Hey hey hey, I finally got the old Maxim back on the road and back on here after being underground for a while due to a bunch of issues...
Hey Len, Looking for the right size fuel line and clamp for my 1981 XJ650 Thanks Rich./
Hi folk, I'm in the process of getting the Maxim back in shape and it seems like I have a gas leak. I thought it was this hose but it seems...
Hey folks, I'm back and finally got settled back in Austin Texas. I still see some of the old gang's still here! Anyone else here? Ribo
Hey Hey XJ! Yep it's Ribo back from the cold dark world (aka England). I had to go back to the motherland for quite sometime and left the bike...
https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/d/1982-yamaha-turbo-seca/6636190107.html
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079KGW9MQ?customId=B075366FFH&th=1&psc=1 @SnoSheriff - is this official / authorized? Profits going to the site?
Does anyone have a scrap or not-needed header bracket / donut ( the ones that hold the header to the engine) ? I just need one with the holes...
Hey guys, Just thought it would be nice to get everyone's input into a checklist of what to look for and what to do when buying an old bike...
Hey guys, I need to remove one of the side pipes on my exhaust header. I've removed the header bracket bolts from the engine and loosen the clamp...
Hey guys, So I recently swapped out the crappy piece of solid black line that the original owner had installed with a yellow clear fuel line and...
I've been thinking of a way to add some saddle bags/luggage box for a while. I started with the idea of doing 50cal ammo boxes which has been...
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Just completed mapping out my XJ650 wiring...[ATTACH]
https://www.msf-usa.org/downloads/msf100_2016/Risk_Factors_From_MSF_100_Study_Paper.pdf 20 page report - not so long - it's kinda dry though but...
Hey folks, Does anyone know of any fork-type headlight mounting brackets that are ~5 1/2 inches from the center of the fork clamp to the center...
I don't think they did but I want one... and I don't often (ever) say that about a 125cc bike. http://www.8negro.es/2015/11/yamaha-resonator-125.html
What do you guys think. https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/mcy/d/custom-1991-honda-cb750/6364509995.html
Please can you all help me with this very important question. Assume that I'm talking about them when in a bun!
So I just noticed that there appears to be a hole in the underside of the exhaust just after the heat-shield going back towards the muff. I...
Hey guys, Can anyone tell me if this...
So after a bit of research I too a stab at wrapping my pipes without doing the usual soaking the wrap first method and using high temp silicone...
Anyone here going this year?
Nice little overview for those not old enough to have been there: [MEDIA]
Hey, I just rebuilt the tach mechanism with new rubbers and the oil leak I had seemed to have stopped but after riding for a while I'm still...
Hey, I'm in the market for a new Torque wrench and considering going digital. Does anyone have one they'd recommend for working on bikes and...
What do you guys think to this engine noise I'm hearing. It's only happening when the bike is rev'd fast - as in the video, or when hard...
What do you guys think to my new tool bag with custom logo :) [ATTACH]
Hey, So it looks like i have the problem described here ( another bigfitz masterpiece! )...
Just a quick question - after searching google and here I just can't find the answer. I recently replaced my front brake pads and I'm not 100%...
So I'm looking to buy a touring bike to take the wife and I on some longer trips. Have a 5K budget - what would you folks buy? I have a few...
Hey folks, So I just finally got round to fixing the rats nest of wires under the tank and shortening the harness - figured I'd share what I did...
So how after taking a long ride today I don't have a left side cover anymore :( Anyone have one they don't need?
Ok so I started cleaning up my wiring a little and got a nice new blade fuse box installed.. I then got the harebrained idea to rewire the rat's...
Hey folks, I'm back, or rather still here. I'm not been very active lately due to a new job and family issues but things are better now and I...
So can I get your thoughts on replacement of wheel bearings - i.e. is this something that needs to be done, how do I tell if it needs doing and...
Does anyone know Aaron Berg. I was poking around the wayback machine and I came across a wealth of information here created by him:...
Close out sale on all of these are OEM and are in good to very good condition - make me an offer. They all came off my bike. Mirrors Handlebars...
http://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/products/motorcycles/sport-heritage/yard-built/vmax-cs-07-gasoline.aspx#gallery=image|image=/eu/binary/2016_YAM_VMAXG...
Not sure if this has been posted before - I did a search in the forum and didn't see it so.. check it out......
So I got a few things for xmas like a small socket set, waterproof matches etc - got me thinking about upgrading / redoing my on-the-bike toolkit...
So you might think I'm crazy but as a lefty in this right handed world I often find myself pondering thing such as: "Why are 90% of doors right...
So for those in good ol' Merica can you tell me if it's legal to turn left on red if the road you're turning onto is one-way in that direction. I...
What kind of screwball steals a footpeg - I mean really? I guess they'd lost one but seriously. I'm glad it was the rear one but come one. I'm...
Can't believe it was 70 degree's yesterday in VA. Took advantage of it and went for a great ride through the woods and got some good shots of the...
So -- when I press the start button all I get is a click... battery is great and and the bike starts right up and runs great from a bump start -...
What do you folks think to the new tank color for fall.... been playing a lot with plastic dip recently. This is the copper-metalizer over...
Well I got a flat - I don't see anything obvious on the tire at all but they are tubed. Local shop is quoting me $200 for fixing it which is...
The lady is sporting a new white plastic dip gas tank - what y'all think? [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
came home to this.... [IMG]
