In 1986 mine was a 1973 Toyota Coralla in factory bright orange with a white vinyl top, that I bought for $300. Test drove it and the front end...
The carbs needing syncing. I have never needed to do it before, but that was so bad it wouldn't start again. Only one was close to being right....
I have 3 tents to choose from. I will just keep a tarp in my saddle bags in case I need to cover the bike. For all of my adult life I have ridden...
Got her running better but now I need to get insurance, title and registration. I need to ride so I can tune the carbs more. The carbs have been...
Any others that like to camp? I have all the gear I need and love to camp, hike and fish but have not done any serious camping on the bike. A...
I am in middle GA. Should have my XJ 750J Maxim running right soon. Would be great to meet other riders and check out there bikes. My XJ isn't the...
I am going to take off the carbs and give them another good cleaning and check everything else before I adjust the fuel air mixture. Knowing that...
I always wondered if I would have clutch problem on my first XJ 750j. It had about 7k miles when I got it in 91 and had about 85k miles when the...
I never could find a vacuum leak but I got it to start without red lining. I noticed a pilot air jet was blocked and I cleaned it. It started up...
Thanks for all the help so far. I misunderstood vacuum leaks so that is my prime suspect now. I have checked everything else mentioned above....
I had to clean and replace a couple of jets and other parts for the catbs to get it running after I got it a few years ago. It ran great until...
My 82 XJ750 Maxim would barely start and run as if the carbs neded cleaning. I took them off and cleaned them. I have cleaned the carbs on this...
Thanks a lot Chacal! I got my second order in a week today. The three times I have ordered, each got to me in two days. My break job turned out...
I got my order from XJ4ever today. It only took 2 days. It amazes me that I can get some parts easier and for a better price than I could 15 years...
I have had numerous encounters with deer. I have hit a few while driving a car. Last year in the car, I had one run out in front of me and it was...
From the modular helmets I have seen, and the Fulmer Modular I have, I can understand why Snell won't approve them. If you were to take the...
I rode from Middle Georgia to Jax Beach in Florida once in the puring rain at night. After I crossed the state line, they were doing road...
After putting a really good battery in my XJ, it starts great when it's cold. Last week it started right up when it was 18 F. Took it few minutes...
Re: MAXIM PARTS FOR SALE I put an 83 master cylinder on my 82 and it works fine. Their are some differences. I will get pics of each and post...
I put in a new battery. It starts right up in the cold with a good battery. The po had an el cheapo walmart battery in it. I got a maintenance...
I may be moving to near Richmond next year, still not sure. I am planning on riding there and then taking a ride to DC in the spring.
I don't understand why more motorcycle boots do not have steel toes. Had I been wearing non steel toed boots in an accident once, I would be...
I had a problem with my tail light not coming on sometimes. I could get it to come on by turning the key off and on or just wiggling it a little....
Re: MAXIM PARTS FOR SALE Thanks chacal. So I can use it if it's an 83 they send. I will call them tomorrow and see what it is before they ship it...
Re: MAXIM PARTS FOR SALE 82 But I have ordered one already. Cycle Therapy had one for $55. Thanks, if something happens and it doesn't work or...
I just did a phone order from Cycle Therapy. I NEED a master cylinder for my XJ. I would have no front brakes without the replacement and it being...
Re: MAXIM PARTS FOR SALE I am in need of a Master Cylinder for my 83 XJ750 Maxim. Do you have one tha isn't listed by chance? I found one and...
I am in need of a master cylinder for an 82 Maxim myself. :( I will be right near Richmond next week as well. Looks like it may be spoken for...
I just got a pair of red wing boots. I only want steel toed boots for riding and they are waterproof too. So far these are great.
It doesn't have that. It is a corbin and doesn't have the original pan on the seat.
Has anyone else tried to install the blade style fuse box on an 82 or 83 XJ750 Maxim? There is not enough room for it under the seat. The seat...
I have looked at things on their site and almost ordered something. I am glad I haven't and I am going to email them and let them now that them...
I have plugged a tire on my previous xj750. It worked fine. I was a few hundred miles from home and aparently when I pulled off to get gas I ran...
In Georgia, I knew someone who got a title bond for a bike he bought without a title. I think it cost him $200. I had a weird title issue in GA...
I'm not sure if it is common or not really. I'm new to the forums here. I rode the same model XJ for years in the 90's and was looking for another...
I'll have a look to see where those bolts are and see if my friend can get some at work. I was thrilled to replace the caliper cover screws/bolts...
I got my Maxim running good today. I had to clean out the cabrs and wasn't in a huge hurry since it will be a week or so before I get insurance...
Re: MAXIM PARTS FOR SALE :D I received my order today and am very pleased. I ordered on the 21st and received it on the 23rd. I wasn't...
My Xj750 running. registered and insurance for it. I have already ordered all I need for it at the moment and should have it running next week,...
The rubber, on a couple of the manifolds of the XJ750 that I used to own started coming off. I used a short piece of rubber hose to fix it. Just...
I bought my 82 Xj750 Maxim from the original owner. He bought it in North Dakota. I have the owners manual and tool kit that came with it. He had...
I have always wore some sort of steel toed work boots. I am looking at different motorcycle boots now. I hit a car doing about 15 - 25 mph once...
Re: My recnetly purchased xj750 and thanks for all the info I paid $600 for it. Guess I can add the $50 in gas it took to go pick it up. The...
I was looking for an XJ750 for sale close to me and came across the forums. I rode a 1982 xj750 Maxim for near 10 years and loved it so much that...
I live a little east of Concord. I just got my 1982 XJ750 Maxim today. I was so hoping to find one, since I loved the one I rode for most of my...
I was looking for a bike using google and found this. I rode a 1982 XJ750 Maxim full time for 10 years and was hoping to find another one. The one...