1986 Yamaha XJ700 Maxim 19k miles $2,500 OBO Midnight Blue 1986 XJ700 Airhead for sale. At 16k miles the engine was tuned up and brake...
Hey everyone. Finally getting the ‘82 XJ550 Maxim on the road, and I can’t shift to 6th gear. 1-5 is all good; no problems. Are there any...
Thought I’d consolidate any more posts about my bike into one thread, seeing that I probably will need about a million posts to get her rolling...
Looking for a 1983 XJ750J Gauge Cluster in relatively good shape, but as long as the tach and speedo are accurate, I can fix one up cosmetically...
Hi All!! I purchased a 1986 XJ700 from a friend of mine, who was moving away… it was stored in a shed for 20+ years and in decent shape but needed...
I just got this bike recently, and it was apparent that it had been dropped, but the stock gauges were not on the bike initially, the person I...
ALL- You've been incredibly helpful on this sight for my few years of 1981 XJ 550 Maxim ownership I recently (last 5 months) was recovering from...
1985 Yamaha XJ700 Maxim 19k miles $3,000 OBO At 16k miles the engine was tuned up and brake system completely rebuilt and upgraded. Has...
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...
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...
Howdy all, I'm a new owner of an '82 XJ650J Maxim, and I'm having an issue with my bike. Everything is stock, including jets. Upon purchase, the...
I am working on an 86 Maxim Xj700 When I push the start button it sticks in the on position and I have to pull the button out. I have taken it...
Replacing the sprockets and chain on my 1982 XJ550 maxim. My front sprocket is held on with just an e-clip. All the secas I’ve seen have shown...
Take a ride on the smoothest and most satisfying vintage Yamaha… the XJ650 Maxim 1! This beautiful and bulletproof inline four cylinder engine...
Hi, I have an xj650 maxim, 1981, US model imported to the UK. I bought the bike seized, and whilst waiting for rebore I have stripped and...
Hello all, This is my first post so I’m hoping this is the right area to post this. I recently purchased a 1982 xj650 Maxim w/ 38,xxx miles. The...
Hey guys, I have an 82 XJ650 Maxim for parts. It wasn't running when I got it, so I don't know what the condition of the motor or transmission...
Had this bike for years and have done a variety of work on it. Right now working on the carbs, messing with main jet. Previous owner removed...
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...
Hello all, I recently bought a 1981 xj550 maxim and decided to chase an oil leak. Found a round black seal/cap under the YICS cover on the right...
Hello all, have been lurking on the forum over the last few months as I have gotten my bike back on the road and it has been a big help, but am...
Hi all! Another question! I have a 1982 xj750 maxim. Im not exactly sure what the previous owner all did to it but there was already some...
Been trying to track down parts for this eternal project...need an XJ550 Maxim tank? Anybody holding?! Got leads? Desperate and all 'easy'...
What is everybody using for a replacement throttle tube? All that i can find on the internet is the OE replacement that includes the grip. Anybody...
I ordered new clutch plates for my 82 XJ550 Maxim and I noted that the Barrett steel plates are not tabbed/don’t have an asymmetrical shape and...
Hey guys, im not seeing any info in regards to swapping tanks from the maxim 700 of 1986 to any of the xj/seca models, does anyone know if this is...
Selling my 1982 Maxim XJ550. Located near Frankfurt Germany. Runs and drives well, not looking to part out at this point. Started the process of...
I have a 1980 XJ650 Maxim and I am looking a 4:2 exhaust system in decent condition. I am willing to pay with paypal or to trade an XJ550 Maxim...
Hello all, I recently purchased a 1981 xj650 maxim that hadn’t run in about a month. Has recently tuned carbs but no spark, no neutral light and...
Hi guys and gals, Some of you have probably seen me trying to sell this bike in the past. I guess my price was too high. Make an offer! I just...
I got his bike, the guy said it was running, before he had an issue he could figure out, about 2 or 3 years ago. It had an Electrical issue, I...
I am tearing down an untitled XJ650 have have parts to sell. Have been posting on eBay. Currently listing rear fender with light. Reply if you...
Hello, Was just looking at trying to add either a 12 volt output (aka cig lighter) or a USB specific plug into the electrical system of 1986...
Hi, I have an 81 XJ650 Maxim and I have the curled handlebars and would like to swap to the XJ550 model’s bars because the manual says the bars...
I'm going to check out and probably buy my first bike today I'm looking at 1982 yamaha xj750 maxim looks real mint in the in pictures and for 1000...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] I have miscellaneous 1982 xj650 Maxim parts for sale message me if your interested in...
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...
I've recently decided to rebuild my maxim ground up and had a crazy thought when I started to think about the intake... Lots of people hate the...
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...
Hi, I need to pick your XJ bikes' owners' and enthusiasts' brains about my XJ550 maxim! :) hopefully your expertise would help me with this bike!...
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...
So I recently started rebuilding my 82 xj650 maxim. I have receipt rebuilt the carburetors. It will flood itself out while sitting there not...
With regrets, the time has come to part with my '85 XJ700N. I've had it since 2013, and every ride has been a joy. The previous owner had it...
Have a 82 XJ750 and 1100 for sale. Both parts bikes, but the 750 is close to running. I got everything moving until i realized the 750 had no...
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....
Having a hard time finding the VIN number on my 1981 xj650 maxim. I bought this bike recently for $180 without ownership and it has been partially...
[ATTACH] Just purchased this partially modified 81 xj650 on kijiji and I am not sure if it is a seca or not. I want to covert to a cafe racer, I...
Hello XJBikes, I am gauging interest in my XJ1100 Maxim. I have owned it for about a year and since having a little girl, I haven't been able to...
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...
I have a 1983 midnight maxim 750 and a midnight virago 750 of the same year. When I got my maxim the PO spray painted the wheels black. I was...