go insane. (oops too late:P)
    Post by: welderflame, May 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Continental tires...how are they?

    If you can get a discount on the conti blitz, I would go for those they are excellent.
    Post by: welderflame, May 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 650h tire suggestions?

    visit americanmototire.com they have tires for eveything at reasonable prices. I run the GBC street sharks on my maxim with excellent results for...
    Post by: welderflame, May 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Street Shark Tires?

    I have a set of street sharks on my maxim, I got them at americanmototire.com. The price is right and I've had nothing bad to say about the grip...
    Post by: welderflame, May 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rings

    I have over 56,000 miles on my 86 maxim and no prblems of any sort so far. Oil changes and plugs, carbs sync'd keep her in line.
    Post by: welderflame, Feb 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Any fellow riders in Florida

    I'm about 68 miles west of Daytona, I'm planning to go to bike week when it's here again. Had a good time during Biketoberfest looking forward to...
    Post by: welderflame, Jan 22, 2007 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Any fellow riders in Florida

    I'm a Florida XJ rider in Ocala. Where are you located?
    Post by: welderflame, Jan 21, 2007 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Made my own Seat Cover.

    I bought the buttons at Jo Ann fabrics, Thay have a silky covering on them but they look really good against the vinyl. they have a plastic...
    Post by: welderflame, Jan 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Made my own Seat Cover.

    Rick, It's not a long trip trip down I-95 for you to get here. Xj bikes are few and far between here. Other than one beat up 1982 750 maxim I...
    Post by: welderflame, Jan 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Made my own Seat Cover.

    I didn't want the piping look, all seams are double stitched with heavy duty nylon thread and it has plent of give with the original design....
    Post by: welderflame, Jan 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Made my own Seat Cover.

    As you can see, the old seat was well worn and ripped. I had previous knowlege of sewing so that helped a lot. If you can use a sewing machine or...
    Post by: welderflame, Jan 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Made my own Seat Cover.

    Pics are up :P
    Post by: welderflame, Jan 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. welderflame
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    Made my own Seat Cover.

    Stanley Sharp Shooter Plus is the stapler I used. Wal-Mart $19.97. Did really good job of shootin them in there.
    Post by: welderflame, Jan 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Made my own Seat Cover.

    Today I made myself a seat cover using the original one for a pattern. After a lot of cussin and fightin, I got it done about a half hour ago....
    Thread by: welderflame, Jan 14, 2007, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New guy from Colorado

    Nice work, Looks like it would fit my 86 Max. All of my family are in CO. Welcome to the assylum.
    Post by: welderflame, Jan 14, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    38 degF in L.A.?

    68 deg and partly cloudy here in Florida :P
    Post by: welderflame, Jan 12, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Changing starter brushes so easy a 12 year old can do it!!!

    I like his advice myself, He wants a dirtbike to start on so he will spend a lot of time having fun with that and saving for his own street bike.
    Post by: welderflame, Jan 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Changing starter brushes so easy a 12 year old can do it!!!

    Thanks Robert, He enjoys riding on it almost as much as I do. Not many days go buy that he doesn't hit me up for a ride. I can see him someday...
    Post by: welderflame, Jan 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Changing starter brushes so easy a 12 year old can do it!!!

    Sometimes ya just gotta rub it in a little. I love to ski but no snow here. I grew up in Duluth, Mn.
    Post by: welderflame, Dec 31, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Changing starter brushes so easy a 12 year old can do it!!!

    I had to resize all the pics my new camera(thanks honey) takes great pics. Yes it was 80 degrees here in Florida today test ride a blast.
    Post by: welderflame, Dec 31, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Changing starter brushes so easy a 12 year old can do it!!!

    My 12 year old son needed a problem solving project for science class so he used the maxims brushes being past thier service limit as the basis...
    Thread by: welderflame, Dec 31, 2006, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Merry Christmas - Silent Night; Holy Night

    Re: Silent Night; Holy Night Best wishes and Happy Holidays to you also!! And to all the XJ crowd!!
    Post by: welderflame, Dec 24, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    more trouble....

    Check your starter brushes also, If you order them both you can save some on shipping. I got mine from www.bikebandit.com From the OEM section.
    Post by: welderflame, Dec 23, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    If santa could bring you 1 bike, what would it be?

    Ducati Paso 750, Always liked the look/
    Post by: welderflame, Dec 21, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Spammer's, scammer's etc...

    I'm also a member of Rick's Yahoo group, No spammers or scammers there at all:)
    Post by: welderflame, Dec 19, 2006 in forum: Suggestion Box
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    New member/Motorcycle Owner.. few questions

    Btw, I run a UNI foam filter on my 86 max no problems with the jets and easy to clean.
    Post by: welderflame, Dec 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New member/Motorcycle Owner.. few questions

    Kavey, You came to the right place, These people have a wealth of hands on knowledge of these bikes. Don't ever be shy about asking...
    Post by: welderflame, Dec 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    IT'S OVER!!!!!!!!!!

    My wife and three children were all born right here, And they all go for rides on the Max!!!
    Post by: welderflame, Dec 17, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    IT'S OVER!!!!!!!!!!

    You all make me happy that I'm a Yankee transplant from Duluth Mn. living in the sunshine state.(what's a battery tender for?)
    Post by: welderflame, Dec 14, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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