After finally getting my Xj700 running again, I am on to rebuilding and deep cleaning the carburetors, have a kit coming soon. However, I removed...
any idea where to look for parts for an 85 xj700 Maxim? I see a lot on eBay but I want to get new parts for some things and upgrade but also not...
all 4 of my plugs have no spark, makes me wonder if there is another issue, one coil is stock and one is aftermarket. Cannot remember the exact...
im having a no spark issue on my 85 Maxim xj700, ive run through about everything I can think of using a multimeter. I’m thinking coils. Primary...
1985 xj700 no spark condition. IVe looked into everything I thought of, why there’s no spark to my plugs and all seems good but with my ignition...
I will definitely look into those sites. Thank you all. Well most of the damage was front end. Handlebars and levers are done. Surprisingly the...
so, I’m sure the technical chat is not where I should post this but I’m not sure where else. I recently got into an accident on my 1985 xj700 (guy...
I have the air cooled model. There is no oil use, checked daily. Previously had the issue of overflow fuel but fixed that to my knowledge. I read...
my 85 maxim xj700 needs a few adjustments. I pulled my plugs and they are black and sooty. Also took the time to pull my carbs and do a deep...
You were absolutely right. I pulled the carbs, fixed the floats and set them to the correct height, checked the needles and fixed those. Changed...
So I rode it to the store to get it going and tried to open the throttle up, Boggs out every gear and won’t reach past 50.. There is no fuel...
my 85 xj700 is running much better now since I figured out the electrical issue and other little things. Took it out for a ride the past two days...
Update: figured it out, after hours of cleaning and replacing I got fed up and started tearing up the main wiring.. feel stupid for not thinking...
Ok thank you! I’ll give that a shot.
I just went through and cleaned every connector and plug, checked and double checked to make sure it is all plugged in. The new battery doesn’t...
I have a 1985 maxim xj700, got it a few months ago and it wasn’t running at the time, a deep cleaning and tune up later it ran perfectly, other...