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  1. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Thank you, I appreciate it! I wanted to go for that classic rat rod black and red look and it came together well. Oh I could only imagine. I have...
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Thanks! It was fun to make. The fuel tank was bought from lowbrow customs. But just looking on there today to find a link, I don't see it anymore....
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    That the one question everyone asks me when I show up somewhere with the scoot. On the right side where the clutch cable would go to, I turned it...
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Yeah I did do the simple wiring, and feel free to ask.
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Thank you! Its always nice to hear positive feedback. It was a very fun bike to build, and looking at it daily in the garage for this winter is...
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. mnrider
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    1981 maxim 650 first timer

    I thought it was a piece of cake to do a tank swap but yes you will need to make mounts which in my opinion isn't hard. You have already have...
    Post by: mnrider, Jan 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. mnrider
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    Solo seat hinge help

    Here is kind of a rough picture of my mock up seat mount and tank mount. I removed the flat piece from the bracket for the seat to paint. [IMG]
    Post by: mnrider, Jan 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. mnrider
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    Solo seat hinge help

    I have the same seat mount. Its a great seat mount but kind of tricky with these bikes. I just put a piece of flat stock across the two flatish...
    Post by: mnrider, Jan 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Thanks, I'm from Coon rapids. I've talked with a few other people on here from Mn and we've all said the same thing. Either a summer ride or just...
    Post by: mnrider, Dec 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Thanks man , my bike runs fine without the full exhaust and having the pods. I'm sure it could be better but works fine for all my purposes.
    Post by: mnrider, Dec 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Thank you, I appreciate it.
    Post by: mnrider, Aug 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Just thought to hop on here and give a little update on the XJ. Its been a great summer here in MN so I have been doing some riding. I will say,...
    Post by: mnrider, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. mnrider
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    Hey, just reading through an old post from 2012 and you mentioned that you had some Adobe...

    Hey, just reading through an old post from 2012 and you mentioned that you had some Adobe service manuals you would be willing to email? I have a...
    Profile Post by mnrider for dmccoach, Jul 3, 2015
  14. mnrider
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    Automotive ignition?

    Yeah i ended up relocating my ignition and kill switch and push button to under my seat as well everything worked fine. Just follow the...
    Post by: mnrider, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Yeah my father in law just got a new bumper and it looks like that. Me personally for this bike, I dig it. On other things not so much. And...
    Post by: mnrider, Apr 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    No I'm not going to wet sand it. I wanted to keep it that way. And yeah it was really amazing watching the striping being done. Really is an art....
    Post by: mnrider, Apr 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    I think the tank is like 2 or 2.5 gallons. It's a peanut tank from lowbrow. And thanks!
    Post by: mnrider, Apr 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Fork brace? Maybe, what is the overall purpose?. And rear fender is a negatory. Falling off the seat is the last thing I'm worried about. I only...
    Post by: mnrider, Apr 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: mnrider, Apr 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Boom! So, the bike is finished, for now lol. But I got it all done and rode it a little bit at night. Ill post pictures on here shortly.
    Post by: mnrider, Apr 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Yeah if you keep the shocks, well then it isnt a true hartail but yeah the option is yours for sure. I have another bike that I ride everyday for...
    Post by: mnrider, Mar 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Ha I would have but I already mailed it back for return. How is your build coming along?
    Post by: mnrider, Mar 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    AAHH! After some research and wondering why my new valve cover gasket didnt work, I have been building A 1981! oh the humanity! Why oh why! like...
    Post by: mnrider, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. mnrider
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    Automotive ignition?

    Yeah so I cant seem to figure it out. I am just having no luck, so Im pretty sure im just going to go back to the origianl way. win some and loose...
    Post by: mnrider, Mar 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. mnrider
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    Automotive ignition?

    Thank you for your insight. Now if I could only not be at work and at home playing around in the garage. My day would be even better! I will keep...
    Post by: mnrider, Mar 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. mnrider
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    Automotive ignition?

    Yeah I'm trying to eliminate the push button start and the reason why I wanted to do this is just to have something different, unique for my...
    Post by: mnrider, Mar 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. mnrider
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    Automotive ignition?

    Yeah I'm sure I will. The minimal wiring diagram is spot on perfect. Whoever made that gets a big thumbs up by me. I'm thinking if this ignition...
    Post by: mnrider, Mar 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. mnrider
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    Automotive ignition?

    So the question I pose and after doing some research, Im thinking of not using, is how to wire an automotive type ignition. I used the minimal...
    Thread by: mnrider, Mar 18, 2015, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Got the scoot pinstriped last night. It truly is an art.
    Post by: mnrider, Mar 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: mnrider, Mar 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Just some more little work I've done.
    Post by: mnrider, Mar 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: mnrider, Mar 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    [IMG]
    Post by: mnrider, Mar 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    yeah i have an oil cooler that i needed to put on so i just threaded it in without it and taped it. also for the bolt sticking out the front, when...
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    I havent yet. Im waiting to hear back from my buddy for when he is going to pinstripe the tank for me. after that, I will be clear coating it. But...
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    I already have the wiring done. I just need to actually plug and play it all. Super simple to do.
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    [IMG][IMG]
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    [IMG]
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Boom working on the bike some more. Here is the progress. Just gotta do a little more work but it's coming along. Much needed peace was spent over...
    Post by: mnrider, Feb 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Yesterday I was able to get back working on the scoot. I did a little more cut and grinding on some of the old tabs I no longer need. The frame is...
    Post by: mnrider, Jan 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    I can't remember exactly but I got them from JP cycles. And thanks, I have now pulled the motor, after riding around for awhile, and am getting...
    Post by: mnrider, Nov 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. mnrider
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    New Build ... little patience

    Bike is looking really cool. Keep up the good work. It reminds me of mine.
    Post by: mnrider, Oct 24, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  46. mnrider
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    shift gears with no clutch

    Yeah I recently put a suicide shifter on my bobber and ran a clutch pedal, no cable or level, and I only shift when using the clutch going from a...
    Post by: mnrider, Oct 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Ok so I have been working on the bike more but have been slacking in the update process. I will try to get on that later today. Possibly will be...
    Post by: mnrider, Oct 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. mnrider
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    For Sale 1982 Yamaha Maxim 650

    I have chopped and bobbed my Maxim, thus leading to having a bunch of random stock parts that I no longer need. If anyone is interested just let...
    Thread by: mnrider, Oct 10, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  49. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    bigshankhank - Ride "this" bike much. I kind of just wanted it to mess around on and learn how to do stuff. I ride my other bike everyday,...
    Post by: mnrider, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. mnrider
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    1982 Yamaha Maxim 650 Bobber Project

    Orange n black - I like the plug idea, I'm learning a lot day after day and what I could have done differently with new ideas. Confused on what...
    Post by: mnrider, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
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