R1 Maxim

Well I already posted a few pics on here for Q's and A's about how to build this but I want to have an Official build thread. Here is the starting point. an XJ 550 Maxim, pretty good shape, had to get a new battery, chain and sprockets, do a thorough carb cleaning and she ran nice.

 

This is going to be really interesting!

Keeping my eyes on this thread.

 

Some mock up pics, should have about a 10 inch stretch with a monoshock

 

whats the R! mean? gonna make it into a sport bike?

 

oh dude!!! sorry, didnt see the third post with the pics!!!!!
P.S. DO NOT ridid that!!! get a big ol mono shock on there, it will look much better

 

Haha dude mono shock from the R1 is going in, gonna be included with the setup. The pics were just for ideas. I couldn't figure out how to comment on each pic. maybe I can go back and edit each pic. there not in order.

 

by the way.... where did u get al lthe r1 stuff?

 

All on eBay.

 

sweet ass bike cannt wait to see it finished

 

did the rear end fit right inor did you have to modify

 

No the rear end does not fit, you have to have welding experience, and of coarse a welder,you need to build your own brackets to mount the swing arm. If you have basic welding skills you can do this, but you need to widen the left side frame about an inch to clear the chain off set. Im only at this point so I cant give any more advise. what im hoping to do is just extend the original 550 sprocket out out with an R1 sprocket and not have to build a Jackshaft. The R1 swing arm has alot of adjustability at the swing arm pivot.

 

I love Sport bikes just hate bending over and getting a sore neck.

 

I cant wait to see this unfold.

 

Nice bike. From the pics it looks like its really coming along. You are doing basically the same thing I am with my bike but I am using a honda vfr front end and single sided swingarm. Plus mine is a 650 so it was shaft drive. I look forward to seeing some more pics as you progress.

 

looking fine, cant wait to see more pics

 

Do you have any pics? would like to see it in progress, how are you fitting the VFR fork to the Maxim neck?

 

Got lights in the mail. I had some pics of the jackshaft that im building but cant, find them, Ill have to take some more.

 

How much offset on the sprocket do you need? I've got an article that shows how to build an offset sprocket, but it can probably only be 2-2.5" of offset. I can scan the article and send it to you if you want.

It would keep you from having to use a jackshaft.

 

I would be interested to read it. I,ll pm you my email address, thanx

 

Kinda reminds me of what a futuristic chopper might look like Pretty cool! how you float over the rear suspension are you going to add the front wheel too?Keep us up to date.

Ratchet,

 

I have an R6 front wheel that matches but it will not fit the Maxim forks, R6 forks are spendy and not in the cards at this time. I will paint the front wheel black though and both will get a red pin stripe.

 

Some updated pics

 

Nice! I really enjoy following your progress on this project. Thanks for posting.

 

Looks good. Is that jackshaft going on the swingarm pivot? Is it built onto a swingarm spacer?

 

Thanx, yes the jackshaft is going on the swingarm pivot. I had it all set but need to move it back about a 1/8-1/4 inch to take slack out of the front chain. no adjustment.

 

could you add a spring loaded stiffner to the front chain??

 

Never thought of that, possibly, although I already started to modify it.

 

Is the piece you're welding the sprockets to going to double as a spacer? If so will it still be able to spin freely once the swingarm pivot is torqued down?

 

No, Im using the original swingarm pivot for the jackshaft and welding on a new pivot for the new swingarm. I'll try and get some more pics tonight.

 

What happens when the chain stretches?

 

Replace it. There isn't much chain there to stretch, the other thing is being that its so short it may wear faster.

 

any updates?

 

Ya I'll try and get some tonight, haven't had much time to work on it, also got a new camera and need to learn it lol.

 

OK camera was the same as my old one. Anyway this is a lot harder than I thought it would be, I wouldn't recommend doing it unless you want to pull your hair out. I'm no bike builder or designer by any means, made many mistakes and I'm sure I'll make many more.

 

sweet

 

wow, thats cool.... 8)

 

sick build keep it up

 

Re: R1 Maxim name for bike

i just dubbed this bat bike

 

Lol thats funny cuz I was thinkin the same thing, thought about a Bat symbol on the tank, then some velocity stacks between the seat and rear wheel like the old skool Batmoble.

 

thats pretty sick lookin man

 

lol i was thinking the same thing about the tank and the tail lights look like the adam west batmobile tail lights, i think. this thing needs a wicked fender almost like something spawn would ride

 

Insane

 

so.. arew we going to see some video footage of this bitch running or what, Im realy curious to see what it looks when it ridden past the video camera. Or for that matter how it is to ride it

 

Not sure that I'll even get it done before the snow flies, just haven't had time.

 

Are you still planning on adapting the R1 front end?

 

I seldom comment on these customized bikes but this is pretty unique. Especially the shape of the seat. I think you're on to something here but I would like to know why you mounted the seat backwards?

In my opinion if the seat was spun around front to back then Huey, Dewey and Louie would have room to swing in the wind. Excellent engineering concept 550!

 

Actually the seat is on frontwards, (See pic) as strange as it looks. I wanted something different, I still got a ways to go but the general Idea is there

 

Probably not, at least anytime soon, there spendy, and this is a budget bike.

 

once again, updates?

 

None its buried in the garage, have to much other stuff going on right now, hopefully spring I can get back at it.