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1985 Yamaha maxim x 750 rebuild?

Hey I just picked up an 85 maxim x turns out it’s got a knock in the bottom end sounds like cilnder 3 anyone know how much a rebuild would cost?...

Thread by: Chrismaximx750, Jun 30, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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xj700x No Start on fuel but starts on starter fluid

Been awhile since i've been here. It's a 1985 xj700x with mikuni carbs. i rebuilt the carbs back in 2016 but the number 4 was still leaking and...

Thread by: Klutched v4.2, Sep 4, 2021, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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For Sale 2 85 xj700s

I have 2 xj700s both have low compression across all 4 cylinders probably just needs a head gasket but i no longer have time to work on them....

Thread by: big_rob420, Jan 30, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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High idle 3000 plus

I have a 1985 Yamaha maxim xj700x. I just got her running again she had electrical issues but now she won’t idle below 3000 no matter what I do. I...

Thread by: 1985maximxj700x, Sep 5, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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2 85 xj700s

I have 2 1985 Yamaha xj700 I no longer have the time to fix them up. Both have low compression on all 4 cylinders probably just needs new piston...

Thread by: big_rob420, Aug 29, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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XJ700 Maxim doesn't start

So here is the scenario. Bought a 1985 XJ700 Maxim, when I turn the key on, the headlight and everything up front work. The blinkers and all of it...

Thread by: Quinten Michael Permenter, May 23, 2019, 56 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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2 1985 xj700's

I have 2 85 xj700's. 1 title and bought the other as a parts bike. Both engines turn over but both have low compression, could be gaskets i'm not...

Thread by: big_rob420, Feb 26, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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For Sale 2 85 yamaha xj700s

Hello everyone, my name is Robert . I have 2 Yamaha xj700s for sale. i bought one to fix up and found the other one for parts. I no longer have...

Thread by: big_rob420, May 31, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Basket case carbs

Hello everyone. I have been lurking these forums for about two weeks attempting to trace various problems. Through here I have found the service...

Thread by: Hogarth Jenkins, Apr 1, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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For Sale 85 or 86 Maxim Air Cooled MAC 4 into 2 Exhaust System

Can't use this for any of my projects, so I'm posting up a link to my C-list ad because I'm not sure if my Photo Bucket is going to work. Check it...

Thread by: xHondaHack, Mar 10, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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1985 XJ700 Maxim

Looking for a starter. This one I have doesn’t spin.

Thread by: Rawaterbury69, Dec 22, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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'85 XJ700 starting issues

So last year I bought an XJ700 as my first "real" bike after getting my license. It was a little rough around the edges but that the bike was...

Thread by: a_crowbar, Oct 4, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Yamaha xj700 1985

For sale 1985 Yamaha xj700 parts or repair. as far as i know it needs new piston rings but i can't afford to fix it. I also have another head for...

Thread by: big_rob420, Jul 28, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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1985 XJ900 31A Cam chain guides wanted

I need Cam chain guides and related stuff to my 31A engine.

Thread by: Claus Soerensen, Jun 28, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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1985 XJ700 maxim throttle lock

Hello, First time motorcycle owner/poster here. I just bought this 85 xj700 maxim with 12,000 miles on it, recently my buddy and I took the carbs...

Thread by: omglimepie, May 25, 2017, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Dropped my xj750x, now it won't start

Hi guys, Just before storing the bike for the winter, I dropped it on its side and gaz poured from the gaz tank all over the place. Took me a...

Thread by: tedre191, Apr 17, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Wanted Backrest/Sissy Bar

I'm looking for a back rest or a sissy bar for my 1985 XJ700n. Preferably padded but I can make due without

Thread by: Mjolnir, Apr 14, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Gas on backside of carburetor. Why?

I've been working on my 85 Maxim Xj700x. Today I noticed some fuel coming from the carb to airbox joint. Obviously on the air intake side of the...

Thread by: Billy The kid, Mar 11, 2017, 42 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Air box joint..

I've been looking for a while. I am working on a 1985 Yamaha Maxim xj700x. I am looking for the carburetor to air box joints. I've looked...

Thread by: Billy The kid, Feb 25, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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'85 xj700x Carburetor Troubles?

I just bought an '85 Maxim xj700x. It has the Mikuni bs33 carbs... but the internet doesn't have very much info on these. I am trying to fix a...

Thread by: Billy The kid, Jan 20, 2017, 41 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Anyone interested in a VERY GOOD 1985 XJ700N Maxim Super low mileage?

Hi All, I've been on the fence about selling it, but its a great bike in great condition and I believe its under 5000 or 6000 miles on it. Runs...

Thread by: Dtm834, Feb 22, 2016, 18 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted

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