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identifying my maxim

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  1. MichaelDD

    MichaelDD Member

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    New to the club here...first bike and I'm trying to identify it. The title says 82' Yamaha. The only thing I know is that it's a maxim, but I have no idea if it's a 550,650,750, how can I tell? Serial and VIN lookup doesn't give me anything (unless someone knows of a good site). 6 gears that much I know (from reading it on the side of the bike)

    Thanks!
    -md
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    6 gears and a chain it is a 550

    does your vin start JYA5K500 thats a maxim XJ 550

    best vin

    TECH TOPIC: Model ID and VIN's
     
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    Thanks for the quick reply and information! Yep that's what mine starts with
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    do you have a factory service manual? want one?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Another way to tell is to look at the base of the cylinders between the middle two exhaust headers. The engine size is cast into the barrels there.
    Though the 6-speed is a dead giveaway.
     
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    I do have a paper one yes (The guy I bought it from said it was HIS first bike and wasn't sure if the manual was for that bike, but you cleared that up) Things would be easier if I had a PDF of this one that I can search by keyword through :)
     
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    @k-moe thanks, I'll check that out tomorrow!
     
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    check your in box i posted a link to down load it should contain 2 manuals manual 2 has the maxim supplement and a carb rebuild book for mikuni carbs it is suzuki but it is the same carb 98%

    the manuals are seca xj550 with a maxim supplement
     
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    some more info for you found on this site
    some reading for you

    The Information Overload Hour

    The Ultimate Relay, Switch, Sensor, and Diodes Guide

    IN THE CHURCH OF CLEAN

    THE SECRET LIFE OF CARBURETORS

    Something New, Something Naked

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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

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    Choosing Oil for a Wet Clutch Motorcycle


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    our forum supporting vendor plenty of parts and advice Chacal

    XJ4Ever - Supporting Vendor

    his web site
    www.xj4ever.com
     
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    Welcome to the forum, MichaelDD. As you have already seen, there is a wealth of information here.
     
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