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  1. Riens
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Rescue-party Chacal Recently I wanted to repair my front fork and after I had disassembled it I discovered the inner fork tube slide bushings...
    Post by: Riens, Jan 10, 2009 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    white plugs as usual

    I have found an interesting site with information about NGK sparks plugs. On page 5/5 of the first chapter there is a spark plug temperature chart...
    Post by: Riens, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    Cobra, According to what you wrote about your bike which was running fine until you cleaned out the carbs, the white plugs and the results of...
    Post by: Riens, Nov 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Update on Jeffrey Covington ( BlueMaxim )

    Best wishes for a full & speedy recovery. My thoughts are with you and your family.
    Post by: Riens, Oct 13, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ Stopping Power

    Chris kq6up, I had the same problem with my front brakes as you described. I had to squeeze the brake lever super hard to stop the bike and at...
    Post by: Riens, Oct 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    rear tire rub...normal?

    Bridgestone Battlax BT45 130/90x16 At the widest part of the tread from sidewall to sidewall it measures 13,46 cm and 5.3 inches if I convert the...
    Post by: Riens, Oct 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ahaha! were XJ's made to be ran in third world countries?

    According to the manual the xj700n model with the code number 1FG or 1JJ runs on regular gasoline. I have model 1FG and I use Vavoline 20W50 for...
    Post by: Riens, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    $2.88 A GALLON GAS !

    Gas prices in The Netherlands are also dropping. $7.68 per gallon $2.03 per liter
    Post by: Riens, Oct 10, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Will this hurt me if i use it to clean out 25 yearse of crap

    schooter no offence, we were just worried you were going to harm your bike. As schmuckaholic described I have had the same problem with...
    Post by: Riens, Oct 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Will this hurt me if i use it to clean out 25 yearse of crap

    Never put engine cleaner in the crankcase of a combustion engine ever, it will harm the engine. A good quality motoroil is all you need. Engine...
    Post by: Riens, Oct 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    engine knock

    Don't forget about carbon deposits and/or abnormal combustion or low octane fuel which can cause engine knock. Web The Causes of Internal...
    Post by: Riens, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I NEED YOUR HELP GUYS!

    Hello WesleyJN1975 Perhaps you will find it at www.cmsnl.com (Prices are in EUROS)
    Post by: Riens, May 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Not so mighty Maxim

    Hello minnMaxim, I would like to help you, but to be able to help you I need to know more about the year and model of your bike and I need...
    Post by: Riens, Mar 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Not so mighty Maxim

    This is what the manual (XJ700) says about the oil level indicator; ‘If it remains displayed or flickering while riding, add engine oil at...
    Post by: Riens, Mar 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Not so mighty Maxim

    The Oil indicator light bulb lights up when you push the starter switch. After you release the switch and the engine is running the oil light...
    Post by: Riens, Mar 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ newbie looking for engine rebuild kits

    Hello Superwombat, I agree with the other xjbikers not to rebuild an engine as you mentioned of a fine running bike. Why don’t you start...
    Post by: Riens, Mar 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Progressive front fork springs XJ700N Maxim 1985

    Hi Fin, I see you also have found http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xj700n-maxim-1985_model9106/partslist/. I was surprised to find out it is a Dutch...
    Post by: Riens, Mar 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Progressive front fork springs XJ700N Maxim 1985

    If you need parts for your carbs take a look at this site crc2onlinecatalog.com And thank you for your information about the rear shocks. Riens
    Post by: Riens, Mar 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A bit sluggish out of first...

    Hired_goon, Your interpretation and detailed explanation is correct. In the document Carbs101.pdf you will find interesting supplementary...
    Post by: Riens, Mar 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Progressive front fork springs XJ700N Maxim 1985

    Hello Fin, Springs, freight and import all together 201,00 Euro. Indeed, putting in the top bolt with the original spacer wasn’t easy. I...
    Post by: Riens, Mar 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Progressive front fork springs XJ700N Maxim 1985

    Hello Fin, at last I have my new Ikon fork springs installed and they do fit perfectly. It took me a while to get them because I had to order...
    Post by: Riens, Mar 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    A bit sluggish out of first...

    Hello Fraps, does the problem also occurs when you drive away from 0-Mph in first gear upwards to about 50-Mph in fifth gear with a minimum of...
    Post by: Riens, Mar 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How did you get here?

    At the time I was busy getting my drivers license, I was also searching for a motorbike. On the Internet I found a nice sharp looking bike, it was...
    Post by: Riens, Mar 14, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    need help fixing an 1986

    Hallo whiteshadow, MiCarl is quite right. "They" mentioned two different cases which could cause your problem. Case 1, if you push your...
    Post by: Riens, Feb 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Progressive front fork springs XJ700N Maxim 1985

    Finn, thank you for your thorough information. At www.ikonsuspension.com...gs-app.pdfI have found the progressive springs for the XJ700X Maxim....
    Post by: Riens, Jan 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Progressive front fork springs XJ700N Maxim 1985

    I want to replace the front fork springs of my XJ700N Maxim 1985 with progressive springs. The only springs I can find are for a XJ700X Maxim...
    Thread by: Riens, Jan 10, 2007, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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