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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by peewee, Oct 2, 2007.

  1. peewee

    peewee Member

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    Hello. I bought my 1981 550 maxim for 400 bucks in the spring to replace my 350 honda enduro.

    Has been a great bike so far. Easily embarasses my buddy's 05 ninja 250. I was really shocked at the power it has for an ole 550!

    Only problem I had was the kickstand switch which is bypassed now. Anyways figured i'd just join up and have some fun.

    Heres a pic from the night I got it. Its the only one i have so far...

    [​IMG]

    Nice to meet you all!
     
    peewee, Oct 2, 2007
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    Hvnbnd Active Member

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    Hey what gives............. no picture!

    We'll just have to watch for one later
     
    Hvnbnd, Oct 3, 2007
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  3. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Looks like a "Fun Ship".

    How's it running at the moment?
     
    RickCoMatic, Oct 3, 2007
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    another nice 550 :D
     
    PghXJ, Oct 3, 2007
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  5. Hvnbnd

    Hvnbnd Active Member

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    Darn I didn't get the picture!
     
    Hvnbnd, Oct 3, 2007
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  6. PghXJ

    PghXJ Member

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    It's right there ^^^^^^^^^^

    :lol:
     
    PghXJ, Oct 3, 2007
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    Man, I thought I got a good deal on mine. You did AWESOME! Some people just don't know what they have, and if you know what your looking for, you can score big time. Good job, and welcome.
     
    jdpesz, Oct 3, 2007
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    Welcome Peewee, she looks great! Where are you located (general geographic area)? A bypassed kickstand switch is usually the quick'n dirty of a shady shade tree. Wonder why it got hacked.
     
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    Welcome peewee, It sure looks Awesome!
     
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  10. peewee

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    I bypassed the kickstand switch myself. Quick and dirty yes, but it stopped it from killing when i put it in gear!

    But yeah so far she still runs great. I love the cool fall rides in Wisconsin... Thanks for the welcome.
     
    peewee, Oct 8, 2007
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    what part of wisconsin you live in?
     
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  12. peewee

    peewee Member

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    Racine area. Got to do some nice riding until the blizzard last week. :roll:

    I love this bike!
     
    peewee, Mar 28, 2008
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    you have the pic posted on myspace - so it is blocked here at work. could you stick a copy in the xjbikes gallery?

    Im in Milwaukee. still putzing with my 550
     
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  14. peewee

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    I'm going to take some nicer pictures and put them there whenever the weather breaks.
     
    peewee, Apr 10, 2008
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    Heres some good pics finally. Its hard when you have to find a camera to borrow. :x

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]

    Not bad for 400 bucks, considering the age and mileage ( 21k )...
     
    peewee, Apr 13, 2008
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    Looks sweet...congrats!
     
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    Is it me or is that thing missing its mufflers?
     
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    I didnt notice at first, but yes it is. good thing is it sounds pretty good and he can find some orig. because they just slip in. I ve got the same exhaust setup on mine, and loud pipes saves lives!!
     
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  19. peewee

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    Yeah. If I bought it with muffs I probably would have left them, but its how I bought it. And I must say I've grown to love the sound! Very loud and mean. :twisted:
     
    peewee, Apr 14, 2008
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