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  1. MaximNewbie
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    Yamaha XJ550 - All Parts

    Interested in switch assemblies with levers - LMK price shipped to 27511
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Apr 21, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. MaximNewbie
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    Winter Riding and Full Face Shield

    Well, it's the humidity (I'm guessing). When I was in Canada, I remember it being dryer there. Here, today it was 43F at 5:15am when I left the...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Nov 28, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. MaximNewbie
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    Leather Jackets and gloves............

    At our local flea market, there is a nice older lady who sells all kinds of leather bike stuff. She had an unbelievable off brand full leather...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Nov 26, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. MaximNewbie
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    Winter Riding and Full Face Shield

    A long time friend and rider gave me (a newbie) a suggestion for the shield fogging on a full face helmet. I have an el cheapo helmet - the...
    Thread by: MaximNewbie, Nov 26, 2006, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. MaximNewbie
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    LED Light Replacements

    So those on your bike are 3 watt, 3 LED replacements? Have you tried any with more LED's and higher watts? I saw some with 20 LED's and 24 watt...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Nov 18, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. MaximNewbie
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    LED Light Replacements

    Anyone tried these? I see them all over Ebay - 1157 LED replacements with anywhere from 3 to 32 LEDS per bulb. I was thinking about the brake...
    Thread by: MaximNewbie, Nov 18, 2006, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. MaximNewbie
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    1981 Maxim 650 - need some help, please

    On the non-starting issue - I'd check the battery before anything. This bike needs a 12 amp battery (yes, amps - 12 volts also). I had similar...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Nov 11, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. MaximNewbie
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    Winter/Cold Weather Riding Questions

    Well, my visor on my full face helmet broke at the swivel - so I had to get a new one - I'm going to tape the old one, drill some 1/8 inch holes...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Nov 9, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. MaximNewbie
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    Winter/Cold Weather Riding Questions

    Do not get the one that has real or fake sheepskin on the innerside, or the ones that seem to have a nice soft lining. I've tried both, and they...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Nov 4, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. MaximNewbie
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    Winter/Cold Weather Riding Questions

    OK - I got to ride this AM - it was 32 here in NC - I have leather gloves, but they obviously aren't much good below 40, as my hands got so cold...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Oct 26, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. MaximNewbie
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    Winter/Cold Weather Riding Questions

    Not sure if any of this works on the visor .... but SCUBA divers either spit in their mask, rub it around, and rinse to keep them from fogging, or...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Oct 23, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. MaximNewbie
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    No Start in Morning

    OK - someone else told me to try the starting fluid. This could as well be a temporary solution until it gets too cold to ride. So how/where do...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Oct 2, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. MaximNewbie
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    No Start in Morning

    I'm having a very frustrating starting problem - my XJ650 just refuses to start in the morning. I've tried no throttle, very little throttle, no...
    Thread by: MaximNewbie, Oct 1, 2006, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. MaximNewbie
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    Shifter Cover

    A lippy huh? :lol: Well, I never claimed to have worldly knowledge. I'm damned lucky most days to just survive here in the States. :oops:
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 27, 2006 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. MaximNewbie
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    Shifter Cover

    Here's a little doo dad that fits the shifter perfectly and prevents that mark on your shoe top.... Alot of the chapsticks now come with a...
    Thread by: MaximNewbie, Aug 26, 2006, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. MaximNewbie
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    XJ's in the movies

    Isn't the XJ in the Road Warrior movie? Or maybe it's Mad Max - I don't remember which movie - the second one - where in the end he drives the...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 20, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. MaximNewbie
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    New battery and blinker

    As I've only had my bike 2 weeks, I'm certainly no expert, however given my recent experience with blinkers, he's my thoughts: 1) Check the...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 16, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. MaximNewbie
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    Turn Signal Relay

    Problem Solved! Turns out it's not the battery or a faulty ground, but the fuses. Over the years someone took out the little round glass...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 15, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. MaximNewbie
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    Turn Signal Relay

    Well, maybe it's not the relay after all. I got another relay at a local small cycle shop for $15, but it doesn't seem to be the problem, as the...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 14, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. MaximNewbie
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    Turn Signal Relay

    I tried a search, but seems the search brings up just about everything and anything. Turn signal relay - mine went south. Is this a dealer...
    Thread by: MaximNewbie, Aug 13, 2006, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. MaximNewbie
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    Carpel Tunnel?

    I'll try the reverse twist as well. I would say it's all just old age - but as we all know, it's not the age, but the mileage that counts ......
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. MaximNewbie
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    Centerstand??? Any tips, tricks, words of wisdom???

    This is where I have the problem. When my right foot is on the stand, my right arm is stretched too far to have any "pull" left in it. A cycling...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. MaximNewbie
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    Carpel Tunnel?

    Doctor? Never! LOL - I've never met one I liked. I'll give it some time, and try to loosen my deathgrip as well. Won't have $$ for gloves or...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. MaximNewbie
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    Engine running hot!

    Thread-jumping here... I seem to be getting hot at a long red light as well, or at least I think I am. It seems that the idle will start to...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. MaximNewbie
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    Carpel Tunnel?

    I'm sitting up (as best as I can tell). Then again, Dad always hollared at me to "sit up straight" - so maybe I do slump and decrease bloodflow....
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Centerstand??? Any tips, tricks, words of wisdom???

    Is that why they are offset? OK - so I learned something new today! The guy I was watching had a BMW anyways, and I didn't notice if it was...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. MaximNewbie
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    Tools for Riding

    LOL - I know. The way folks are with the things these days, it wouldn't surprise me to see a biker holding one to his ear in a no-helmet state...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. MaximNewbie
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    Carpel Tunnel?

    OK - after riding for a few days, I'm getting numb wristed, particularly on my right. I used to get this mountain bicycle riding, and chocked it...
    Thread by: MaximNewbie, Aug 9, 2006, 16 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Newb with Newb questions

    Welcome camaroman1181! I too just bought - 5 days ago! And I as well know nothing about the bike, other than it rides, and saves me a ton of...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. MaximNewbie
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    Centerstand??? Any tips, tricks, words of wisdom???

    I also noticed a guy today use the centerstand to fuel up - I'm assuming that way he could get a tankful, rather than leaving that 1/4 gallon (or...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. MaximNewbie
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    Tools for Riding

    OK - all sounds good except for the cell phone - I can't stand a phone! And for the moment, with my limited riding experience, I'm not...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 9, 2006 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. MaximNewbie
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    Tools for Riding

    Although I don't really know enough about any bike to actually fix something thoat would go wrong - necessity usually instills the courage to make...
    Thread by: MaximNewbie, Aug 8, 2006, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. MaximNewbie
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    Newbie Here

    As a long time biking friend of mine told me - the smaller bikes are better for passing the course - they weigh much less, are very easily...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 7, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. MaximNewbie
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    Newbie Here

    jdrich48 - were you telling Joel07 good or bad things? LOL Doesn't matter, it's too late, it's mine. Joel07 - I was lurking around a bit...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 7, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. MaximNewbie
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    Newbie Here

    Well congrats MiCarl! And thank you! Now I know that no matter what else, there's another middle-aged fool out in the world that's gotten...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 6, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. MaximNewbie
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    Newbie Here

    OK - the Haynes - where to get? I know Haynes books at Advance Auto for cars ... local Yamaha shop has Haynes for bikes? Or I need to order...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. MaximNewbie
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    Newbie Here

    hessenr00ts: LOL - I feel like your lil pic - stressed! The wife followed me home, and said I looked stiff - I said Hell Yeah, stiff is a mild...
    Post by: MaximNewbie, Aug 5, 2006 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. MaximNewbie
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    Newbie Here

    Hi all, newbie here. Name is Jeff, age 41, live in Raleigh, NC area. Just bought a 1981 Maxim 650, my first street bike! Excited and scared to...
    Thread by: MaximNewbie, Aug 5, 2006, 24 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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