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I just got a 50 dollar 1982 xj650 maxim. The only hitch is I have to finish assembly on it. It was my roommates parts bike that came with his when he bought it. It has 99% of the parts so It should be interesting to see how well it goes back together. The plans are to build it back to stock, then tear it back down partially and do some mods, like hardtail with custom seat and different bars and some paint. Im less worried about the fabrication after putting it back to stock and more about getting the engine back together and running.

 

welcome to the fourm you have come to the right place if you need help with an xj

 

welcome be sure to post pics of the progres your doing we would all like to see a bike in a box be put back together.

 

Welcome aboard,

You've found the right place for info on anything XJ.
Very good bunch of people here to help out with what ever your doing XJ wise.
I knew nothing when I found this forum except I wasn't going to pay the dealer any more to fix my ride.

 

Here are some pictures of what Im starting with.

 

crikey! it's almost finished.

 

Best of luck on your efforts, there is a ton of good information here to help you along!

 

Wow that's a nice "small" project you have there. But think of all the fun you will have doing it. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

Welcome, these guys are great help. If you get frustrated, take it out on those drums, not the bike!

 

Bringing new meaning to the term "some assembly required"

 

just remember the most important thing you can do on that bike is new tires those look pretty rotted out


bikebandit.com is a great place to get them

 

Im defidently getting new tires, the rear tire is a 5.10-16, Im having a real hard time finding tires in this size. What size would this be in the normal xx/xx - 16?

 

also, if anyone could recommend some good tires that would be cool too.

 

i like my cheng shin tires they are the cheapest brand on bikebandit

i got a rear for 48 bucks the ther day

locked up the brakes in a puddle the other day and it felt like dry pavement, and they still grab real well when i get on it

 

Can you post a part# or link? I'm getting close to needing a new back tire and would love to have one ready and waiting.

 

http://www.bikebandit.com/product/3423

 

BikeBandit rocks, by the way... I know it's the wrong forum but they really are an excellent first-class operation.

 

+1 for BikeBandit. I ordered Bridgestone Spitfires for my Maxim and I love them so far. BikeBandit got the front tire to me two days after my order and the rear came about three days after that. Seems like they drop ship from a variety of different warehouses so shipping times will vary.

 

Well the motor is out of the frame, now. I got that done today. Time to start tackling the timing chain and timing.