I love my XJ

Well i recently bought a 1982 Yamaha maxim XJ750. When i got the bike it was not running, i started by cleaning the carbs because it sat for about 8 years or so non running. that got the bike to run but not long or well. upon inspection i found the floats where in upside down and did not let in enough fuel. i got that straightened out and i have it running pretty well, i checked valve clearance and it was all good, all cylinders are firing, the floats are set a bit high and that's one of the next things i will be addressing. the bikes are a bit temperamental from what i have read on this forum but i haven't found it to bad i like the technician aspects of this bike and it looks cool and its pretty fast so i am happy. plus any day you can take something from not running to running without spending is good in my eyes.

 

Welcome and good luck! I'm right down the road in Hazel Park!

 

I have an 82 750 Maxi as well, they're extremely fun bikes to ride, I absolutely love mine.

However that being said, make sure you check a few things on it, since it sat for 8 yrs, the tires are probably bad as well as the brake lines (they're only designed for 6 yr life span). Also rear brake de-lamination is a problem for these bikes, for your safety don't assume its been done, look at it yourself. You also might want to change all the fluids, fresh fluids make a difference. Also you will want to check your valve clearances, since many owners never bothered to do it.

All this is fairly easy stuff, if you're a decent wrench turner, but you'll want to get a manual at the minimum, a shop manual is also good and there is an XJ cd out there.

Sorry to sound like a downer, but these bikes are approaching 30 yrs old and while they are great bikes, they need attention, usually due to previous owners neglect. A little work now will pay off in the long run and working on your bike is very gratifying.

As you have probabaly already seen there is a lot of knowledge about these bikes and members are more than happy to help. Enjoy your ride.

Massimo

 

Lol your not a downer your a realist i had went over the bike real well i did valve clearance check when i was tearing the carbs a part. i ordered tires and shoes, lines are OK i rode it about 70 miles today and i had a awesome problem free time. Bike runs awesome!!