How did you get here?

Knew I was buying an XJ900F and followed my nose via google.

 

Google. .. "xj550 forum" you were first on the list!

 

I bought an almost running XJ750 SECA and basically did a forum search in google. That's how I hooked up with the FJR forum...google search for info on repairs, modifications and customs called up a lot of threads from this forum so it looked like the place to be.

 

Bought an XJ750 earlier this year and was having electrical problems with it. Did various google searches to try to find tips on how to diagnose and repair. This site kept popping up. Best resource I have found so far.

 

I've owned a '83 XJ550 Maxim since new. In the last decaude started needing some basic maintenance. Since I didn't want to pay someone, started googling. Brought me to this site and the great information here.

 

Hi, I've just joined. I bought a '94 XJ900S six months ago, and I love it, though I'd love it more if it had a sixth gear...

I found this forum because I did a general search for what causes the high-pitch whistling sound under acceleration. This is the only site I found that acknowledges this noise, and possibly explains it. Because at very low engine speed it is a chirruping sound that's only present under throttle, turning into a whistling with rising speed, I at first assumed it was whining gears - in the output drive. But I quickly realised that it was engine-speed related only, not road speed, so I bow before those who have said it's some sort of resonance through the clutch basket.

While I like the jet-plane sound under acceleration, it's quite ugly at low speeds - particularly with unbalanced carbs, which I have, as the resulting torque variations make it really obvious.

Now... how the hell to cure or reduce it (other than balancing the carbs, which I will)? I do need a new clutch assembly, so does that present an opportunity?

Good to meet fellow XJ bores...

Ivor.

 

Well, I've been awarded a forum trophy for making my first post, but I don't get it till I make another post.
On a purely selfish basis, here's that second post, even though I have nothing constructive to say at this moment.
Where's my trophy?!

 

No soup for you! (from Jerry Sienfeld Soup Nazi Episode)

Gary H.

 

Via google. Mine's kind of a weird case. Had an 82 750 Maxim back in the early 90's. Loved it. Then had a family an didn't ride for 20 years. Got back into bikes and bought a ..... 1985 700 Maxim.

Her name is Maxine.

 

r/cruisers on reddit sent me this way.

 

I have a friend in real life who is on the forum. They spoke very highly of this place. So here I am to check it out

 

I can't remember the exact search words I used, but it was google. I think "XJ750X" or "maxim x". It was probably with "needs choke to run" or "carbs" or whatever problem I was solving that day. I've googled that bike so much, I think I was led to a thread about someone resolving whatever issue I had.

 

Hello, found this site looking for air pressures in the forks on my '81 xj650. Also have an '81 xj550. I live in Sussex, England.

 

Hello, bought a 750 seca this spring that's been sitting for 15 years. Whas looking for information when i came across your site. Has been very helpful during the restoration, its not finished yet, but hopefully by next spring. Living in Sweden, so the winter is long.....

 

Did some internet search about an older xj550 running project and saw this great website

 

My google-fu was strong! So with my return to being a XJ owner, I sidled up to the bar.

 

Hey there. I was trying to figure out why the {red} 1983 650 maxim that I just bought has black lower fork legs?? I was on google and hit "Images" and someone on here was speaking about a 900 Midnight Special. I hit "Visit the page" and saw that your blog is all about Yamaha bikes. Cool! My 650 runs like new but it's nice know that if a mild issue comes up, I might find some help here?
I'm guessing that somewhere over the last few decades that 650 Midnight Special lower fork legs replaced the originals??? No matter, I'll grab my autosol and buffing wheel and polish them clean this winter.

 

What's up everyone?! I found xjbikes.com for my 1982 750 Maxim...homie of mine had aquirred this bike for nothing in hopes to use as a daily with minimal work...I actually rode the bike when he picked it up; it had been sitting in a warehouse for 12 years and had 70xx miles. We fueled it up and put jumpers to the battery, and after a minute of turning, it grumbled to life. It was rough, brakes worked under 15 miles an hour. But a complete, relatively unmolested moto, my buddy parked it in the garage. It sat for another year. One day he hit me up about a brand new Pearl Studio Full drum kit, they way he wanted for 1/2 price, virtually unused....I gave him $400 and aquired the XJ750.

So, in the year that he had it, some parts of the wire harness were "modified" for a more "clean" look; just cut the front section clean off. Ok, I can manage, going minimal anyway. The moto sat in my garage for 3 more years.

 

Just got an XJ750 in a trade for my boat. Found this after googling around trying to figure out why it won't start.

I'm new to engine repair so I figured it'd be a fun adventure - or trip to a shop. Used to ride a dirt bike about 2 decades ago. New to street bikes. Can't wait to get it running and take her for a ride.

 

As a former boat owner; you got the better end of the deal.

 

Just got my first bike in September. Happens to be an 82' XJ 650 Maxim. Love it! Found the forums through Google as I recall. I believe I was searching different how-to's (carb rebuild, wiring diagram, etc) for 1982 Yamaha XJ 650.

 

Welcome aboard.

Gary H.

 

Was googling around, looking for parts to rebuild my 82 650 maxim and a LOT if the instructions I needed were here!

 

Thank you! I look forward to spend the next 2-3 years (and a bunch of $) bringing my baby back to her full glory.

 

If you can't find any instructions that you might need; just ask.
Someone here will guide you.

Welcome to the camp!

 

Large Marge sent me.

 

Thanks, I'm sure I will be coming here a lot lol.

 

I first found this site when I had an XS750, I've registered then but more active since October 2015 when I bought non runner xj650 . With members help and my money bike does work but not finished yet.

 

I was trying to find some more info about my exact year and model from the VIN number after buying an XJ650 barn find last weekend and chanced upon a VERY detailed break down in here.
Then a found the Information Overload Hour and knew I'd found summat special. Bookmarked and registered straight away!

 

I searched Google because the previous owner of my bike didn't know what it was he had....I stumbled upon xjbikes.com,and I'm glad I did because the knowledge I've gained is tremendous.... I clicked on this site hoping to retrieve carb help and I found it quickly! I own a 400maxim and now I'm proud to say I own a xj700x... The members here are very intelligent,know their stuff but most of all,aren't afraid to help another rider out.Never been on a bike forum or a member of one by any means. Certainly the site to be a part of if ya own one of these gems,Glad I joined!!!

 

Hello All, I just signed up for XJ and from some of the forums, I'm glad I did. Came across from Google search when looking for info on re-jetting my 85 xj700 maxim. Doing a full resto and modification. IT's down to frame and motor only, all painted and ready to assemble, putting on shorty pipes and air pods and I'm pretty sure the carbs are going to need to be re-done. Hoping for some help in the next couple weeks...?
Thanks for having a site that I can go to.
Wagy

 

Someone left a business card from the old xj site on my bike at work a couple of years ago.

 

Howdy sheriff, i found this page by searching google looking for well, a forum on xj 650s and 750s and among all the crap i had to filter thru there was a vouple pages seemed legit and this being one of em... so here i am

 

Sorry, just learning how this works. Not sure what i did here but wasnt part of me plan lol

 

I found this website through a web search after picking up an '81 XJ550 Maxim from my Uncle that wasn't doing anything with it. He let it sit for 12-15 years in a shed. It is in relatively good shape considering it's neglect. I was wondering if anyone else has undertaken a project similar to this resurrection? I am new to the scene of restoring motorcycles but I'm mechanically inclined having worked in production my entire working career. I'm a little overwhelmed not knowing how much I am going to have to replace and what surpises I may find along the way. It has 33K miles on it and I am planning on starting with a compression test. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

Hi everyone , new here . I kinda just came across the group when i was searching for parts for my bike . Saw the linc and clicked on it

 

When you google anything XJ550 this site pops up. That's how I found it anyway.

 

I came across XJBikes via google. I was searching for Yamaha motorcycle forums.

 

Found xjbikes while looking for info on my bought xj550 seca and given yx600 radian. Both models are not really common in Holland. Glad i found it. Lots of good info, even for the radian as it is almost a xj600.

 

It seems like I'm in the majority with "google sent me here".

 

I got here googling for a place to bother people for help. Looking forward to posting in the future.

I'm new to riding. My basic skills course is this weekend, and after that I'll be getting my endorsement. My roommate
rides and he's been helping me get started. Almost have all my own gear.

Just got my first motorcycle a few weeks ago, a 1981 XJ750 Seca with 29k miles. It runs but it's got a few things I'd
like to make sure aren't issues. So far I've changed out the oil and rewired the battery sensor so it doesn't trip the
warning, since the current battery doesn't use it.

My roommate suspects there's slop in the cam chain, so I'll be posting a link to a video of the engine sound later. The
bike also revs from 1200 RPM to almost 4500 RPM with full choke after running for a few seconds. We suspect the
carbs need cleaned, particularly the idle jets. After the clean we're going to sync them too.

 

I'm 53 and haven't ridden since I sold my Honda 450 in my early 20's. Just bought an 82 Maxim 750 and I'm looking forward to participating in the forum. I found xjbikes on Google by typing "Sacramento XJ750 forum".

 

I was looking up 81 yamaha seca and somehow came across this site. I realy like this becouse I didnt even know my 550 seca was an xj untill I started asking questions on this site. Ive learned so much already from it thanks

 

Followed google lists on FJ750 seca and found this site. From Australia, Queensland. 2016

 

Actually, I found xjbikes after acquiring my latest project, a 1980 XJ650 Maxim. I was google searching for carburetor kits using a search term like "Hitachi motorcycle carbs" and low and behold, there was xjbikes in the hit list. Something about the church of clean.The rest is history - I finally created a xjbikes account today.

Regards,
OldFleetGuy

 

I was looking for information on the xj750 seca, and came across an older reddit thread that recommended this place.

 

I found this site while researching valve shim adjustment methods on xs11. I don't own a bike but I have three xs 1100 motors that we run in our dwarf car. It's an original Phoenix chassis with the original XS 1100 motors.

 

I stumbled upon this wonderful site of people while googling things about my bike. As I had never owned or worked on a motorcycle these people are a dream come true lol.

 

I too used Google looking for info on my 82 maxim 750. I haven't had to look anywhere else since finding this awesome site!