Re: Parting out: 81 XJ 650 maxim (buyer pays shipping) jacking a sales thread is very uncool
bikes are sold locally Sent the new owners to here. :)
What about an XJ750 tank? Or are you looking to go smaller? BTW... would the sportster tank not work?
Agreed on the foams. They will wear out fairly quickly, but at the price and how easy it is to change them out, I don't mind dropping less than...
Just so you know and if you don't feel like fabricating, they make a handlebar mounting bracket specifically for the TomTom One. You can find...
Re: XJ Maxim Luggage Rack, Sissy Bar, Cargo Carrier This should work a little better for ya. [img]
Re: XJ650 - (nearly new rubbers/windshield/plenty o' good stuff! Saw the new ride you got in the gen chat forum. Your new one is a beauty!...
The calipers are different, but still a direct swap for the whole assembly. If you're changing parts around, you'll also notice that the forks...
I have an 81 and an 82. The tach cable has already been mentioned. I've checked over the wiring on the two bikes and that all looks to be the...
Harbor Freight as well, especially on a budget. Quality is not as good as Craftsman stuff you get at Sears, but Ive not had a HF tool mess up on...
Congrats and glad it was something that simple. Wish that were the case with mine. :)
It's also especially helpful in the classifieds section.
Cruising ebay and ran across this. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-M ... otorcycles Wow... the third pic especially impressed me.
I had the same thing this weekend. Clatter from the left side of the engine. Result was a hole in the side of the engine on my way back home....
These bikes use a wet clutch, so the type of oil you use can make all the difference in the world. A lot of times, just changing out the oil can...
I used a dremmel to smooth it out. On reflection, I didn't really do anything to "fix" it. I had the spring completely off and was able to run...
I almost PM'd you a while back... fortunately it wasn't about being a chick, it was to say awesome quote. I'm a big House fan myself.
OK, got the bike home last night and messed around with it a bit this morning. Checked the springs and indeed, the #4 is broken off at the hook....
Thanks guys for the suggestions. The word "dreaded" in regards to this bike makes me want to cry. She's down for the season if it's that. A...
Ok, this is a bit odd because there were no warning signs that this was getting ready to happen. I had been using the Rotella oil that everyone...
It is a skill and it is impressive, but everytime I see one of these street fleas doing this stuff down the road, it really ticks me off. I was...
Now THAT is a before and after shot!
Nice... and chrome plated for only $3 more. If I hadn't already stripped my controls down for polishing, I would have gotten these instead. I...
No, not selling a 750 tank. I have two stock 650 tanks that came with my 650 Maxims. Been on the lookout for a reasonably priced 750 tank for a...
I don't have a larger tank, I was saying I would like to have one. I have two XJ650 Maxims with the original stock tanks. The 750 tank matches...
I just got in some new saddlebags for my latest bike and I'm having some issues getting them adjusted to where the seat will lock back into place....
Is that the original paint on the tank and covers or has it been redone? +1 on the Meguiar's. Excellent stuff.
Re: 1982 xj650 rpm's slow to fall after rev. more info 6/19/ If two and three are slower than one and four, then that's likely your problem....
At 600 RPM like it looks like at the end of that video? No... mine idles ok at 1100 RPM. Anything under that and it will die out. I'm pretty...
Depends on if the PO actually prepped the fenders before he painted them. If he did prep them, then the chrome is likely shot. If just did a...
Same here. My riding in the rain is more of an experience factor for me considering I've been riding for just a little less than a year. I...
This is the exact kind of mufflers I have and the thread gives a good idea on what has to be done to plug the crossover holes....
There are several little tubes within the carbs, so I'd like to see what you're referring to before I say go start poking. A simple carb soak,...
Oh, didn't know she was running yesterday, so yes... that would likely eliminate that, but it wouldn't hurt to try. The engine should actually...
I would guess with that much air in the combustion chamber, that you might get a backfire or possibly a quick combustion flame (but nothing that...
Wanting to stay with the stock look with just modest changes really. I love the look of the Maxims for the most part. The 750 tank would just be...
I would think so, but the fact that the choke is on and the throttle is open when you're spraying starter fluid in makes me second guess that....
Silly question, but do you have the choke on and verified that when it is on that it is opening up? Try that and open up the throttle while...
This is my bike from last year. Not a great pic, but hopefully it will give you an idea of what it looks like. The one I have is adjustable for...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-M ... 240%3A1318 I have one somewhat similar and it has different mounting holes for different bikes....
You'll be the same place I will be... out on the road on the bike! Congrats. We're getting the same nasty weather here in central Kentucky......
Just a thought, but have you tried spraying carb cleaner in the air box and see if it starts? I had what I thought were clean carbs, but the...
I have a good XJ650 Maxim tank that I'd be more than happy to trade. :) Two of them actually. Those look pretty good. I'm assuming one is the...
Has anyone used any of those gauges off of Mikesxs and have pics of them? The guages are 2.5" wide and I'm not sure what it would look like on...
The 11G is for a Candian XJ1100. Nice pick up!
I love the XJ's for the most part, but there are things about it that I could really do without and wish there were more options. I'd like to...
SQLGuy, I've used Back to Black on my Jeep and it doesn't really work all that well. For the few apps I've seen it look good, it's only a temp fix.
VHT, the same company that makes engine paint also has a vinyl dye spray. I've also heard a lot of good things about Forever Black from fellow...
If you don't get a muffler from one of the members here, consider switching over to a set of take offs from a Harley Sportser. A local muffler...
How does the bike itself run? My latest smoked really bad while sitting. Carbs were completely out of whack. Fixed that and not a puff of smoke...
