I've got a stock seat with a couple of tears in it that you could use to experiment on so that you have your original to fall back on if you don't...
I've got some covers I'd gotten off of ebay that I'd intended to clean up and replace the ones on my bike. Since I sold the bike, I don't need to...
I have a set of carbs I got off of ebay. I was going to clean them before trying the ones on my bike. They were listed as being off of an '81...
I have an extra seat for sale. The cover is torn in two places as can be seen in the picture. I'd like $25 + actual shipping cost. mikeg [img]
It was picked up today. In the next few days I'll have a few parts for sale that he didn't want. I've got a set of engine covers, a seat with...
I had these on my 82 750 Maxim. http://www.shopmotorcycleonlinestore.co ... logId=2048 Here's a picture of how they looked.[img] Sorry I...
It's under deposit. mikeg
No takers? My co-worker decided he didn't want it so it's going up on Craigslist tonight. mikeg
Hello all, I just put a deposit down today on an '05 Vstrom 650 so I'm going to sell my Maxim. I thought I'd give the folks here first crack...
Replaced my rear tire and gave it a pre-season oil change and new filter. Then took it for a ride to break everything in. 80 degrees in Vermont...
http://worcester.craigslist.org/mcy/1539743739.html
ebay and a little patience is how I got mine. I paid $25. I have to admit that I had a big smile on my face when I scored them. The timing was...
Another vote for Chacal's spin on adaptor kit. It's great! mikeg
We got 16-18" last night. And that's just since I shoveled at 7pm. I shoveled 4-5" at that time. I suppose I should go fire up the snowblower,...
Winter is the time to tear into your bike and do those repairs/ehancements that will result in the bike being down for a while. I just wish my...
congrats! mikeg
Sounds like a heck of a deal. mikeg
Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year! Tiny, I'll be happy to give you however many years you need to be of age, I could use to shed a...
Welcome aboard! Don't worry about the purists. (I'm sort of one myself, for my own bike) THere are great looking bikes here that look...
What should I look for in a compression checker? I see them on ebay ranging in price from $6 to well over $100. I don't imagine I'll use it...
Thanks for the input guys. It's definitely not a maintenance free battery, the fluid level does move when I tip it. Does it require a...
Hi folks, I've got a question that shows my mechanical ignorance. On the picture I've attached, is the area I circled supposed to be where...
It's about 3 degrees here. Yes, that's Farenheit. :cry: Nothing to do but work on the bike and dream about riding. mikeg
I dunno, looks like it would be a decent gag gift. mikeg
So Time, it sounds like you're saying that it's the speedometer itself that causes the inaccuracy? Which makes sense to me if your cable spins...
I know a lot of our bikes have speedometers that aren't as accurate as they used to be. I haven't had my wife follow me yet to figure out how...
Re: Who still has their first bike? Ever think about selling My first bike was an '82 Yamaha 250cc Exciter. I bought it when I was in AIT at...
Does anybody know if an FZ instrument cluster would work on an '82 Maxim? I saw some on ebay and I like their looks/functions. I'm not sure how...
Thanks for sharing! You had some good pics of some great bikes. It was a good cause too. Makes me want to move further south though, there's...
A new fuse box or in-line fuses should be on everyone's list. As has been mentioned by others here, the original fuse box is a time bomb. A PO...
You may also hear him refered to as Len. Unfortunately he doesn't have a web site but his service and selection make up for that, in my...
My condolences. At least you can see some good in your loss. mikeg
I think that Chacal carries a chrome plated one. At least it seems that I remember that being an option when I bought the kit last year. Let's...
Depending on whether or not you're intent on keeping it stock, you could order the spin on adaptor kit for your bike from Chacal. It makes life...
I'll keep that in mind Wesley, we have a Fastenall about 5 minutes from my office. mikeg
Nice looking bike. I like what you did with it. I don't think my wife, who's looking over my shoulder, would appreciate me bidding though. :D...
Has anybody bought one of those ss bolts sets off of ebay? I was thinking it might be nice to replace the grungy, oxidized bolts on the motor....
Fitz, Excellent write up and great pictures. But I do have a question. Why did you mask most of the cover before painting between the ridges?...
Here in Vermont we have Otter Creek Brewery and Magic Hat Brewery so we have plenty of micro flavors to choose from and they put out some pretty...
I find that the rain pants help a lot with the cold since they are good for taking care of the wind chill. Still get a bit cool but much better...
I think one of the jokes is that it's difficult to change the final drive oil on a 550 since they have a chain instead of shaft drive. :D mikeg
Sorry to hear about your difficulties. It's a nice looking bike. You may have better luck if you delete that picture and resize them to be...
I was able to get the socket at Lowes for less than $10 this spring. I wanted to be anal since it's going to be on there for a long time. mikeg
ANd unless you want to keep it completely stock, once you get it off, get a spin on oil filter adaptor kit from Chacal. Piece of cake to install...
Ebay is a good place to watch for that sort of thing too. You have to have patience though. If all else fails, you could always make one. I...
I had a pair of these http://www.riverroadgear.com/rrweb2.nsf ... endocument from river road and they fit fine once I made a couple of...
Interesting idea. I'll be watching to see what people more knowledgeable than I am think of it. mikeg
Micro, Awsome job! mikeg
If you get the spin on oil filter adaptor kit, oil changes get even easier. Chacal carries them and they're worth the price unless you want to...
ebay is your friend! I got a engine guard with pegs for about $20 off ebay. It's in great shape but it did take a few weeks of watching to find...