Re: Valve Cover Donut Tool? popped mine on by hand also. i cut the old ones off.
wow! i have got a whole drawer full of those, i think you can see jesus in the rust on one of them. lol
i just recently put a new head gasket on, i also dropped the chain, i left it down there untill i had the head back in place, used a coat hanger...
scale from 1 to 10 he is 20, has the stuff in stock ships everthing quick, its properly packed. i have ordered serveral times its allways good!!
when engine is cold the transmission stays engaged a little, i have to hold bike back with feet, if i rev it up a little (this is with the clutch...
tighten exhuast bolts at cylinder head
got my parts on saturday, everything was as ordered. fast shipping, all parts fit and bike is now running again:) thanks chacal
replaced valve cover gasket and donuts last fall, when i cleaned it all this morning i could watch the oil seeping from the cylinder head gasket,...
cleaned it all off with hot soapy water then brake clean, started engine after about 2min i could see oil seeping from the right rear of the...
not yet will be doing that on sunday, thanks
i have a 1983 xj-750 maxim, it seems to have developed an oil leak on the right front corner where the head gasket is. i have replaced the valve...
i call it my "trusty steed"
i just have liabililty and medical on mine, it runs 12 per month, state farm in illinois
i use 20w-50 valvolene motorcycle oil.
i used it on some old shotgun parts, it worked great. I agree with polock it will leave a greenish residue, but it does come off.
changed the brake fluid, change oil and filter. rode 10 miles will ride to work tommorrow:)
i used one from NAPA auto parts it came with both o-rings, seems to work fine no leaks.
better than the rear thing!!
i figured it out:)
how do you put your marker on the map?
sorry i have 3 270's, 2 280's and 1 295. any body else need these sizes?
moved it to replace wheel bearing on truck :cry:
ive got some shims 1983 xj750, pm me.
fz8 or bmw f800st they look good
hey guys check out this from fuel-testers.com it lists the ingredients in a lot of fuel stabilizers, seafoam doesnt have much in it....
ive fallen and i cant get up!
mtnbikecrazy55 i have a 1983, your gauges look like mine, your overall bike looks better than mine. color of my bike is maroon. follow big...
also no fuel gauge
hey rickomatic will that diamond bit cut into a broken screw extracter?
try this place also http://www.jbmindustries.com./index.html
i take the rubber mounts between the carb and air box and push them into the air box, the rack then come right out left or right.
parrts came fast!! and as described, the valve cover gasket fit like a glove, its nice to have someone that is honest and has the parts i needed,...
i used big fitz wire method, i used a coat hanger, small screw driver and a hemostat it worked great, with this method you dont have to worry...
That bike is actually a 1983 maxim, only 1983 maxims had that large bolt down by the rear foot rest, it goes thru the exhuast pipe with a large...
Finished checking and adjusting my valve lash. then it started raining, did not get to test ride it:(
you riding your bike to the reunion? know any of the Grimm boys in morton?
to rickomatic, are there any jet adjustments on a 1983 xj 750 maxim with hitachi carbs?
Welcome, i am from up by morton il
Use Bearings?? I got some burnt pistons, maybe they would sell. lol
try this place http://www.jbmindustries.com./index.html
i put an air box cover on (it was missing) bought it off ebay.
try these guys http://www.jbmindustries.com./index.html
Here is central illinois its the japanese beetles, they hit like rocks!
I run premieum 93 octane, its still alot cheaper than filling my truck!
how do you get in contact with him?
Hey chacal, i have 1983 750 maxim i am looking for a rubber mount for the exhuast pipe, there is one on both side of bike there is a large 22mm...
thanks guys
i have a 1983 xj750maxim should it have a fuel gauge? it has a sender in the tank but no level gauge or warning light.
70mph on the interstate to work
thanks waldo!! this is a great forum