yeah it probably was I just sold it on sunday. When i get my nighthawk running we can meet up and you can show me where all the good riding is out...
Sold.
Yeah luckily the guy had a new pair of brake shoes and a repair manual that he included in the sale. I mentioned the delamination, he said when he...
sold the bike. used the money to buy an 84 honda nighthawk. been lots of fun while it lasted!
12mm colortune for sale. bought from chacal about 5 months ago. only used once. have all original packaging. sold my xj and don't need it...
So I haven't touched the bike since wednesday, i have somebody come out today to look at it to buy and i go to show him that the starter will...
it has to be something electrical. I'm able to get it started but it only runs for a few minutes then dies. i've already replaced the alternator...
luckily since i work in IT i have access to things regular employees dont, and when that fails, i can remote into my computer at home and have...
dumped the oil out, holy christ did it wreak like fuel. put new oil in but it got too dark to try and get it started. i'll try again tomorrow morning
i just cant win. when i tried getting it running the other day i left the petcock on prime and when i went out today to give it another go i could...
well it certainly took longer for the rain to let up than previously assumed. I got the bike running yesterday. Fresh charge on the battery, fresh...
well the rain didn't let up for a couple more days so i haven't gotten a chance to try it out again. I'm also in the middle of repairing the...
i just replaced the alternator brushes a couple months ago
everything seems to be well dried out, but some parts started to rust over pretty well, the rectifier was already kinda rusty but now its gotten...
ok i threw a new battery in, and it started right up with a little starting fluid. ran great for about 5 minutes, i was watching it and adjusting...
I think my bike wishes i wasn't able to bring it to san diego, because now it won't start. I unloaded the bike from the uhaul and it started up...
chopping the 550 seat is easy and looks great when you're done. there are pics of what i did to my 550 here:...
if you want to just skip the whole procedure, i have a working tach from an extra 550 maxim gauge cluster if you're interested.
The good news is i was just offered a great job in san diego, the bad news is i can't take the xj with me and have to sell it. I'd like to...
welcome to the world of pain i experienced a few months ago, as i know other members have as well. use KROIL. bigfitz has been letting us know...
I have been using the tridon electronic flasher relay in my bike for about 6 months now. I had it positioned in the same spot the oem relay was...
lets see a pic!
I enjoyed 13 the most.
Re: Strat's 85 Maxim project ive heard other members have bought and had little luck (meaning not very bright) with that tail light. i got a...
i can't stand them. as a creature of habit i've gotten very used to turning my signals on and off (like i automatically turn my lights on when i...
also it sounds like the bike wasn't well maintained you may be in need of a valve adjustment
i'm looking to replace my rear shocks, they're starting to get a little too springy for me. i don't want to lower, just get something newer and...
i'm going to lean with fitz's answer on this one. i've had the tank off many many times with gas in it in the on position it doesn't leak, and its...
the world was gathered in celebration that i would be born in just 13 more years.
yeah dragbars or superbike bars would be nicer. i believe another member here put a suicide shifter on his bike and crashed it on the shake down...
you don't have to rivet a link on there, the trusty old master link setup works great. there are lots of people who say its a safety issue that...
i took mine off. looks better and no problems. but i have smaller pipes that don't need the extra anchor point.
i started with a stock 82 550 maxim seat, which looked like this: http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm20 ... AG0076.jpg and i ended with...
i used a mixture of my reciprocating saw/keyhole saw/hacksaw to get it hacked down. others have suggested using an electric carving knife. here's...
i had my girlfriend helping me clean out the garage the other day, and she said the garage smelled really strongly of gas. i'm out there every day...
to get an idea of what the "superbike" or "dragbar" bars look like, i put that style on my maxim: http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm20 ......
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More parts just listed: Fork Springs: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... ESELX%3AIT Luggage Compartment:...
i put up some parts on ebay after trying to sell them here. more auctions will come later as i get pictures of what i have left. Seat:...
on my maxim i had to remove the oil filter housing to get a jack stand to sit properly under the bike to lift it by the frame cross tube bigfitz...
you can find all manner of bars on the internet. i got some handlebars from a cb off ebay for something like $15 shipped. depending on your model...
where's that company based out of? they want $13 for shipping. those bulbs were in a $15 set of blinkers i got from cycle gear. for that price...
came out of my turn signal. i can't find it anywhere. the numbers on it are: SINLETE H21W 12V21W E4 it's keyed with the pegs about 110...
i just took an awesome 60 mile ride down red rock canyon i'd love to take a video of the route it's beautiful. that and mt charleston are amazing...
Re: Hate to do it but here goes.....part out feeler hey rick i have all 4 stock signal lights in perfect shape off my 550 if you're interested,...
man check those valve clearances at least!!
i have a feeling we're going to need a new section for all the videos that are going to come popping up in the next few weeks.
damn. i didnt realize anybody was selling them stateside. i ordered something from china. crap.
very cool. the picture quality is amazing for what it is. i really want one. i'd save on the mount and just use duct tape haha post a link!