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  1. midknightrider83
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    XJ Bobber project, general questions

    I like the bike. Cant wait to see more pics as the project goes on. I'm planning to raise the tank on my 750. How are you going to mount the tank?...
    Post by: midknightrider83, Dec 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. midknightrider83
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    To bob or not to bob, that is the ?

    Bob that bike bro. If its what you like don't let anyone stop you from doing it.
    Post by: midknightrider83, Dec 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. midknightrider83
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    When to stable the horses

    Well, it never gets cold enough long enough to worry about ice in my neck of the woods. Where i live, about an hour drive south of new orleans, my...
    Post by: midknightrider83, Dec 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. midknightrider83
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    PUSH START to get 81 Seca 550 to start. Battery is charged.

    i kind of agree with cds. do your have the choke on when this happens?
    Post by: midknightrider83, Dec 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. midknightrider83
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    well idk where you live, but i"m in houma louisiana. if that's not too far we've got a deal. how should i pay?
    Post by: midknightrider83, Nov 30, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. midknightrider83
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    Parting out: 1983 XJ750

    has anyone claimed the clutch cable yet? if not, what kind of condition is it in, and how much do you want for it?
    Post by: midknightrider83, Nov 30, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. midknightrider83
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    82 750 maxim bobber project

    verry nice. i like the signs. can you post a better pic (when you get a camera) of the signs. i have a speed limit sign that i "found" and thought...
    Post by: midknightrider83, Sep 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. midknightrider83
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    Ford Super Duty Diesel

    leave the super doodie alone man. not his fault its underpowered.
    Post by: midknightrider83, Sep 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. midknightrider83
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    sputte at high rpm

    sorry guys. i looked at the plugs under better light and two and three were way too lightly colored. richened them up and the bike runs better....
    Post by: midknightrider83, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. midknightrider83
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    sputte at high rpm

    Been having this problem sense i changed my head gasket. double, and tripple checked timing. carbs were cleaned and synced before the head came...
    Thread by: midknightrider83, Jul 21, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. midknightrider83
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    Just wanted to...

    Congrats. And happy late fathers day.
    Post by: midknightrider83, Jun 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. midknightrider83
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    I guess I start here.

    Ah, the sweet taste of victory. It's sad that her brother went and killed himself like that, but it's still no reason to keep you from getting...
    Post by: midknightrider83, Jun 21, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. midknightrider83
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    Well, I changed my head gasket, but now.........

    Rode my bike to go get some cigs. And everything seems fine now. I'm Gonna ride it tomorrow and make sure. Maybe i'm just paranoid. Oh well, good...
    Post by: midknightrider83, Jun 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. midknightrider83
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    Well, I changed my head gasket, but now.........

    Prolly Hard to tell, but from the symptoms, with is the more likely culprit, exhaust, or intake?
    Post by: midknightrider83, Jun 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. midknightrider83
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    Well, I changed my head gasket, but now.........

    I didn't check compression, valves, or clearance. I'll recheck the timing tomorrow and get back to yall. I'd do it tonight, but all my tools are...
    Post by: midknightrider83, Jun 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. midknightrider83
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    Well, I changed my head gasket, but now.........

    I have almost no power at high rpms, or when I take off in first. After changing the gasket I re-colortuned the bike. Idles great, hell, better...
    Thread by: midknightrider83, Jun 7, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. midknightrider83
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    National Ride To Work Day

    Every day is ride to work day for me. Even in the cold, the rain, and the cold rain.
    Post by: midknightrider83, Jun 7, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. midknightrider83
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    time for the timing.....

    Thanks. That's a great load off my mind. Thanks to your pic I found the dots and they're verry close to perfect. Thank you for the help.
    Post by: midknightrider83, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. midknightrider83
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    time for the timing.....

    where were the dots located on your cams? I don't see them. Of corse i prolly looked right at them, and just didn't realize it.
    Post by: midknightrider83, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. midknightrider83
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    time for the timing.....

    I just changed the head gasket on my maxim 750 and I am at the stage of putting it back togeather where it's time for timing. I got it close, but...
    Thread by: midknightrider83, Jun 3, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. midknightrider83
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    New to the Group

    Welcome to the sight, and the world of xj repair. People here know these bikes inside and out, and will answer any questions you have. If you need...
    Post by: midknightrider83, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. midknightrider83
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    Just wanted to say HI! (Louisiana)

    Welcome Phil! So, where in LA are you located? I'm in Houma. Maybe we could hook up for a ride some day.
    Post by: midknightrider83, Jun 1, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. midknightrider83
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    81 xj midnight maxim -- extra parts from rebuild

    can you post or pm me a pic of the sissy bar, and how much your looking to get for it?
    Post by: midknightrider83, Jun 1, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  24. midknightrider83
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    new orleans

    Sweeet! some one close by. I'm in Houma. What xj do you have?
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 30, 2010 in forum: Central US and Canada
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    Stock Muffler/Exhaust Mod

    Well swiss, i have an 83 maxim 750 with stock dual exhaust, and all i did was drill into the baffle plates to make mine louder. Started small with...
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. midknightrider83
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    COLORTUNE OMG!!!!!!!!!

    Sorry to post a thread just to say this, but OMG!!!! I just used my new colortune to set my mixtures and it wads so easy! Just want to thank you...
    Thread by: midknightrider83, May 21, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. midknightrider83
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    85 custom Green Machine Newbie Check my bike out!

    great looking bike man, BUT....... gotta say ditto as well. the brake lines and plug wires draw you attention away from the beautiful paint job....
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 19, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    MY 82 Budget Bike (pics)

    sweeeeeeeeeet! diggin every detail. wish i could do somthin like that to mine. :(
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. midknightrider83
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    Hello All, Bought my first bike a couple weeks ago

    welcome!!!! as you can see from my sig. i also have an 83 midknight maxim 750. in the short time i've been here, the people in this community have...
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 14, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. midknightrider83
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    two 1982 XJ 750 project bikes for sale

    do want. wish i could buy them, but.... WHY SO FAR AWAY!!!! :(
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 13, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  31. midknightrider83
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    Raven's XJ750 Seca - a resurrection story

    looks like it's comeing togeather nicely. def. gonna keep an eye on your progress.
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    QUICK COLORTUNE QUESTION....

    thanks guys. i'm gonna give it a try. i just ordered one online, so it should arrive in a week or so.
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. midknightrider83
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    QUICK COLORTUNE QUESTION....

    thanks schooter. is colortune worth the $60?
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. midknightrider83
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    QUICK COLORTUNE QUESTION....

    what thread size do i need for an xj750.
    Thread by: midknightrider83, May 11, 2010, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. midknightrider83
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    Midnight Maxim?

    the virago did have that starter problem, but over all a good bike. my brother has a midknight virago 750. personally i love the bike, but i love...
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. midknightrider83
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    xj750 head gasket

    well i hope yours came out right. i'll start on mine as soon as i find a gasket set like you suggested getting. thx for the advice.
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. midknightrider83
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    xj750 head gasket

    any advice on marking the timing chain and gears?
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. midknightrider83
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    xj750 head gasket

    do you think i should change the rubbers around the head bolts when i do the gasket or is that un nessasary. also should i change the yics chamber...
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj750 head gasket

    i need to change the head gasket on my 83 xj750mk and i was wondering about difficulty? any tips or tricks? do i need to pull the moter or does...
    Thread by: midknightrider83, May 6, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Midnight Maxim?

    no, the midknight package came with black exhaust, tank, fenders, and forks, as well as gold rims, yamaha tank badges, side covers (witch say...
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Midnight Maxim?

    i am 6"3' and i own an 83 midknight maxim 750. i'm comfortable on it, and i love the power. imho, it's a great bike. even for us "big boned" guys.
    Post by: midknightrider83, May 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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