I havent been on this site for quite a bit. I have for sale a back rest for a 1985 xj 700 maxim. Aluminum is in great shape the top two corners on...
40 years old here. Sometime feel older and sometimes younger, but the wife and kids still say I am a kid because I still act like one most of the...
Yup, switch is unplugged. That is why it is VERY strange. I will dive into the fuse panel when I get home. I hope that is where the problem...
I have a good one here. I came up with a 85 maxim X, however I am having a problem that has just cropped today. With the ignition switch off and...
Last fill up ,today, I got 48.9 mpg. Max speed was 65mph shifting at 4000 to 4500. Half the miles were in town miles, Going to and from work...
Could be, Read you plugs and let us know what color they are. With the 4 into 1 I would expect a bit lean. There are numerous posts right now...
Best I can tell, That insert makes the air flow going into the the airbox quieter. Kind of like running a small block with the air cleaner off....
Send me a pm with your address. I would love to come take a look. Where are you headed for the dyno? exhaust readers? I have a colortune plug...
Is the clacking from the rear tire area or the engine area? Rear brakes hanging up?
They are not the same.
Actually first fill up was 47. Second was 33 and last fill up was 67. Yes it really went to 33 MPG. Head wind was terrible. 40 mph wind gusts...
cool, Believe it or not but the little v twin does have quite a bit of power. Good luck.
On my breckenridge trip I got as good as 67 with the wind at my back and 33 with the gale force wind in my face. An average of all three fill ups...
I got to part one out last year. Best I can tell everything above is correct. Also it has an external yics on it. It is mounted on the right...
Cool, it says carftsman right on it. Just kiding. Looks really good,especially for a free bike. Sounds like you are getting started like I did,...
If you are looking for more capacity, The xj750 maxim tank is a direct fit on a xj650 maxim. More capacity and looks pretty good a s well. 1000...
Just a word of caution. Make sure the bike is on the center stand and ALL the weight is off the front forks. When you remove the cap, be sure to...
"please help I have got a 1984 virago 700 and when you pull it into gear and relese the clutch it does nothing" "Bigellis" you may get...
http://cosprings.craigslist.org/mcy/688750084.html Just found this on the local craigslist. Maybe the wife wants to learn how to ride.
Yes, that is true, But in the reality of things,"When the wifes happy, everyone is happy" She is leaving (with the kids) on Saturday. I am...
I turn 39 next month, WOW how'd that happen. I have had my motorcycle liscense for 12 years now but only been riding actively for 3 years. My...
Bout the only thiings that stop me are, a grumpy wife or an act of god. You know, weather below 20 degrees f.
Welcome to the forum. Let me start out by saying. If you need help you have come to the right place. I and another ej'r "pardyboy" from...
looking good.
Easiest reason for lean mixture across all carbs would be no air filter in the air box.
Being a mechanic. I would say I can not live without any of my tools. However, I believe the best thing that has happened in tools has been the...
my Breckenridge trip has been posted. Pretty cool ride.
yup. You never know what the weather will throw at you on top of a pass. It was trying to snow on me when I came over Hoosier, on my way over.
I had an 82xj750. I never had an issue with the trans. As long as you shift a resonable foot you shouldn't have a problem. Some people have had...
Here are a few pics. Had a great time. First fill up was 47 MPG second was 33, but VERY heavy wind. The trip back on one fill up got 67MPG!...
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Going on a little trip this afternoon. Colorado Springs to Breckenridge Colorado, this afternoon. The back way. Anyone care to join. I will...
Man, Aren't we sentimental. I am in agreeance with everyone else. Put her back on the road.
I am in colorado springs and would like to set up a carb clinic along with a ride in the colorado area. I had an 82xj750j last year and the year...
A set of tripples might help the build also. Looks like someone found a oil cooler to put on the xj650. Goto love an oil cooler. They can be...
I would use the good old NGK plugs. Some also say the iridium plugs work well also. I just can't see spemding the extra money for them
REPLACE YOU PLUGS, Then check and see if the pet cock failed and filled the crankcase with fuel. You plugs are more than likely fouled.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
Re: Unobtainuim part needed. Thats how I found my replacement. Turn signal lights and such are different but the speedo mounts the same and the...
Re: Unobtainuim part needed. OK so what is this then.e-bay
Re: Unobtainuim part needed. Some of the XV viragos have the same speedo. I believe mine came off of a 86 1100. I have one on my 85 700. I...
Bike looks great. I know you will enjoy the riding this summer. Looks like a biker wana be in the front there. Welcome to the forum.
Throttles up high and comes down slow sounds more like a sync problem. Its not hard to do but you will need some special tools. You can make...
I know a 82xj750 seca will fit and work on a 82xj750j, I did it on mine. So I assume that the opposit would also work. A simple plug and play...
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http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2908.html Right here. Great reading.
pilot screws are located under the plug in the pic. If this has not been removed then the carbs are not clean. Under the plug there is a small...
I guess my story would be the maden voyage of the xj700. Went to get plates for her and on the way back I ran into quarter sized hail and a ton...
You may just be able to bet away with taking the starter off and cleaning out the old/frozen grease and relubing it with some new grease. As far...
Sounds like it may have sat long enough for the pilot jets to get clogged up a touch. It doesnt take much to have them clog up. Just for...
