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  1. Zoot_Suit
    Thread

    Before & After 1982 XJ650 Maxim

    Here are some before and after shots of the bike. :D [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
    Thread by: Zoot_Suit, Jul 6, 2024, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. MiiYeti
    Thread

    Carb jetting

    So I got a 82’ xj650 last year and worked through electrical issues (aftermarket fuses and chaffed wiring) finally got it started last week and it...
    Thread by: MiiYeti, Mar 28, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Videos
  3. Zoot_Suit
    Thread

    30% of the way there...

    I start making her pretty this weekend. :D [ATTACH]
    Thread by: Zoot_Suit, Jan 5, 2024, 379 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. j_ham
    Thread

    XJ550 Mikuni BS28 Pilot Screws

    Hey everyone. I'm trying to get my '82 XJ550 Maxim carbs tuned up, and I've run into a bit of an issue with the pilot screws/idle mixture...
    Thread by: j_ham, Jul 12, 2023, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Spencer Ke
    Thread

    Camchain Tensioner Might be Shot... [Maxim 550]

    Hey All! I bought my bike at the end of the riding season last year. It was running, then got tipped and stopped but a quick visit to the Church...
    Thread by: Spencer Ke, May 1, 2023, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Tiavarone
    Thread

    Seca 750 82' Putting Aftermarket Grips on the Throttle Tube

    Hello All, I have been looking for a thread pertaining to mounting aftermarket grips to the OEM throttle tube, or what aftermarket throttle tube I...
    Thread by: Tiavarone, Apr 13, 2023, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Tiavarone
    Thread

    Passenger Foot rest

    Hey guys, I am missing both passenger pegs, and I am trying to find out what size pegs I would need to mount up to the existing bracket. Would...
    Thread by: Tiavarone, Aug 31, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Tom Seketa
    Thread

    For Sale 1982 Seca XJ650RJ

    Hello! The time has unfortunately come for me to sell my '82 Seca XJ650RJ. It has been a real pleasure to ride but I'm in the market for a new...
    Thread by: Tom Seketa, Jul 30, 2022, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. Tiavarone
    Thread

    1982 XJ750 Seca Rear Brake Switch

    Hello All, I recently purchased the bike and noticed the brake switch was bad on my bike and bought a new one. Question is how do I install the...
    Thread by: Tiavarone, Jul 15, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. William Thompson
    Thread

    Running 1982 XJ650 barn find

    Just picked up a barn find. It's mostly original but with a handful of things to do on it. Front brakes are non-existent, still has an original...
    Thread by: William Thompson, Jun 23, 2022, 30 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Nambro
    Thread

    Rough Skip Past Neutral While Riding, Fine When Engine Off

    Hey Folks, Ran into an issue today and was hoping for a quick gut check before I go headfirst into pulling things apart. If anyone has had this...
    Thread by: Nambro, Apr 30, 2022, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Mace gaines
    Thread

    Yamaha xj750 misfiring

    My bike can idle now but every now and then itl misfire and chuck a little fire out the 2nd to 4th exhaust pipes. All the fuses in my box are 10s...
    Thread by: Mace gaines, Apr 12, 2022, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. David Jefferis
    Thread

    For Sale 1982 XJ650 TURBO

    Hello, I have a 650 Turbo that I need to sell. I bought it as a project bike, but got bogged down in the rebuild taking care of my elderly...
    Thread by: David Jefferis, Oct 1, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. b.pillz46
    Thread

    550 Maxim Engine making a noise, when I drained the oil a metal dowel was stuck to the drain plug.

    I noticed that when I started driving and accelerating under load I could hear a clicking clanking sound coming from somewhere in the engine. When...
    Thread by: b.pillz46, Aug 17, 2021, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Rowdy Beaman
    Thread

    XJ750 Brake Calipers, Does the XJ900 fit?

    Hi, Just a quick question. I am putting '83 XJ750r Forks on my '82 XJ650 and wanted to upgrade the brakes to dual caliper. I have the xj750 rim,...
    Thread by: Rowdy Beaman, Apr 14, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Dalexander
    Thread

    For Sale 1982 XJ650 Maxim Parts

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I have miscellaneous 1982 xj650 Maxim parts for sale message me if your interested in...
    Thread by: Dalexander, Mar 2, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. eigenseca
    Thread

    Any tips for bending clutch nut locking tab

    I started trying to bend this nut locking tab over by propping the screwdriver against the clutch basket and the tab and smacking the end of the...
    Thread by: eigenseca, Jan 21, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. jjcurtiscb
    Thread

    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    My little brother started me down the path to XJs a couple of years ago when I needed a winter project. After I finished a rather minor...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Dec 21, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. Lierre
    Thread

    For Sale 1982 Maxim 650 Project Bike

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Take a look at the listing below... Looking to sell the complete bike; however, I would be willing to part it out if...
    Thread by: Lierre, Aug 5, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. hedgehog
    Thread

    '82 XJ550 mixture screw problem

    Hi Folks, I've got a 1982 XJ550R Seca, doing a carb clean and partial rebuild: new needle valves, gaskets, o-rings, and also replacing 2 of the...
    Thread by: hedgehog, Jul 11, 2020, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Dalexander
    Thread

    In search of 81-82 xj 650

    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...
    Thread by: Dalexander, Jul 6, 2020, 14 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. Daniel Murray
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    New Front Rotor Recommendations '82 XJ650 Maxim

    Hey y'all, I've had really poor front brake performance for a while and noticed my front brake pads have been wearing unevenly. I suspect the tire...
    Thread by: Daniel Murray, May 6, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. neuarc
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    1982 XJ650 Manual PDF?

    Hi everybody, Just purchased my first motorcycle, a 1982 XJ650. I'm looking into rebuilding the carbs and entering the church of clean, but those...
    Thread by: neuarc, Apr 29, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Rebecca Proppe
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    Removing the Atari ?

    Hi dudes! I bought a 1982 XJ Maxim back in the fall, enjoyed riding it so much, and I've been doing some aesthetic work on it before riding season...
    Thread by: Rebecca Proppe, Mar 11, 2020, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. Michael R Bernardi
    Thread

    turbo bike parts

    Hi All, Thinking of buying an 82 seca turbo. Already own and worked on a Honda turbo of the same year. Was just wondering on parts availability....
    Thread by: Michael R Bernardi, Jan 31, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Zachary Barton
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    Clutch Slipping

    (1982 xj650 Seca Non-yics) Hey everybody! I have my bike together but I'm starting to feel it slip when I really goose the throttle. It used to...
    Thread by: Zachary Barton, Nov 3, 2019, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. eigenseca
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    Anyone know if this Caliper Seals Kit is any good?

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-1984-YAMAHA-XJ750-MAXIM-FRONT-BRAKE-CALIPER-REPAIR-REBUILD-NEW-SEAL-KIT/323800431776?hash=item4b64027ca0:g:DioAAOSwxq...
    Thread by: eigenseca, May 29, 2019, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. J. Alanko
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    New owner of XJ400 seca '82

    So i bought a XJ400 seca 1982 as my first A2 motorbike. I understand its more rare model of XJ. I was wondering how many parts are cross...
    Thread by: J. Alanko, May 6, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. jelm05
    Thread

    (TESTING) 1982 XJ650RJ...No Spark

    So... I am the new owner of a 1982 XJ650RJ. I love it, but I would love it more if it had a spark and ran. Cosmetically and mechanically it...
    Thread by: jelm05, Oct 3, 2018, 18 replies, in forum: Test Zone
  30. Cwjleaker
    Thread

    Yamaha XJ 400 Seca 1982: Front Fork Conversion

    Hi guys! As you can see by the title I’m looking at changing the front forks on my Yamaha XJ400 (1982). Mainly because I want beefier (thick) more...
    Thread by: Cwjleaker, Aug 28, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. wcd
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    '82 XJ750J (Maxim) crank but no run. Getting real frustrated

    Hey everyone! I've been on the forum for a little bit now and it has been INCREDIBLE. This site has been an absolute wealth of knowledge to pull...
    Thread by: wcd, Jul 1, 2018, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Dflynn926
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    No spark 1982 xj750

    Hello all! I picked up an82 xj750 a few months ago. I am having some issue with spark. I am getting spark on 2 and 3. I get spark on 1and 4 when I...
    Thread by: Dflynn926, May 13, 2018, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Moto psycho
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    Bend your ear ? 1982 seca 650

    I went to start my 1982 seca 650 after I did my carbs new p pilot jet main new needles and now it's only firing on cylinders 2 & 4 but they all...
    Thread by: Moto psycho, Apr 25, 2018, 78 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Colton
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    1982 xj750 fuse box wiring. Wrong color wires

    Just made a trade for this bike a while back. Bike was a mess so I’m going pretty deep trying to clean everything up. Fuse box was non existent...
    Thread by: Colton, Apr 11, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Scratch777
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    Oil Change on 82 650 Maxim

    Hello I have almost completed my very novice repairs on my first bike 1982 XJ650 Maxim and the evil red oil change light is on. I live in Tucson...
    Thread by: Scratch777, Apr 5, 2018, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Bryan Moon
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    1982 xj750 maxim for sale $1000 Baltimore

    https://post.craigslist.org/manage/6472853362/skp7w 1982 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim Bought this bike in September of 2016. The motorcycle had roughly...
    Thread by: Bryan Moon, Jan 25, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  37. Tymen
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    smaller battery

    Hi fellow riders, currently im customizing my XJ650 '82. I am wondering if a smaller battery will work. The less visible, the better. Like a...
    Thread by: Tymen, Jan 2, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. XJ650SECATAY
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    I need a wiring diagram

    Just bought a 1982 XJ650 seca. It needs to be re-wired. Does anyone have a wiring diagram, or know where to find one?
    Thread by: XJ650SECATAY, Nov 28, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  39. XJ650SECATAY
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    1982 Yamaha Xj650 Seca Wiring Diagram

    I have a 1982 Yamaha xj650 Seca that needs to be re-wired. Does anyone have/know where to find a wiring diagram for this bike?
    Thread by: XJ650SECATAY, Nov 28, 2017, 11 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  40. Kenneth mutzabaugh
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    Help me

    Ok so i just bought a 1982 seca 650. Now im not getting nothing when i press the start button, but the instrument cluster lights up. Now i did...
    Thread by: Kenneth mutzabaugh, Aug 24, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Aaron B
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    I just got a XJ750, my first ever project... now what?

    So.... where do I even start? Newbie here. Today I bartered with a guy on Craigslist and basically got an 82 Seca 750 for a handshake and a hardy...
    Thread by: Aaron B, Aug 11, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. DanSido
    Thread

    For Sale 1982 Yamaha Maxim XJ 650 - Chicagoland

    I bought this bike as a project a couple years ago never got it running smoothly but it is complete and in good shape for its age. 1982 Yamaha...
    Thread by: DanSido, Jun 28, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  43. craiygxj
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    Windshield Windscreen Yamaha XJ650 Maxim

    Anyone ever put anything a bit larger than a Slipstreamer spitfire or hellfire windscreen on an XJ650 Maxim? Aside from the opposite end of the...
    Thread by: craiygxj, Apr 21, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Riders Mark
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    82' Xj750 seca

    Hey everyone I just purchased two xj750s that need work. As far as I can tell the only part I can't locate is the right fairing/battery cover....
    Thread by: Riders Mark, Mar 28, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. Jon D
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    Entire '82 XJ650RJ SECA ASK FOR PARTS

    I bought the bike for $100 and thought about fixing it up, but it was a little too much for me to handle. I'm in Massachusetts if someone wants to...
    Thread by: Jon D, Feb 15, 2017, 28 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. BigVinceDawg
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    Wanted Right side panel (Battery Cover)

    I've grabbed some parts off parts bikes in my area there has never been a right side cover. I've looked on evilbay (ebay) and searched the...
    Thread by: BigVinceDawg, Feb 14, 2017, 29 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  47. Andrew Scoggins
    Thread

    1982 Xj650 seca ticking sound

    [MEDIA]hey guys, this is my first bike and I just rode it from California to Seattle and I don't really have any handy friends here in Seattle who...
    Thread by: Andrew Scoggins, Sep 30, 2016, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. lsevenh
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    1982 Maxim xs400j (VIN 15G) manual needed!

    Hi! I'm new here - this is my first post. After a lot of searching online I haven't been able to find a (free) manual for my bike with VIN 15G,...
    Thread by: lsevenh, Sep 11, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Paul Schmaus
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    For Sale 1982 XJ1100J Project Bike

    8/11/16 Project bike for sale! Frisco, TX $900, willing to negotiate. Pics at Yamaha XJ Owners on Facebook, a public group. 1982 Yamaha Maxim...
    Thread by: Paul Schmaus, Aug 11, 2016, 15 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. craiygxj
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    New Member, First Post, High Rev when opening throttle '82 XJ650 Maxim

    How's it going everyone, first time poster here and a new owner of an '82 XJ650 Maxim. Acquired the bike from a friend where it had been sitting...
    Thread by: craiygxj, Aug 7, 2016, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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