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  1. Obiter_Dictum
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    Fuel in crank case

    Is this true even if I only ran it for a few minutes before realizing the problem?
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Aug 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WANTED: Luggage rack for '83 Maxim 750

    Looking for a luggage rack for a 1983 750 Maxim. Not even sure if such a thing exists. But if it does, and you are looking to sell it, let me know.
    Thread by: Obiter_Dictum, Aug 1, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    How do I add info to my profile?

    Along the left side of your screen, you should see a 'main menu' box. Click on 'my account' in the 'members options' section of that box. At the...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 28, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hope this never happens to any of you

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    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hope this never happens to any of you

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    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hope this never happens to any of you

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    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    I took it to a mechanic who asked me what a YICS was.
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    use of the shim tool

    Have you tried this thread. Bigfitz has put together a very informative write-up with pics. http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=29209.html
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 24, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brake pad options

    I tried to save myself a few bucks by buying a set of pads off of some no-name site and they did not fit right which caused them to not release...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    So WHY are valve clearances so blasted important?

    It has certainly enhanced my understanding. I always thought it had to do with the contact FORCE with which the valves hit their seats as opposed...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 23, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    So WHY are valve clearances so blasted important?

    Thanks BigFitz, I actually thought I had bought a set of metric since that is what they were labelled as on the package. Today's lesson for this...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    So WHY are valve clearances so blasted important?

    I just measured my clearances and got the following measurements: Cylinder: 1 2 3 4 Exhaust: .006 .009 .007 .008 Intake: .006 .004 .006 .004...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 22, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Checked valve clearance and broke off an ignition cover screw. Here's hoping for a successful ez-out.
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    I just measured my clearances and got the following measurements: Cylinder: 1 2 3 4 Exhaust: .006 .009...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Everything is exactly as I ordered and everything fits exactly as it should. A true pleasure to deal with someone who actually knows XJ bikes. I...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    What kind of gas mileage are you fellows getting?

    5.7L/100Km. It means I have to fill up after about 300K. I am currently planning a trip from Winnipeg to Victoria to San Francisco and cannot...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another carb question...I swear I searched first

    My brand new gauge broke during the attempt to get the vacuum reading so will have to try again tomorrow, however, it seemed as though I was...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another carb question...I swear I searched first

    Thanks for the suggestion, I will definitely have a look at that. Though, when I had pulled the tank to do the carbs the pet**** did not leak at...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Another carb question...I swear I searched first

    I just tore apart my Hitachi carbs and to my pleasant surprise, they were, for the most part, very clean. However, in the number 2 carb there was...
    Thread by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 18, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help Please Front brake drag

    Yeah, I've got the master cylinder rebuild kit and the required circlip pliers, but was putting off the caliper rebuild and the new rotors because...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Help Please Front brake drag

    Any ideas what might cause them to drag only when the calliper mounting bolts are fully torqued? I just replaced my pads and burned out one of my...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What type of grease to use when reinstalling rear wheel.

    I have read the various threads around here as well as my owners manual and Haynes, and each of them claims I should grease the splines when...
    Thread by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 15, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Turn signal question...

    Thank you. It has actually worked properly twice, so hopefully that is indicative that it is a switch that can still be saved.
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Turn signal question...

    My turn signal issue is that the signals will not stay on at all unless I am holding the switch in that direction. Does anyone know what might be...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Compression Test BEFORE You Buy! Protect Yourself. Save $$

    Just bought an '83 750 Maxim before reading this post but it seems I got lucky. Readings were 150, 145, 140, 150 with a battery that is not quite...
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1983 750 Maxim with 62,000 km (c.40,000 miles)...What to do?

    I recently purchased a 1983 maxim 750 and was looking for some advice...but first a small amount of background is required. The bike has 62,000...
    Thread by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 5, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    front brake issues

    Where would I find the date on them?
    Post by: Obiter_Dictum, Jul 5, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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