Thanks franz, yeah I have the tool already and have used it succesfully :). I had the measurements and all but ended up mixing the shims when I...
Hey all, i'm back with more questions. I'm slow on the move so haven't done much with the bike other then put it on the bike and connect...
Sorry, should have mentioned I have an xj650 Maxim 81. The gasket is part of the kit from chacal.
Any idea where it goes? I can’t seem to figure this one out. It’s a rubber gasket with 2 holes diagonal from each other. Did I miss something...
Well looks like it may have been the internal insulating bushing. Not fully trusting the amazon kit I'm going to order a rebuild kit from chacal...
OK, so here's where I'm at. The engine is back together and back on the bike. Right before taking it off the bike I had rebuilt the starter...
oh and dont forget the one next to the oil filter housing.
all bolts under oil pan have to come off. But yes, it is a tight fit that will take a while to come apart. I wacked it for a while all around...
you're right, I was looking at the cost of of a kit on ebay vs one by chacal, although a little more on chacal, I'm hoping with all the good...
I took the starter clutch apart and the rollers seem fine but I dont know what to look for as far as they being bad. I know I'll need the springs...
any thoughts on this as a cylinder hone? Would it fit our cylinders?...
Hey Franz, yeah, i see the grooves on the crankcase my question was more, is there supposed to be a counterpart to the half rings? since both...
Finally finished the split and took out all the guts. Guess its time to start ordering pieces. Couple of questions though. 1. Does the oil...
Well thats a pain. I'd posted other pics in the previous replies on this post but I guess none were showing up. They're from my google photos...
here's a picture of my chain guide :) That metal piece, is it something from the chain guide? I'm so afraid of the split and finding bigger...
Thanks Franz. Yes, the clutch basket was removed but I still didnt have enough slack (probably cause i couldn't even see the gears behind the...
Well I got the oil pan off. Just took a few extra sacks, had left it sitting for a while after banging away for 5 minutes. Wonder if it just...
What’s the purpose of the oil deflector? Also, took off all bolts on oil pan and been banging on all sides but it’s not budging. Any suggestions?
looked at both lowes and home depot, neither had anything close in size :(, ended up ordering a set of pullers from Amazon. Should be here...
Thanks but that’s not prime. Is it possible to purchase at Lowe’s or homedepot or something? What’s the bolt size? I saw someone saying it...
Hi all, So I finally got the head and block off. I've got a few questions. Image below shows pistons on but I already took them off, notice the...
@cds, no worries, mine is an 81 maxim, no oil distributor block to worry about.
OK, I may be going overboard with the excitement (internally, not really jumping up and down), but I'm freaking happy I was able to remove the...
So i'm seriously impatient and may be lying to myself but I'm thinking only a select few would be willing to go into this much work and would take...
I’m inpatient and realized (or at least lied to myself) that no It’s really a small subset of individuals who are willing to put the amount of...
So i just put it up for sale on Facebook, letgo and offerup with a full disclousure of the starter clutch. I'm giving it 1 or 2 months to sell....
Sad to say no go on the oil flush. Rebuilt the starter too since the brushes did need to be replaced. Made sure battery was fully charged. It...
I had replaced the oil previously but did not attempt to run it (didnt have the starter replaced yet) but I dont think I let it drip overnight,...
Hey all, First all, glad the site is back up, i was getting worried it was down for good. Found the facebook page, would have been great a quick...
Nothing happens when I set switch to left turn. The relay doesn't make noise like during a right turn. Both front directionals have an always on...
It's ignition. I've gone ahead and put in a fuse box to clean it up a bit and have proper fuses. Got some more questions. 1. My right turn...
yeah, I'll probably get it from xj4ever. Just need to get to the point were I drain the gas and check out if its just a rebuild or new. They...
yeah, I'll probably stick with XJ4Ever when I need important parts. I know I'm either going to need a brand new petcock or at a minimum an repair...
yeah, i was thinking xj4ever but my wallet is like "why chacal when ebay is so much cheaper" and my brain goes "yes, cheaper price, cheaper...
@Moe, thank you. Started reading last night from links. @xj550, Thanks for the links. I was about post post in the "what did you do today" thread...
Previous owner jump started it for me but it wouldn't stay running. Assuming that was due to cold start / dirty carbs. Now waiting on...
So, have my permit, and have my MSP for PA end of April. 2 days ago I bought a XJ650H. Its not in the best of shapes, requires lot of small...
Thanks for the advice. Few minutes after posting I saw a parting out post by 750MaximSeattle. Working with him right now to get the starter and...
hey all, looking for an starter motor on 1981 Maxim. Prefer functioning starter but Ok with it not running as long as price is right and all...
