How did you get here?

I found this site looking for info on jetting. Now if only they weren't so damn expensive, or hard to find.. :/

 

JetsRus is where I got mine. Their customer service was great for me

 

They don't ship to Canada.

 

Oh I did not know that. Does it cost alot to mail from US to Canada?

 

Not really no. It's the currency exchange that usually gets a guy..

 

Oh ok. That's something that I know nothing about. Just thought maybe somebody in the US could get them for you and then mail them to you

 

T

That would be slick!
Len has them to, and a good selection.. But wants $11 a jet. Then with shipping, and duty.. 2 sets of jets would be $100!!

 

Yeah I guess that is kinda up there. I think JetsRus pricing was similar but I just needed one set sooo....

 

Their prices aren't to bad..

 

As it happens, its probably fair to say that I bought my XJ650 on the strength of this forum alone.
I was recently in the market for a cheap hack after a year or so off bikes - and decided I wanted something with a bit of character that I could work on (and learn from).
As I approach my forties im old enough to remember some of the Jap classics riding around, and probably too old to be messing around with modern hyper-Japs. I've always liked the look of older 'retro things' and I naively assumed there would be a bunch of 70s/80s garage queens up for grabs for minimal outlay.
Boy was I wrong. Turns out everyone (in the UK at least) either wants mega bucks for their questionable 'classic' - or they are being snapped up to make cafe racers quicker than you can say 'butcher'..
So after much searching and a bit of learning I spotted the XJ550/650/750 and XS models as a bike that had 'the look' I was aiming for.

Then I promptly ended up buying a BMW K75. Go figure.

Several weeks later an XJ650 Maxim that I had an eye on previously comes back up for sale after having been treated to a fresh paint job and handlebar swap.. I couldn't resist viewing it this time round - and now being armed with the knowledge of this forum being active and an incredibly useful source of information I felt confident enough to buy the XJ.

The K75 hasn't had a look in since the Maxim arrived - it'll probably be sold next season after I've had a moment to give it a once over. Don't get me wrong, in many way the beemer is the better bike. Bigger, smoother, better 2-up, loads of storage. It's just that the XJ has what I was really looking for all along.
It's cool.

 

Nice write up, Reflektor, I feel the same way. This site IS all difference weather you can accually do what your mind is showing you or not. I could have never finished my resto without the help of this site, and finding parts could not be any easier with chacal on site and his ( XJ4ever.com) parts invetory. I am just about to reviel my 85 Maxim XJ700N, after a 2 yr rebuild, good wrenching to you. (Here is one sneak peak of the reveil) more to come this week, only 2nd road test run going to happen today if the rain holds off !

 

someone on my xs1100 facebook group recommended this site

 

Mine was a google search about re-jetting yamaha maxim carbs, related links took me to XJ4ever.com.
By far the best info site on the web for XJ's and many others. No need to look elsewhere for facts or parts !
I came across this site after i decieded to tear down my 85 Maxim 700N, and only after needing technical info on putting it back together. I only wish i had all the knowledge that you guys provide before i did ( or didn't ) do a few
( ok ) a lot of things without the forums.
Thanks , here's a pic of how it turned out.
P.S. link some info on becoming a " Premium Member " cause i believe the help and info that i get is worth helping the site grow and profit, and i would like to be a part of that.

 

Nice bike. Click the "Donate" icon at the bottom of this page.

Gary H.

 

I had bought my first Xj bike and was not really familiar with them. I wanted to join a forum and had found several others on yahoo searches before I stumbled on this site. I since don't even remember the names of the other forums!!!

 

Boring Sunday evening and google search, that leaded me here.

 

I found this site shortly after I bought my first bike, a 1983 xj650 maxim, back in early August. It was in a little worse than rough condition when I got it. I was looking for a good place to find problems with this particular bike and how to work on it. This site has been more than helpful. I have already disassembled the bike and ordered parts for the things that I have already found in need of repair. I look forward to gathering more information as I go, and maybe one day providing information to someone else.

Cliff B.

 

Just bought a pair of 650's is why I'm here

 

Googled Yamaha XJ650 Seca...First off I was a fan of Yamaha's but not a big fan. I bought an 82 750 Seca with the OEM fairing back in the late 80's or early 90s that some guy had left sitting outside. I bought it only because I like motorcycles and I swear that Seca looked sad like an old dog sitting out there in the cold while the snow fell. I had some limited experience with the XJ's and felt they were much under rated motorcycles. I fixed the Seca and rode it for a while. I could not believe how smooth riding that bike was and the gearing was perfect. What a great bike. I sold it to get a large touring bike (which I never did) and kicked myself in the butt for selling the Seca. I bought a lost titled 82 XJ650 Seca in 2007 that had been sitting for years. I love those Secas. I wanted to learn more and not being puter savvy someone told me to Google it. So I Googled XJ650 Seca and this forum was listed and the rest is, as they say, history. Sorry to say I ended up selling the 650 Seca before I did anything to it but I'm back with a 650 Maxim I'm working on. ( Couldn't find another Seca). I'm more of a twin cylinder kinda guy. I'm a big Sportster fan but not a cruiser fan so my Sportster isn't set up for cruising. Remember the Sportster was originally a dirt bike and it's design hadn't changed until about 2004. Anyway. The people in this forum are so doggone friendly and eager to share information. I think it's great. And even though I'm not a "Get involved" kind of person I want to get this Maxim going and modify it a little with ideas I've picked up in this forum, to suit me, or find another Seca then meet up with some of you guys..and or Gals..and hopefully do some riding together.

 

So, cactus.......when you get your bike reliable, ride it out to central New York next June for the Central NY Carb Clinic #10! (CNYCC#10)

Dave Fox

 

Thanks for the invite, Dave. Maybe I will if I get this thing together.. Jack

 

hi there.
i found you through google while looking for info for a '83 900 seca i've just brought to do up & propel me round the highways & byeways of this fair isle aswell as the emerald isle next year (& carry a 125 track bike im building)

 

When i bought my second xj back in 9 /16 i kinda figured that there wasn't that many xj's still out there. I googled 1982 yamaha xj 750 j maxim parts and walla there you were.

 

Well, there was a girl involved. You see, I have this really cool, independent pretty close lady friend who I would like to move beyond "friend" status. She has friends with crotch rockets and bought one this year - a 650 Kawasaki Ninja - and took the riders course, bought the modern "leathers", seems kind of into it, long term. And I am NOT a crotch rocket kind of guy - most are annoying and dangerous. I really like the original Maxim concept, just done up in a more nostalgic "biker look". And at past 60, I have no interest in standing on my seat and doing wheelies.

I'm not rich, but always wanted a bike (took motorcycling in college in 1974!) and by chance a 1980 XJ650 Maxim in medium rough but intact shape appeared on Craigslist. For $175.00 and a Remington shotgun I owned a Yamaha. Last tagged in 2006, with title, early, First year Production Maxim I - 1200 range serial number. Came with new tires, new replacement exhaust, busted speedo head from being flipped out from under previous frightened owner three years ago. Shot Marvel Mystery Oil in cylinders, waited a week and was able to pull it through, so it should start when I replace the battery and starter solenoid.

So far I have been in research and parts acquisition mode - factory and Haynes manual(s), literature, replacement 750 tank for the rusted out 650 tank, Factory High Cruiser Seat (looking for a NOS or supplier for cover), Factory (NOS) sissy bar, Factory Saddlebag Mounts (NOS),replacement speedo/tach, throttle and cable. Hopefully by February I can start working on it in earnest and hear it run. Thanks to all for all the Great Info! Cruiser, out.

 

GOOGLE. A long time ago, I came here looking for parts or procedural help or something. I joined recently as I'm trying to put folks together for a fall rally in NC. Check it out!

 

Google. I own three XJ's now. Two 85 XJ700's and a 82 XJ650. Started building one of my 85's a few months ago and hoping to get it on the street soon.

 

Hey Jet, keep us up-dated on the Blue Ridge Run, I always wanted to ride that area. Maybe this will be the year.
The regulars here have all seen my re-build enough, but seeing that your starting a XJ700, thought I'd send a pic or two of the one I just finished up at the end of fall...I sure learned a lot from the guys on this site, could not of done it without them. By the way, if your not aware of it, Chacal @ xj4ever either has or can get almost any part for that XJ !!!
Just waiting for spring now, was only able to get her out a couple of time before tucking her in for the season.

 

JetmechMarty
I like your helmet it looks familiar to me

 

I'm about a week out to getting the first bike up and going with a first ride hopefully in January so I'll post pictures soon.

 

I was drinking a nice glass of aberlour scotch and a cigar a couple of nights ago and someone random person messages me about trading my xbox for a motorcycle.....and here we are.

 

found you through a Google search but I don't recall the search words.

 

I bought my first bike 1986 xj700 maxim x and was just surfing the web when I came across this site and joined three years ago. With that I never had any troubles with my bike so I kinda forgot about this site. Then last month my bike had a mechanical failure-ie three bent valves and broken valve guides. Thus I have been extremely happy with the information and guidance for proper repairs to my bike. Currently just waiting for parts 2 more weeks and I should have everything I need.

 

Found it through Google as well. Looking for info on XJ650

 

Found it through Google, looking for exhaust parts for my 900f

 

Got here looking for troubleshooting info and help with my bike.

 

I Googled "Yamaha Maxim" and you were one of the first posts. Y'all should fix that if you want to keep the place respectable and keep rif-raf like me out.

 

I found you by google search ,when i was looking for electric wirring for my xj

 

I was using the Bing search engine to look for "xj650rj." The site came up on the first page, about 5 sites down the list.

 

Came from Google, stayed because HOLY CRAP THIS PLACE HAS ALOT OF INFORMATION

 

Followed a link in an old thread at the caferacer forums when I was researching to buy a bike.

 

Oh just stumbled across this thread. Like the bulk of the rifraf, googled "1982 XJ750".

 

I am on a forum for my Lincoln, my Grand Prix and have had great luck with info and people on them. used yahoo and either put in xj550 forum or Yamaha maxim forum and this site was one of if not the first one that popped up

 

I found the site through google, when search for some trouble shooting help.

 

This is a great site, been coming here for years on and off

 

Ive had my xj for bout 11 years now

 

Google.
I don't think it's possible to be a computer and XJ bike owner and not end up here.

 

I've honestly no idea, lol!
I'm a former bike courier...UK, almost exclusively used XJ's....650, 750, and an American imported Maxim 750, throughout the 80's, 90's.....

I was thinking of buying an XJ, here in the US...and searching, just happened upon this fantastic site, and saw all these amazing XJ's!!

 

Just a Yahoo! search for "Yamaha XJ" and was very pleasantly surprised to find exactly what I was looking for, a very knowledgeable forum. I had no idea what I had just bought other than it was an XJ but I found out very quickly.

 

Brand new member. Found it through a Google search for "XJ600 forum".

 

Google searching for parts, info and problems while working on my xj700 i acquired in mostly pieces and this site kept coming up.