There is also a pinch bolt on the brake drum side of the wheel. It holds the axle in place and keeps it locked. After loosening the pinch bolt,...
OK, so with the help of a couple of forum members, I found the error. The starter lead needs to be connected to the switch lead side of the...
Thanks for the photo, five. That's what I needed to see. I think I've got it wired the way it is supposed to be, though. Dang it. Mark, I'll...
I just read Chacal's catalog and it says if jumping the terminals on the solenoid turns the starter motor, then the solenoid needs replacing....
OK, so I just crossed the terminals with a screwdriver and it cranked like normal. What does that mean? Bad solenoid?
Ah, crap. Ok. I was hoping they were reversed. Any idea why I wouldn't have anything when I hit the starter button? No clicks or anything?
I need to see a photo of a starter solenoid for an XJ700(X) IN the bike and wired up. A photo of the battery and cables should do it, as long as...
Hi all, a buddy of mine has an '89 Vulcan. He's having trouble getting it to start. I thought I'd go over after work and check his spark and...
No one needs a decent petcock?
The one I kept was fine. It was just rougher looking than this one. I cleaned this one up first. but when I put it on my bike, I realized that I...
Haha... I just saw the title in the scrolling updates window at the bottom of the page. Oops!
Hey all, I have a petcock that came with one of my XJ700Xs. It isn't a standard X petcock, though. I think it might be from a larger bike,...
Thanks for the suggestion, XJXLEE. I'll give it a shot.
I couldn't find it, so I checked with Len. Curretnly, he has no mounting kits for the X bikes. Any other suggestiongs? Or, barring that, are...
I have one. You shouldn't have to rejet with the K&N. If you want variety, I think Chacal has a few different types of filters, including a foam...
Thanks, I looked in Chacal's catalog, but somehow missed this! I wonder if it will fit on my XJ700X. As I understand it, the Xs are even tighter...
Hey all, does anyone sell Dyna coil mounting kits for XJ700X? I found HAP's page about the upgrade on Maxim-X.com, but I'm hoping to find...
Thanks! I'll give it a shot tomorrow.
Hmm... Ok. So, I looked at the starter, and it looks like there is only one wire connected to it. That wire runs to a solenoid, the other side...
Hi all, I have a spare engine that I want to swap into my '85 Maxim X. However, I'd like to test the compression. Is there any way to test...
Dude! Sounds like a great time! Unfortunately, my wife's friends are taking her to Raleigh for her birthday on the 19th, or I would like to go....
Well, dang... I didn't have the throttle wide open. Would that make a big difference? I did have the engine warmed up, though... I didn't...
So, I've done a few things to the bike to check stuff out. First thing I did was check fuel flow. Fuel flows into the bowls, which drain freely....
I need to get this stuff out of my garage and pay for some new parts... Gas tank - $45 Two small creases and a bit of rust inside the tank....
I've been too busy to mess with the bike for the last couple of days. I'll be back at it this afternoon... The throttle cable and enrichment...
Not vacuum locking, huh? Well, shoot. OK. So, there must be another reason why I can't get up over 1,000 rpm. I just tried again last night,...
Thanks fitz. I have had two of those style filters. Didn't have a problem. But, when I looked at the shiny see through filter, I though, "It's...
Doesn't Chacal have Uni air filters for $13 or something? No rejetting required.
You know, Rick, I tried to find one of those. The auto parts place had something similar, but with a 2" diameter. Crud. Well, I'll keep my eyes...
Thanks, manbot. I'll check fitz's petcock post. The tank was kremed by a previous owner. Looks like crap, but the petcock prefilter is...
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll replace the fuel filter. Just bought the thing with my last carb clean. Doesn't have 20 miles on it... But,...
Hey all, Ran into a new issue today. Finally got the bike to start reasonably well, so I rode it to church. Then, coming back to it after a...
I wouldn't suspect the coils unless you were having trouble with a pair of cylinders, since each coil fires two cylinders. Maybe plug caps? I'm...
Dang, sure you don't want a fourth PLUS the parts bike? LOL I'd schlep it all up to you in Norfolk, if you're interested. I'll get a photo of...
Chandall, I do have a signal relay, but I'll have to figure out where it is... LOL KJS, sold the controls.
I really hate to do this... I love this bike. I've had it almost a year, and the people on this forum and the XJ Owners list have been...
Wow, ok... First, not sure how to get a spanner and breaker bar in there, if by spanner, you mean the "C" shaped tool used to remove bicycle...
I've got a bad rattle in my headers, and I removed my exhaust to insert new header exhaust gaskets, hoping that would help (it didn't). I've read...
I've got one for a Maxim X. Don't know what else it will work for. PM for more info if you are interested.
Hey Mike, got any spare headers? I don't recall if you said you do, or not. I'm looking for a #1. Doesn't need to be perfect...
Seems a shame to part out such a good looking bike... Is it running well?
1991 Volkswagen Vanagon. No other bikes for now.
Hey Fuzz, I'd like to get in line behind Mike for the backrest if it is still available. If Mike passes on it, I'd like it. Thanks!
I actually think it is kind of neat. Sort of art deco...
I used gas. You do need to be careful about how you hold the tube. The fuel level will be at the same place, no matter how you hold it, but it...
hb and baelzbub, I've got both. Send me a PM if you're interested.
Geez... Next time I'm in Lansing, I'll be sure to check the parking lot if I have to have blood drawn! Yikes!
I had trouble with my Mikunis. I just ditched the dry height adjustment, and set up a ghetto stand on a folding table in my driveway. I hooked...
Alrighty, then... Sounds like the best advice at this point is to avoid EVER discussing it with SWMBO! LOL
Here's a link with a step-by-step on how to mount them. As I understand it, the Dyna coils are one of the few things that we can do to our Xs...
