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This is what I created with help from this fine community

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by jjcurtiscb, Oct 22, 2020.

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    jjcurtiscb Member

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    About 2 years ago (and into last spring) I came onto these boards looking for help fixing a 1982 XJ650 Maxim. My questions ranged from carb issues, wiring, and even valve adjustments. Once I got everything fixed, I totally forgot to post some photos of the completed project. So here is is, my 1982 XJ650 Maxim.

    Thank you to all those that offered your knowledge to get this bike back on the road!

    https://imgur.com/gallery/c3tXPuS

    You can also find some more pics on my site I just created that show some of the other hobby projects I have worked on. Basically I buy a bike, fix it up, and buy another lol.

    https://jc-custom.com/maximus-1982-yamaha-xj650-maxim/
     
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    cgutz Well-Known Member

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    I typically don't like modded XJ bikes, but have to admit yours is sharp looking. Doesn't look 'cobbled' together.
     
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    Minimutly Well-Known Member

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    Why not like modded xj's? Is it a purist thing, or is it because a shafty just doesn't lend itself to modding? Or maybe both?
    Whatever, we're all different, and like different things, and I like this...
     
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    Thanks! Shafty works alright for a bobber but certainly isn't the look most people go for. I just wanted a cheap bike to work on and give it a try and maxims are usually pretty easy to pick up cheap.
     
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    Very nice! :cool:
     
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    I will eventually post build pics for both the Seca and the Maxim. I just haven't got around to it yet for those interested.
     
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    Finally finished the write up on the project. If interested, here is the link.
    1981 XJ750 Seca
     
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    The 650 looks like a brute.
     
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    Ha yeah. It was loud AF. I’ll eventually do a write up on that one but it will most likely be in multiple parts since a lot more went into it.
     
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    Woops. Forgot this original post is the 650 and not the Seca. My bad. RIP no edit feature.
     

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