Hi from Oxford Ga.

Hello all, I recently bought a 1981 maxim xj550 with 17,000 miles for $300. I bought it under the condition that it needed work. Needed Carbs put back on, front master cylinder needs replaced or rebuilt, and the starter isn't working. I didn't think it was too bad of a deal. If i get it running I ride, If I don't I will part it out. Cosmetically it is real nice with no dents or scratches. I did find a couple of chips on the tank.

Wish I could talk more about the bike but, I have only had it two days.

I am 32 years old from Oxford Ga. If you would have asked me 3 months ago if I would ride a bike I would probably have laughed. I however have always viewed them as a work of mechanical art. I recently have been looking at some older Italian scooters. While I was in search I came across this jewel and thought why spend all that money on a scooter when I could ride a real bike. I have never ridden a street machine before. I did ride a friends dirt bike when I was a teenager. I plan on taking riding classes to get my license. The bike does seem a little big for me. I am only 5'7" and about 210lbs. I was looking at it and it looks like I could possibly lower it. Am I right about that?

Anyway I am glad to find this site and the respect that you have for the old XJ's. I love my bike so far. I look forward to having several good discussions here.

Thanks for reading

 

welcome aboard glad to hear someone lives close by i live in lawrenceville you bought that bike of cl if i am correct i saw it but dont have the room trying to get some of my projects finished. pics would be nice if you have any just make sure they are no bigger then 500 pixels or they wont attach here . best of luck with the new toy. bigfits is the 550 guy on any new parts needed chacal has them. any questions you have your in the right place

 

Thanks. It is the one a guy in Loganville had on CL. Don't take this the wrong way but, I'm glad you have too many projects hehe. I plan on getting some pics on wednesday when the rain stops. My shop isn't all that big and is cluttered.

 

no problem i am glad someone got it thats interested in it. i am in the process of restoring my maxim x . i will look if you dont have a manual i think i have it on computer speeking of a cluttered shop read what i just posted an hr or so ago http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/p=2 ... tml#247676

 

WELCOME from TN...

skillet

 

Welcome from Sunny Cape Cod!

 

thanks chipper and skillet.

cutlass, the bike actually came with a service manual, owners manual, a parts list slide and the one thing I was most excited about was the factory chain lock (I don't know why I would got so thrilled when I found it). I wish my funds would allow me to buy a big shop. I did find a 10X14 metal out building at i think it was home depot online for $400. figured this would be big enough to hold my four wheeler, bike and maybe the wood lathe once I put it on a rolling stand.

 

Finally got some pictures. It still needs a good wipe down and polish.

 

nice looking bike, probably cost a couple of grand over hear.

 

Welcome from NW Mississippi. Nice lookin' ride.

 

looks very nice hopefully wont cot you to much to fix. if i would have known it was that clean i would of bought it but glad you got it it would of sat around my garage for 6 months before i worked on it

 

Nice, I've got a similar story behind my 550maxim, but it didn't look anywhere as nice as yours!

Also, hello from Suwanee, Ga!