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Parting out complete 1985 Maxim X 750

Well, i had big plans for my X, but decided to part it out. Just don't have the time anymore. The bike was complete last year, then in the...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Oct 15, 2010, 23 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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1985 maxim X 750 for SALE

So, after weeks of changing my mind a hundred times; sell, don't sell, I am going to sell it. the bike is apart, and it worked fine when i parked...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Jul 13, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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POD to be or not to be that is the question

Ok, here it goes. I just got done tearing my 85 Maxim X750 apart. I am thinking of getting pod filters, I know they have to be adjusted and...

Thread by: zigzagzack, May 5, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Frame fill

Just thinking, I am getting my frame powder coated and when I took the motor out and moved the frame around I notice some rusty water coming...

Thread by: zigzagzack, May 1, 2010, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Front wheel

Has anyone done the front wheel mod, going to a 2.5"/ 16" rim with 130/90-16 tire? I seen them swap a 86/87 Fazer 700 front tire, but was...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Mar 26, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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85xj750 breakdown, overhaul and rebuild

Well i'm finally gonna do it ... :lol: Redo my MaximX that is, I had it apart once, fixed it up, quick paint job put it back together and then...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Mar 23, 2010, 32 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Handlebars 7/8 for 85 maxim X ... i want something a change

Ok, I am doing some minor (for now) mods to my 85Maxim X 750, I think, by my measurement, my handle bars are a 3"rise, 7" pullback, and 29" width,...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Mar 11, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Gas tank info needed for custom job

http://www.independentgastank.com/products.htm I am looking at getting a custom tank built and they need some info: frame manufacturer -...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Sep 2, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Carb compatibility

Unfortunately I just broke a carb on my 85 750X, and luckily I found some one with a spare body to send me, so all i have to do is replace the...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Apr 19, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Gearing problem

Ok, i got my gear fixed ...well i hope i do. So i put them back in and got the forks back in. Thought i was doing well, put the lower case back...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Mar 19, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Reassembly

Ok, I tore my bike apart to get the gears out, had them fixed yesterday, so going to start reassembling today, kids permitting. I have the lower...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Mar 18, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Fixing 2nd gear

1985 750 Maxim X Ok i have the link http://www.xs11.com/forum/showthread.ph ... eadid=5090 and only thing left for me to do is remove the...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Mar 2, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Gaskets

Well i am thinking about pulling my motor, and i know i will probably ruin some gaskets, I was wondering if anyone knew where i could buy new...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Feb 22, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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removing the engine

Ok, i may regret this but i am trying to clean up my bike as much as possible. My 85 750 maxim-x has over 60000K on it and i drove it all last...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Feb 22, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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MUFFLERS

Well i am back from the west ... season was short. Looking for different types of mufflers for 85 maxim-X 750 Anyways, i started on my bike,...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Feb 19, 2009, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Raking the bike

I have an 85 MaximX 750, and would like to put a rake on the bike, I would like to make the bike a bit longer, since i am 6 foot 200lbs. Z

Thread by: zigzagzack, Feb 2, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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85xj breather (rear tire gear)

ok, its minus 30C and was cleaning up my bike and broke off the cap on the rear tire gear breather, part 29 on xjcd diagram. Can i just JB weld...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Jan 26, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Brake drum clean up

Ok, i've got the bike; 85 maxX750; torn apart for the winter so while I wait for warm weather I want to clean up the brake drum and 'gear box' on...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Jan 26, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Carb rebuild on 85 750 X

I just got my parts; 4 carb rebuild kits; and thought about doing them today, but read a few other posts about rebuilding, but would like a step...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Jul 6, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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not sure what the problem is ... but i think its gas

Ok, I have been driving my bike for a week now. I just took it for inspection, failed ... need front brake shoes ... anyways my bike died 4 times...

Thread by: zigzagzack, May 10, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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how to paint and shine

i got my 85 maxim X, it needs a little paint, engine black and possibly my own tank and side covers ... I would like to know what is the best way...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Apr 29, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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New to the XJ world

Just wanted to say hi. I just purchased a 1985 yamaha maxim 750 (canadian) 2nd gear skips i seen the post, but was wondering where i could get...

Thread by: zigzagzack, Apr 26, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat

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