1984 maxim for sale in the Toronto area, under 48,000 and runs good. Fresh paint and good rubber. It's listed on CL for 2500, XJ bikes special for...
You can get a kit from your local CAT dealer, or truck dealer that sells CAT parts called a SOS kit, Schedual Oil Sampling. I know up here their...
Spark plugs are only a 10 min job if their not siezed in the head, if they are and you press it can ruin a season. If it's running ok, then you...
I just used GM Gasket maker, it's an anerobic sealant. works great. Part number #1052942 for the small tube.
Best ride i've ever been on hands down.
www.convert-me.com best and most through online conversion site i've used.
The dragon is an amazing section of road. I was there in '06 and i can't wait to go back. You can look at pictures and maps all you want, untill...
I hate to be a spoil sport, that is an awesome stretch of road but i dont think the video is real. I think the guy on wheels was added in after...
Manuals take all the sport out of it :)
The stuff mentioned on "Trucks" was Zoops metal sealer, never used it but it might be worth a shot.
Muffin tins, with magnets glued to the underside of the cups. Keeps your parts seperated and organized, and the magnets hold the parts in if you...
What make are your stronger then stock clutch springs?
A little rain never hurt anyone.. now a whole lot, that's another story :)
I use Mac and Snap-On almost exclusivly for my job, but i will say one good thing for the craftsman warranty. Bring back a socket or a wrench that...
Just a couple of points from a person that works in a "stealership"... Now i work with trucks, not bikes but the principals are the same....
I have all my keys together, house and bike and i leave them in the ignition. I have a small peice of chain that leads to a key ring around the...
I had Spitfires on my maxim, They were okay tires but a little loose in the rain. When they wore out i swapped on a set of Dunlop Gt501's. $110...
I was riding with a friend last summer in northern ontario and by the end of the day our bikes looked like the front of them had carpet on them....
Redwing 969 10" pull on motorcycle boots. Excellent product. No problems shifting, great grip, and very comfortable. Nice and high, keeps engine...
1984 xj750 automatic chain tensioner or manual?
all apologys for the .com.. i was just pleased i spelt zdeno right :)
Zdeno cycle in ontario has the best prices that i've found. Im not sure what shipping would cost you but the dunlops on my bike were 25-30% less...
I bought some from dennis kirk, just a universal fit highway bar kit and they work pretty well. I had to grind down the mounting bracket a bit so...
I would also suggest using the largest buffing pad that you can use on each piece. When i was doing mine last winter, I was noticing that i was...
2 light coatings of high tack and your set to go. Also a quick check with a straight edge and a feeler gauge to make sure your mating surfaces are...
Blow out any filter with compressed air and you might as well not bother putting it back into the vechicle, It's not doing you any good anyways
Try a different brand of ear plugs and see if they feel better. Many companys use different types of foam so one might be right for you. On...
5,400km's in 6 days last year pretty much with out issue. I've figured out every way to sit on an xj and still make it down the road :)
Another bonus about motorcycles here in the Toronto area, we can use the HOV - high occupancy vechicle lanes on the highways, normally reserved...
I like the guys who drive to bike night in their cars, park down the block and strut in wearing an expensive riding jacket and proceed to chat up...
Fits in a ford f-150 quadcab short box. Not the best fit, but it fits.
Hah, i wish i had seen this thread earlier on, The march show really did bite the big one. First reaction to walking into the place was "where's...
Also, In the Barrie area, if you follow Dunlop street through the downtown area and get out to Shanty Bay road take that. It follows loosely along...
There's not a whole lot in the Toronto area, i work in Toronto. Forks of the credit is a nice area for sure. Next time your up that way, on...
I have a friend who rides a 1983 Honda Cx650 and has had some problems finding much information about it on the internet. I was just wondering if...
I know we already have regional area forums, but perhaps we could have a favorite rides section. An area where people can post their favorite...
Live in Barrie and work in the Toronto area here.
For home and limited use i think these starter sets are great, but only if bought at sale price. Up here i'd reccomend the Canadian Tire brand...
Im not at all familar with the turbo setup on the seca, but a turbo on just about any engine works off of the expansion of exhaust gasses. I say...
Just a note on flushing.. I definately wouldent use gasoline becuase it's a solvent. It will take away the oils ability to lubricate all...
I see alot of good information up here. I think the most valuable thing mentioed though is comfort. It cant' protect you if your not wearing it....
I've tried to use earbuds and found the same thing as gabrar, i couldent hear the music unless i had it cranked right up to an uncomfortable...
Most of the time i don't get much higher then 6k, but when im feeling squirrely or im trying to keep up someone on a much larger bikie i'll take...
Re: Suddenly I have running issues The only thing worse then the polar bears up here are the Wooly Mammoths.. They're polite and all, but man do...
Another note to add, i averaged 41mpg for the trip. I thought it might have been a little lower because between rider and gear i had 400lbs on it...
Just thought i'd share with you all, I have recently returned from vacation that i spent touring with a friend of mine. I was on my Maxim 750 and...
My commute is 210km's a day 5 days a week, I average about 2 days a week on the bike. I'd like to ride more, but i need the trunk space more often...
I came across this site by searching google for "1983 Yamaha Maxim 750", and then sorting through the endless pages for some usefull information....
Ohmega, I know a good engine shop in Toronto that specialty is race engines. They could more then likely dynamically balance your crank for you.
I know this is a late reply, but better late then never :). If your going to be doing some work on your older equipment then a good set of...
