Yes, I've got an 82 maxim xj550 with 11,000 miles. It's a great bike, I call it the "Toyota Corolla of bikes". Great MPG, runs great, and does...
Keep it up! Love the pictures, I'm thinking of doing the same on my 550. I hope everything is working out for you!
Hey, I'm riding a 82 maxim 550. I appreciate your guy's help on this
Yeah, a picture would be helpful, but I'm not planning on delving into this until winter. Yes nsosh, the bolt hole actually split off. I haven't...
I don't think that the Helicoil will work, because I can't drill anything out. The threaded metal where the bolt goes actually busted off. So the...
So I installed a new valve cover gasket the other day, and when I pulled the cover off I saw that the threading for where the bolt goes was...
I'm looking for a seca gas tank to throw on my maxim. I'm growing tired of the eye drop look on the maxim. My brother is a professional CNC...
Hey Jim- I just figured out what my rattle was, anybody recommend a good 4-1 exhaust system for a 82 550??
Hey Len, Thanks again for your help with the order, I'm glad that you are so knowledgeable! I'll let you know how the parts look when they get here
I ordered the gasket through Chacal today. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks for the help!
Thanks Chacal-I think I'll be ordering through you soon. Appreciate the quick response. It's getting warm here in Minnesota finally-Would love to...
The gasket is cracked and leaking, and upon inspection I thought it best to replace the entire thing. I searched the forums, but most people spoke...
What is the best process for tuning a bike without using a colourtune. I'm specifically referring to the adjustment screws on the bike. Like, do...
No, I haven't tried seafoam. Should I just throw some in my gas tank?
Any other quick easy non-disassemble bike things to check out first?
Yeah, I know that the choke is working properly. Where is the enrichment circuit located? At the end of the choke cable in the carb? I had a carb...
Hello~First off, thanks for all the quick responses and help I've gotten in the past. This is the first place that I go when I have a question...
Yes, I just finished this today on my 550. 34 mm is the ticket.
Does anybody know what size adapter plate a 82 550 needs?
Thank You!!!!
Hello-to start, thanks for all the help and advice. This website is my most valuable tool for repairing and maintaining my bike. With the vast...
Hey, thanks a lot. I appreciate the help.
After reading some posts here, I am really interested in buying a colortune for my bike. I've got a 82 maxim 550, and I'm wondering if anybody...
Hey, this petcock solution seems great, but what not very many people are talking about is the fact you have to turn the gas on and off every time...
**Update** The bike is running great. Stupid petcock valve....
Well, I drained the oil and sure enough, there was gasoline in the oil. The petcock valve also leaked when it was on "on" and "reserve". I...
Hello. I have a 1982 maxim 550 which ran well for several weeks. However, a rough idle developed and eventually I couldn't get it started. After...
I'm looking at purchasing a maxim from a lady who states that the bike is turbocharged. However, I can't find any information at all about a stock...