I've had them in the bike for going on two decades now - they're definitely an improvement over stock. The tapered roller bearings are a big one...
From our good friend Chacal at XJ4Ever: HCP2645 Aftermarket CHOKE CABLE, for all XJ650 Maxim and Midnight Maxim models. Wire length = 40". $ 19.95
I don't know how you guys have gotten so lucky - but I've personally had Regular 87 gas with ethanol phase separate on me after 2 months. I've...
Both of the black wires coming from the bike harness are ground wires. Then the blue wire is the running light; the yellow wire is the brake...
20 characters is a silly low limit, and your flaunting it by having a significantly larger signature block than everyone else.
I can't seem to get the standard NGK BP7ES plugs here in London anymore - no one carries them, and no one will order them, and two places have...
Yes it can be done, and you'll likely find there are already the required 'running light' connections in the headlight bucket sitting there...
Looking for a matched pair of rear pegs in good condition - preferably from a 650 Maxim, but a set from a Seca would work too. Also looking for...
Stock shock length is 12.5" eye-to-eye. Most common upgrade is to the Progressive Suspension 412 series shocks. Part number with standard rate...
You can buy spring compressors fairly reasonably Example:...
I'm going, but will likely be early tomorrow -- hope you got your $3 off coupon printed!
I'm pretty sure those screws are M4 x 0.7
You'll not regret getting an AGM battery instead of the lead/acid ones. Keeping in mind you need a charger that's designed for them as well,...
Here's a couple of pre-made options for you: A fancy replacement array of red and amber, for $75: Radiantz [img] An add-on kit that keeps...
There's a bunch of tool kits you can get for motorcycles, but here's a couple of reasonable cost starter kits for you: Cruz Tools Speedkit -...
Looks like a battery terminal cover of some type?
I'd lay some money on it originally being a 750 Maxim - don't know what that front wheel is from though :-)
Longevity is still to be seen. Pros are that it can be installed in any orientation, is totally sealed, never needs water, and is nearly...
It'll work just fine, but that's awfully expensive and heavy gear oil for motorcycles. I've been running basic cheap 80w90 for more than 20...
Just saw this article announcing the product -- apparently they just showed it off at Bike Week in Florida: Electroluminescent Paint Check...
That is some hardcore bad-assery right there... Don't get me wrong, he's completely bat-guano insane; but that's still pretty impressive. Greg
In my area the going shop labour rate is $70-$80 / hr -- I long ago realized that my finances could not support using the shop for much, and...
If that's weren't 17 hours away, I'd have gone to get it too! And you've not been sharing with us?!?! I'd love to hear about them....
Well if we nail down a date for the SWOCC this year, you can always come to that too - it's only a 5 hour ride from Celina to London :D Greg
Any bike shop has them as well -- common tool.
There's a number of us here in the area -- heck we even hold a SouthWestern Ontario Carb Clinic here in London - usually in late May or early...
I use PJ1 cable & chain lube as my standard 'go-to' for basic lubrication needs -- it's been working great for years.
As Fitz said - you should be getting somewhere near 14.5v @ 2000 rpm. If you're not there's other issues -- primary to check are the brushes in...
I'll pass it on to Dennis - he's the guy who runs the SWOCC and let him know Greg
Link is only available in the UK :-( Those of us across the pond have to find other ways....
^^^^ This - right here. My wife would love to ride with me, but at this point has no interest in riding herself - thus need to ride 2-up....
So YOU say - I met a guy there this year from Victoria! 4480km to get there - 'course he wasn't riding a 30 year old XJ :D Check out my...
As it's difficult to upload images to our galleries - Here's a link to my Facebook gallery - it's set to public, so everyone should be able to see...
It went well -- damn hot, but a good day, and a fun ride. I did manage to run into LostBoy in the afternoon, so that was cool. And met a new...
Well I'm here and not seeing anyone - gotta get a flag or something
You're aware that Snell helmets for regular motorcyclists is a farce, right? They make sense in auto racing, because that's what they're...
I've been on the ground, and learned my lessons the first damn time. 1 - I wear a jacket, even when it's hot. Road rash REALLY sucks, see #2...
For those of us in Canada - EVERY fuel station uses 10-15% ethanol in their "regular" 87 octane fuels. The real problem then comes because that's...
I'm going to be there too - leaving London around 7:30am, so should be there around 9:30 or 10; and I'm planning on staying most of the day too....
I'm a big guy ~260lbs, so with me on my 650 I wanted a little more pre-load. Pretty sure my spacers are about 4" long (been a long time since I...
I've got them (well, one of them) and love it. Makes bleeding the brakes in the spring a breeze. However, as Fitz said, they're a pain in the...
Hey there - the photo you have IMG_2047.JPG with "Altus?" on it - yup, that's my bike. :D Greg
I'll be at Dover as well, and I'll shoot for the Noon meeting at Timmies. I'll be wearing a vest with a back crest that looks like my avatar....
This year's South Western Ontario Carb Clinic will be held on Saturday June 2, 2012 527 TallTree Crescent London, Ontario N5V 5E5...
Good luck - I've been trying to score a 750 Maxim tank for mine for years, and can never afford them when they come up. Hope you have better...
We are planning to have one in London again -- we're just fleshing out the details right now, and I'll post here when we have a firm date. Greg
I do a lot of farkle shopping from Aerostitch -- great folks from Duluth Minnesota! :-) I used to live just up the highway from them... They...
Well as long as he likes it, more power to him - looks like some good mods there. However I gotta agree with Zombie - that rear is hideous and...
Well I'd say get the grab bar welded by a shop that does aluminum, and keep it where it is. Failing that, the stock one I suppose could be...
Don't forget to search Ebay and Craigslist for "take offs" -- you can usually find lots of stock Harley parts that way -- bits people "upgraded".