Hey Timbox! Thanks for the comment. I thought it was striking when I was coming up with the idea - much more-so than the reds and blacks that...
UPDATE: Yes, the bike is for sale. PM me with offers if you are interested! [ATTACH] Hi Folks! I wanted to take a second to THANK everyone...
Firebane, the one on Amazon has a 12mm inlet. Is that correct for the XJ650? THANKS! -Dave
OK, awesome. I guess I'll start looking for one of those. Yeah, the airbox probably would save a lot of problems in the long-run. I'll have to see...
So Firebane, or anyone else.... In light of the fact that I don't have an airbox, can someone recommend a product or item that would help in this...
Timbox, thanks for the advice. I have heard the term "pods" before, and the potential issues with them. Yes, this is a garage-kept bike.
For reference, here is a picture of the engine and air filters.... -Dave[ATTACH]
Hhhmm... ok, so I don't have an air box. That could be the piece of missing information in this puzzle. I can't find ANYTHING that this would plug...
Hello folks! If you look in the photos, there is a black housing with the word Yamaha embossed into it, and it has some sort of outlet port (in...
Hi Dave! We spoke last fall on the phone a few times. I'm the guy in Rome (10 miles from you) that got a nice shape 80' XJ in trade for a...
Hi Folks. It appears that the pegs on the Maxim aren't just bolt-on pieces. they seem pretty proprietary for this bike. Can anyone provide a...
No, unfortunately I didn't grab photos. I will post some as soon as the shocks are re-mounted, hopefully next week. I just wet-sanded all the tins...
Hahahaha, yeah k-moe.... something certainly happened. You couldn't really see it when the shocks in place, but trying to get them off the upper...
CONCLUSION: For those of you interested, a few things happened over the past 5 days regarding shocks for the 1980 Maxim. First of all, there was...
k-moe, I'm glad you mentioned that, because that was my first thought - "HOLY COW, SOMETHING IS WRECKED!" So, I put the bike up on the center...
Hahaha, k-moe, you do bring up a valid point about the resale, and if this were a bike that was worth more than a couple thousand dollars, indeed...
Hi Outmode.. thanks for that link. Unfortunately I'm trying to move AWAY from the stock look, and those appear almost identical to the ones that...
Sarah, thanks for that input! Also, thanks for the clarification on the shock length. I was sort of hoping to drop the back an inch. I did some...
Hi jayrodoh. Thanks for the offer. I'm actually looking for something other than OEM.... I want something that has a more modern and updated look,...
Hey k-moe! Yeah, inexpensive is the name of the game here. While I'm not intentionally looking for the cheap crap, I'm definitely not wanting to...
Hi folks. You have all been super helpful along my journey of converting my stock 650 to a bobber. I think one of the final questions is the...
Thank you guys VERY MUCH for your insight and for the product links. It looks like the trailer fenders are a good way to go, and I'm going to get...
Is it possible Harbor Freight doesn't sell fenders anymore? As search on their website results in NONE.......
Hi Folks. I'm neck-deep in a bobber build of a 1980 XJ650. The stock rear fender assembly just doesn't cut it, so I'm wondering if anyone can...
Cool - will-do. I'm looking through the page now. So I will have a few minutes to hit ebay after, do you have any suggestions for a bobber-style...
Aahh... perfect, Dave. You're minutes away from me! :-) -Dave
K-moe, thanks for the information. Hand washing it is! Also, yes, I don't even have the bike registered yet - I will get to that next week and...
Hogfiddles, yes - way upstate. About a half hour from the Syracuse vicinity.
Hi Nuch - thanks for the info. I was under the assumption that this gauge set and indicator light pod was some sort of aftermarket/catalog part,...
Hi Everyone. I'm proud to say that I am the new owner of an 81' Maxim 650.... it's also my FIRST motorcycle.[ATTACH] I'm in my late 30's and...