Well, the Indian food on Devon is still excellent. But, if trendspotters are to be believed, gentrification is going to make the whole...
I'm in Ravenswood - near Lawrence and Damen.
Everybody - I am selling a 1981 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim. It does not have a gas tank. Other than that, though, everything is excellent. Comes with a...
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Note: ...for an 81 Maxim.
Hey guys, I don't know anything about this, just saw the ad on Craigslist and thought you may be interested -...
Looking for a gas tank. Preferably with a cap, key, and no dents. I have a petcock and liner/am willing to get it painted. PM me or respond in...
I am almost positive that this has been covered here before, but I can't seem to find it. Can anyone direct me towards a good tutorial to convert...
Hey guys, Looking for a gas tank for a 1981 XJ650 Maxim. I'm open to other options, though: Other year's tanks will work, I believe. If...
Guys, Thanks for this. MiCarl - Why do you like the Caswell epoxy liner more than Kreem? Also, when you say you like to work with it at 85...
Spring is upon us and it's time to heave open the garage door and take stock. This year, though, was a bit frustrating - looks like someone stole...
Well, they say this is the "second annual..." so, I guess they got it last year. Really, just looking for an excuse to get out of the city and...
Anyone going to this? I can't bring the bike - not up for a long trip yet - but I'll be there nonetheless! [img]
Thanks guys! I'm at work now and heading to an Air Guitar Championship afterwards (I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried) but I'll use the...
There is a ticking sound coming from my engine. It speeds up with the revs and I assume it's a loose cam chain. So I adjusted the tensioner -...
Agreed. Chacal is where I get all my parts. Can not say enough good things about him.
Would it look like this if there was a blown gasket?
I don't see any oil around the valve cover. Any other ideas?
Smoking Engine (video) Put on a new exhaust. Thoroughly cleaned the carbs. Set the float levels. New air filter. New spark plugs. The bike is...
http://www.youtube.com/v/HUkXjq76Fgs?hl=en&fs=1.swf
The bike ran, but it ran rough and I had never drilled the pilot screw covers when I cleaned the carbs the first time. And it's Spring which means...
It's the same place on the 650s.
Heads-up, everyone. Sale at Sears today - 10% off tools.
Ok. Still having trouble getting the stud out. I've heated it. Soaked it in Kroil. Heated it and held a candle to it (to get the wax in...
I am also thinking of painting my tank with a clear coat. Has anyone who has done this know if the tank will get un-touchably hot in the summer?
Ok, struggling with the stud, but I'm sure it'll come loose in a bit (soaking it in Kroil as we speak). Going to be spending a couple of days...
I'm sure someone else will go into more detail, but when I had that happen to me, the problem was with both my float levels and my petcock.
Excellent. Thank you. I have been using kroil on all of these and it has certainly done the trick (aside from the one that snapped, obviously)....
I know this subject has been covered quite a bit, but I can't seem to find the threads that I've read before. I am pulling my exhaust off -...
Well, I don't really care about the headers. Want to replace the whole damn thing.
Can I use that stuff on the bolts holding my exhaust headers to the engine head?
As some of you may remember, I pulled the engine from my parts 82 Maxim last year and the engine turned out to be crap. So now I have the empty,...
I drilled and pulled the plugs. The screws, thankfully, look pristine. Also, they turn easily. I haven't pulled them yet, though. ...there are...
Ok, fair enough. Next question: Can I pull the plugs without a dremel? Should I try to use a regular drill? Or should I just suck it up and...
Haven't been on the forum much lately, but last week was uncharacteristically warm in Chicago and I got a case of Bike Fever. So, I'm out in the...
I'm pretty sure the guy cut me a deal. Ultimately, I paid $25 for 4 keys.
Thanks for all the help guys. My bike and I spent a couple of hours with an expert locksmith and he was able to create a key for the bike. Super...
Hey guys, I have been trying to get a copy of my key for a while now but locksmiths don't ever have the right blanks. So, the guy at Sears tried...
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/mcy/1730437259.html
This part: [img]
My concern with this would be - unless you can get the foam REALLY tightly packed in there, wouldn't it create crevices for water to get TRAPPED?
The one that I would really like are the jugs for a 1981 650 Maxim.
Has anyone here drawn any parts on these bikes on a 3D modeling program? AutoCad, SketchUp, etc.
Slightly, Fitz - well put. I know that I enjoy the maintenance, the problem-solving, JUST AS MUCH as I enjoy the ride. Maybe that's because I'm in...
Congrats, Alchai!
Chuckles - BOOBIES! Hillsy - There is rust on the inner rim of one of the cylinders. According to the shop I took it to it can't be fixed....
Think this is worth it? Is there anything I should ask for (besides pictures of the inside) before I bid? ebay link
Ugh. As much as I'd like to, I'm going to go the cheaper route and see if I can buy just the jugs.