Ontario riders?

I'm in the Hammer aswell

 

Is your bike stock Dean. I'm turning mine into a bobber

 

Hey. I'm new to this group and my 81 XJ750 Seca. Bought it as a "project " bike. Now certified and on the road after replacing brakes, all fluids, seals and some repainting. Changed bars to clubmans and huge difference in comfort and handling. I'd recommend this to any with same bike. I have a couple of issues. (lots, actually, but only a couple that are bike related...)
1. I have no low end power under 2000rpm. After the bike warms up, I can barely keep it running at idle. Once she dies, it won't restart until cooling off. I've checked pilot and they're clear. choke doesn't seem to be sticking and when I open the choke at low idle once it's warm, it makes NO difference in keeping the bike running. Fuel petcock works fine at both ON and PRIME positions so I'm getting fuel. I also changed the plugs. Made a minor improvement for a couple rides, then back to same issue.
Almost seems like I'm flooding it, but there's no gas smell.
Any similar experience or suggestions ?
Also, front brakes very spongy. I've bled them a couple times, changed pads and even cracked the banjo bolts under positive pressure to get rid of all potential air pockets. Maybe these brakes were never very firm..
Thanks

BTW - I'm in South Mississauga (Clarkson).

 

Sounds like tight valves, have you checked the valve clearances? I'm in georgetown, we should ride sometime!

 

I'm going to check valves on the weekend. Maybe do a carb cleaning. I'm up for riding. We just joined Oakville chpter of Golden Horseshoe Riding Club. If you're interested check them out. Very social people and ride every week. I need to get my bike reliable before I venture on long rides.

 

from hamilton as well i got a 84 xj750.

 

Hey folks - '86 Maxim-X (Madame-X) owner here. Very lucky to find one in pristine condition in 2013 with only 16k in the Vaughn area, but I'm in Waterloo. Bike was originally purchased in '88 by someone in Vittoria ON, close to Brantford and Simcoe, where I was actually born and raised - ironic. Here she is from 2013, and on my way to the Ride for Sight 2015:

 

Congrats, that is a nice clean example that has had a few complimentary tweaks done to it.

 

It's becoming a brat/bobber as we speak

 

looking good so far Dean

 

hi from hamilton. heres my 84 xj750

 

Nice looking ride Taxiwardance . Ive been trying to download some pics of my but have been unable so far .

 

It's sure a beauty. Looks like you take good care of it
I'm up in the Renfrew / Pembroke area. 83 650
Hope everybody's enjoying the summer. Stay safe.

 

I'm new from Windsor and have a 1986 XJ700 Maxim. Still trying to work out some of the bugs on this 30yr old bike but love riding it just the same! Here it is before and after the new backrest.

 

Nice looking max!

 

The latest add-ons:

 

Hello, new to the forum. Picked up my 1982 XJ750 SECA in September....Rode it home for $400; however, it was someone else's project and required a complete tear down.

I'm from the Windsor Essex County Area.

 

Any interest in a meetup somewhere this spring ? I'm Toronto/Mississauga area.

 

Near Barrie here.
1982 Maxim 750