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Got it Yesterday - 1981 Maxim 650

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by DanP, Jun 15, 2007.

  1. DanP

    DanP Member

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    Got her last night. Great condition I think. There's a few things to get worked on, but nothing too bad.

    Rear tire probably won't pass inspection.
    Carbs need to be cleaned
    brake fluid cap has paint pretty much gone.
    Tank has a scratch and the paint is showing it's age.
    Fuse box needs to be replaced.

    That's about it!

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    Looks pretty good to me. Have fun
     
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  3. RickCoMatic

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    Not even 12,000 Miles ...

    If you could roll-back the clock ... you'd still be under warranty.

    Look to see if the Anti-Tamper Plugs are still in-place over the Pilot Mixture Screws.
    Teenie, tiny manhole covers next to the "Chok (oops) ... Enrichment Valves"

    Fine looking bike.
     
    RickCoMatic, Jun 15, 2007
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    A Lovely looking bike indeed. Congrats & Ride Safe.
     
    Maan, Jun 15, 2007
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    Fantastik looking bike man. Welcome to the club.
     
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    thanks everyone.

    Got it running today to after draining the carbs and adding sea foam in. I have to run with the choke about 1/4 on and it hesitates a little at low rpm, but after it gets going, it's great. Lots of power... too much power.... no no, never too much power. ;-)
     
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    VERY NICE BIKE looks alot better than mine but i can't complain cause mine was free and it only has 6500 miles on it a added plus but it needs alot of fixin
     
    stankinjankins, Jun 15, 2007
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    Mine was free too.. but it came with some needed ...'tweaking'

    Funny thing, the fellow who didn't want it complained that when you start it up, it would immediately start spewing fluid all over the ground...

    Isn't it 'funny' how a small bit of knowledge can dispel what appears to be a hopeless situation?

    It was only the classic PRIME petcock setting & gas leaking through to the crankcase..


    Great price though...
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