I'm hearing a kind of whining and feeling a vibration in the clutch lever. Decided to take a video of the situation. [MEDIA] Thoughts?
So I know that my fuel tank has junk it in. I tried to de-rust it years go. It sat open for a long time. So I figured that I would put two fuel...
Hey Everyone! I apologize if this is posted somewhere else. I have looked and looked and cannot seem to find anything. I am in need of some...
Hello, Needing some help getting my Seca back onto the road. I did a pretty big overhaul of the bike this winter but was pleased to hear it run...
Hi guys, I purchase a 81 xj650 midnight maxim as my first project bike and was super excited to get started on it, but hit a snag when I realized...
Hey all, I've been lurking on these forums for a couple months, but i just managed to recieve a confirmation email today so i figured I'd make a...
Howdy, Several years ago I bought an XJ550 to keep by hands busy and learn something new. Ended up never getting it running. I'm looking to...
I've had this bike for a few years now and have been trying to start it since the weather is getting warmer. It sat during the winter, so I...
Sorry I'm new and I've tried googling the answer. Yes I'm sure I do not need to replace them all, but it snows where I live and I'll have time. So...
Hi ya'll. I replaced the old, deader-than-a-doornail battery with a new, sealed battery for my '81 750 Seca. The bike, when new, had a...
Hello all. My 81 xj750A Japanese import has the daft cable/hydraulic combo. I've been trying to see if there is a direct replacement to do a...
Hey everyone! Last week I picked up a 1981 xj550 maxim. I thought it was running fine until I touched the second header pipe and it was cold....
Hey guys. New guy here. Bought an 81 xj550 Seca from a storage locker a few years ago. No gauges, some lame twisted handlebars, no hand controls,...
1981 Yamaha Seca XJ750: Here is a photo of the part I believe to be the culprit. I have the owner's manual for this beast, but I can't find any...
1981 Yamaha XJ600 Midnight Maxim - runs but needs some work. Horn and starter buttons broken. Needs new battery. Added straight bars but it comes...
Finally got it "done" still needs a couple little odds and ends but its running.
So I bought this bike (81 650 maxim) with the purpose of learning how to rebuild it. The clutch does not activate and the owner told me it just...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Hello everyone my names Dillon from Washington state just picked up a 81 xj650 midnight maxim for an awesome...
Hi guys, I've finally got my bike running reliably and I am ready to start considering mods. Very grateful for any experiences, tips, or ideas you...
I am working on an 1981 550 Maxim and converting it to a cafe racer. I have the clymrr The problem is that I all that needs to be hooked up to...
I have extra parts I'd like to sell or trade for anything that could be useful to me here I have is a 1981 yamaha maxim xj650 spare seat front...
So, since my front fender is cracked I got a friend of mine to weld it. That leaves me with the problem of paint. Someone that had this bike...
I have a 1981 XS850 Fuel tank in good condition for sale. Comes with two fuel petcocks. No fuel cap. Asking $80 I got a 1981 XJ 650 stock seat . $70
TO DO: on-hold - Swap out the exhaust - see how paint holds up. Change the seat and maybe a frame loop Swap on the XJ550 tank new electrical...
