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Just bought a 82' 650 maxim

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by redlightningsvx, Jun 28, 2012.

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    redlightningsvx New Member

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    Just bought a 82' 650 maxim off craigslist for $200. The good it runs good, no frame damage, and a title. The bad it needs a gas tank which I read a 750 tank will work, a seat since it doesn't have one, has 40k, and needs a paint job. Questions Wanted to know what I should do while its apart? I do plan on getting an engine reseal kit since it leaks oil in the exhaust. Any advise is appreciated.
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    woah!

    THAT'S a deal!

    Sorry I wish I could be of assistance but I'm in the process of acquiring my first one soon. Just browsing to see what other prices other people have paid.
     
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    http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14692.html

    Check out the carb cleaning link above. among other things you should really pull the carbs and clean/inspect them. after that, brakes (especially rear), fork seals, and valve clearances. mine looked just like that when i picked it up, but little by little they do clean up pretty nice!
     
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    Nice grab! That is what I paid for mine. Did all services. She ran like a champ.
     
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    Do plan on rebuilding/cleaning the carbs. It does need fork seals and rear brake I found out when I took it around the block. Luckily the front worked, as far as paint I like the black/gold of the midnight maxim so was leaning toward something similar but with a gold painted motor w/ black accents. Here's some pics of it currently.
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    Painted the frame
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    Got a few things done so far. Been debating on engine colors lately. Wanted to go either a gold motor with black trim or flat black with gold trim? What do you think
     
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    black with gold trim is probably safer the gold with black trim might be a bit overpowering, but it might not look bad either. Best thing to do is try and play with colors in some image editing software.
     
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    Check with chacal. He might have gold carb hats and gold tank trim. Maybe some other goodies to help you get the look you want.
    Good Luck
     
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