Sounds like a hot deal...... *badum tch!*
You can use MEK to remove that stuff. It's super toxic and absolutely no fun to play with but it's "fast", If you don't mind taking some time you...
If you live the US you can still get 35mm film from walmart for just a few freedom bucks. If you're somewhere else *shrug*
I could be wrong, but I'm still going to take a shot at this. If your fuel level is low in the bowl then you're going to run lean, if it is high...
I did it dry when I did my tank, let it break up all the big nasty stuff so you can just dump that out, then if there's not a lot of surface rust...
I think I would fill that thing with pea gravel or fish tank gravel, cork the holes, wrap some old blankets around it and put it in the dryer on...
This is for an 81, I would assume it would fit the 82 but maybe Chacal could confirm....
What year and model? (You can add it to your signature if you don't want to try and remember to put it down every time you ask a question.)
If you use diet cola it's supposed to be less sticky since there is no sugar. As a side note, it's still sticky..
Ahh, Mine were extremely soft and easy to manipulate - I also have sneaking suspicion that mine aren't stock. I've seen where some people boil...
Since yours is a 550 and mine is a 650 there is probably a difference in space but what I do to take mine on and off (and i've done a lot of that...
More links!: http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/airhead-valve-adjustment-with-pics.14827/ That's an awesome picture heavy write up on changing...
Well, You've got an old bike, and since you're the new owner you don't technically KNOW everything that's been done or not been done. So from a...
Well, if you want to keep those fuse holders you can just buy some butt connectors and connect the wires that way, or if you're willing to do some...
This.. is fantastic, it's so simple and cheap and I never even thought about it. Awesome. Yes I agree and I did fix them, got them at the same...
Original exhaust has crossover pipes that help with evening out back pressure between all four cylinders, new exhaust have no such cross pipe. Or...
Thanks for the quality pic fiveofakind, I figured out just how backwards my stuff was while rereading through some threads here and I've got my...
Yeah.. sorry about that :) Here is the link I meant to post: http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/yamaha_xj_700_n_maxim_1985.php But to attempt an...
I think with that bike, you're not even hitting your max power rating until 9500 rpm. Here's a pretty informative write up on it, i'm not...
Found how it should be, mine is on backwards..:(
"Grumpy" update: Well, I did not get the bike started today as I had hoped to and I ran into a couple hurtles and now have some more questions,...
I just got an AGM sealed battery for my 81 maxim, it fits fine but it's not smaller - just sealed. Edit: Just wanted to add that as far as I know...
Hey Brad, I think you double tapped a number.
Originally I was just going to unbolt it, but it looks like the mufflers unbolt at the crossover pipes so I would have to take it off to the...
So I have a small update and another question. I got my parts order from chacal on Monday (ordered it last Friday) and then yesterday my battery...
Diodes allow current to flow one direction but not the other, basically an electrical one way street.
My 81 XJ650 maxim is 103643
I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure the 12N12 A4 A1 is the only number that matters, if autozone carries power sport batteries (motorcycle) then...
I like that brown leather seat, kind of refined looking.
Oh, that's a good year :cool:
That's just.. awesome.
Well that was certainly simple.
Hmm..Not sure how to quote someone so. XJ550H - Thanks for catching that, I must have been looking at my intake clearances when I decided I...
Thanks Toomanybikes, and well.. I spent a couple weeks at church reading before I was comfortable enough to crack them open, and I wish I had...
Hello, I haven't done much posting since I got my bike and started coming here, but that was mostly because I hadn't had a chance to start the...
Hey I have an 81 xj650 maxim, and I'm super excited to know why I could never find my side stand switch.
Owners Manual and Clymers repair manual. I believe my repair manual is a Haynes manual but Clymers seems to be what gets recommended here.
Hey Saken87, does blurring = baktända?
I placed an order today, and it shipped today. Len was quick to respond and had some extremely well detailed instructions that made the process...
Which is handy, because you use up all the good genes on the first one anyway.
Oh alright, you convinced me.
I was extremely exact with my location, then I remembered you could zoom in, switch to earth view and see my house.. So I moved the marker down...
Saw the "Newbies" title so figured I would post. I have nothing to contribute to the conversation but I'm technically new, and I'm leeching as...
Sounds like a shim, but I'm no expert
Hello from Southern Oregon (near GP)