bigfitz52

Hello, I'm looking for a write up on how to add mileage to my replacement xj650 seca speedo.
New speedo is ~7k so I need to ADD mileage to reflect the actual ~13k mileage.
Would you be willing to email me a procedure?
Does it explain how to get the bezel off? Looks like someone tried to pry the one off my old unit.

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I saw your writeup on the gauge swap. 2 questions how are the gauge bezels removed and ultimately the lens? P/O said they replaced the gaskets, looks like they pried the bezel all the way around. Is this the correct/only way to access the insides?
Also, how is the silk screening on your indicator lights so nice? Most of my lettering is rubbed off. Is there a way to redo it?
FWIW, I have an 82' xj650 seca.

Just bought a 83 Yamaha 750 jya I’m thinking! I need help with how to find the right carbs! Sorry to bother I’m just lost on this!! Thanks!!

Biggie-sorry to bug you - I have a 1981 X550 Seca -replaced shims according to factory specs and at 6000 rpm there is a clacking sound (sorry, can't describe any better), what am I missing? I really like this bike but this frustrates the living daylights out if me.
Thank you for any guidance.

9 digit vin on an old yamaha250cc trail bike is 450-007858 please can someone give me any more info on what this bike is?
It also says 1000cc oil and made in japan on it if that helps

Dear Mr. bigfitz52: Please let the 750 Maxim owners know Mr. Massey has a large crate: Fenders, FootPeg Mounts, Tail Light section & Headlamp Bucket and some orig inal Midnight Badges.... Painted BMW TechnoViolet Metalflake ... for: 19 83 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim -- $85 USD+freight (Or B.O.+freight fm 01821) richardemassey@gmail.com

Howdy! Wanted to see if you could help. I just replaced the clutch plates on my 1982 xj650 and adjusted the clutch to where it should fully disengage but it seems to be slipping. I even loosened the clutch adjustment so there was a bit of slack and it was even lurching forward with the clutch in so I know it wasn't the adjustment of the cable or arm. Still slipping and not sure what to do. If you can help thank!!!

Hey there, need some serious help!! My #3 float bowl starter jet is completely..and I mean completely clogged!! Soaked for 2 weeks and still clogged! What can I do?? Please help me, and thanks in advance for your time.

1983 XJ 550K: I have two of them and one runs perfectly; the other one did until early last summer. It has no spark. All electrical connections cleaned and greased. All components per repair manual I have are satisfactory except starter circuit cut-off relay but does click when the ignition is turned on. All continuity tests ran are satisfactory. Suggestion on possible problem and best manual?

Hey buddy! I'm having a Hard time with the oil seal behind the pick up coils at the left side of the engine of my XJ750... I replaced it about 4 times, but still leaking, should I have to disassemble the engine to replace that seal? It is the one behind the magnetic pick up coils, the oil seal is the 32-45-6.5 2h7, the engine its fine, no cracks in it... Help!

Hey man, wasn't sure who to reach out to but found you at the top of the list. By chance do you know where I can find an air intake jet..I acquired an 81 xj650 and one of the air intake jets is missing on carb #1 any advice or links would be much appreciated..believe it is a #36. Thanks in advance!

Big fits this is what my post was supposed to have been I slid my yics tool down the yics passage in the cylinder head and then it dawned on me that I had to clean it out the passageway now my question is having slid that yics tube down the passage prior to cleaning it out will that clog my start circuit in the cylinder head

Big fits I need your help I sleep my ex tube down my ex chamber and I forgot I had to clean it out right now my question is this with me sliding that tube down that chamber prior to cleaning it out will that called my start circuit passages

Guy I took an 82 xj completely perfect bike an changed the entire electric over to my 85 why am I not cranking off button and y am I not getting fire plz help

Need help with the wiring of my CDI for yamaha XJ750, please!!! 4 pins notch has the signs P+. P-. OUT. IN. 6 pins side says EB. G. IG-2. IG-1. And two blank pins, what does all that means??? The wiring system of my bike was cutted off, so I can not identify the wiring

I have been trying to decode the 9 digit VIN for a Yamaha motorcycle for weeks, I GIVE, can you please decode the following 3G0-001483. I can get it down to 2 positions but give up on trying to do it myself. HELP

Could you help me out with an `82 XJ750 Maxim speedo question. You're inbox is full so it won't let me PM you.

Bigfitz52- wondering if you can help me with an issue on having with my Maxim 700? It has no torque, and while ridding in low gears it rattles and knocks from I'm guessing the transmission, clutch, shifter area. On Center stand in nuetral no noise is heard??

Hey could you send me cable routing for xj750 maxim

Hey I have a 82 xj750 It won’t start not ever with starter fluid it has spark but won’t fire if you could tell me what to look for that would be great thanks

hi big man first time used forum looking for help to find supplier for valve shims for my 1986 maxim XJ 700 x water cooled Yamaha .I live in Scotland and have fek all here. hope to heare from you .cheers pal.

Hi! first a big thanks to all the guides you have posted:D But it seems that all the pictures you have posted are gone... Would it be possible to upload them again?

I hope you guys can help me. I have a 1980 Yamaha coils it won't start. I'm getting power to the ignition coils but no power to the spark plug wires and spark plugs. Does anyone have any ideas on how to solve this problem? I got the bike from a friend really cheap, but the electrical was all screwed up. But I think for the most part, I have it figured out.

You mentioned a theoretical set of instructions on setting a speedometer reading. Your inbox is full to send you my info
http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/speedo-and-tach-dissection-with-pics.15303/page-3#post-568508

Hey there... you wrote on the one thread about XJ550 clutch cable routing and mentioned in your reply that you had instructions on the proper placement? (forums/threads/81-xj550-clutch-cable-routing.44605/). Would you be able to PM that to me? It would be really appreciated. Thanks!!

How do I post a question or create a new forum under technical? I disassembled my starter to try and rebuild it, and noticed the magnets inside the main container are broke, like in pieces. No wonder it wouldn't crank properly. Anyways I need to post and ask where I can get an entirely new starter motor, or if there is anywhere I can get an aftermarket one, maybe an Arrowhead or something.

I think my 86 maxim needs some coolant and it is hard to see the level. Where and how do I do this ? Thanks for any help.

I was told that you were in the know with polished wheels.
Do you have any pics of what they look like finished, and on the bike?

Hey bigfitz! I was looking at the posts of your Seca 550. Beautiful job!! Did you paint the drum and caliper with a spray can paint or did you have a shop do it? The black front fender looks fantastic as well!!
Where in SE MI are you from? I was born in Warren and raised in Troy.

I stripped the drain plug on my final drive how screwed am I ? I have a xj 1100 nice machine this was the last maintenance thing that was on the list ! It doesn't leak oil can I JUST SECURE THE BOLT SOMEHOW JB WELD IT IN THERE AND GO WITH IT ????

hows it going was hoping you or someone that knows about bikes can help me out i have 81 xj650 that is not gettin fuel to the cylinders

Hello, hoping you can lend me some advice. my engine has locked up so I decided to remove the timing cover and turn the engine over manually. It now seems to move freely but I have turned it over in the wrong direction and am wondering if there are any precautions I should take before attempting to fire it up. 1981 xj 650 maxim. Cheers

Please help
Have a 550 maxim with no spark

Hey man how goes it just wondering if you or anyone would know if it is possible to do a wheel swap on my 93 seca xj I'm building it into a cafe racer and would like to run spoked wheels any ideas? Thanks

RacerTV-- amateurs going by the views expressed by the motorcycle magazines back in the day rather than experience with the subject.

...and I've tried a few times to update my sig and had trouble so I left it as is. Maybe someone else can chime in that's had better luck.

BTW, where is the "new" Celery Capital of the US?

Next,

The avatar will be more of a chore. You will have to make sure it's sized so it will accept it (mine said it needed to be no more than twice the width as the height) and could need several attempts to get it to display correctly.

Tony

Fitz,

Click on your screen name on the upper right of the page. Then scroll down a bit and on the left hand side will be your preferences. Choose the one that you would like to change.

Tony

How does one "massage" one's profile? Even change the PW to one I can remember? Make a new avatar that fits the frame? Update my sig?