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  1. apsolus
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    about to go on a cross country trip!

    right on thanks you guys,
    Post by: apsolus, Mar 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. apsolus
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    Any advice for this trip?

    i do belive uhaul can install you a tow hitch, they can for most cars
    Post by: apsolus, Mar 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. apsolus
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    about to go on a cross country trip!

    gonna be taking my 83 maxim 750. i know im gonna need a few spare parts like a starter etc, but what do you guys think i should do to prepare my...
    Thread by: apsolus, Mar 1, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. apsolus
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    Headlight staying on.

    this happend to me when i was changing out the fuse panel on my 83 midnight. i used the wrong kind of fuse box. i think it could be a fuse issue...
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. apsolus
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    brakes wont work

    here is one more pic this should clear everything up
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. apsolus
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    brakes wont work

    yes it is. hey how does one get a hold of chacal? tried pm'n him but nothing
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. apsolus
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    past motorcycles

    i started off riding at 19. first bike was 2002 yamaha vstar 650 custom, this bike was bad! drag pipes and k&n filters got 62 mpg and looked...
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 24, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. apsolus
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    brakes wont work

    rich you didnt see the pic? this master is shot. its got a huge hole in the bottom of it. thats the best i could do with the pics sorry they arent...
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. apsolus
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    brakes wont work

    heres another better pic wow now thats bad! let me know what you all think of that. wonder if checal sells them new?
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. apsolus
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    brakes wont work

    here goes
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. apsolus
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    brakes wont work

    cutlass thank you for your reply, sorry if my post was misleading but i was talking about inside the bore. yes ihave the two holes, one small and...
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. apsolus
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    xj650 master cylinder questions

    yes please let us know how your piston bore looks. i have had a post running now for a coulple of months about my brakes not working, just like...
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. apsolus
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    brakes wont work

    here are pics of the inside bore of the master. i have a hole at the area right below the resevior and i have what appears to be major pitting...
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. apsolus
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    Replaced solenoid, but still no start

    sorry but if your getting spark the engine is most def turning over right?! when i run into these problems heres what i do, leave the bike alone...
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    brakes wont work

    nice advice gentlemen i will def try your trick rich. bigfitz i hear ya on the bleeding after i check the master again for any abnormalities ill...
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    brakes wont work

    hey rick yeah i do get the fountain but only aftersome pumping if i go and just squeeze the handle once i wont have a fountain. so is that good?...
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 4, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    brakes wont work

    kwiski, i have used your method many a time. i have a one man bleeder i got from autozone which consists of a bottle filled with fluid and you...
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. apsolus
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    Front Axle nut too tight?

    oh gawd brake bleeding!!!!???
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 3, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. apsolus
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    brakes wont work

    can anyone post a pic of there master and hand lever along with the screw from the hand lever to the piston for me?
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    brakes wont work

    brakes are better but still dont work. so if im not leaking fluid anywhere and have only a very few tiny little bubbles coming out of the clear...
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Speedo problem

    alright i check out fitz article wowowoweewa thats good stuff. i did the cleaning and now the tach is super responsive kinda like the tach on my...
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    how can i get the bearing out on the back rim

    It's a serious pain! I just got done doing this. If you don't have a punch go get one and slide the spacer in the middle over and hit.it's hard...
    Post by: apsolus, Jan 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Arrrgh-- Number 4 not working

    wondering how you can tell your getting spark at the coil, dont they put out 10 thou volts? my bike does this aswell just starts to run like junk...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Speedo problem

    damnnnn! ok i heed your advice. is this thing easy to tear down? anything i should be aware of? i have a service manual but i might as well throw...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Speedo problem

    loud?! whao i cant imagine what that like. if everyone used the search this forum would be dead.
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. apsolus
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    Speedo problem

    Anybody?
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Speedo problem

    Says I'm doin 80 mph but I'm prob going more like 45. Ideas?
    Thread by: apsolus, Dec 23, 2010, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    brakes wont work

    Brakes work! The problem was the screw that goes through the lever was installed wrong! The lock nut was on the wrong side. Well at least I kno I...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    help with forks

    Forks are installed and everything is in good shape thanks guys and gals. Still gotta figure out how to get 10lbs in em though,I guess a digital...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Replaced solenoid, but still no start

    make sure it is still capable of rotation pull the cover off the left side of the engine and turn with a 19 mm open end wrench. sorry if im...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    help with forks

    no im not going for high performance or anyting just making sure its being assembled right. i actually love the soft ride. its a nice change from...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    help with forks

    are you chewing me out? i saw an air valve on the top so i figured it needed air. you big meanie. ok 6 pounds. its got 17 in it right now which is...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. apsolus
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    help with forks

    Forks are together how much air should I add?
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. apsolus
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    Y.I.C.S tool horror.

    im not in college! haha ok got it i was thinking yamaha intake combustion system or someting im close. good deal. sory about not using the search...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    help with forks

    wow good ideas everyone! we got the seals off they were rusted to the forks. also went to homedepot and got long threaded rods nuts and a 19mm...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    help with forks

    cool im gonna go buy these parts and do this. now what about the dust seal? i cant get em off i broke one of my pics tryin
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    PUSH START to get 81 Seca 550 to start. Battery is charged.

    Re: PUSH START to get 81 Seca 550 to start. Battery is char have you adjusted your valves? bikes will become impossible to start cold with tight...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Y.I.C.S tool horror.

    whats yics??! :?: go ahead and laugh just answer the question first
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    help with forks

    im attempting to rebuild the forks they are the type with the airvalve on the top of them. i cant get that bottom bolt out or the dust seals off....
    Thread by: apsolus, Dec 13, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. apsolus
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    First post XJ rebuild

    looks like you got skills keep it up glad your aboard lurker
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 12, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    is this brake shoe delamination?

    im removing the rear end and doing brakes bearings and tires and was wondering, is this a delaminated shoe? just wondering ok im trying to add the...
    Thread by: apsolus, Dec 12, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My '83 List of problems and questions

    you can try that fuse panel but it might not work. the common ground style didnt work for me. bike went nutz would run without any fuses ignored...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 11, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Outrageous amount of gas coming from airbox drain hose

    im almost positive your prob is a stuck float, happens all the time on these carbs. you can try hitting the carbs individually with a hammer light...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    seems to loose a cylinder intermitent

    yeah i hear ya, but its like everytime i wanna ride it rains, or theres ice on the road. i can do the cold once in a while but mothernature isnt...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    seems to loose a cylinder intermitent

    good advice you two. everyting checked out fine. i didnt know the caps unscrewed like that. everyting was tight and the circuit boards were fine....
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    must pull main fuse to cut power

    went into town which unfortunatly takes around 30 mins cause i live in the mountains, couldnt find the proper fuse panel. so i bough individual...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    must pull main fuse to cut power

    did some checking looks like i crossed a coulple of wires (powers for neg wires) after making the corrections i now need to remove each individual...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    must pull main fuse to cut power

    clean set up metel bob. im runnin four as well, i have double and triple checked my colors. your right they can be tricky to tell apart if...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    must pull main fuse to cut power

    heres one for the guru's. i just installed a fuse box cause po removed it for unknown reasons. after installing it, the ignition switch has become...
    Thread by: apsolus, Dec 4, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    brakes wont work

    ok after some more old fashoned bleeding not to mention my buddy who thinks he knows everyting about bikes gone i think i was able to get it. now...
    Post by: apsolus, Dec 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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