I couldn't agree more; going anywhere else for XJ parts is like playing Russian Roulette with your bike, and maybe your life. :wink:
I just went thru the rebuild, wet set, synch, tune "Hitachi Loop" twice in the last two weeks on two different bikes and regarding your initial...
So, the Haynes is wrong... Glad I noticed it before reassembling everything. Thanks for the help. No, not taking up knitting (not yet anyway),...
Could someone please verify that the below photo from the Haynes manual is wrong, as in: A is actually the PILOT air jet (225 for XJ750RJ) and B...
Thanks Polock. Just sold the Maxim; now getting the Seca ready to go.
Sounds like you have an extensive o-ring assortment. Would you happen to have the specs on the fuel rail and throttle shaft O-rings?
Sold it today - Thanks guys for the positive comments.
Located in DC NVA area... http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/mld/ ... 84273.html
Thanks to all for the feedback. I think for now I will put the bike (and tank) in a "time out" in the corner of the garage and let it think about...
I am getting close to finishing up the Maxim's rennovation. I have rebuilt the carbs but still need to wet set, install and synch/adjust. In the...
Yeah, they're not cheap, none of them. If for doing it yourself, I agree; after all, what could go wrong...? :D
Don't have one on my XJ, but I got a Russell (Day-Long)built for my LT a few years ago and it is amazing... It was about a four week evolution...
Mitchell, you've got it right. I actually think you and MBC are saying the same thing when you said that you "put the seal on the stem first" and...
I use one of these to balance mine; I usually find the true heavy of the wheel with no tire installed (vice assuming it's the valve stem), match...
I think for many it boils down to weighing the (questionable?) performance benefits of the system and the desire to keep the bike "original"...
I went ahead and did the bearings yesterday; no surprises. It was as previously posted here by Abeja with the lower race on the upper bearing...
Thank Carl; good gauge.
The bike has 14K miles on it and was sitting in a shed for the last 20 years. Thanks Dave, one concern I do have is how I am going to get the...
After removing the Maxim's front forks for a rebuild I noticed some "notchiness" in the steering head and figured I'd better change out the...
I finally got around to taking those caps off today, and as you can see, they did not go willingly. They were interference fit/epoxied to the...
Avon's website shows many sizes of those tires as universal (usable front or rear). Are you saying you mount it one direction for the front and...
Dave, finally ready to do those valves; PM sent. Thank you again for your help.
Polock, I like your shirt, and if I may say, you have a handsome physique. :lol:
Dan, you are too cool. The website says those are "troll horns". Based on that and the fact that it's "Non-DOT", maybe I should get one also...
Good question. Based on the installation instructions and the design of the locks themselves, believe they do in fact grip the insulation as well.
So much for me being extra careful. I haven't broken anthing YET, but as you can see from the first photo I've "ggrrr'd" up the left fitting...
Absolutely, and even with brightly colored/reflective gear, I ride with the assumption that I am invisible to everyone except the police. 8O
Thanks guys, I guess I'll just have to be extra careful removing them. FWIW, the hose runs from one fork to the other as seen below. I hope to...
Exactly, not sure where the units came from. The hose nipple is cast in to the assembly. Not sure about unscrewing the schrader or center cap....
I apologize for not being clear. My question is regarding how to remove the entire assembly from the top of the fork tube.
Anybody have any experience removing the air assist cap pictured? Anybody? Any tech writers out there?
I will eventually be rebuilding these forks, and neither the factory manual nor the microfiche show these air joints on an '80 Maxim. They look...
Stuff like what? These are a better mouse trap; look into them and you may change your mind. And although you may solder everything, many don't,...
Thanks Dan; "openly discussed" indeed...
Used 4 Posi-Lock fuse holders; no crimping, no soldering. They were $3 a piece and appear to be very well made items. I read about them (and...
Some random thoughts: The ad doesn't mention how many miles are on it; do you know? Will the owner let you do a compression check prior to...
For those who weren't sure, the above statement from my original post was sarcasm. Of course I will be rebuilding that master cylinder. I'm...
Polock, RickCo thinks I should rebuild it, but I really value your opinion; flush it out with clean fluid and it should be fine right? :D
Just thought I'd pass along this picture of the goo I found inside my Maxim's MC. It wasn't leaking, but I may rebuild it... :) [img]
Rick, I had the same problem with one of my PMs recently, but don't worry about it... I think I "got" the message.
Loved this series and the Long Way Down as well. Living the dream...
Just ordered one from eBay (Merry Christmas to me) for $49 including shipping... If you live in the greater D.C. area you're welcome to come use it.
Believe a 285 should measure 2.85mm thick, a 280 would measure 2.80mm and so on.
I plugged your data into a spreadsheet I put together to do my valves and came up with the same thing. I tried to attach the Excel spreadsheet to...
Got it; thanks Dave. Definitely no hurry; lots of other work to be done.
Just checked the Maxim's valve clearances... man are they tight: Intake (in MILLIMETERS!!): 0.06, 0.06, 0.06, 0.03 Exhaust (in MILLIMETERS!!):...
Nice work; hope your son appreciates the effort. How old is he? My oldest son is only 15, but in a couple of years I hope to "help" him like...
No comment.
Great lesson; you guys rock. Almost makes me want to call the seller just to find out what the @#$% is going on. Wonder if he (or she) bought it...
Interesting. No, I've got no room for another bike at this point, so I won't be going to see it. The CL listing does however, have additional...
