folks..my 1977 RD400 does have spark on the plugs but won't start. In fact it died on Hwy .. Now only 1 cylinder fires up & dies out. Any one have...
Hello folks Been away from this forum for a while as I thinned my bikes, just bought a 79 RD400 looks near mint, starts & runs fine. The oil...
Hey folks..been out of forum long...hope all are enjoyin ride. Anyone out here own CR500...monster dirt bike. Just to share ??
Re: 1977 SUZUKI GT750 Water buffalo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! One more shot !!
Re: 1977 SUZUKI GT750 Water buffalo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But This Monster really is in good shape..to pass.
thnks ground hug...interesting to know..just moved this post to general to see more comments..as i posted in wrong place.
I just ran in to a GT 750, liquid cooled 2 stroker. Any one owned one..any good/bad inputs.....thinking if i should go for it.
I had a 85Maxim X with 4 in to 1 HINDLE. It sounded awesome. Had lots of compliments. Sold it. Wish i kept the Hindle for my 86Maxim x. I would...
The right link is here... https://picasaweb.google.com/yamahalowr ... 3971947154 Thnks..rick..hav to get some time to make that tool..i do have...
Thats hw lean it looked after a 500kms ride (320miles) riding back from the PO place. I turn close to 1/4 turn on those plugs. It does need a Carb...
Arent these plugs...LEAN..???? ...Sorry it doesnt let me to add pictures.....!!!!! here is the picasa link.......
You may find them on Ebay frm time to time. I borrowed a set a while before hoping to fabricate them in INDIA cheap, turned out it was expensive...
Re: FOR SALE my beauty, 1986 XJ700S WOW..She is in amazing shape !!! Hope the NEW owner takes good care and stores it indoor to keep that shine....
Any comments to make her happy .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6NZFS5IgLQ
So whats the right Behaviour...??? if its a good mix
This sounds like a ignition switch malfunction..i had bad ig.switch on my Maxim X n one day i was riding and the bike died with no head...
Hello listers Been out of this place for a while enjoyn the best i can ridin. How should the Maxim X behave when you ride it cold start with...
I had installed 4 tires. Front & rear on Maxim X and Front & rear on XJ700S. I have been riding daily with no issues. If tires have sealed the...
A guy up here in Canada charges same, but i did myself on 4 rims and saved all those bucks !! Balancing is a very interesting part.
Have Noticed the Rectifier have different digits at the end between the two bikes so is TCI. Any thoughts if they are compatibile. Got to check...
I am 5ft11 and i have 2 maxim Xs and i just love the seat height. They are about 28 inch from ground Quiet easy to handle and feels just the right...
I agree with zookie, i have 2 maxim Xs and the 1985 has the HINDLE 4 to1 check the youtube..sound awesome when you wanna rev it or even at...
welcome chuck, its good lookn X..mine idles slightly rough on 87 and idles beautiful on 91 hence i stick to higher octane..run SEAFOAM 1/2 can for...
Yamaha recommends using Ring Nut Wrench but can i get away using a pipe wrench instead..Thanks.
Sounds like its Ignition coil related when you say 1 and 4. Did you check the coil resistance. primary and secondary. If you dont hav the...
Re: Collector pipe compatibility..XJ700 to a MAXIM X (1986). Charlie..My plan is to sell the Airhead 1986 XJ700..the collector is comparatively...
Mine (brake side)was tough to come out too. The buddy who helped almost fell on the final round when it popped out.
Re: SWING ARM nut size on MAXIM X .....????????????????????? Thanks guys.
Re: Collector pipe compatibility..XJ700 to a MAXIM X (1986). HI Mike Yes as you see in my signature..i have both bikes and yes Airhead Xj700...
Anybody have info as to what size NUT is for the Swing arm. I thought i will open it today..and i had to quit as the biggest i had was 24mm and it...
Re: Collector pipe compatibility..XJ700 to a MAXIM X (1986). This morning i had header pipes of both bikes side by side and took a small thread...
Designer mike..Thats an awsome job of cleaning. I just had a close look of header pipes of XJ700 and Maxim X side by side..the lips and shape are...
Re: Wheel Bearing Removal on Maxim X - Using Bearing puller Thnks guys..like iwingameover says BLIND Puller works like a charm. I had a forum...
Re: Wheel Bearing Removal on Maxim X - Using Bearing puller Thnks a lot guys, thats given me lot of reassurance..to try again. Just like i went...
Thnks wizard..interesting..so when on prime it still leaves some gas on tank..??(do you know how much approx). When i acquired my 1985 Maxim X...
Re: Collector pipe compatibility..XJ700 to a MAXIM X (1986). Wow thats an achievement mike..I tried to swap the whole exhaust (in 1 piece) was...
Today i tried with 3 jaw bearing puller tool..still is difficult. Gave up. Would the Blind bearing puller...do a BETTER Job..anyone tried them....
Re: My first bike, Your experience, a good match for learnin Six07..By coming here you did the right thing. It never hurts asking even if its...
Has anyone tried to use the OEM Collector pipe (so called exhaust pipe assembly) (4 in to 2) of a XJ700 airhead on to a Maxim X ??. They look...
Re: SHOULD i USE Thread locking comp upon servicin WHEEL Bea thnks bigfitz, i am using the XJCD which has a service manual in it. I have rims off...
While swapping rear tire for my MAXIM X, i realise the wheel bearing is hard to move by fingers..hence am thinking to open and grease them..as...
Anybody any thoughts....???????????????/
I wonder if i can remove the new tire i installed and put it on different rim. What happens to the BEAD..will it seal again or should i use some...
Hi..If i just need to swap only the Triple tree..whats the deal..Can i just remove the wheel, fork brace, loosen the pinch bolt..and will the...
Re: Whats the best thing to use to clean the screen and petc Thnks folks and rick for good suggestions..I do have a inline see thru filter and...
Thanks all. These Ignition switches are really serviceable..I love the way its designed..i used some 5W30..WORKS GREAT..will use silicone grease...
Re: SPEEDO GUAGE Light does not WORK on my MAXIM X ????????? thnks guys. Leds are now on the list.
Thanks Day7a1..i thought so too..so long as its all resistor type and same `8`why to worry.
Is CARB SPRAY good enough...??