Turned out to be a beautiful day here. Took a 30 mile ride with a buddy. Hope you guys had the same awesome weather up there, and had a fun day.
http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/1985-xj700.60980/#post-454957 Check out the back tires on this bike in the for sale section
I saw that on Craigslist also. wasn't it in Middletown area? He called it a mad max bike
I ended up not having one the right size, but did have one with the correct od. so I fired up the drill press and all is good.:D
That was me that texted you earlier today. I still have that air filter box for you
Finally got that dang oil filter bolt loose, and what do I find? The filter is in backwards, spring on wrong side, and the washer is missing.[ATTACH]
Cortland, as in below Syracuse ?
Janky, where in NY are you. pictures would be good. How much are you looking to get for it?
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Does The Headlight Have The Thin Chrome Ring Around it?
Your message box is full. did you ever sell the tank?
Rides nice. Just a couple things to do,and I'll feel better about it. I originally put in a glass fuse holder with no cover, but I have a blade...
Woo hoo. registered monday. Passed inspection today. not pretty but it's mine
New clutch cable on and it feels great. The old one was binding. Got the new tires on, and insurance card today. Maybe monday it will be on the...
Not sure if they would work on my 81 max, as it didn't come with the air version
Do the forks have the air valves on top or are they the ones that just use oil and no air ? Your inbox is full. I tried to start a conversation...
I disconnected the clutch cable from both ends today. the cable is sticking bad inside. Tomorrow I will put the new one on,along with the new...
Didn't try heat or cold yet. This weekend I will be at it again. Don't want to fire up the propane torch without the doors open,and I make sure...
if I could afford a go pro I wouldn't be trying to get these apart, I would buy a different set and rebuild them.
Or maybe the brakes are dragging after the tire change?
So if it sticks. add some heat and more pblaster? And hope it doesn't fly out when I'm not home.
I need to see if my truck will make it that far and back. The other night I woke up at 3:30and the headlights were on. No tail lights. And the...
I figure the bars would block the cap/spring
The clips are still there. I can see both of them and the one on the left I can pull the edge out. I will get some pictures of where it's at
What if I get the clip out and it won't come out? Put the bars back on and bounce the front end?
I have the one cap down to where the clip will almost come out. I don't want to push it down to far in fear of it never coming out. Tapping and...
The plastic caps were missing off the top of the forks, so I imagine it sat with water on top of it for a while.
The first thing I did was to clean it up as much as possible with a wire brush on my dremel. Tapped it a few times and I could see a Crack running...
Caps are soaking. Will let it sit for a few and see how it goes. Have to order some parts from xj4ever so I can rebuild these
Will it hurt anything to put pblaster in the top of it and let it soak in?
Are these the caps that need to be pushed down to get the clip out. Looks like a whole bunch of fun coming my way. If I tap them down a little...
Rear brakes are adjusted to my liking. I'll do the clutch when the cable comes in. The front , I will check the manual on this one. Want to...
I have had it about 8 yrs. Po parked some time before that. Last on the road in 1995. battery was done when I got it, so yes it will need one....
That one is loose
1981 yamaha xj650 maxim. 6600 miles. I have been going through everything just want to make sure I don't miss anything so the bike is safe and...
So if that's the case the seals are leaking. I ordered a set of seals and dust seals. Now what else do I need to replace the seals? Upper...
Yes I should probably order a clutch cable also.
Next will be to lube the cable real well. I hope this all makes the clutch a little easier to pull. If not,by the end of summer my left forearm...
Ok. Thanks I ordered them , we will see in a few days.
Ahh. Now to find the correct o-ring. I still have to mount it and see how much less slop it has. thanks
[ATTACH] in the groove around where the bolt goes through. Also, is it supposed to have a bushing like the brake lever?
1981 xj650 maxim There is a grove cut into the bottom side of the hand clutch lever around the hole for the bolt. is there suppose to be some...
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Wish I had someone close to check the front forks. They seem awful bouncy.
[ATTACH] Out in the sun today.
[ATTACH] Had to replace the brake lines. They looked good but safety is number one. I didn't find a year on them,just manufacturer, say number,...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] Front brake is done. Just want to bleed it one more time in a couple days ,just to make sure. New pads, rebuilt caliper with new...
Two years? Wow. Where the heck did you hide it. I'm not sure I will get my wife on the bike.
Funny. Had to get back to work. Break was over. Apparently my daughter opened the garage door for my wife. Then went and sat down on the xj. I...
Got home last night and walked through the garage on the way into the house. Hmm, smells like gas. I checked over the bike to make sure it wasn't...
