I see this topic went in a totally different direction, but thought I should post my recent experience. Especially since the first post of this...
I think I'm going to cry looking at those pictures. They look great!!!
You Aussies probably have a lot more options than we have here in the USA. Almost everything is either a racer or Harley style bike. The V-Max...
Anyone ever ride the XJR1300? This is not available in the United States, but sure looks like a nice bike to me. I'm not really into the cruiser...
Can anyone point me to a site that would show the performance numbers for a 1982 XJ750? I'm looking for 0-60 MPH and 1/4 Mile runs from way back...
I recently replaced the original tires on my 1982 Maxim 750 with 2400 total miles on the odometer. They weren't worn out they were just old and...
The spindle was completely frozen to the brake housing. You can somewhat see that end is rusted in the picture. I'm probably pretty lucky that I...
Finally! Wow was this hard to get out. Thanks everyone for the help and moral support. Here's how I got it out. 1) Soaked spindle with a can...
That exploded diagram helps a lot! I can now slide the spindle through the gear housing on the left side of the bike. I can also slide the spindle...
Thanks for the exploded view drawing. It's just a guess, but I think item number 8 might be seized (rusted) onto the spindle. BTW, I posted a...
This spindle will not move. I built a steel puller last night that puts a lot of pressure on the spindle. I've used WD40, heat gun and hammering...
If I hammer on this any harder something is going to break. I wonder what the dealer would do to push this bolt out. Maybe they would have some...
Thanks, that looks to be exactly what I was trying. My bolt must be coroded in place. Not sure how I'm going to get it out. I tried using a block...
