Hey, y'all. Just a quick questions on brake caliper rebuilds: Does the flat side of the piston or the "cup" side of the piston go against the...
Hi! I bought my bike recently, fixed the carbs and got it running. I realized the front brakes weren’t working so I bled them. Now that I bled...
I’m looking at brake rotors on MikesXS for my 1982 XJ550. When I filter by bike, only one part comes up (#MD2023RS). However, they sell several...
1983 Yamaha Maxim XJ750K I am rebuilding both front brake calipers, the MC and installing new SS braided brake lines. My dilemma is whether to...
Hello all. I have a XJ650 which ive converted to a dual disc brake using the maxim setup. My issue is i can not get any pressure in the master...
Having an issue getting the rear disk brake on my 1983 Seca 900 properly bleed. I replaced the rubber brake lines with SS, and replaced the...
Hey guys, new to the forum but had a couple questions. So I have an 82(?) maxim 650, I’m currently in the process of converting it to a scrambler...
I noticed late last week that my front brake felt spongy and would barely work when squeezed. I opened the master cylinder and saw that it was low...
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,...
Just put new front brake pads on my 1983 XJ750 Maxim, but now I can’t get the rotors to fit back into the callipers. The space between the pads...
I swapped my rotors for slotted ones so the originals are for sale. I don't want much for them. Throwing them away just seems like a waste....
I picked up this "new to me" 1982 xj750 off marketplace the other day, no battery, no starter and 60k km, but i bump started it in the driveway...
Hi All, First time motorcycle owner here, frustrated and lost. I've spent the last 2 weeks trying to figure out this retched brake bleed, and...
Hey there XJ folks! So I'm in the process of rebuilding the calipers on my 750 Maxim. Pistons are in with with new seals and all went well there....
Hi guys,greetings from the UK, I could do with some advise please, I am looking for two front calipers to fit my 82 Turbo, these are like finding...
Hey Everyone, I have a 1981 xj550 seca. The front brakes don't work well and I'm not sure if it's because that's how it was originally. Could...
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...
When I searched the forum couldn't find much about rotor replacments for my "9". Plenty for other XJ though The orginal rotors were not cross...
So I am replacing the front brake pads for the first time (Just bought the bike recently, this is the last thing that needs to be done) and for...
Hey Guys, A local guy, (maybe somebody on this forum?), is selling a new set of brake shoes for a 82 xj650 Seca. I have an 85 xj700 Maxim. I...
While rebuilding my master cylinder and putting the calipers on my 82 XJ1100 I noticed the front right caliper bleeder valve is broken. I am in...
Looking for a front right brake caliper and rotor and possibly a tank and plastics for the right price. Bikes black so black parts are better but...
Hey Guys, I have 2 XJ900´s a 1984 and a 1985 model the front end of the ´85 model looks like this [ATTACH] and this is the ´84 model [ATTACH]...
so after all my work ( and currently waiting for my tank sealing kit to set) ive come acrost an interesting conundrum, it doesnt work! xD, i...
Hi guys, I just finished putting my front wheel back on the bike with new tires and brake pads. For some reason, the caliper is hitting the brake...
Hi all, Pardon the pun above. I have had this issue ever since I got my bike - sticky brakes. After bleeding, cleaning the return hole, and...
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...
Cliff notes: new braided steel lines, DOT5 fluid, speed bleeders. Install to commence soon. Novellette: Last year I rebuilt my calipers because I...
Hi everyone; my name is Clay and I purchased a 1982 seca XJ550RJ in red yesterday. This is my first bike and my family's 5th in the collection. I...