Thanks Len, On point as always. Send me quote on that oil filter kit and the bracket if you don't mind. I checked the frame and it seems to have...
Does anyone know the max oil pressure the 650 maxim produces?
Ah ok I get it - well that'll probably not work with my spin-on oil-filter :) I think I found something though that works the same way but...
Thanks man, so this would work on the Maxim? I'm trying to learn how this connects right now.
Hey hey hey, I finally got the old Maxim back on the road and back on here after being underground for a while due to a bunch of issues...
http://nissinbrakeperformance.com/motorcycle-brake-mastercylinder/ -- their customer service helped me out and I've been running one of these on...
Hey man, nice build...just wondering if you are planning on changing the front brake lever? That res is dangerous now it's not horizontal on...
Thank man - got it. Will clear out inbox.
Hey Len, Looking for the right size fuel line and clamp for my 1981 XJ650 Thanks Rich./
Thanks man, Yeah I know it's not legit on the tubing or the clamp - it was a hack a long time ago that I guess I should have fixed but it has...
Hi folk, I'm in the process of getting the Maxim back in shape and it seems like I have a gas leak. I thought it was this hose but it seems...
Hey folks, I'm back and finally got settled back in Austin Texas. I still see some of the old gang's still here! Anyone else here? Ribo
That reminds just bought a new camo hunting suit.. [IMG]
yeah I figured - is it possible to pull it out without removing the wire connection? I'd like to test, clean, bang on it, first before going to...
Thanks - yeah I got the right one - seeing how it's wired in last night it looks like going to be a royal PITA to get that bullet connection back...
I'll just drain it - no biggie! Thanks
Dumb question time - do I need to drain the oil before removing the oil sensor unit? I assume so from how i understand it works but just checking...
He finally gave his the wife the boot!
I'm pretty sure it's the switch - I got a new(old) one coming from ebay (sorry @chacal but it was $20 instead of $80 and I need to buy beer and...
ok so man-hit-switch-with-hammer --- on it!
So should the oil light be on when I turn the bike on or just when start button is presses - it's on all the time as soon as I turn the key. I'm...
Cheers dude - man I forgot how scary your dog is... :D I did a full oil change but yeah I'll seafoam the oil and see if it helps.
Hey Hey XJ! Yep it's Ribo back from the cold dark world (aka England). I had to go back to the motherland for quite sometime and left the bike...
I suspect beautiful on the inside...
Yeah that looks like a pretty good deal actually -- in a previous life I would have flown there bought it and rode it back down through NYC -...
Here's one to save for the xmas office party......
@k-moe Reminded me of this movie [IMG] Cookie for the first person to tell me the title.
Sorry, you got me, I just hate paraplegics and have apotemnophobia ;) Obviously, if there's a good reason for customizing a perfectly good...
Nice save mate! This is why I refuse to ride behind a Harley!
Anyone that turns a functional motorbike into a trike should be castrated and slowly digested over a 1000 years by a Sarlacc!
Nice man! I like those K1300's!
Just saw your post on NOVA CL - I maybe interested - sent you an email - I'll come see it when I get back from Texas..
Oh I see https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/1982-turbo-seca.117982/#post-592337 - I sent him an email - I'm going on vacation till the 23rd - if...
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/d/1982-yamaha-turbo-seca/6636190107.html
ah ok - didn't realize sorry..was away too long -- must remember to search - bad Ribo!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079KGW9MQ?customId=B075366FFH&th=1&psc=1 @SnoSheriff - is this official / authorized? Profits going to the site?
I mentally moved to New Zealand 20 years ago..
It's an interesting form of transportation but anyone that calls it a motorcycle is mistaken. Personally, I just don't see the point of it.
It's not politics, it's insurance companies I'm talking about not any particular policial party.... but this IS off topic both of XJ Bikes and...
You mean if it's prescribed the insurance companies have a record of how much of a drug addict you are and can use that information to jake up...
..i only coughed and it posted this... WTF?
late to the party - but sorry to hear this mate! Hope you recovery goes well..
Yeah I don't mean being aggressive - just owning your own space and managing it is a skill. Being an ass makes people get closer. If someone comes...
If you take one thing from this thread it should be road-positioning! Dominating your lane, creating and managing a bubble of space around you...
further proof... [IMG]
Thanks but I don't need it now - appreciated the effort though! :)
Does anyone have a scrap or not-needed header bracket / donut ( the ones that hold the header to the engine) ? I just need one with the holes...
Hey guys, Just thought it would be nice to get everyone's input into a checklist of what to look for and what to do when buying an old bike...
Thanks dude!
I got it - just needed a little grease and she popped right out ..