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  1. Forgiven
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    1985 XJ750XN bolt specs.

    Here I am back 2 years later.....did the whole procedure again, this time redid the head completely, valves ground, new springs, etc. This time...
    Post by: Forgiven, Jun 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve spring rates for maxim X

    Hi does anyone here have a manual for an 85 Maxim X or some other document that will give the spring rates for the valves on this bike? Thanks in...
    Thread by: Forgiven, Apr 2, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Forgiven
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    Tire Terminator

    No this thing will not come apart, the V is bent metal. I am including another link to youtube I made yesterday. Maybe some of you will get it...
    Post by: Forgiven, May 5, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Forgiven
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    Tire Terminator

    I actually do a lot for Christ's sake. You like giving advise, I have some for you. Take the good person test, you could be a much happier person.
    Post by: Forgiven, Apr 22, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Tire Terminator

    This is something to finish off that part of the tire most do not use..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4YQ_wx70PY
    Thread by: Forgiven, Apr 21, 2012, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Darn carbs

    I know that people generally think of older people on the down slope slowly losing it. I am afraid to say that this may be true. I just figured...
    Post by: Forgiven, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Darn carbs

    Well I got to it again and the culprit is the petcock which for some reason does not deliver fuel in the on possition. So when I started it in...
    Post by: Forgiven, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Forgiven
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    Darn carbs

    Thanks for that bigfitz52. My problem now is that I took the carbs off, they looked clean of course having done it one year ago. I blew air in...
    Post by: Forgiven, Apr 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Forgiven
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    You can now ride HELMET FREE in Michigan!!

    Post by: Forgiven, Apr 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Forgiven
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    You can now ride HELMET FREE in Michigan!!

    I just read some then skipped to the last page to add my own thought. Another 2 cents. To me riding gives me pleasure. It will have some risk...
    Post by: Forgiven, Apr 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Forgiven
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    Darn carbs

    That picture & caption is great Kaya. Of course the word for me would be DEDICATED haha. I have my carbs off now and have cleaner in...
    Post by: Forgiven, Apr 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Forgiven
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    Darn carbs

    Actually her piano is in a nearby room. She also is relatively easy to please but she has a lung disease. She is the love of my life and I hers....
    Post by: Forgiven, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Darn carbs

    I definitley will do it this way in the fall. Thanks for the suggestion. I was trying to please my wife by not having any gas smell in our...
    Post by: Forgiven, Apr 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Darn carbs

    I just want to vent.....I ran all the gas out of my 86 maximX and strored it in the basement. I just got it outside and started it up, not bad...
    Thread by: Forgiven, Apr 11, 2012, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Forgiven
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    which way does the driveshaft spin?

    Yes that one is pretty simple to figure out, the shaft is to the left of the ring gear from behind, has to be clockwise as stated above.
    Post by: Forgiven, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Forgiven
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    Where to find....???

    Try these guys, they had all that I needed for my bike. http://www.powersportmarine.com/fiche_s ... 5&fveh=124
    Post by: Forgiven, Apr 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Forgiven
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    Fuel level sensor question

    For what it is worth my idiot light for low fuel quit years ago. My sender does not leak, but seeing I happened upon another one I decided to...
    Post by: Forgiven, Apr 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Forgiven
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    WANTED centre stand for xj 700-750 Maxim X

    Just a note...I use mine only to work on the bike....years ago had a passenger, turned a tight corner on slightly rutted pavement and that thing...
    Post by: Forgiven, Mar 29, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Need to lower 86 Maxim X

    Hmmmm over 2" shorter shocks. Have you checked out how far that would bring the swing arm up? At the angle those shocks are at it may be too...
    Post by: Forgiven, Mar 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Journey back in time bike prices

    My Maxim X (85-86) was selling for $4,500 when new here in Canada. I did see one selling for $3,000 in the fall of 88 in one showroom. The Fazer...
    Post by: Forgiven, Mar 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Tank badges for 85 MX

    Well I found a used tank on Kijiji. It was dented so got them to send me the badges and petcock only. The other news I have is this link to the...
    Post by: Forgiven, Mar 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My new baby!!!!!!

    Your question has been answered...now perhaps you will be wanting the quicker X model. I can tell you from having raced a bike like yours that...
    Post by: Forgiven, Mar 16, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    My new baby!!!!!!

    That is one nice looking bike, and yes even though it is not the X, it is a quick bike, will have plenty of power for you. One thing I did to...
    Post by: Forgiven, Mar 15, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    'X' Project complete

    Looks very good. Mine is very close to being ready for photos also, will be applying for collector plate. I bought mine in 1988, never dreamed...
    Post by: Forgiven, Mar 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another Maxim-X!

    Looks pretty good, you did not say how many km's on it...the one shot just does not quite show that....
    Post by: Forgiven, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    '85 XJ700X valve lash check

    Yery cool story...how time flys hey? Hard to believe I have had mine for 23 years...refreshed it last year and may never sell it. I plan to get...
    Post by: Forgiven, Mar 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '85 XJ700X valve lash check

    Just how did you find one of these with such low miles....I am envious....I got mine with 8,000km on the clock, but that was in 1988, haha.
    Post by: Forgiven, Mar 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1985 Thermostat

    Yes it is my one and only '85 Maxim X I have had since '88 (should have said that). That is a good suggestion actually....an yes it is a 180 F...
    Post by: Forgiven, Mar 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1985 Thermostat

    So my bike runs good, but seemed to run warmer than it should....I think I know the answer I will get but putting it out there anyway. Should I...
    Thread by: Forgiven, Mar 7, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tank badges for 85 MX

    I pulled the brand name sticker off that windshield off over 10 years ago. Sorry but I can't remember who made it. Hope you enjoy your bike....
    Post by: Forgiven, Mar 6, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Tank badges for 85 MX

    Well I got my parts today. Also found a good place to get parts for this bike and others, here is the link. Badges there cost about $20. each...
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 29, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    n00b valve shim questions - are my shims out of spec?

    Here is a picture of the cheapo micrometer I have. It is on the money. I would check to see if other shims measure up with your instrument. If...
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 27, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Forgiven
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    Changing the fork oil.....

    You know I can't remember, I may not have, always pays to read your manual....that was over 10 years ago. I know I had them off once myself to...
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Forgiven
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    Making fork seals last

    I got mine at a used bike parts store. They came off a dirt bike. As long as your shock shaft is the same diameter or slightly larger than the...
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 27, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Making fork seals last

    My understanding is that a big contributor to seal failure is dried bugs (and any grit that sticks to that goo) that get driven into the seals....
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Changing the fork oil.....

    Oh the drain hole is fine....the upper cap is what is frozen...and yes my 'fix' is unusual but keep in mind the funnel is long gone by the time I...
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. Forgiven
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    Tank badges for 85 MX

    Well I did find a complete tank on Kijiji, could have picked it up for $20. but they are 1500 miles away...so am getting the parts off the tank...
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 24, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. Forgiven
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    Changing the fork oil.....

    It is my own fault sort of....I did have those plugs out at one time and should have put never seize on them....the last time I tried they were...
    Thread by: Forgiven, Feb 24, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Making fork seals last

    Fork seals are a pain to get fixed. The last time I had mine done was over 20 years & 50,000km ago. They still do not leak, here is the reason why.
    Thread by: Forgiven, Feb 24, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. Forgiven
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    Jusat wanted to share my joy.

    I'd be very happy to get that for $100. good for you...
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 23, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Oppertunity to buy 1986 700 maxim questions.

    Just as a point of interest I had a friend who bought a maxim 750 air cooled around the same time I got My 750 Maxim X. We had a rolling start...
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim X leaks coolant

    The leak was coming from o rings that are sealing tubes at the lower point in the motor. I had put new o rings on all that I could get apart. I...
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve shims

    When the valve lash is within specs a spit shim is imposible unless it breaks apart, all the shims have the same depth where they cover the top of...
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve shims

    FORGIVEN - did you re-radius the lower edge of the shims?? No I did not, just sanded the top surface. To me the shim is quite small, has a...
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve shims

    I used 400 grit sandpaper and did it by hand, they should be ok. Will let you all know if I ever have a problem. I do have some extra shims, but...
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve shims

    If so perhaps my valves will not tighen up as quickly? Hmmmm. Ha ha...well will just check the lash from time to time....I think they will be fine.
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve shims

    I may get razzed for this, but there is another way. I got a $10. micrometer off Ebay. Used that to shave down the shims I had to the size I...
    Post by: Forgiven, Feb 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tank badges for 85 MX

    Here is the lowest price I have found on line so far: http://www.classicjapanesemotorcycles.c ... acturer=17 I am thinking I can get away with...
    Post by: Forgiven, Jan 31, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Tank badges for 85 MX

    When it comes to getting that collector status I have been told they can be quite picky, so I am looking for the exact badges my bike came with...
    Post by: Forgiven, Jan 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Tank badges for 85 MX

    I would be quite happy with a used pair, even with some scatches or scuffing that could be buffed a bit. That is why I mentioned it...
    Post by: Forgiven, Jan 25, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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