New to the forum

Hi everyone! I just picked myself up an 82 maxim 400 about three weeks ago. So far I love this bike, easy to ride, reliable (so far haha), good fuel mileage, and decent power for being my first bike. I got the bike with 6400 miles on the clock for 450 bucks. I've already inspected the rear drums for delam and everything seems to be in order, is there bagging else I show pay some attention to?

Thanks!

 

Hello!

I'm new as well, just picked up an '82 Maxim 550 that is in great shape, previous owner kept up with the maintenance and rode it every year at least once (36,000KM on the odo).

 

Here's a good summary of what needs to be done when you get a 30 year old bike: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=43470.html

Be prepared, as it's not cheap (http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14581.html ) to have a safe bike, but it will be hella fun! Just don't trust the PO, check everything yourself. You'll save money, and possibly your life, in the long run.

 

Guys, please don't skimp on the safety! kilted gave you a good link on a proper recomissioning.... I know that you will enjoy the results!

 

guys remember safety first. going fast is fun, but stopping is even better. Kilted has a great check list to go by. Do it the correct way, and you can enjoy the ride for many years to come. Welcome to the brotherhood of XJ.

 

I'm new to XJ bikes and this forum also. I purchased an 82 Maxim 750 from Ebay for $600. With the wifey lovin to ride passenger, I installed a luggage rack, trunk w/backrest and hard sidebags with led lights and of course a Slipstreamer windshield made for square headlights using their square handlebar kit(bolts to mirror mounts). Other than the electrical wiring and non-existant brakes, the bike ran great! Many hours later, the brakes work good now and the electircal fuse block has been replaced with inline fuses. The stock air cleaner has been replaced, so their is plenty of room for the in-line fuse wiring.

 

Welcome guys. The link that Kilted and jmilliken posted is important. Don't skip anything. If it doesn't run, that's an inconvenience. If it doesn't stop, that's a problem.

 

Can't put it any better than that....

 

Could not agree more.

Going is fun, stopping is staying alive!

 

You're right! READ THIS: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=41400.html