Fill the hole in the bushing with heavy grease (wheel bearing grease works). Get a socket, piece of rod, or a cut-off bolt (not the threads) that...
I have owned my '83 XJ750K Touring since 1987... Have ridden over 100K with it. [IMG] [IMG]
In alot of states- that is where it must be connected- to the low-beam circuit. You'll have to check your state law. I would not directly wire it...
My '83 Maxim has the tab like the 2nd drawing... The Factory "Touring" fairing does not mount anywhere near there... it mounts to tabs on the...
Here is the mounting bracket for the OEM Fairing.. (way overbuilt for your needs), but may give you an idea of where/how to make a frame-mounted...
Congrats on the Valk...
Most front-end vibrations on Valks (and hondas) is the neck bearings and SURPRISINGLY.. rear shock bushings. The smaller Hondas used cheap...
Thought of a few more things... The VTX 1800 comes in 5 "styles": C, R, S, N and F The C- is the base model. It has a short rear fender and small...
I have both a VTX 1300R (6-years) , and an 1800R (2-years). Both machines are equipped with an aftermarket fairing w/stereo, hard saddlebags, and...
Put in NEW plugs. My bike would do this every spring. No amount of fiddling with carb adjustments, spark, grounds, and even cleaning the old...
Likely.. someone may have had a set of driving lights installed. They are running (whatever?) off the low-beam circuit.
Only found these 2: on the east coast anyway.... https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/mcy/d/1981-yamaha-seca-xj550/6842097389.html...
If I just go by the speedo/odo (not sure how accurate it is).. I get 44-47 mpg in mixed secondary and interstate riding. Mileage has not changed...
NO...NO...NO... You do NOT want to use any standard tap or thread-chaser for stripped spark plug threads. You DO want a "BACK-TAP"... (link) This...
I'm selling mine... Had for sale last year... but really wasn't ready to sell (I've had it 32 years)... so I priced it high... Old ad here:...
I bought it in 1987 from a (part-time) mechanic at the local Yamaha Dealer Here is what it looked like then: [IMG]
I was 23 when my 1983 XJ750K was new... I've owned it (nearly) 1/2 my life.
Bike is no longer for sale......
I'm in the antique auto restoration business... I use Speed Sport Chrome in Houston, Texas. for standard chromework. They do great if you send...
Some folks worry about throwing the tire out-of-balance.. I've not experienced that at all (they are light). I now use Ride-On tire balancing...
Link is in the text in my post. They are about $100 for a pair. I've had mine 2 years, and have changed the button batteries twice. They...
I have a set of these : Fobo Bike TPS sensors on my VTX... I can check my tire pressure with my phone, and watch it change as it heats up while...
Honda 1300/1800 I ride a 2007 1300R that I purchased in February of 2015 to replace my '83 XJ750K.. that I've had for 30 years. I've added a...
Look on the outer sidewall for the acronym “DOT,” which should be followed by a series of numbers. The last four digits are what you need to...
Check the date code on that tire... I'll bet it's several years old.
If it dies instantly after putting in gear... it's likely the KS switch. If- on the other hand- it stalls as you let the clutch out.. I'd look...
You NEED to call one of the MC specialist Lawyers as well.... His "lawyer" is probably his cousin or family friend. Just call and go over what...
This may sound irrelevant to your situation.... but I've always had a hard time getting the bike up and running after it's sat for a few months....
My bike (XJ750) came with an OEM Fairing and had the steering dampener. I never could tell if it really did any good... as i never had the...
Try hitting a groundhog.... with anything!
Years ago... I was riding along a creek looking for places to fish. I ran over a rabbit. I checked my mirrors and didn't see it in the road......
Just found our pics on the Dragon from 129Slayer.com. They start at 3:24 pm (Mike, Mr Bill and Baker6x6). Here's one of mine... there are several...
Great pics!!! Have to concur...I had a great Friday and Saturday... even with the 11 1/2 hours in the saddle on Saturday!
Here's a couple pics from Killboy.com. They are a company that takes pictures of everyone that ride's the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway, and Moonshiner...
A few Pics: Here's some of the bikes lining up for Saturday's Ride in front of the Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge. This is most of the group...
So, I made the decision on Thursday night to ride the 230 miles up to Robbinsville, NC to go to the Vintage Yamaha Meet at the Iron Horse...
Thanks for the welcome... I also look forward to meeting fellow Maxim (& vintage bike) enthusiasts. The color is mid-90's Mustang Hunter Green...
After 30 years of ownership, I plan on selling my 1983 Maxim XJ750K. It is full-dress with OEM Yamaha Saddlebags, Trunk and Fairing. Here it is...
Ill be riding up either Friday or Saturday on this: [IMG]
disregard this post too... [IMG]
OK... guess I need 5 posts to include a pic...
I'll be riding up from Winston-Salem... haven't decide if it will be Friday or Saturday...
Trying to post my '83 for sale.. keep getting "appears like spam" message. Read all the rules.. seem to be following them all.
I'm not sure if this is the same username I used back then. (2010).. but I think so... The email address may be different.... it's been 7 years...
Hello again all. My name is Ray, and I was a fairly active member in 2010-2011 when I was in the process of rebuilding my 1983 Maxim XJ750K with...