So, I cleaned the carbs, checked and adjusted the valves (and changed oils front & back, changed the air filter also). I followed the instructions...
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 have a Yamahaxj650 H, 1981 with a left cylinder that won't fire and I can't give it throttle without it stalling. I replaced the plugs and...
So as of today I have a problem. I bought this bike a year ago, and have been trying to restore it to running. Nothing was inherently broken when...
Hey all, I’m wondering if there’s any reason why my engine emits a high pitch hum when I open the throttle? I’d love to get to the bottom of this...
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....
Hi Everyone ! I picked up my Maxim in the spring and have been working on its since I got back in the summer. I am having issues with the...
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...
Hi Guys, Newbie to the XJ community and to bikes in general but I am having some problems with my XJ. Heres the situation. I bought the bike with...
Hey all, this is my first time needing to replace my throttle cable. I have a 1982 XJ750 Maxim. The throttle cable snapped on a ride and now I...
thank you for looking at my post. Any thoughts or comments are greatly appreciated i have a 1982 Yamaha xj650 maxim I'm having issues with...
How's it going everyone, first time poster here and a new owner of an '82 XJ650 Maxim. Acquired the bike from a friend where it had been sitting...
I got my carb cleaned and rebuilt and it finally starts! The problem is that now the engine revs similarly to a stuck throttle. I don't know how...
I'm restoring my grandfather's 650 that has been laying on its side ever since he passed. So far the engine turns over, but the bike wont start....
Hey everyone So my throttle sleeve (or tube) (the plastic inside the grip that controls throttle) broke off on my first ride. I was wondering if...
I thought I would start this thread to ask if anyone has had this problem before me and if there are any tips for me before I start searching for...
