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  1. badfish502
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    *ignition cut of relay clicking (no spark)

    Also have a look @ the starter solenoid/relay doohicky by the battery. If its acting up, the starter wont spin even if all the sensors and relays...
    Post by: badfish502, Oct 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. badfish502
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    My 82 XJ750 Bobber

    I think this bike looks great!! Im seriously considering going this route with mine, minus the white walls and forward controls. this is one of my...
    Post by: badfish502, Sep 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. badfish502
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    Shortening 2 piece maxim bars?

    Yes most likely I will weld them myself. They are around 3/4" thick @ bottom web. With proper prep and filler wire it should be more than enough...
    Post by: badfish502, Sep 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. badfish502
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    Shortening 2 piece maxim bars?

    Ok so my idea is to cut a 3" section out of the aluminum "bars" and then TIG weld them back together with a nice blending of the weld so as not to...
    Thread by: badfish502, Sep 22, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. badfish502
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    XJ650 Turbo restoration

    Is it just me or do those forks look shorter than normal Maxim forks? Also they are center axle, I bet they would improve the Maxim handling also?...
    Post by: badfish502, Sep 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. badfish502
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    Fuel dripping from YICS port

    Usually Rick is super spot-on with his advice but to me the Briggs valve,while it would stop the fuel, is butt ass ugly and kinda redundant. I can...
    Post by: badfish502, Sep 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. badfish502
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    Crap! What'd I do? 83 Turbo

    Sounds to me like your starter solenoid/relay is going bad ....try tapping it hard with a crescent wrench next time it craps out on you...
    Post by: badfish502, Sep 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. badfish502
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    rpms @ 75mph for stock 82 750....anybody?

    On my bike, My tacho shows 5500rpm @ 75mph in 5th gear with a 130/80-18 rear tire.... Hope this helps Jay
    Post by: badfish502, Aug 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. badfish502
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    Seca bobber progress

    I must have gotten lucky with my XJ because it only blew 1 fuse and that was prior to removing and cleaning/di-electric greasing my entire loom...
    Post by: badfish502, Aug 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. badfish502
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    1982 XJ750 Maxim, seem to have a wire to nowhere!

    1) My bike has the same plug to nowhere 2) Yes, its your sidestand safety relay. Its fail safe the bike runs w/out it. The relay sends a ground...
    Post by: badfish502, Aug 14, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. badfish502
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    750 maxim forward controls made easy

    Yah it needs a stop.... the brake side would tighten the mount bolt the shifter side would loosen it... still looks kinda unsafe a little. weld a...
    Post by: badfish502, Aug 12, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. badfish502
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    melting connector

    I retrofitted those same type ATO fuse holders, but I run circuit breakers not fuses. I have a.15amp breaker in place of the 10amp fuse until I...
    Post by: badfish502, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. badfish502
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    starter rebuild question. solder

    You need "rosin-core" solder for electrical work. Typically you use "acid-core" solder for plumbing and non electrical use. Jay
    Post by: badfish502, Aug 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. badfish502
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    another 1982 maxim 750 build

    I highly reccomend the 18" back wheel from the Seca... makes a *HUGE* improvement in both looks and handling on the Maxim, as does moving the...
    Post by: badfish502, Aug 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. badfish502
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    Reahupolstered my seats for the first time

    Is that a stock "700" seat setup, with the split main seat and pillion setup?? I love the way that seat looks, Im wondering if it is adaptable to...
    Post by: badfish502, Aug 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. badfish502
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    Maxim 650 petcock compatibility?

    You want a petcock off a YZ125-250, 1994-2003 any yrs will work. I have a 94 YZ125 petcock on my XJ. $23 at the dealer in town Good luck Jay
    Post by: badfish502, Aug 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. badfish502
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    YOSHIMURA 820CC PISTON KIT - YAMAHA XJ750

    Contact Grant Ring Company in SoCal...They can and will make you custom Moly rings for any bore size/type of piston... I had them make me rings...
    Post by: badfish502, Aug 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. badfish502
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    I have an 18" rear wheel, what drum is it?

    my bike has a kenda challenger 130/90-19 and it just barely clears the swinger. The tire feels solid however so im happy with it. wish I could...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. badfish502
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    Good news and bad news.

    nThink of your needle/seat/Float like the float valve in a toilet When you flush the toilet the water leve in the tank falls, as this happens...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. badfish502
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    I have an 18" rear wheel, what drum is it?

    Ok just out of curiousity, how much difference in overall height is there between the 2 wheels? I imagine it must be a very minor difference in...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. badfish502
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    I have an 18" rear wheel, what drum is it?

    Ok guys, I just realized I have an 18" back wheel on my Maxim. I need to get new rear shoes but Im not sure if the drum has been changed? This...
    Thread by: badfish502, Jul 29, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. badfish502
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    Stretching driveshaft *guaging interest*

    To Holeshot: I was splitting cases and lacing/truing wheels when I was 10. I built my first stroker on my own machines using custom Wiseco...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. badfish502
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    Stretching driveshaft *guaging interest*

    Yes, we will dynamic spin balance if the static balance indicates a need to.... As for the shaft spinning 1/2 engine RPM, remember there is...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. badfish502
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    Stretching driveshaft *guaging interest*

    I am in SoCal, zip code 92340..... Jay
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. badfish502
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    RD350LC Project

    I bet thos fork legs would look REAL good in black nickle or black chrome. Very nice work. I plan to build a DT-based street tracker with either a...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  26. badfish502
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    Quick question on rewiring oil light

    www.denniskirk.com/jsp/common/img_pop.j ... 96&imgId=0 Something like this 1" gauge, would this work?
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. badfish502
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    Quick question on rewiring oil light

    www.denniskirk.com/jsp/common/img_pop.j ... 96&imgId=0 Something like this 1" gauge, would this work?
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. badfish502
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    XJ750 frame?

    Im curious if anyone has a frame w/clean title for an XJ750 for sale? Maxim or Seca. I want to build a cafe type bike but I want to start from...
    Thread by: badfish502, Jul 26, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  29. badfish502
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    Quick question on rewiring oil light

    Is there anyway to add an actual low pressure sensor to trigger a warning light, or better yet a pressure guage? Id like to see a small oil...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. badfish502
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    WTB: 80-81-83 round headlight/blinkers/bar mounts

    m also looking for: -80-81-83 round turn signals (all 4) -80-81-83 round headlight -80-81-83 handlebar clamps (or top triple clamp if mounts...
    Thread by: badfish502, Jul 26, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  31. badfish502
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    Stretching driveshaft *guaging interest*

    Stretching the shaft is not hard to do... If someone sends me a shaft and housing/swingarm Ill gladly stretch it for free (just pay shipping both...
    Thread by: badfish502, Jul 26, 2011, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. badfish502
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    Engine swap options to get rid of shaft drive

    Stretching the shaft is not hard to do... If someone sends me a shaft and housing/swingarm Ill gladly stretch it for free (just pay shipping both...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. badfish502
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    Missing washer do i need it?

    Im not sure on the size, but YES you need the washer. You're not gonna help anything by "second guessing" the engineers who spent literally...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. badfish502
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    vaccum hose?

    I used a YZ250 petcock, no muss no fuss, off and on. $ = free outta my stash o parts. Now i have (4) vac caps... Jay
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. badfish502
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    vaccum hose?

    I used a YZ250 petcock, no muss no fuss, off and on. $ = free outta my stash o parts. Now i have (4) vac caps... Jay
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. badfish502
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    Carbs

    You might have to resync to be perfect but I bet they would be close enough to get to work or something in an emergency if your other carbs messed...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. badfish502
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    What determines "value" of an XJ?

    I suppose i could just leave it alone and just repaint the tank. I have all the stock parts but some stuff isnt installed (front blinkers, aux...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. badfish502
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    What determines "value" of an XJ?

    It needs to be painted, the paint is checked up and really ugly. It looks like the bike was left outside for.a year or 2 at some point so even tho...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. badfish502
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    Brake pad options

    I used FA81 pads from EBC. It took about 300miles to bed the pads... Once they are bed in they work real well. Up until then they were dodgy at...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. badfish502
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    What determines "value" of an XJ?

    Ok so I want to sell my 750 and get an XJ900. How would I determine asking price? I plan to recover the seat and paint the tins and do a round...
    Thread by: badfish502, Jul 23, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. badfish502
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    XJ Dualsport?

    Brass balls? Nah, more like titanium ;) You gotta figure I used to be #4 in district 37 desert racing... Ive done 100mph across the desert on...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. badfish502
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    Randomly Blowing the Ignition Fuse

    On my 750 i went thru all the wiring connections with dielecric grease and went thru and sanded/cleaned all the switches and contacts with real...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. badfish502
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    XJ Dualsport?

    I live in the desert, I have a 4mi ride to pavement. If u stand up the XJ is real capable on the dirt. Having grown up on dirt with REALLY peaky...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. badfish502
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    Figuring out the rat's nest

    These are for the Sebbin Fiddy but might get u there good luck
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. badfish502
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    Figuring out the rat's nest

    diagram (2 of 2)
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. badfish502
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    Figuring out the rat's nest

    diagrams (1 of 2)
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. badfish502
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    in need of serious help

    heres the diagrams i used.
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. badfish502
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    in need of serious help

    ok
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. badfish502
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    stripped carb hat screw

    Id also suggest an impact driver. I never could have gotten my carbs apart to clean them without one! Jay
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. badfish502
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    1981 Seca 750

    Im guessing you are in Canada by your use of kilometers? Down here in Cali Ive seen a lot of XJ's listed for sale. The really clean running ready...
    Post by: badfish502, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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