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I have one of the big windshields on my 650 maxim. I was wondering if the lower ears go in front or behind the turn signals. I have always had...
Well, just rode the bike for the first time since I hit the dog, or I should say the dog hit me. It's funny how leery you get after a dog does...
I didn't lay the bike down. I quickly got the bike straight and put the brakes on with most force applied to the rear. I started a straight slide...
Thankful Today I decided to take my motorcycle for a ride. I almost didn't as I had a funny feeling about it. But I took off. I was traveling...
I guess that's what makes the world interesting. I like it but that's just me. :)
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I have an 82 xj650. It seems like the specs your getting are for the Seca. Here is the capacity of fuel for an xj650 Maxim. Mine is this tank. I...
When it's cold I have to choke a lot and sometimes I'll put a 500 watt work light on the engine for some warm up and then it starts right up....
I went for my first ride in '08 today with my son. I was warm as you can see :lol: But on the way home my hands froze as it rained for about 20...
Got my XJ750 tank today. I also bought a driver foot peg to replace a torn one and I got a great deal on 2 tank emblems that look brand spankin...
I am trying to find out if anyone knows what fuel tank from other models will interchange with an 85 Maxim X ? Thanks
Also check for a loose wire.
I've heard of people doing that with fish net stockings.
Just got home from a 400 mile trip with my son. Nice fall weekend to ride. It was a little chilly in the mornings. It was in the 40's this morning.
It will drop right in.
I bought a brand new factory seat off Ebay. The guy bought out a dealers left over stock. Put it on. Man it is nice. I talked to my son's friend...
I have been told the seats will not interchange. The seat just sold.
"Buy it now" price lowered. Click link in above post.
New Pics added ! [img] [img] Here is the seat <-- click
Re-listed at lower price- Here for seat
Today my son (new Boulevard) and I and my little girl went on a Benefit ride for about 130-140 miles total. It was nice. It was my boy's first big...
Ok, I didn't realize that was you.
If anyone is interested I have an "Almost New" XJ650 Saddlemen Bucket seat cover kit for sale on Ebay. It is the cover mounted on the foam. No...
I went with my middle son today to pick up his new bike. An '07 boulevard . We surprised my other son who owns an '86 Radian. Before we all went...
I meant Rochester, NY. :)
I went on a nice ride with my son (he has an 86 Radian)and a guy he works with this afternoon. 88 miles through the Central Pa mountains. It was...
I also get mine at Wal-Mart. They are found in the Gun accessories. The brand is Silencio. They are orange foam in a pack of 12 for $2 and change....
Prolonged noise damages hearing. I use foam earplugs about every trip. Doing this you don't get fatigued by the steady noise from the combination...
"After you do the Wet Sanding ... Buff 'em with #-5 and #-6 Jewelers Rouge." Rick, where is an easy place to get those compounds ?
While experimenting with polishing the aluminum case round faces below is how much the face polished up just wet sanding with 1500 grit paper and...
I washed and waxed my bike. Cleaned the chrome and started experimenting with polishing the aluminum. I just used some 1500 wet/dry sandpaper on...
Rick, What do you think about wet sanding ? I know years ago I had an old car that needed sanded and buffed and was told to wet sand with emery...
Near Selinsgrove, Pa here. I see a few Rochester fellas here. I used to live there. Went to school in Scottsville. I get up there a few times a...
Cool idea there Rick !
I used an allen wrench that fit in pretty well. A 5.5mm or 7/32"
I think I may soon attempt to polish my aluminum. The one's I've seen done look great.
I just put foam grips on my handlebars . Came off pretty easy. The left side went on nice. The throttle side I had to work with awhile but they...
I bought a grommet that inserts in the hole at a hardware. I also bought a smaller one that pushes over the nose parts on the opposite side. The...
I think with this situation that came up yesterday is helping me to more understand beyond the #'s. I think I have learned a little bit with...
I was looking up the 1/4 mile speed stats for both bikes- XJ650- 12.7 122mph Vulcan 1500-15.33 85.8mph I am not sure what part the...
The family went to Lake Tobias (Animal Safari here in Pa.) today. My little girl and I rode the bike together on the way down. It was very warm...
Thanks for the explanation ! :)
The other day I stopped at a motorcycle shop to get a new shield for my helmet and was talking to a guy that had a 98 Vulcan 1500. He had me...
A few weeks ago I posted about breaking my header bolts. One broke by itself and the other I over tightened. I had just got back from making...
My speedo was bouncing for awhile before it quit. The cable was fine. It ended up being a bent dog ear on the speedo drive on the wheel hub....
