Just a quick hello to everybody. I've been away due to work/winter but spring is near so it's time to start getting the old bike ready again. I...
Although I haven't put a lot of miles on them yet, I've really been liking my Michelin commander II's on my 750 Maxim.
I used a 1inch ratchet strap attached around the engine side of carbs and then both ends tied to the rear grab bar. Slowly ratchet and they pop...
I think they call it grand Prix shifting or something like that
My xj750 maxim shift pattern was also backwards when I got it. I just flipped the linkage back the correct way. Easy fix
Oh then that explains it. I was looking at the wrong Rotella. Glad I didn't buy it
I was looking at some Rotella t3 oil the other day at Walmart and I noticed that it didn't have the Jaso certification anywhere on the jug. I have...
I put a new aftermarket RR on my bike and have had no issues. I admit, I did that before I found this site. I still have the OEM one which is...
My 82 maxim 750 had a very similar problem. Turned out to be it was the steering head bolt was a little loose. Just a thought
Yeah that would be my guess too
I had read that too but was later told that aagnet will do no harm. I think it even says in one of the manuals to use a magnet
Yeah I guess that is kinda up there. I think JetsRus pricing was similar but I just needed one set sooo....
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
What bike do you have? I'm sure I read it before but I can't remember. Lol
Oh I did not know that. Does it cost alot to mail from US to Canada?
I ordered mine on Amazon. The Haynes manual. Just search for the bike year and model and it should pop up
I haven't put many miles on them yet but I'm really liking my commander II's also!
Use the zip tie method
JetsRus is where I got mine. Their customer service was great for me
I had never ever worked on any bike before I got my xj750 maxim, which had been wrecked and parked since 1992. After buying a manual and finding...
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!
Yeah I've been coming up with quite a list for Chacal also. Already planning for my winter "to do" list!
Mine didn't have the shims either when I changed the pads. Went to the local Yamaha to try to find some and they were just clueless! (Surprise...
Just an FYI, I'm running 122 main jets and 42 pilot jets on my xj750j. I have 4 into 1 Mac exhaust and PO had drilled the air box. Stock paper...
But then you let the engine completely cool before rechecking.....correct?
I also have the Michelin commander II tires on my xj750j and i haven't experienced any problems at all since day one
Sounds to me like a bad coil
Once you get started you will find that with help from the guys on here and a manual, none of the fixes are really that hard to do. In fact I...
I remember when they had tube testing machines in the local drugstores like Thriftys
Yay! Good job!
Maybe not enough load for the flasher to work because the rear signals are disconnected?
I bet doing valve clearances on THAT one sure would be confusing! Lol
When it's on the "on" position the petcock is vacuum operated and fuel should only flow when the engine is running. Unless it's defective in which...
Wow that's too bad about your bike but glad you're ok!
K-moe that is the very first thing that I thought of too after reading his post! The butterflies should NOT be tightly closed!
Wix oil filter #24934 with both O rings. From Amazon, $7.02
I just bought two filters made by wix, from Amazon, and they also come with the O rings
I didn't have a title for my bike here in NM. I just had to get a surety bond through my insurance company and then I got a title from the DMV. It...
I put LEDs in my cluster. They work great! Just keep in mind that there is a (+/-) on these bulbs and they can be put in backwards. Just be sure...
Mine are 10mm. 82 xj750
Taking it ALL apart is part of the church of clean
Yes I do agree with you on that. I do carry a complete set of metric Allen wrenches. Thankfully I haven't needed them on the road YET!
I replaced my MC screws with Allen head screws. Eventually I will replace all the screws on my bike with Allen head screws
It may be a little intimidating at first but it's really quite easy once you get going.
Cool. I would be interested in a set
Do they also fit an 82 maxim 750?
I think he may need to start from the beginning. Info overload, church of clean, etc.
And more beer and cursing if needed!
Oops my bad. I assume now you mean the key switch?
Where is the "switch" located?