Time for another "my bike won't start" thread I've got an '82 XJ550 project bike I picked up a while back and have not been able to get it to...
Bought the bike non-running. Had a stripped starter idler gear, split the case replaced all that and threw it back together and it started right...
I'm not sure if I'm posting or doing this correctly but I need some help. I have an 85 xj 700. It idles fine revs to redline in netrol fine...
So I recently started rebuilding my 82 xj650 maxim. I have receipt rebuilt the carburetors. It will flood itself out while sitting there not...
On my 1980 xj650rj Seca when i start the bike up and look down the carbs, I can see gas just kinda shooting up through the main jet that the...
Hi I’m new to riding and new to this forum. I just recently got my first bike, an 82 xj750 maxim. I absolutely love the bike and really want to...
Hi, I just bought a xj550 maxim and replaced the plugs and did some wiring work and it was running great. I did notice some dry rot and cracking...
Hi all, I'm in the Pittsburgh area and have a 1981 xj650 maxim. It was running great till the other day when it decided to no longer work on...
Hello all, new here. A year ago I bought a 1982 xj 650 Maxim to fix up. I did a good amount of work to it and got it running but now it smokes a...
I'm looking at a set of R6 throttle bodys to replace the old CV carbs with pod filters since i can't seem to keep the carbs tune set after a ride...
Hey I got a 83 XJ650 Maxim a few months ago and have been working on fixing everything mechanically and realized that I have a XJ1100 tank and not...
Hi everybody, I joined the forum to see if I could get some pointers on an issue I am having. I picked up this bike as a trade for an old pickup...
So there was some slight rust in the gas tank of my 82 maxim 750, I filled it with 3 gallons of white vinegar and let it sit for 4 days. I would...
How much fuel does your tank hold? I've been reading online specs for the 1982 Xj650 gas tank and its been listed as a 13L tank. I've notice mine...
I have a 82 xj650 and I am running filter pods and no exhaust. I was wonding what size jets I should get for the set up I am running. I was...
I have an 85 xj700 recently bought. Ran ok needed work. I started with cleaning the fuel tank (rust) . After I cleaned the tank I hooked it back...
I recently put together my xj650 and I started it for the first time today and as soon as i start the bike it revs up to 7k and I have to kill it....
1982 Maxim 650 - not getting fuel. (VIN 5N9 - 002151) Hey guys, first post here on the forums so thanks for having me! I recently acquired a 1982...
1981 XJ750R runs pretty awesome when below 7000RPM and when quickly accelerated through that range. Slow throttle increase to 7000 reveals a...
I'm restoring an 82 seca turbo. Previous owner said it hasn't been run since the early 90's. I've put a new battery on it (didn't have one when...
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Hello everyone. New guy to the forum here. Pardon the long write up, but I figure more info the better? Anyway, I'm left scratching my head on...
Hello Fellow Riders, My 35yr Old Seca Turbo needs a New Heart (Fuel Pump) and I'm reaching out to those who can help me. If you know of a...
This probably belongs over in the "stupid things today" thread, but a few serious questions. All this happened on a 1982 XJ1100 that I just picked...
So I Have an xj650 Maxim with 4 to 1 exhaust and a cut airbox with a single pod filter. This is the process i used to fix my hitachi cards and...
Hey guys my name is Shawn I'm new to the site I just bought an 82xj550 that hadn't been started in years. The tank had crud in it and the petcock...
