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New guy, older bike.

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by XJrider302, Mar 19, 2012.

  1. XJrider302

    XJrider302 New Member

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    I'm kinda new on here, but at the beginning of the month I purchased a 1982 Yamaha xj550 Maxim. A lot of people have given me help on getting it started and today it finally breathed for the first time in 9 months. I'm gonna be keeping up to date progress on the work and pictures will come soon.
     
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    Welcome from Denver!

    The guys on this site will give you all the advice you will ever need to get your machine in tip top condition, so that you can ride with confidence. Take what they say to heart and do everything that is recommended. Taking shortcuts or "overlooking" something will only come back to haunt you.
    As was pointed out to me when I first joined, these are 30 yr old bikes, that while older, does not mean broken down and when in good shape they are FUN. :D

    Enjoy and Cheers,
    Massimo
     
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  3. JeffK

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    WTTC and congrats on getting it to run....start at the front and work your way back getting it sorted before you put many miles and it will treat you well for a long time. There's an issue with the brakes coming apart so get up close and personal with them so they don't lock up on you at 70mph.....that would ruin your whole day!!

    what part of De?

    jeff
     
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    Welcome from VA! This is a great site to learn what you need to have a nice running machine.
     
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    Welcome from Dayton Ohio.
     
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    Hello everybody, and Jeff I'm in the pikecreek area just before Newark. And I've been enjoying all the insight everybody's been giving me. It's helps more then some of you might know
     
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    Welcome XJrider302,

    These bikes are fun to ride, but you really need to be a hobbyist/enthusiast to make it worth while. If you can find a mechanic who works on bikes this old, it will cost you a fortune to get service. Much better to role up your sleeves and get dirty. There is a huge amount of experience at this site and lots of people willing to assist. Some even welcome physical visits ...

    I recommend the following thread to you as a good way of getting started with your bike:

    http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/p=3 ... tml#316150
     
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