Southwestern US

hey folks - just thought I'd let you know if any of you are in the SW US, you're not alone!

There are several XJ owners here in the Phoenix area, as well as New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada and So Cal.

If you're in the Phoenix area and want to go for a ride, or just have an questions about your bike, I'd be glad to help.

 

So, Anyone from the southwest? I'm from Phoenix (like Dean; who unfortunately doesnt seem to be around anymore :-\)

 

I'm out in the E. Mesa/A.J. area. Dean just got a new job and moved to a new house and bought a new Kawasaki so he's pretty busy.

 

well, its nice to know I'm not alone down here ;-)

 

Hey I'm in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Just wondering if anyone else is close.

 

I'm in Surprise Az And Looking for parts, Just got into the bike thing

 

There are some good wrecking yards in S. Phx that have lots of parts but most of us use ebay for parts since it's more convenient than driving downtown.

 

I have these to bikes that I want to part out

80 or 81 XS1100
81 or 82 Seca I think it's a 650 But not sure, the seca is almost complete but it's missing a few pieces and parts

 

Hello all, I live in Albuquerque, NM and we have a pretty sweet motorcycle salvage yard here, I know I have a 77 KZ1000 and a 83 XJ750 SECA and I think I keep those guys in business.

 

I'm holding it down up here in flagstaff. Picked up my 650 less than a year ago and I'm still working out some mechanical kinks while trying to be creative with my mods. Best thing about the snow is it keep me working and dreaming of spring time.

 

I'm hanging out here in Las Vegas, NV. I don't see many XJ owners out this way.

 

i just got an 82 maxim a week ago. its my fourth bike. ive got a few questions about it, but for the most part it runs well. if theres anyone in the mesa area who knows about them i would greatly appreciate it.

 

Got a brother in Yuma that knows them fairly well. We have a mutual friend out in Mesa, I expect he'll be visiting him sometime soon. Might be able to swing by. I'll ask him tonight.

 

Gee. I was just in Mesa a week ago...

 

theothervagabond, I'm in the E. Mesa area. What do you want to know?

 

I am up in Prescott, Arizona. I am just getting into the motorcycle thing.

 

welcome aboard.
More south than southwest,

 

Another Colorado rider here (well, I will be in a month or so- counting down!)

I'm south of Denver, in America's largest planned community, Highlands Ranch. :roll: Good news is that we're very accessible, bad news is that it's boring. But boring is good when learning to ride a bike, I suppose.

 

brand new colorado rider here. Live near city park/downtown area. Got a beat up old 1980 xj650 that I'm half-excited about and half-dreading having to fix up every time I ride it. Used to live in Phoenix (way to hot) and los angeles (way too expensive) and I think that CO has pretty much perfect riding weather for most of the year.

 

Mesa Arizona here, hit me up if you'd like to go for a day ride.
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Seth
82 XJ550R Seca.

 

I am considering riding to the CTCC (Central Texas Carb Clinic) May 30-31.

I live in Minturn (between Vail and Avon).

Anybody interested?

I've been in contact with Paul Nolan, host and have further details if you are.

Thanks.
Jim

 

Another guy from las vegas here. itd be nice if there were more guys out here who weren't fat harley douch bags or shorts and sandals wearing street bike squids.

 

Hey all, just got an XJ550 Maxim last week, already have it torn down and starting on my custom project. Live in North Phoenix, just off the 51.

 

Hello! I'm a new member here. Just joined 11/01/09 and got my XJ 650 10/30. I'm in Tucson AZ and I need some help getting this "81 back on the road. I also have a KZ 650 and a Ol" honda CB 350. Have owned and ridden a 70's XS 650 in my past. ( shoulda never let it go too). Motorcycles and air cooled VW's are my disease and I don't want a cure!

 

Out here in Portales, NM just started my restoration project. Its down to the frame, awaiting powder coat and a full rewire. Suggestions? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

mc
1980 xj650 maxim

 

Hi, I live out in Laveen AZ. or southwest Phoenix.
There is a great salvage yard out here called Bob's. They have everything.
Just recently got my xj650j and have started riding daily to work.
Great weather.

 

I'm here in awahtukee area. just got an xj for my wife that i'm modding.

 

Longmont Colorado here Workin on gettin me Seca ready

 

I've gone and come back. Sold that '81 Maxim. Never did get it running. It DID look a LOT better when I sold it. I'm back because now I have a '91 Seca II. Pretty clean bike. I might go naked next year or 2, but for now I just want to get it running well so I can take my XS down for overhaul.

 

I live in Mesa. Been riding all this winter. I've got a lot of to-do's on this bike. It's good to know that there's some other people around.

 

Hey, azman - Tucson here, as well. It looks like I am jumping into this party way late, but what the hell? LOL Might as well throw my T-Town hat in the ring!

 

Anyone in the Los Angeles area?

 

I'm close to the Los Angeles area; I'm in costa Mesa, Ca. I want to get a weekly ride going with other bobbers and chopper peoples. Anyone interested?

I'm thinking weekend rides 100 or so miles (round trip)?

 

I'm in Tucson if anybody wants to ride

 

sigh... last post was 6 years ago. Ain't nobody down in these parts? (Dusty, dry Phoenix)

 

North Tucson! Just got my first bike 82 XJ650 Maxim.

 

Sweet... The 'somewhat normal people' part of Arizona.

 

I live in Edgewood, just where in Albuquerque are you located?

 

Anybody around In the Albuquerque or Santa Fe area ? I have a small shop and would like to meet up with other
yammy restorers

 

Thought I'd resurrect this thread since the last reply was over three years ago.

I live in Riverside (SoCal) and am the "transitional" owner of an '81 XJ650 Maxim.

I say transitional because it's actually a gift I bought for my son but I'm making sure it's up to snuff before I hand it off to him.

So for the time being I'm putting miles on it and diagnosing problems that I find along the way and hopefully repairing them. So I imagine I'll be picking other people's brains on this website to try and get that accomplished.

I've already been in contact with hog fiddles and he's been a lot of help to me. Thanks!