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  1. Saltydog
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    Fluid assited clutch?

    When I rebuilt my clutch I used HD Barnett springs and yes the clutch pull is heavier now but no slippage. Get a tennis ball and exercise your...
    Post by: Saltydog, May 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ 1100 Fuel Problems Today

    Today I took a ride with Wingnut (XS1100) and his son-in-law (XJ 750) every thing was running great until about 50 miles in to the trip and I lost...
    Thread by: Saltydog, Apr 2, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Saltydog
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    Wanted Want to buy 3-Point Engine Guards/Crash Bars for 82 XJ 1100

    Want to buy 3-Point Engine Guards/Crash Bars for 82 XJ 1100 I want to buy 3-Point Engine Guards/Crash Bars for 82 XJ 1100 to mount road pegs on....
    Thread by: Saltydog, Apr 2, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Fuel Tank liner(?) issues on new shiny '82 XJ750 Maxim

    When you clean out all the old liner the tank will probably leak...maybe not. 750 tanks are hard to find because they fit both 650 and 750 and...
    Post by: Saltydog, Mar 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel Tank liner(?) issues on new shiny '82 XJ750 Maxim

    I used a scrap of metal and used the fuel sender gasket as the patern and cut and drilled a fuel sender blanking plate and bolted in place. Next...
    Post by: Saltydog, Mar 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Saltydog
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    Bike balancing . I have noted that it's hard to balance with no hands

    I am sure that if you ride often without touching the bars, sooner or later you will meet with a handy immovable object such as a wall or tree.
    Post by: Saltydog, Jul 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Saltydog
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    Used / Spare XJ650 Motor Worth Getting for $300?

    you can never have too many bikes or spare parts...but you need to buy them at a good price...if the carbs look good I would offer $100.
    Post by: Saltydog, Jun 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Saltydog
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    Not starting

    "bike hasnt ran for maybe 10 years" Agree....You need to clean the carbs.
    Post by: Saltydog, Jun 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Saltydog
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    Yics blanking tools

    Remove the YICS Plug Bolt out on each Left and Right side of the YICS chamber (XJ1100 only have Plug Bolt on Left side) With a flashlight you...
    Post by: Saltydog, Jun 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Saltydog
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    Yics blanking tools

    I use a (homemade) YICS blanking tool each and every time I adjust or synch cabs see...
    Post by: Saltydog, Jun 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Saltydog
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    Yics blanking tools

    I used mercury sticks and gauges but the Morgan Carbtune Pro http://www.carbtune.com at US$102 delivered works great for me. I use it to adjust...
    Post by: Saltydog, Jun 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Saltydog
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    ramair pod filters

    K-moe...Yes...Yes...Yes
    Post by: Saltydog, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Saltydog
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    Wanted looking for a xj 650 or 750

    Where are you located?
    Post by: Saltydog, Jun 10, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. Saltydog
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    My second XJ750 Maxim

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: Saltydog, Jun 6, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Saltydog
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    For Sale Brand New SADDLEMEN Seat Cover for Yamaha Maxim XJ750 1982-83

    Sold...Thanks for looking
    Post by: Saltydog, Jun 6, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. Saltydog
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    Milestone today

    Nice clean looking bike
    Post by: Saltydog, Jun 1, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Saltydog
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    Replacing front brake line

    I used this one from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ROSMD1K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Areyourshop 55cm/22" M10...
    Post by: Saltydog, Jun 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Saltydog
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    For Sale Brand New SADDLEMEN Seat Cover for Yamaha Maxim XJ750 1982-83

    You got it....PM sent
    Post by: Saltydog, Jun 1, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale Brand New SADDLEMEN Seat Cover for Yamaha Maxim XJ750 1982-83

    Brand New SADDLEMEN Seat Cover for Yamaha Maxim XJ750 1982-83 Never installed New in factory box. On E bay for $72.00 I will sell for $50.00...
    Thread by: Saltydog, May 31, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. Saltydog
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    Who owns this ??

    Link???
    Post by: Saltydog, May 25, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Saltydog
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    Best way to clean inside of a gas tank?

    I am sure I don't have to say this but when you put the tank in the dryer to tumble........NO HEAT....air tumble only
    Post by: Saltydog, May 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Saltydog
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    Melted wire... Should I worry?

    I get "resistance" from the Wife all the time regarding my bike. How do I fix that?
    Post by: Saltydog, May 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Saltydog
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    Any idea what these Yamaha badges are from?

    The only way that you can find out which bike fits those badges is to keep buying bikes until you find one that fits the badge. It would be a...
    Post by: Saltydog, May 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Saltydog
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    Who owns this ??

    Thats a nice bike!
    Post by: Saltydog, May 16, 2016 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Saltydog
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    Anyone Riding the Dragon this Weekend

    Ron I am glad to that you had a good time at the dragon and I agree there are much better roads in the area. The dragon has become a tourist trap....
    Post by: Saltydog, Oct 29, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Saltydog
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    For Sale Airhawk R Seat Pad $100 shipped in US.

    Sold Oct 19th
    Post by: Saltydog, Oct 19, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale Airhawk R Seat Pad $100 shipped in US.

    Airhawk R Seat Pad $100 shipped in US. My Corbin was too hard, I only could ride 50 to 100 miles until the tailbone pain forced me to get off....
    Thread by: Saltydog, Oct 14, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  28. Saltydog
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    Ineffective brakes

    The XJ-650 was designed to use Organic brake pads, the rotor is designed to use Organic pads. Do NOT use Sintered or Ceramic pads.
    Post by: Saltydog, Oct 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Saltydog
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    Rust removal

    I cleaned up a badly rusted exhaust using Electrolysis, see the attached link pages 5 and 6....
    Post by: Saltydog, Aug 31, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Saltydog
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    Gas Cap Screw...

    Good Job...looks great:)
    Post by: Saltydog, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Saltydog
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    XJ900 Rebuilt from boxes

    Awesome bike, nice job
    Post by: Saltydog, Jul 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Saltydog
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    Need boat advice lol

    I am sure you made your friends day because the two bests days in a boat owners life are the day he bought it....and the day he sold/gave it away.
    Post by: Saltydog, Jul 18, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Saltydog
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    Lesson learned--fuel filters

    Lets see your truck is a 1990, this year is 2015 thats 25 years on the fuel filter not bad, maybe time for some other PM on the truck. I know...
    Post by: Saltydog, Jul 18, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Saltydog
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    I did something stupid - thoughts on a fix?

    If you try drilling it out get the reverse drill set from Len...they work like a champ
    Post by: Saltydog, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Saltydog
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    Gas Cap Screw...

    If you do decide to weld it, tell your buddy "here hold my beer and watch me weld this".....
    Post by: Saltydog, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Saltydog
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    Cant figure what these 2 peices do

    Come on you were all thinking it ......right
    Post by: Saltydog, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Saltydog
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    Cant figure what these 2 peices do

    I know...I know....it's a top....you spin it between your fingers :)
    Post by: Saltydog, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Saltydog
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    New guy here from Okla. Just bought an 81 650 Maxim

    Dress for the slide not the ride!!!
    Post by: Saltydog, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. Saltydog
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    Small space motorcycle shop pics and ideas?

    See this link http://www.dansmc.com/mc_repaircourse.htm it has eveything you ever wanted to know about seting up a shop including photos about...
    Post by: Saltydog, Jul 13, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. Saltydog
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    Car oil in bike

    I used car oil once and the clutch started to slip…drained it out and replaced with bike oil and after about 100 miles the clutch stopped...
    Post by: Saltydog, Feb 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Saltydog
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    Update on turbo 550 multi-fuel, almost...

    Re: Update on turbo multi-fuel, almost... Paint the faring radar reflective flat black so the cops can’t see you and call it the F-117 Stealth...
    Post by: Saltydog, Feb 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. Saltydog
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    Why do you ride?

    Great Video Ride to Live - Live to Ride
    Post by: Saltydog, Feb 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. Saltydog
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    I see a good deal, but will he?

    Good deal for $700. Even better deal for $500.
    Post by: Saltydog, Feb 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Saltydog
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    Not a xj. KZ brought back from the brink

    Good looking rebuild. I am impressed. You will enjoy riding it for many years to come.
    Post by: Saltydog, Feb 8, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  45. Saltydog
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    Looks like you got a keeper there.
    Post by: Saltydog, Jan 30, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. Saltydog
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    1982 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim E-Bay

    Not mine, E-Bay, 1982 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim, Everett, Massachusetts http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-Yam ... 19c295b937
    Thread by: Saltydog, Jan 24, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  47. Saltydog
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    Do I trade my xj750 for an 1100?

    I have XS 400 light, fun, great around town XJ 650 (sons) good ride but needs another 100ccs XS 750 classic ride XJ 750 Best all-around ride,...
    Post by: Saltydog, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project - Finished

    Re: 82 XJ 1100 "Naked Boy" project started When are you going to put the engine back in to the frame?
    Post by: Saltydog, Jan 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Saltydog
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    bike idles at 5000 rpm

    Ensure the choke/enrichment circuit is adjusted correctly. If one choke / plunger is slightly open the engine will race.
    Post by: Saltydog, Dec 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Saltydog
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    thinking of buying a nonrunner

    Go to the below link and read it all…if you do you should have no problem with your new project. Good luck and I will see you on the road....
    Post by: Saltydog, Dec 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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