PANJDE Etc

Hi all,

Been trying to get a group of us together for ages now. Our buddy Cheese came over to my place a few weeks ago and we manged to get his XJ700 running like a champ.

At this point, I have pretty much everything we need to do carbs. Colortune, carb sticks, aux fuel tank, long pry bar (not kidding, we needed it to get Cheese' carbs back in!) I've now done the carbs on all my XJs and would be happy to help out anyone else in the area. I also have a lift and a pretty full set of shop tools. I even have the occasional spare part.

Of course, the best thing would be to get out and do some riding. Anyone want to get together?

I live in So Jersey. 5 minutes from the W. Whitman Bridge. Lots of room to work.

Any takers?

Greg

 

Once I get my bike on the road I'm up for some riding. Taking a little more time than I expected. Work schedule mostly. I'm down in MD but just a short hop up I-95 will get me there.

 

Hi Greg, I live In Burlington and I just pick up a 1985 XJ700 with 11,146 mile its been sitting in a garage since 2004 and has not been run. I cleand it up and it look like new the only problem we all most had it running to but it just quit. Can I put carbarator cleaner in the gas tank if we should get it running again. Let me know want you think.

 

Well I got it running today and is she fast it took a while for the carbs to clean out the old gas but after about 2 mile the engine smothed out and she ran like a new bike. Maybe you can help me being you live right down the road I need to replace some parts where do you find them for a bike thats 22 years old.

 

Well I got it running today and is she fast it took a while for the carbs to clean out the old gas but after about 2 mile the engine smothed out and she ran like a new bike. Maybe you can help me being you live right down the road I need to replace some parts where do you find them for a bike thats 22 years old.

 

Hi Sam,

Glad to hear that you got your XJ running. They are surprisingly fast. Considering the displacement and age, many think they're real pigs. Little do they know!

Parts sources depend greatly on what you're looking for. eBay is generally a good source for used parts that aren't made any more.

Your local Yamaha dealer can probably get most of the consumables - filters, carb and caliper rebuild kits etc.

There are also a number of on-line sources for other parts. Check the 'links' section of this site for more info or ask around.

You might also consider posting in the 'For sale\ wanted
trade' forum. Someone out there might have just what you're looking for.

So now that your XJ is running, how well is it running? If you've gotten into the carbs they probably need synched and there's a possibility that the pilots need adjusting. Let me know if you need to fine tune it. You can certainly bring it over and we can slap the carb sticks on it and use my colortune to get the mixture right.

Greg

 

Hi Greg, Thanks for getting back to me. I might take you up on comming down and setting up the carbs. The only parts that I want to change is the rear shocks, the others parts I need are still available from Yamaha. So if you come across a set of rear shocks let me know. I look all over the web and no on has them. Talk to soon Sam.

 

i recently purchased 2 xj bikes both 82's, i is a 750 maxim and the other is a 650 maxim. both are great running fast bikes and i would love to find some folks to do some weekend riding with. i am located in south jersey as well, approx 20 minutes from the WWB. i am in the process of restoring the 650 and any tech advice that can be offered is more that welcome. thanks for reading

 

I love working on and riding with XJs. Drop me a line when you're free.

Greg

 

Hi Greg, The is Sam I live in Burlington NJ I need to sell my XJ 700 its all original and very clean no rust and she runs great. Its Black with the Maxim Sissy Bar, it only has 11,400 miles. My wife wants it out of the garage because we have two other motorcycles. I need to know if you can find a good home for her in this area. l Also let me know if this site is a good for selling the bike. If you know anyone who wants this type on Motorcycle let me know.

 

Hey Sam,

Sorry to hear that you have to let your Maxim go. I understand though.

This can be a great site for selling an XJ. It's a bit hit or miss though based on whether or not someone in this area is looking. As the summer is starting to wind down, it is getting a little harder to sell a bike, but you won't know until you try.

One thing about selling a bike here is that the potential buyers are generally pretty knowledgeable. This is a good thing if you're an honest seller, but means that you probably won't be able to pawn a lemon off on a rube.

At the moment, I don't know anyone that's looking for a Maxim. Of course, if the deal's right, you never know. How much are you looking to get?

I've had great luck with Craig's List here in Philadelphia and of course there's always eBay.

Best of luck,

Greg

 

hi greg this is vinnyp. I'm interested in Sam's xj700.
If there is a way you could have Sam contact me I would appreciate it.
thank you . Paulmz@verizon.net

 

Sorry Vinny, I don't know Sam any better than you do. You could try sending him a pm here. That's about all I could suggest.

Greg

 

HELP anybody have a pair of calipers they would part with. Went to rebuild mine and the bleeder bolts broke off and kant drill them out. :evil: :evil:
btw its a 82 seca turbo

 

I have a pair of calipers off an '82 750 Seca. I think they're the same. Not entirely sure though. I could probably be talked out of them.

Greg

 

ok im talkin lol
i can do like 40-50 and pickup
:lol: :lol: let me know

 

Hi Greg, Will I posted the XJ on this site. I sent Vinne my info to contact me but as of today he has not contact me. Let me know what you think of the bike. I post 4 pictures.

Sam Jr.

 

Hey im good to go whenever u are, brakes are workin GREAT

 

Great! I got your message but have been so busy I hadn't had a chance to call you back. I'm really glad that you were able to get her back on the road. Imagine what we could do if we had someone who knew how to use the tools!

No we just need to get your carbs synched and colortuned. I'm out of town for the weekend (again ) Maybe one night next week or next weekend.

Greg

 

sounds good let me know when its good for you

 

I realize this is an older post but I just stumbled upon it. I live right by the Philly airport and Im up for some rides this season. bikes running pretty good but ive been thinking about a sync and tune.

 

I know my bike needs tons of tuning, but I am riding every day that it starts. Sadly it's about 12 blocks between work and home, and the last time I went over to Cherry Hill my gas milage jumped almost by 10mpg. I am married so my time is not my own, but it would be great to join you if the stars allign and I am free to do so.

 

ill be ready once it gets a little warmer my bike is packed away for the winter

 

west chester pa checking in.There is a cycle salvage shop near the airport called a and j cycle salvage if anyone is looking for parts.

 

I worked at A&J for a few days one summer when i was in high school. wasnt really into bikes back then and didnt know anything about them so i wasnt a real big help to the shop. i did a fine job weedwhackin the junkyard though.

 

Hey guys. I haven't been around for a while but am glad to see that there is some XJ interest in the area. Fonz. I actually work AT the airport. My house is only about 15 minutes from there in NJ. I have all the stuff necessary to do a good tune up. Carb sticks, colortune, even a nice donated YICs tool. Oh and 5 XJs in various states of repair.

If you guys want to get together, drop me a line. It's always fun making XJ friends and ripping into these beasts.

Greg

 

I'm two hours north of New York City I would love to ride to Jersey or Pa for a meet I'm self employed can ride pretty muck when ever I want to

 

i could definitely use some help with a tune up and am always up for a ride once it gets warm. with all this talk about it lately, do i really need to check my valves and shims and all that? ive had the bike for less than a year but its coming up on 19000 but I really dont feel like tearin into the motor. i will tackle the bench sync though.

 

Skip the bench sync.

Check your shims. Easier than the bench sync anyhow.

 

i know i havent been around much recently either, but would be more than willing to stop in for a meet as well. Greg and i got my bike running really well a little over a year ago, and it has been great since.

 

:idea: Hey everyone if its nice i am going out on sunday the 30th ror a ride if anyone is intrested
Hey Greg i didnt forget about you just life went nuts lately should have time to finish up the seats soon patterns are all made up just need to cut and stich them up :lol: