Hi..new person to this forum

im on my first motorcycle, it was given to me by my girlfriends dad, he wants me to fix it up and keep it. i dont even have a lisc yet! lol i guess i can fix it up this winter and learn to ride this spring. so how is everyone here.. im pretty excited to have a motorcycle even if i dont ride yet...

just sayin hi.. hope someone sees me here....

 

how can i post a pic of my bike ?

 

Hi asphalt, welcome.
PHOTOS: go to INDEX - SUGGESTION BOX - STICKY - How to resize your pictures, max size 500 x 500, then browse & attach.
Good luck Wiz.

 

Welcome. Tell us about your bike. Running or not? We like deatials. Edit your signature with the year model miles etc....

Also update your location - may be members near by that can help you out.

If you have never ridden I would enroll in a motorcycle basics class.

 

Hi Bill & Wizard,

I just figured out how to put its photo in "my gallery" can you see it ?

it has a dark burgandy gas tank and fenders

 

Wow you said fix up. Is that a current picture? She looks great. The 7650 x is a great bike.

What needs to be done?

 

thank you, I think it needs some general maint... tires , oil, fluids ect, it runs very good. yes current pic, took with my cell phone cam

 

back seat ... on the very back of the rest in silver lettering on the leather it says MAXIM X

it has 8,051 miles on it. most everything seems to work ok as far as i can tell

 

Backrest is hard to find. I don't think I have seen one like your are talking about. I know 2 folks with Xs 1 has a backrest. They are great bikes. If you have any issues just post in the chat section.

Invest in a service manual. Beat money you will spend. You need to meet Chacal on this forum. He seems to have every part known to man with good prices and fast service.

 

holy poop, nice bike, how old r u.. ur lucky

 

Sweet bike! I'm looking for a backrest more like that than a sissy bar.
So what's this girlfriend look like?
:lol: I had to...

Don't lie y'all were thinking the same

 

NICE BIIKE THERE DUDE!!!

 

asphaltgecko:

Lets make sure you get-off on the right foot.
Welcome.

Please go to Your Account and put in:
Your Location.

Signature Section "Thumbnails" on your bike.

____________________________________
Year -- Model -- Miles -- Stock/Modified -- (Current Problem)*

*Optional

Here's the best advice you are going to get as a response to your Noobie Post.

Get yourself a Factory Workshop Manual.
There you go, Dude. Get the book!

 

Welcome aboard That really is one sweet looking bike. What fixing up does it possibly need it looks brand new.

 

+1...I'd kill to have that backrest!

Who cares! At your age she's not going to be your last BUT you could be happy if this bike was your first and last :wink:

 

what does my gf look like ? hmmm id say ... a cross between dolly parton and meg foster....She may have to ride backwards on the bike...LOL

 

You must be something special son.
This Saint of a Man gave you a motorcycle while you are taking out his daughter,nice description by the way but remember a picture tells a thousand words.
Nice bike,can't say I've given daughters boyfriends much of anything other than warnings.
Good score.

 

ha! thanks he had saved his bike hoping she would ride it, but guess she has other interests, i told him id drive her around on it, so he tossed me the keys and title and said "try not to toss her off on a pothole" lol

 

Howdy! I am Steve from Minneapolis. I bought a 1982 750 Maxim for $400.00 I am happy to tell you all that it is a diamond in the rough. Except for some minor road rash it is in pretty good shape. The engine is not running but I was told it has been stored under a tarp for 10 years. It is 99.99% complete; only missing the grab rail. The guy I bought it from said it was blowing oil out of the crankcase breather, so I'm thinkin' stuck piston rings? or if I am real lucky, some one just over filled the engine when they put the oil in. I have started looking at other issues such as the inside of the gas tank; very bad in there, much rust. In my past I have owned 2 other XJ's, both 650's one was a YICS'r the other wasn't. I have also owned 2 BMW's; an R75/5 and an R90s. but the one I really liked was a Kawasaki KZ 1300. And last but not least, my first ride, a Honda CB350 twin. I am looking forward to chatting with those who need some advice, I have wrenched on all the machines I listed and got it right. Goodnight, Steve

 

Steve, welcome, I see you are a glass half full guy, good luck, Wiz.