How did you get here?

I wouldn't have bought my 650J if I didn't find this great forum. I didn't want to have to take the bike to a shop to get it worked on, and knowing that there was such a good community for xj's specifically really made up my mind. I couldn't be happier with my first bike and all the information that is available here.

Thanks all!

 

I came across this site looking for carbs for a 550 maxim for my wifes bike, I have a 700 maxim. Thanks to the very helpful people on this site,my son is on the right track for the 550. I also bought a 650 maxim from XJSteve, which my wife is riding. I'm 44 ,just got into bikes last summer. kids are out of house,and the wife and I have a new and exciting love to ride.I do not know alot about these bikes, but I hope to learn more. thanks to everyone ( hogfiddles & xj steve)for all the info. dave marvin

 

I saw it on a yahoo search engine when looking about gear oil. I do have a question. Why does my profile say biker "wannabe" I`ve been riding for years now. I`m only asking, is it because I`m new to this site? if so thats okay then. Thanks and be safe out there.

 

yea it just give you a rank on your number of posts - no offence intended.

 

@XJLee. Thank you. I wasn`t offended really. I just didn`t understand, I do now, it makes sense to me. Thanks.

 

Hi I`m Sandy. Its nice to meet all you. I own a 1982 Yamaha XJ750 and I love IT! I can`t seem to stay off of it. I think if I was able to sleep on it I would. lol Be safe out there!

 

Hey all, I wanted to put my pic up, but no matter what I do it keeps saying error must 6kb. Does anyone know how do that? Any tips would be greatly appreciated, Thanks to all.

 

Oh and I found out about this web site on google when asking if i can swap out my turn signal flasher relay with a car one. I never did get an answer. : )

 

Search for an XJ Forum & found you guys. Been lurking around ... Bought a 82 xj 1100 last year & have been working on it & enjoying the bike too.

 

I found this site after 15 hours on working on my bike's carbs with no success. I sure hope one of the master techs on this site can help me get it running great so I can enjoy the bike.

 

I got here fairly simply - I googled "XJ750 forum".

I've had good look with other specialty forums before, and after reading some of the tech articles here I don't think I'm going to be disappointed in this case.

 

Found it by searching 1982 yamaha 750 Seca..And damn glad i did!!

 

I asked almighty google about "1981 XJ650 mods" on the photos page. I saw a sexy mod by lowlifexj and joined a couple weeks later when I couldn't get enough of the forums.

 

Stumbled in here almost by accident!

(Glad I did!)

 

First bike was an '82 XJ650. I bought a Buell and decided I didn't need both. In these past 5 years, I have seen many Maxims that made me think of all the things I'd do.

2 weeks ago, the guy I sold it to called me up to see if I wanted it back! I started searching for quick easy mods I could replicate and the ideas are buzzing! There are so many great projects on here and I look forward to adding mine to the mix.

 

Google! 83 Yamaha XJ650 were the keywords. Love this site, as my bike is the victim of neglect and bad attempts at repair.

 

Got the link from a friend in Amsterdam, Holland (The Netherlands).

 

I had decided to get back into motorcycling (hadn't piloted one since the late 1980's) and kind of knew what models I wanted. I have a particular fondness for the japanese bikes from the early 80's, and since I work for a website development company that supports the powersports industry, I often have to be nudged by my teammates for just staring at some dealer's used inventory. One of the bikes that never failed to grab my attention of which was the XJ from 81-83, and I found this site from my research.

Strangely enough, when I found a local XJ650, the guy I bought it from not only is on the site (mostly as a lurker I think) but was friends with my younger brother in High School. The bike I bought was the one my brother drooled over growing up (much later he bought his first bike, a 2005 Honda Shadow). So I actually had my brother drive the Maxim home; he saw it first afterall.

- woody

 

I googled about my bike "1883 Yamaha Seca 750" first link that came up was a thread in XJBIKES.COM...and the rest IS HISTORY!!!

THanks to all the WIzards and Redliners who know what they are talking about!!!

 

This site came up whilst I was looking for some information on the 1986 750 Maxim-X that Id purchased on a whim. I'm generally a V-Twin Honda Guy. I may just have come across a wonderful little bike here,And this forum looks like a great place to discover all about my new bike.Paid $1700. Canadian Figured that was a lot for such an old bike.

 

So happens I picked up an '85 maxim 700 off craig's a couple months ago. Been messing with it and was searching for some info (not sure what or which search engine as I seldom use google) and found this place. I have 2 kawasakis too and belong to a forum for them also. Glad to be a part of this forum and hopefully can pick up some tips on the particulars of the maxim.

The kawasakis are an '83 GPz750 and an '85 454. There is just something about the old bikes I like.

 

I picked up my XJ off craigslist about 3-4 weeks ago and had alot of questions about it. My future Father-in-law suggested looking for a forum about the bike as they would have the most info on how to take care of it. A quick google search and here I am!

 

I buy a new bike Honda 150 and looking for discussion forums which help me to learn about bikes so then one of my friend tell me about xjbikke forum so i will join this forum.
http://st-petersburg.craigslistb.org

 

Hi guys, I live in Virginia and found this site while looking for info on an 84 xj700 maxim I purchased with the hopes of making a chopper out of. It's a basket case and I see not many mess with the 700's that were out for a couple of years. Before I get to far into tear down, are these pretty much the same as the 750's other than the cc's? I got a Haynes manual for the 650-750 through 84 thinking it will cover mine. This site looks like it has some good folks to get info from and I look forward to seeing all the projects that are being shared here. Good luck with your projects and fingers crossed I can do something neat with mine! ! ! !tomster70 from VA.

 

hey, a walked into a custom chopper and restoration shop in essex england with just an idea of buyin somthing old that i could make my own, turns out the mechanic had a 1981 xj650 that he'd bought with the idea of restoring it himself but due to high volume of work never got round to doing so, so i paid £500 for it, 12 month mot and drop off at my house currently in bits being turned into a cheap cafe racer.. so thought ad find a forum so here i am.

tom
yorkshire, England

 

Hey there, I found this site when I googled "starting my 1984 yamaha bike" I have a 1982 XJ750 and a 1984 XJ750 police special. Unfortunately I've been very neglectful of my 1984 ('82 is in bits at the mo) after I fractured my knee, wanting to get it back up and running for the summer riding here in NZ.

 

I was searching google for tire recommendations for the Seca 650 I just bought off of Craigs List and found you guys. Awesome!

 

Found this site by using google for some info on my XJ700 that I have had in the basement during two moves and most recently in the garage for the latest move. I just got to getting it on the road again and had to google some specs. Great site!

 

Found this site by using google for some info on my XJ700 that I have had in the basement during two moves and most recently in the garage for the latest move. I just got to getting it on the road again and had to google some specs. Great site!

 

pnthubb,

Welcome.

Gary

 

Thanks Gary,
Lots of great resources here.

 

I've been hanging around on the gsresources for years (got a 400 twin in 85 which now is a parts donor for another 400). Someone got a XJ750 seca with factory fairing and someone else mentioned this place.

Because I have a XJ900F (4BB) now and I always have bikes a long time, I thought it could be useful to register here also.

 

I put new bars on my bike and it wouldn't start unless I jumped the relay...I only like to use forums on on bikes and cars because of the like mindedness approach to solving problems and not just one person feeding you info...got some info on testing EVERYTHING on here only to find out the coating on the bars was not allowing the button to ground! after a huge DUH and hours of fiddling I have joined and glad I did Because the bug bit me hard and I love the bike ....a huge Thanks to all of you!

 

Damn, beneath my screen name it says 'biker wannabee'. Hm, bummer. I would think riding for 27 years and about 300.000 miles should make me at least an biker novice

 

johns,

The ranking is based on the number of "posts" you have.

Gary

 

I know, been a phpbb admin and moderator for years

 

I bought my bike in April and googled something about "maxim 550 carbs". pretty much been getting all my info off this site. Lots of Great info!

 

Dave Fox directed me here when he knew I was about to buy a Seca 900.

I'm glad he did!

Francois

 

Me I've seen of light therefore I am enter :wink:

 

Google search for XJ550 forum. Here I am!

 

google search for mechanical info on "1982 Yamaha Maxim 750" and found all I will ever need!

 

I found this site as I was contemplating swapping my dirt bike for my XJ700. I used Google and simply typed, "Maxim XJ700" I believe. I actually trolled this site before I decided to trade my non-problematic Suzuki DR125SE for the beloved beast that I have now.

The wonderful posts on this forum actually helped "nudge" me in the right direction with the trade and I haven't looked back since!

 

I also googled 85 xj700 and came upon this site. Really informative site for a noobie rider like me. Thumbs up

 

Little tip from finnish forum and here i am.

 

Heh, I was looking for information about a sissybar.
Ended up on this forum and saw a members' XJ that had one, so I knew they'd exist for the XJ

 

Been trolling internet postings for an XJ550RH for sale. References to xjbikes.com naturally came up. Decided I would join once I purched a bike. Looks to be a great site.

 

Found it searching for parts for a 1982 xj650rj im about to purchase .....trying to learn everything i can about this bike as it will be my first motorcycle!

 

I searched "XJ750 forum" on my default engine, think it's Bing.

So far had a read through the church of clean & information overload stuff for a good few hours, and found more excellent info on my (rare???) XJ750E-II, this forum's been a lifesaver, literally, to many (esp. regarding brake delamination fault!) and I'm sure it'll get me out of some tough spots while re-commissioning/restoring my new baby 8)

 

I purchased a 1982 xj750r seca about 4 months ago that had been sitting for 30 yrs and hit google looking for help with my project. XJbikes.com popped up the first couple of searches and I have been a member since, thanks for all the help guys and gals. It would not be a daily cruiser today if not for this site.

 

I was thinking of buying an 85 XJ700 and typed "Yamaha Maxim XJ700N" into google to see what information I could find. I came across this site and after seeing how much people loved these bikes and how much information was available I decided to get one and join. I picked up 2 XJ700's for $400 total that need carbs rebuilt so I have a lot of reading to do.