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nooby, first bike

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by zacthepain, Mar 29, 2010.

  1. zacthepain

    zacthepain New Member

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    im a nooby and i just bought my first bike. its a 1981 650 maxim. two of the exhaust bolts are broken clean. need to be drilled out. any tips on how to do that?

    other than that the bike is very clean with only 9000 miles.

    also, what other common things should i look for on a bike that old?
     
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    First thing you need to do before you go for a ride of any length is check for delamanation of the rear brake pads!!!
     
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    zacthepain New Member

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    thanks for the tip. i have absolutely no experience with bikes but a little with cars. before i even start riding it, i plan on changing fluids , checking brakes, etc...
     
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    WELCOME! Get an aftermarket manual for your bike, with it, the how-to's and help on the forums you'll be set...

    skillet
     
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    Those exhaust studs are going to be a challenge. Don't get in a hurry, you'll just blunt your drill bit. I wound up drilling larger holes, tapping, and using larger studs and nuts. Don't over torque in that aluminum head. I am guessing the two outermost studs broke, like they did on mine. I believe these are subject to more extreme temp changes, and therefore more fatigue. I'd replace them all before you wind up drilling all of them out.
     
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    Welcome!

    The XJCD has been a great resource for me, and contains the manuals!

    #1 repair (after brake delamination I guess): fuse panel
     
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