Am looking for someone to take whats left of the bike. Hopefully as is. It rolls, tires are very good. Still has some good parts left. Cams are...
Want to part out or sell as is. Lots of great, like new parts. Currently in Los Angeles. Sold: Carbs Mirrors
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rKu ... aEH&pli=1# Odd. One person already edited it. The link above is a little different than the last...
Glossary I hope this works. It's the link they gave me. I tried it and it worked for me. OR PM with email address and I can add you like...
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rKu ... y=CMLnqaEH
So not sure what people thought about the idea of a google doc for the initial glossary, but I went ahead and created one. If this sounds good PM...
This bike is bad ass.
This thread can be a testimonial to two things. 1: my novice :oops: . 2: the condition of my bike. When the carbs were cleaned maybe 6 months...
We have not talked about draining the float bowls. What would that do? I was going to do a compression check tomorrow. Could valves be the...
Double checked gap on new plugs: ok. Sprayed a tiny bit of starter fluid in each cylinder and got a pop. fired for maybe 2 seconds then died....
Just did what you said bigfitz. The starter spins. I watched the end of the crank and it does spin. This would mean the problem is that...
Hey, that was me! Sorry about that. Maybe it's pure self interest, but I would like to be saved from future embarrassment with a glossary. What...
I'm all for this. Wish I could help, but I'm one of the novice's not knowing what term is used for what. We (you) should also take into...
Been doing some reading and now I'm contemplating splitting the crank case. The starter is spinning, It's sparking, but it's not doing anything to...
Total re-haul of the electrical system over the past few weeks. The melted connectors are fixed, charging and starter system are testing ok. Even...
Welcome to the world of being a student and fixing a motorcycle. I bought a run down maxim and will get about 6 weeks on and 6 weeks off of riding...
try refreshing the screen, maybe closing and re-opening your internet browser. Making sure your browser is fully updated is important as well....
I remember another symptom when all these electric problems came to a head. It was a very foggy, cold day. Aside from normal starting problems the...
If the battery is holding a charge, and is full, it shouldn't be a problem. How was the ride? if you experience problems with power or Idle it...
Definitely problems with the ground. I got a resistance reading between the negative battery terminal and the engine case. It is going to be hard...
own an '81 550 maxim, definitely not from that...like miCarl said, the rise in the front isn't xj
just "buzzes" around the solenoid. Starter wont turn unless I short the solenoid. Both are new. Will not bump start either.
Fuses are new and are now in-line...was once a major contributor to problems. My current issues have been starting. I have been on another thread:...
starter was beyond repair. replaced. New connections on everything. Battery is good. After a stuck float problem the bike chugged, but didn't...
Anyone done this before? Side stand, neutral safety? I think they may be interfering with my solenoid + my bike is always having electrical...
Like the title says, Outrageous amount of gas coming from air box drain hose. Replaced solenoid, starter and cables for starting problems...
So, I have "bike not starting" question. What happens: it makes a slight turn over chug, just for a fraction of a second, then proceeds to buzz. I...
Hey thanks, saw your other post. Actually thought i deleted this one, i ran into something else you wrote on another thread and it answered my...
Thanks bigfitz! appreciate spelling it all out for me. I can definitely feel a difference w/ brand new plates. Now im just killing myself with...
So this is my 2nd time screwing w/ the clutch. I just put in all new plates and am now toying with cable. I can not get it to not clunk. There is...
No there is no oil what so ever...dry. This might be the problem. I was wondering about this, but did not want to fill up to have it not work,...
just replaced plates, put back together, minus the oil and discouraged because the bike still rolls freely in 1st. it will shift to neutral, but...
thanks! one more: any reason why the diagram shows 6 clutch plates, but i pulled 7 and 7 came in the kit? I'm doing to follow your diagram b/c it...
I also see an item in chacals catalog that I did not order, or know what they are: a secondary drive plate that says 1 is required. btw, I went...
Ok, having issue. Just blew out my clutch. Took it apart and i have 8 friction plates, 7 clutch plates. and this:[img][/img] Is this the clutch...
chain and sprockets in tact Opened up right side oil cover and found black granules all over the inside, smelled horrible. Oil was black with...
Went up the 1 (CA) about 10 miles from my house last night. On the way back, about halfway home, i was in 3rd or 4th gear at about 5-6k rpms and...
Started from square . Still couldn't move the lever...by hand. Reread this thread and saw something about my hand not having the mechanical...
I removed the cover to replace clean out oil level window (Which is still foggy) Now I cannot get the cable back into the throw arm (this is the...
Appreciate the picts Lopez. Should clarify, I am looking for a full sissy bar, not the shorter grab barb, this I have. Would actually trade...
Looking for both mufflers, a compatible sissy bar and possibly a set of carbs. The carb bodies would have to be in prime shape and like new. Mine...
Been thinking about wrapping my pipes, mostly for cosmetic reasons. I've read on some forums the benefit on these stock pipes is debatable. My...
have you tried turning up the idle screw? I'm not sure if its the same on your bike, but mine has a fatty screw in between the 3 and 4 carb, at...
Not sure what this is "I checked the filler cap vent " but if its sucking in air that could keep rpms from dropping right? Have no clue if an/or...
Damn. What you can do is private message chacal, the guy who posted that store. Maybe he has something laying around...all I can say after that is...
The link in my first post will definitely have the parts and you can pay for priority shipping and get it w/in 3-5 days. Now that you have it...
did you check here? http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14561.html If the bolt is still in there lots of guys here have great tricks to get...
you opened up the right hand control and that looked good? What happens when you start the bike, turn off the key and then back on again. Is...
had the same problem with my '81 xj550 maxim. Opened up the control switch and found corrosion and rust. Ended up replacing the whole control ( I...
http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14561.html Here is the store. The little part at the beginning tells you about how to order. looks like...
