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...
I started writing a blog to pass the time during the job search and figured I might as well write about some of my journeys into the customization...
About 2 years ago (and into last spring) I came onto these boards looking for help fixing a 1982 XJ650 Maxim. My questions ranged from carb...
Hi Folks. I'm neck-deep in a bobber build of a 1980 XJ650. The stock rear fender assembly just doesn't cut it, so I'm wondering if anyone can...
Hey all, I'm currently rebuilding an 81 XJ550 (my first rebuild-project) and am trying to figure out the overall design/look I want for the bike....
Hi All, Up for sale is a 1981 XJ650 that has been chopped from just behind the strut welds in the frame. I did not make this modification, so...
I've had my bike for some time now, it's a 1983 xj750 maxim. I have already modified the seat for a some rider. It's not the greatest looking, but...
I just bought my first bike. I wanted something I could work on, something I could learn inside and out, and something I could make my own. Found...
I am looking to purchase a 1981 xj650 to fix up over the winter season and get riding next summer. It is currently advertised as an "easy fix"....
Hey guys. I'm working on an 81 xj550 seca bobber project. I'd love to put spoked wheels on this thing but I've seen some conflicting info. It's a...
Hey guys I wanted to ask a few questions as I am looking to pick up this bike today. 1. Will this bike make a good bobber? 2. How much money (on...
Attempting to make a bobber out of my 1983 XJ750 Maxim. The bike runs great so mainly just cosmetic adjustments. I've started to tear it apart...
So as the tittle says im torn between bobbing and restoring my 1982 650RJ. I initially bought the big to bobber it as i picked it up for only...
Hello Everyone, I picked up an 81 XJ550 Maxim a few months back for a winter project. I have wanted to do a project bike for a while and this one...
Hey guys, So I picked up my project bike as that, a project. The bike was in perfect working order and has the bones I want, but not the style....
so 3 years down the line i plan to finish what i started . so i took 3 weeks off work picked up an 82 750 maxim .[ATTACH] so this is the 650...
Hi Thought I might ask for some good advice from you all. I recently bought a 1982 XJ550 that was found in a barn and hasn't moved since 2001. I...
Hello guys! New owner of a xj750 seca from 82 and im planning on going with a bobber build with a theme going on. Motorcycle building is my dream...
Hey guys, I'm new to the thread here, and I have just acquired my first XJ bike. This will be my first bike to modify. What I'm looking for is...
Hello XJ friends! I'm working on restoring my 83 xj750 Maxim. The bike has had a tune up and upgrade in coils. Also has new battery but I can't...
[ATTACH] So, i am doing a bobber/ chopper build... I had a running, functioning bike before i started the build... But now, as I re-assemble... I...
Let me start by saying this... I ALREADY KNOW I SHOULDNT HAVE TAKEN OFF MY STOCK AIRBOX... And I wish I would have known about this site long...
[ATTACH] Starting a rebuild project on my 1983 XJ750. I love this bike so much. Appreciate any comments or advice. XJ4EVER
So I bought this hinge mount for my springer solo seat to attach on me winter 81 xj650 bobber project but I have no where to weld it near the tank...
I just recently acquired an 82 yamaha maxim 750. If anyone has some cool ideas that are reasonable price wise I would be open to all options. Thanks
So first off I took this bike on trade, came with pods and moded exhaust. I have finished carbs in accordance with the church of clean and proper...
Read about the whole build on my build thread. To-do list: Get SS brake lines and level master cylinder Done Rebuild/clean caliper Done Strip...
chopping the 82 seca to make her into a bobber [img] [img] [img] [img]
