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    Is it possible to repair an ignition pick up?

    My thought was actually rewinding/soldering a coil, but theyre potted in epoxy and cant be dissassembled. I ended up getting a whole pickup and wire harness assembly from eBay for about $40. I could have swapped individual coils but I just replaced the whole thing. It was easier to run the 'new'...
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    Is it possible to repair an ignition pick up?

    1983 XS400 Maxim DOHC In my journey to get this bike running, I discovered that one spark plug was not firing, so I started exploring possible causes. The plugs and high voltage wires seem to be ok, so I then went to the connector on the ignition controller to see if the coils showed up from...
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    How do I determine which plug wire goes to which cylinder?

    1983 XS400 Maxim DOHC This seems like a simple thing but I can't seem to figure out for certain which plug wire goes where. I assume that the wire coming off the coil mounted to the left hand side goes to the left cylinder, but I want to be sure.
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    Should I change my piston rings?

    I have an '83 Maxim (DOHC, 13,000 miles) with a leaking head gasket. I have the head off to replace that gasket and I'm thinking while its apart, I should replace the piston rings, but I don't know if its really necessary. I got the bike last year as a project, and haven't run it yet so I don't...
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    Wanted - Swingarm Bushing for '83 Maxim 12R-22184-00-00

    I am in need of a replacement bushing for the swingarm in a 1983 Maxim I just picked up. The one that came on it is all pitted and rusted. The part number is 12R-22184-00-00. I'm open to possible substitutes and suggestions.
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