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  1. gijim
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    Size of rear tire....

    I mentioned the donut idea to my buddy who runs a car tire on his VTX and for the same reasons as stated here he was against it.
    Post by: gijim, Feb 12, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. gijim
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    Seca with a sidecar!

    Sweet!
    Post by: gijim, Feb 11, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. gijim
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    Size of rear tire....

    The donut tire off of a Buick Rendezvous is 135/90 16. Not saying whether or not its a good idea but there are car tires out there about the right...
    Post by: gijim, Feb 11, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. gijim
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    Pictures from the Minneapolis International Motorcycle show

    Re: Pictures from the Minneapolis International Motorcycle s I believe the Bolt is supposed to be competition for H-D's Nightster, which has...
    Post by: gijim, Jan 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Pictures from the Minneapolis International Motorcycle show

    Re: Pictures from the Minneapolis International Motorcycle s I believe the Bolt is supposed to be competition for H-D's Nightster, which has...
    Post by: gijim, Jan 21, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. gijim
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    is it worth it?

    clear title?
    Post by: gijim, Jan 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. gijim
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    Pictures from the Minneapolis International Motorcycle show

    got a buddy who has one, in purple. always call it the clown bike. once we attached a red ball to the nose. he wasn't impressed
    Post by: gijim, Jan 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. gijim
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    HD Sportster Muffler Replacement for Yamaha XJ 650 Maxim ?

    I tried the Sportster pipes route but my bike started running on 2 cylinders leaking oil and replacement parts were way over priced. I did,...
    Post by: gijim, Aug 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. gijim
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    Let's play a game...

    They say you have never lived til you had to use a vice grip for something on your car, wonder if the same applies for a bike
    Post by: gijim, Aug 13, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. gijim
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    price a little high?

    Is it just me or is $4K a little high for this bike that has been sitting for several years? http://wyoming.craigslist.org/mcy/3989334307.html
    Thread by: gijim, Aug 8, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. gijim
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    Brake lines by Toyoda?

    Looking at my brake lines on my 1983 XJ750 and while I can't seem to find a date code however I can find that they are made by Toyoda. So did...
    Thread by: gijim, Jul 7, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. gijim
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    Hello from Hungary, Central Europe - XJ650 Police Special

    When you say its road legal for one person is it because it just has a solo seat or is there some other hungarian law that limits it to one...
    Post by: gijim, Jul 7, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. gijim
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    questionable offerings

    Its a secret man. If the feds knew where our bikes were they could confiscate them.
    Post by: gijim, Jul 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. gijim
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    Just a suggestion for Newbies

    So how do I get the bike to idle properly?...... lol
    Post by: gijim, Jul 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. gijim
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    engine oil question

    Just curious what the difference between car and moto oil is.
    Post by: gijim, Jul 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. gijim
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    Star Bolt is coming! It looks awesome!

    Nightster Killer
    Post by: gijim, Jul 3, 2013 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  17. gijim
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    Metric Rebel

    I find that alot of the Harley guys remember fondly their little XJs that they had back in the day.
    Post by: gijim, Jul 1, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. gijim
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    How many times have you wrecked?

    Once, had a guy in a truck pulling a trailer with quads on it pull out in front of me. Did not make contact with the truck or trailer, just the...
    Post by: gijim, Jul 1, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. gijim
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    Skunk Works

    A continuation of the theme [img] [img]
    Post by: gijim, Jun 27, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. gijim
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    V-Rod Muscle

    It would not surprise me to see in the near future, with the possibility of stricter EPA requirements for HD to consider putting this engine in...
    Post by: gijim, Jun 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. gijim
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    Traffic Signal Deja Vu-or I've been here before

    my wife thinks its hilarious when we do that. Especially when the other vehicle is a chipped out diesel who thinks its fun to roll coal and burn...
    Post by: gijim, Jun 25, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. gijim
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    Forward Controls

    Just looked at mine again and I realized I was mistaken. forward controls on mine without flipping that "clampy thingy"it would reverse the order....
    Post by: gijim, Jun 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. gijim
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    Forward Controls

    I'm not picturing how it would reverse the pattern. Clicking up would pull forward which should be clockwise which is still the same way, at least...
    Post by: gijim, Jun 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. gijim
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    Pricey-X

    5 valves per cylinder?
    Post by: gijim, Jun 22, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. gijim
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    What's Up Everyone Im A Noob....

    Greetings from just up the road in Casper! These are fun bikes. There is alot of good advice on this site.
    Post by: gijim, Jun 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. gijim
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    octane????

    Here in Wyoming "regular" is typically 85 octane and "midgrade" is 87. I found going from regular to mid jumped my mileage from 38 to 41 mpg....
    Post by: gijim, Jun 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. gijim
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    New Pictures

    I link from a photobucket account.
    Post by: gijim, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. gijim
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    Skunk Works

    Didn't like the position of the stock mirrors so I added some bar end mirrors [img]
    Post by: gijim, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. gijim
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    Skunk Works

    Great minds must think alike
    Post by: gijim, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. gijim
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    Skunk Works

    tempting.......
    Post by: gijim, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. gijim
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    Skunk Works

    I do have a skunk pelt I am considering making into a tank cover.....
    Post by: gijim, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. gijim
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    Skunk Works

    here are a couple daytime pics [img] and [img] its a little dirty because I ran through some rain on the way to work today. all...
    Post by: gijim, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. gijim
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    Introduction and stock question

    if it does turn out to be a 650 with a rear disk conversion I would be interested in how that is done.
    Post by: gijim, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. gijim
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    leaf blowers

    whats a bike wash?
    Post by: gijim, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. gijim
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    Skunk Works

    They are Showa. They were on the bike when I got it. Here is a close up shot. [img]
    Post by: gijim, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. gijim
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    Skunk Works

    Here are a couple pics of my ride. I like how it looks under the parking lot lights. [img] Here is a shot of the tail lights and brake...
    Thread by: gijim, Jun 10, 2013, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. gijim
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    Please forgive my indescression

    After a brief infidelity with a 1978 Goldwing, I have returned to an XJ. This time a 1983 XJ750 Maxim. Please forgive me and take me back. [img]
    Thread by: gijim, May 1, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. gijim
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    Diesel GS500!

    I could see someone from the states making that mistake, over on this side of the pond diesel is green and gas is black
    Post by: gijim, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. gijim
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    Diesel GS500!

    I could see someone from the states making that mistake, over on this side of the pond diesel is green and gas is black
    Post by: gijim, Jun 2, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. gijim
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    Parting out 1981 650 Maxim

    PM sent
    Post by: gijim, May 16, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  41. gijim
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    Parting out 1981 650 Maxim

    The tank has a leak in it on top and a pretty good dent in it. "front hand light" well that could be a couple things, but if you are looking for...
    Post by: gijim, May 14, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. gijim
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    Parting out 1981 650 Maxim

    The tank has a leak in it on top and a pretty good dent in it. "front hand light" well that could be a couple things, but if you are looking for...
    Post by: gijim, May 14, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  43. gijim
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT Part 2: The Tool vs. ZipTie -w/pics

    using the "zip tie" or in my case twisted wire method I found it helpful to have someone else turn the wrench while working on 3 and 4 so I could...
    Post by: gijim, May 2, 2012 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  44. gijim
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    1983 xj650 side stand

    I've got one on my 1981 parts bike that I'm parting out. PM me, I'll make you a great deal.
    Post by: gijim, May 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. gijim
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    Parting out 1981 650 Maxim

    Still got them, not sure if they are good, I never had the bike running. The PO said it had a bad ecm. If I can figure out how to test them and...
    Post by: gijim, Apr 27, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. gijim
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    Parting out 1981 650 Maxim

    PM sent
    Post by: gijim, Apr 27, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  47. gijim
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    Parting out 1981 650 Maxim

    PM sent
    Post by: gijim, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. gijim
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    Parting out 1981 650 Maxim

    Also note: the left hand controls are also toast, including a broken brake lever. I am realizing that the most desired parts on this bike are...
    Post by: gijim, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Parting out 1981 650 Maxim

    Im sorry, I probably should have mentioned the headlight is not original yamaha, the PO was in a couple wrecks and so the headlight assembly is a...
    Post by: gijim, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. gijim
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    Parting out 1981 650 Maxim

    Parts gone at this point: Rear Wheel Luggage Rack Left hand control module Rear brake rod Side/battery cover Security chain Carbs & boots...
    Post by: gijim, Apr 25, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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