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    Running out of ideas on getting the Maxim to work ):

    Oh just saw this now, ok Ill have a look thanks
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    Any way to test the starter and alternator on a bike that won't start?

    Would I need a multimeter for this or is there any good ways to check without one if this is the root cause of a starting issue?
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    Running out of ideas on getting the Maxim to work ):

    Hey any word?
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    Running out of ideas on getting the Maxim to work ):

    Ok I'll have a look. How would I know if one is faulty?
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    Running out of ideas on getting the Maxim to work ):

    Yeah I never had to have the stand up, clutch pulled in or neutral on to start it up before. Where would the relay switch be on the 1083 Maxim and any ideas on how to test this without a multimeter at hand?
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    Running out of ideas on getting the Maxim to work ):

    yeah float level seems fine - way it has always been anyway. You don't think it would be anything electrical? signal and lights all work fine...
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    Running out of ideas on getting the Maxim to work ):

    Yeah tested the plugs with that method and still no luck. Battery is full and engine cranks but just won't turnover...
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    Running out of ideas on getting the Maxim to work ):

    Yeah so it's been a few months now and I've spent a considerable amount of time and money trying to get my 83' Maxim 400 on the road. I've spent maybe 10 minutes riding it and the rest of the time trying to repair things that go wrong (and this was a bike that was in good shape when I purchased...
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    Wanted - Anyone parting out on an 83 XS?

    Oh sorry about that, thanks for moving it over. Hmm I think it's just the exhaust collector that sits under the bike, there's a small hole/rust in it and I can hear a bit of popping. The brake spring is a huge priority actually if you have one
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    Few questions on idle and exhust collector...

    yeah had to order in a new clutch cable, will see how it works when it comes in
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    Tips on setting idle screw correctly?

    Yeah I just meant the throttle idle screw - I've been playing with it and hopefully will get it soon. That makes actually because my clutch cable is just about shot, ordered another one in this week.
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    Tips on setting idle screw correctly?

    Just wondering if anyone has concrete steps for setting this screw? I've been twiddling with it a bit and can't get the correct setting it seems. Ideally, I'd want it to be set so the bike won't stall when idling but doesn't inch forward when idling either. Any tips for this?
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    Few questions on idle and exhust collector...

    So I notice that even when I'm not giving the throttle any movement, the bike still moves forward a little bit. But when I lower the idle screw to the absolute bottom, the bike won't start as the butterfly valve is closed. Is there a way to strike a balance and have the bike start everytime but...
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    Wanted - Anyone parting out on an 83 XS?

    Just looking for a few parts...nothing urgent but on the horizon.. 1. Clutch cable 2. clutch plates 3. rear brake spring (under the seat) 4. left side exhaust collector
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    Fixing scratches and a deep dent in gas tank - best product?

    Ok thanks. Do I have to get primer though? I was just going to plug the hole with the patch, cover it with body putty and then paint over it
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