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  1. Jay~Dub
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    Valve shim question

    I've always managed on my bikes - Yam, Suzuki and Kwaks using just a flat screwdriver against the camshaft to depress and jam down the bucket and...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Oct 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Jay~Dub
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    Main fuse blows.

    FEKKIN MICE!!! chewed up the wiring loom going to the ignition switch, and in two other places! - I hope it wasn't the same mouse I was feeding...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Oct 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Jay~Dub
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    Main fuse blows.

    Yep! - Good one polock. thanks... when this storm has passed!
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Oct 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Jay~Dub
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    Main fuse blows.

    "fitted a new battery (correctly)" - Thanks
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Oct 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Jay~Dub
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    Main fuse blows.

    I put the maxim into dry storage 11 months ago and it was running fine, I removed the battery and wrapped her up all snug. last week I dug her...
    Thread by: Jay~Dub, Oct 25, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Jay~Dub
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    And down she goes!!

    They do when the ash blows back into your eyes!!
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Apr 20, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Jay~Dub
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    Cam chain fit?

    Hi fellas, I'm sure it is but can anyone confirm that the cam chain is the same fitting on all XJ750's, I found one for a '82-'84 UK XJ750 and...
    Thread by: Jay~Dub, Apr 19, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Jay~Dub
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    Can anyone please answer this??

    Hi fellas, I'm sure it is but can anyone confirm that the cam chain is the same fitting on all XJ750's, I found one for a '82-'84 UK XJ750 and...
    Thread by: Jay~Dub, Apr 19, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Jay~Dub
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    Cam chain - Please?

    Hi fellas, I'm sure it is but can anyone confirm that the cam chain is the same fitting on all XJ750's, I found one for a '82-'84 UK XJ750 and...
    Thread by: Jay~Dub, Apr 16, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Jay~Dub
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    Gasket set

    You are correct tskaz, mine is the 15R, imported in '96. and thanks for the reply, and schmuckaholic too. I suspected the mechanicals where the...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Nov 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Jay~Dub
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    rear to front handling?

    When I bought my maxim it had a 130 rear but a 110 front fitted, when I renewed just the front with the O/E 100 tyre, the handling improved...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Nov 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Jay~Dub
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    Gasket set

    Hi... I've come across a full gasket set which is advertised as for a Yamaha XJ750 (11m), can anyone tell me if this (11M) would be suitable...
    Thread by: Jay~Dub, Nov 29, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jay~Dub
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    Frame Repairs ... Egads !!

    Agreed, this applies to any method of this type where the wheels are assumed to be on the same axis and both wheel spindles are true, I was aiming...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Oct 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Jay~Dub
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    Frame Repairs ... Egads !!

    This is the trade accepted method over here - Any straight edge aligned with the rear wheel (not the tyre or tyer), and measure the front against...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Oct 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Jay~Dub
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    Fixed my broken clutch cable for $1.97

    I carry a few of these in different sizes and made for this purpose, they are meant as a temporary repair though as after a while the salt and...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Oct 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Jay~Dub
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    Speedometer cable

    Plenty of slack - in fact I think a slightly shorter one would be better - I could lose maybe 60mm without making it too taught. I think I'll go...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Oct 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Jay~Dub
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    Speedometer cable

    Hi guys... Can anyone tell me if the speedo cable for a standard xj750 roadbike is the same for a 750 maxim J? I thought it should be as the only...
    Thread by: Jay~Dub, Oct 29, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Jay~Dub
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    Right hand cover (750) onebay

    OH! MY! GAWD??? You can't say it like that! unless you're an ex-pat from the east end of London? You are supposed to say "Ow mah gaard!!!"
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Sep 4, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Jay~Dub
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    For the Brits... Worth buying?

    Yes Loren, The bits inside, the workings... also known as oojah's and wotsits as well as thinga-ma-jigs... Stick with us - we'll edjukate ya!
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Sep 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Jay~Dub
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    For the Brits... Worth buying?

    But the idea of bolting the motor straight in IS tempting... one of the inlet rubber screw threads (into the head) has completely gone on mine and...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Sep 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Jay~Dub
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    Positive battery cable extension

    I went for the new longer cable as the idea (plus past experience) of so much exposed live metal worried me too much.
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Sep 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Jay~Dub
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    For the Brits... Worth buying?

    Thats the prob Mark... Its looking like The only real differences are the tank, seat, bars and other bits which make mine a custom style bike,...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Sep 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Jay~Dub
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    For the Brits... Worth buying?

    It does... He says before it was stood-up it was running OK, I only have his word for it though I could get it for 200... maybe 150 even, I don't...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Sep 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Jay~Dub
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    For the Brits... Worth buying?

    Thanks for that... AND the frame too? - what about driveshaft and electrical gubbins, coils, reg/rec, relays etc The switchgear looks different...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Sep 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Jay~Dub
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    Problem with idle

    Someone on here told me the trick of blowing propane from a blowtorch etc around the inlets with the motor running and listening for an increase...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Sep 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Jay~Dub
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    For the Brits... Worth buying?

    I have the chance of a US import '84 XJ750 standard road bike with 65,000 Km on the clock ... are there a lot of parts interchangeable with my '82...
    Thread by: Jay~Dub, Sep 3, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Jay~Dub
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    Rear tyre (or tyer?)

    UPDATE!!! I decided go have another look and see if I missed anything... I tried re-assembling it and torqued it all up, and WTF! its not...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Jay~Dub
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    Rear tyre (or tyer?)

    I haven't had the bearings out and can't see how the would come out any other way?
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Jay~Dub
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    Rear tyre (or tyer?)

    I've pulled out the wheel, and checked the diagram in the Haynes Manual, There doesn't seem to be anything missing and I can't see a spacer in the...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Jay~Dub
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    Rear tyre (or tyer?)

    This what I can't figure out... The wheel did spin freely when re-fitted and I checked the gap comparing it to the old tyre, I think I removed it...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Jay~Dub
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    Rear tyre (or tyer?)

    Thanks, but I don't think the problem is with the tyre... Its a Shinko anyway
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Jay~Dub
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    Rear tyre (or tyer?)

    ...I measured the new tyre and it was exactly the same width as the old one. I would prefer to find out why it suddenly started to contact the...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Aug 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Jay~Dub
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    Rear tyre (or tyer?)

    I can't see what the problem could be from the diagrams (clearer than the parts fiche I have, thanks) so Its strip down time I think, thanks for...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Aug 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Jay~Dub
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    Idling speed

    Only started after balancing the carbs and didn't touch anything else, It runs smoothly with no pops or misses, good acceleration
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Jay~Dub
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    Rear tyre (or tyer?)

    Yes, but I measured the new tyre and it was exactly the same width as the old one - this is running 5-6mm nearer to the driveshaft and there must...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Jay~Dub
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    Idling speed

    I know, but I prefer a lower speed - it feels better to me, and I like my neighbours (loud pipes), Sync and float levels checked. Checking for...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Jay~Dub
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    Idling speed

    PS, But why just when the engine is really hot?
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Jay~Dub
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    Idling speed

    When I bought the bike it was running reasonably well on the 25 mile trip home, but the PO said the carbs needed balancing as he didn't have the...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Jay~Dub
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    Rear tyre (or tyer?)

    This was an identical replacement for the previous one, 130/90-16, as stock - I checked as the PO had already fitted a non stock 110 front and...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Aug 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Jay~Dub
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    Idling speed

    82 Maxim 750 J... I have done all the carb checks and adjustments I can find on these forums but I can't get the idle speed to play nicely... On...
    Thread by: Jay~Dub, Aug 22, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Jay~Dub
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    Rear tyre (or tyer?)

    I changed the rear tyre of my 750 maxim J (US) around 400 mls ago, Same make model and size of tyre (Shinko), the old one was a close fit to the...
    Thread by: Jay~Dub, Aug 22, 2011, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Jay~Dub
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    Dual use tyres

    Re: Duel use tyres I think you are looking at the wrong tyre as this has a block pattern, no center lines. As for blowouts - I've NEVER heard...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Nov 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Jay~Dub
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    Dual use tyres

    Re: Duel use tyres First off, Its a DUAL PURPOSE tyre, Mainly for road use but more capable off road, gravel/sand etc. fitted to large on/off...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Nov 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Jay~Dub
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    Dual use tyres

    I've never tried this type of tyre and i've been offered one cheap, Anyone know of any just law or impediment as to why this tyre and my 750J...
    Thread by: Jay~Dub, Nov 22, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Jay~Dub
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    DIY front controls WITHOUT a welder realistic?

    Respect to you fella, I wasn't having a go at you in particular! It just seemed like he was giving up slightly... Just wanted to give Bob a bit...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Oct 7, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. Jay~Dub
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    DIY front controls WITHOUT a welder realistic?

    BOB!! don't let anyone put you off, Use your skills and make your own - take up the challenge, some people just don't understand the satisfaction...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Oct 7, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. Jay~Dub
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    Suspension problems!

    OK, thanks for that, but I just want a safe comfortable ride - not tuning to race spec or anything like that. Most of my bikes have been set to...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Oct 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Jay~Dub
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    Suspension problems!

    Thanks! Thats something I hadn't considered... As I'm going to drain them anyway, I'll pull all the bits out and check, I couldn't go as far as...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Oct 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Jay~Dub
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    Suspension problems!

    The front suspension on my 82 Maxim 750 seems to be too firm... on uneven roads (I'm in the UK :roll: ) it judders/bounces rapidly making the bike...
    Thread by: Jay~Dub, Oct 4, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Jay~Dub
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    New rider and want some Gear Shifting Selecting Tips?

    And Rick... lay off the Honda riders, we all have to start somewhere, How would we know how good Yams are if we didn't try the more inferior...
    Post by: Jay~Dub, Oct 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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