I don't have the stock front wheel to go back to and yes the handlebars are clamped to the top of the forks after dropping the forks through the...
As much as I want to keep this bike, and believe me I do, my parents really do want it gone. I appreciate the offer of help and I would have...
haha ya know as I posted this I thought no one could possibly care that I contradicted myself but there you have it lol the first reply, I'm...
http://syracuse.craigslist.org/mcy/5457264216.html For sale is a 1981 XJ 650 Maxim cafe racer style bike. Selling because I am in college and...
sorry haven't really been specific. I just rebuilt the caliper and put stainless steel lines on the bike and the master cylinder is a new...
Alright thanks moe that helps, does anyone know what the stock speedo ratio is for a 1981 maxim?
how is the speedo cable supposed to stay attached to this? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Sorry I didn't read too far into that post you tagged moe, I think I have the flashers figured out now. My main concern now is the speedo and my...
Alright so I got around to working on it this afternoon and adjusted the idle down and once warmed up purrs along just fine. so thats taken care...
So I finally got the bike going down the road but I still have to fix the turn signals(LED), the idle, and the speedo doesn't work. it is an...
alright will update with photos when its done.
Thanks for the help
Got out the grease gun and it worked like a charm, after i refilled the gun with grease lol, is this piston shot or should i throw some evapo-rust...
Hey guys, I'm new to the forum and I'll probably be on here a lot looking for advice as I fix up the 81 xj650 maxim i just bought. First issue I...
