Here's an informative link from Chacal's History of Yamaha page. http://www.maxim-x.com/itc_700cc_tariff_details.html
Nice find! You might think about finding a front fender for it as well. There is an important fork brace in the underside of it.
Many members have bags on their bikes, some even with a full fairing in front. I got these to mount on my Midnight Maxim when it's finished:...
If I'm not mistaken, I believe the 700cc Maxim X has 86hp, not 96 http://www.maxim-x.com/specifications.html Pretty nice bike, nonetheless.
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I'd like to go that weekend but I can't miss that much class. The guy that runs the parts room at school will be there racing that weekend. I'll...
How's the charging system? I know that sounds unrelated but I had similar symptoms with my maxim x. At low RPMs it would hesitate and lag...
If your shoes are delaminated why are you still riding it? Got a deathwish or something?
Somehow the left horn mounting bracket broke in half and I'm unable to find them anywhere. According to the parts fiche, the bracket is included...
Thanks for the explanations and the link. That's how I was thinking that it works. And of course, not long after posting the question, I found...
Thanks everyone so far for all the pics and words of encouragement. I have some questions about the anti-dive feature on some of the models'...
Wow! I didn't realize the gas cap was originally gold as well! I guess that's one more thing to add to the list of things to get re-plated....
I see some carb work in your immediate future!
On the 83 xj750, the headlight turns on when the key is turned on. Pushing the START button causes the headlight to turn off to allow full power...
A little JB Weld...good as new!! Looks like it was actually ridden some on those shoes!?
I misinterpreted the two line part, actually. I was thinking it was single disc, in which case two lines would be needed. If the bike has dual...
Best off still to replace it with a blade style fusebox like this: [img] It's an easy, inexpensive upgrade that will eliminate common issues.
Thanks tskaz. I found these old threads that fitz made about the xj400 on one of Chacal's articles. http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2 ......
Thanks for the pics tcoop. Nice job on the recommissioning. Hamster, I don't have the XJCD (yet), but don't know if I could get it soon enough...
Background Back in March I joined the ranks of the unemployed, not by choice. This prompted me to make a important life choice. Tired of...
Personally, I'd get them from Chacal!! You know you'll get the right length and proper fitting angle for your bike, AND the whole hose assembly...
I'm glad you said not to check them after changing the shims. I recently put the clearances in spec on my maxim x and after getting it all back...
The shim bucket hold down tool is not required for the maxim x. What IS required is removal of the camshafts to get the pads (shims) out since...
Looks nice!! Is something like this what you have in mind for the rear brake plate? [img]
Maybe your ignition coils are starting to crack and some water got in there. Or maybe some moisture got down in around your plug caps. I had that...
I've never covered the mufflers when washing the bikes and never had an issue. Once started it should blow out any water that made its way in...
Maybe you could make one out of a painted toothpick...worth a try.
Not sure if the 650 is the same as the 750 maxim, but I thought they all used two horns from the factory, a high tone and a low tone. The horns...
I just LOVE when people ask for advice and then don't take it because they don't like the answers that are given. Might as well just go figure it...
My wording wasn't quite accurate there so here's an excerpt from a 1985 issue of Cycle Magazine to clarify: Sliding the Maxim under the ITC...
Yeah, thats true they do share the same top end, so I guess it would work. However the maxim x uses different pistons than the FZR because they...
They are completely different engine designs so I doubt it would fit even with EXTREME modifications. Even the FZ750 uses a different bottom end...
I was actually expecting to see the vacuum hose connected to the petcock and the other end of the end of the vacuum line have a screw in it....
Yeah it happens sometimes... even a blind squirrel finds a nut!
I believe the adapters are for bikes that don't have the vacuum nipples like ours do. My buddy has a Honda Magna and his bike requires the long...
If you had gas in the oil and the petcock works properly, then one or more of your floats are sticking open or set way too high. You'll need to...
Sorry for your misfortune but glad you're still with us. Hope you're back in the saddle soon.
The tool you have and the one I posted are the only ones I've ever seen for XJ's. Good luck finding what you think is the right one.
I believe this is the tool that you need for your bike.
I don't recall anyone saying "learn to ride". If you're referring to my comment, I was just trying to understand how it happened and what the...
Do you mean the cam that sticks out of the brake plate or the linkage that connects the rear brake pedal to the actuating lever? Either way sounds...
The sidestand safety switch can be bypassed by grounding the blue wire with yellow tracer coming from the switch. However, I (along with many...
Sounds like the sidestand switch. The sidestand has to be up before you can put it in gear. If the stand is up then perhaps the plunger to the...
Umm...XJ4EVER!!
I don't have much experience with chains so I'm not sure how common it is for it to break (under normal circumstances). How old is the chain? Is...
I may be mistaken, but I thought I read somewhere before that wet-cell batteries require less than 1 amp to avoid overcharging. Maybe you fried...
The spark plug boots just screw on. Cut about 1/4" off the end of the wire so the screw inside the cap gets a fresh bite.
Freedumb, I sent you a PM offering to help this weekend...still haven't heard back. Do you still need help?
Have a look here http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/p=381722.html
