You guys wanna know what's nuts? In the state of Washington you have to wear a hat(helmet) when you ride, but............ You don't need...
Does anybody besides me think that seat looks like a big lumpy tu*d? Man, that thing is UGLY! Loren
PAINT IT and be done with it. Acetone and plastic is surfin' for disaster! Loren
I got my factory manual from Len at XJBIKESFOREVER. Very nice manual, fast delivery as he had it in stock. Loren
You have all missed the most important item of information in the CL listing. This is the rare "dual pipes" version!!!! 8O 8O As far as...
I ride year round except for ice and snow days when I drive the F 150. It is 27*F as I write this so it does get a little chilly around here from...
Re: Ride Report- BC to Ontario on my XJ (Grab a seat and cof Nice report of a great trip. The names of some of the Canadian cities make me...
Keep you eyes open for a Harbor Freight sale on their buffing machine. It is basically a long shaft grinder. You can use a grinder with buffing...
Washington is easy but it takes a while. Buy the bike, get a bill of sale, fill out the lost title paperwork, and REGISTER the bike. You pay for...
I was wondering about you the other day, good to hear from you. Guess you left college to work on the farm. Oh well, scool ain't for everyone....
Good luck on the knee surgery. I just found out today that my aching knee is due to a torn ACL. Crap! Might be joining you on the disabled...
Very tidy Maxim X. Nice to see one restored back to original. Loren
I strongly advocate for the full table lifts. I was lucky enough to find the Harbor Freight 1200 lb lift listed for an incorrect price in the...
I feel old....... I like to listen to music in a very narrow range of genres, I love the 70's music including Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon,...
Au contraire on pulling the engine for a water pump leak. My GL500 (same bike but with all the plastic) developed a water pump leak. I bought...
So sorry to hear about this untimely loss of life. One of my best friends lost her 5 year old son this last May in an accident at home. Ronnie...
The final word on a topic! Ain't it great football season is finally here! (danged Oregon Ducks)
You guys in the Mother Country sure have some great words! Jay Dub wrote: what about driveshaft and electrical gubbins, coils, reg/rec, relays...
Fitz, this topic is NEVER going to end for you is it? Bless you for your knowledge, patience and perseverance. Loren
Kevin, I understand where you are going with your comments regarding some of the comments that have been made. Don't let a few comments sour you...
Almost as fast on my XJ650 as on my 1200cc Beemer. I would bet the Beemer is no more than 10 mph faster than the Maxim. 4th and 5th gear on the...
Rick, the plugs you just described are already here! They are called Brisk racing plugs and they do, in fact, cost $17.99 ea plus shipping for my...
The MRE's are a great idea. Especially if you can get the heaters to go with them. Hot food in a few minutes with just a little water. If you...
How about this one for starters: Just recently took apart a 06-07 Honda CBR 1000 with only 1500 miles on it. Only have sold the clutch cover,...
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/mcy/2564395216.html $2000 for an XS 650 that was painted with a brush?????? Loren
My advice is attend monthly "ride to eats". While at the last BMW ride to eat I discovered the gentleman across the table from me was going to...
Looks pretty close to what you now have: Early 80's Low mileage 4 cylinder needs battery (looked at additional photos. Charger on bike...
ATGATT*! A mantra you can live by! I know it's hard, especially in summer, especially when you finally get it running, especially when you are...
I listen to National Public Radio and was listening when the quake occurred. The studio was in Washington DC and it sounded like they felt it...
Dude! This could have been fixed long ago if you had come clean! If you want help solving problems LIST EVERYTHING YOU HAVE DONE TO THE BIKE...
That ain't braggin'! There is a difference between bragging and sharing a work of art with the masses. VERY well done. She's a beauty! Loren
Re: I hate: AutoZone, Advance, O'Reilly, CarQuest and RadioS You forgot to continue on with your rant re: Radio Shack aka The Shack. -Rant on...
It's easy and as legal as the day is long to title a non-titled bike (car, truck, boat, etc.) in Washington State. It just takes a while. You...
What does "No fine, court date mean"? Does this mean you got away without any issues or does it mean you have to go to court to find out what...
I use my 8" grinder for polishing but would much rather have a buffing machine. The biggest advantage to the buffing machine over the bench...
Amen Brutha! She do get wet here on the west side of Washington state. I ride year round except on ice and snow. Which fortunately rarely...
Bedding in the new pads is easy and takes just a few minutes and a few miles. 1.) Make sure any deposits from your previous pads are removed...
Your bike, like any other commodity, is worth EXACTLY what someone is willing to pay for it. If you are trying to determine what this price...
Honda CBX1000. Can't beat the looks or the sound. I would want 6 of 'em. Plenty of parts to keep 'em going. Loren
Almost exclusively Motorcycle Superstore for tires. I ordered a rear tire on a Friday afternoon while salmon fishing in the Columbia River. The...
on craigslist: http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/mcy/2496661059.html
Very innovative. Wouldn't it be safer to use stainless steel hardware and through bolt the mount to the plexiglass? Up here in the Pacific...
And for this you can be grateful! I have both Android (Galaxy S) and an iPhone G3. I have found the iPhone makes an awesome iPod! I use the...
I don't think you could break Lexan so the repair will have to be for plexiglass. If it is clear you will never make it look good again. You...
Uh..... Whidbey Island is North and West of Seattle! I'm always looking for a group to ride with. I live in Vancouver, USA and have good friends...
I believe you will need to use 27 watt incandescent (regular) light bulbs in order to draw enough current to make them flash. The stock flasher...
I know what you mean about the sore keester on longer rides. I am good for non-stop riding except for re-fueling stops at 275 to 300 miles,...
This is a fun question. I shall now give you my opinion on the issue. Remember, this is my opinion only. YMMV I don't have a 750 Maxim but I...
If it's a new noise it just might be an exhaust leak. They often present as a ticking noise. Check where the headers bolt into the exhaust...
The burn out was pretty impressive too!
