2nd XJ Newbie Question - Need to order that CD :)

OK so I have a 1982 Maxim 750.

How do I get the 2x Side "Maxim" panels off? I wanted to look under them and probably repaint them shortly...

I tried to pry them off gently (seat was already off) but wasn't in a hurry to break them and didn't really need them off today.

I'm no grease monkey but maybe I can be a 1/2 assed one after I get the XJCD. :wink:

Question 2:
The RIGHT side of the seat was difficult to disengage. The helmet lock/seat lock switch did not seem to move very far. I even took it all the way apart and cleaned it. No change. I have to shift/wiggle the seat to release the right side. Is this normal?

Question 3:
Do people actually use those helmets locks? Do they even fit modern full face? Or would you loop chin strap thru it?

 

Damn, you still got the right cover? That thing is worth it's weight in gold! I'm in the market for one, nowhere to be found, on ebay only once and a while one pops up they go up to a price I'm not willing pay for a side cover.

Somewhere on the MOD. forum someone posted a link to a haynes pdf, along with some other handy stuff.

Turn the key the other way :wink: I had the same thing at first;turn key to the right for that weird helmet lock (which slightly disengages the seat lock) and to the left just for the seat

:?: No answer thought is kind of a weird thing. Was also thinking looping the chin strap, but it would take approx 2 sec to un-strap so kinda pointless

 

the helmet lock i believe should be used by putting the metal part of your chin strap on, so if anyone cut it, i'd be useless. to everyone tho
i just leave mine on my foot peg, so it doesnt get knocked off. i bank on the fact everyone else's is nicer so they wont steal mine

 

The helmet I'm eye'ing is only $100 but has the features I want and is DOT.
Not sure if I should order an extra clear shield with it since its a Gmax and probably not available at many stores.

Yeah I figured out the lock/seat today after I found a pdf for only the manual. Can't believe I didn't figure that out on my own. But I did take it apart and fully clean it

What is the MOD forum?
I'm loving this forum so far, but as many forums as possible is great for a new MC owner/rider.

Yes I have both side covers - Both need a repaint - No one answer how to take them off w/o breaking them. Maybe its in the manual - Didn't read it all yet

 

It's a part of this forum; XJ Modifications

 

You Press down on the Seat above the Catch to help the mechanism release the hook.