I am definatly interested in some parts if you decide to part the bike.
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Exhaust leak maybe?
She is in need up a tune up for sure. I suspect the carbs are dirty as some cylinders warm up a little faster than the others and like i mentioned...
I haven't been doing a whole lot of riding lately, however I did install the correct plugs in her a while back. She is definatly running rich, and...
I agree, if the plastic pieces are prone to breaking, then the time and effort wouldn't be worth it.
I have a rebuild kit and am going to rebuild mine, I was just throwing it out there to see if anybody did try it, if it does fit then it would be...
Does any know if the fuel petc0ck from a FZ,FZX,FZR will fit on the tank of a Maxim X. The Fazer petc0ck is not vacuum operated by the look of...
New number with throttles wide open for the compression test 145,120,150,150. So #2 is still lower than the other 3. So hopefully nothing major.
Just a quick update, changed the oil and filter and pulled the plugs. Looks she is running rich as they all are pretty black. Also done a...
I would say that there hasn't been a lot done with the bike in a while. Carb cleaning is on the to do list as well. First up is an oil and filter...
Ok the pipes don't look too bad, but will have a look regardless. Never even thought about those! What about the cam chain guide? Would a wore...
Ok so I just picked up a 1985 750 maxim x, nice bike in good shape but has about 49000 kms on her. There is a vibration/ noise when the engine...
The exhaust off the 85/86 air cooled xj700 will fit.
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Not sure what to tell you as I bought one here in Canada a couple weeks ago. Canadian Tire sells them. Don't know if its the last of their...
I love the eliminators, my friend had the zl900 and that was a rocket. The 600 should be fun aswell. Parts may be a bit hard to find, but I'm sure...
Ok thanks Rick, much appriciated!! Mike
The liquid cooled 20 valve genesis engine kicks some serious ass!!!! Found in the Maxim x, Fazer and the FZ. Mike
I currently have my bike pretty much stripped down with the engine still in the frame. Carbs are off, pretty much just wheels, frame and engine. I...
Anybody ever run AMSOIL 10W-40 Advanced Synthetic Motorcycle Oil in their bikes? I always thought that synthetics were a no-no for wet clutchs but...
Yeah I am kind of skeptical about those aswell. I think they were called "hotcams" kit or something. If you are going at it just as well do it...
Does anybody know the outside diameter is the valve shims that are on the maxim x? The reason I'm asking is that I have seen kits online that are...
From the pics that I have seen before, yes it looks like it is supposed to be soldered there.
Just throwing this out there, but are you sure the "rubbing" sound is comming from the clutch? Maybe the the front or rear brakes grabbing and...
Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Many thanks to Len again for parts for my Maxim X. Smooth transaction and will not...
Yeah got an e-mail form chacal with a background and the differences in the bikes. Pretty interesting actually. Going with parts from him I think...
Also when storing the bike for the winter, I use rust check(in the red can) and spray it on a rack and wipe down the exhaust. Cleans right off in...
Yeah thanks for the reply, better to go with chacal then at least you know the parts will fit. Once I get into it then I'll have a better idea of...
I am going to replace the clutch on my maxim x and am wondering if the clutch components on an airhead 700 is the same for the maxim x. I have...
Those backrests go like hot cakes, especially ones in good condition. And for this reason people pay big money for them. I have seen them go for...
Re: XJ700 Super Awesome Fuel Injection Build - Now with more Dude, This is sick. Probally one the of coolest mods I have seen to date. Execlent work.
When I got my bike she had pods and a beat up 4 in 1 exhaust and didn't work right at all. So I scrapped her and now bringing her back (slowly) to...
Thanks for the info, looks like I'll go with the K&N. Thanks again. Mike
Yeah I seen that Chacal has a few there and will probally get one from him if there are any issues with the K&N air filter. But if you have one on...
Just wondering if anybody has had any experience with K&N air filter in a maxim x. I'm trying to replace my air filter but my local yamaha dealer...
Good luck with the project, I have the exact same rebuild with the exact same bike that I need to get at. Keep us posted with lots of pics. Let us...
The oil in the cylinders should help and try to "bump" start the bike. Try her in 3rd gear and get someone to give you a good push. That may break...
Recieved my XJ CD's there last week and am now finalizing my wish list from Chacal, so I am finally getting around to start the rebuild of my...
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Execlent work so far, I have the same task ahead of me. XJCD is on the way but nothing can beat actual pics and advice/tips for someone who has...
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Vacuum leaks maybe?? You can use an unlighted propane torch to check for leaks. Increse in RPM indicates the propane being burned, thus vacuum...
The engine will be comming out of the bike, so I guess it would no better time to do the valves. Thanks for the info.
Hello people, after reading the execllent write up in the "How To" section about the valve adjustment on the air-head xj engines, I was wonding if...
Great Job. Very informative. Was also wonding if anybody has done the same with a maxim x. I have an 1985 750 maxim x and was thinking about doing...
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Dude that is a beast, I love it!!!!!!!. Ever think about modifing the airbox so that you could run a under tail exhaust? I think that would be...
The fuel capacity should be a little less than 3.5 US gallons. And your fuse block is under the instrument cluster cover. Just pop the screws off...
Hey Wombat there are 2 sets of carbs for a maxim x on e-bay as we speak!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
