Hi all, CNYCC#16 was great! I am working on a few videos including a ride-out/participant and bike highlight, as well as an overview of Len...
Hi everyone, I've been an XJ'er for a while, however with life happening as it does I am moving away from motorcycle ownership for the time being...
Rumors are true... I WILL be in attendance at CNYCC#16. I will be without a bike, however I will be bringing a number of XJ-related parts and...
Forgive me if I missed this being stated earlier, but a simple carb cleaning and rebuild does not guarantee a bike that will start... You need to...
Winter is coming (Game of Thrones fans this was an intended reference) and thus riding is becoming increasingly 'brisk and refreshing' (read:...
I have a full Vetter tour package that was on my XJ650 Maxim: Vetter Windjammer IV with lowers and windshield, Vetter saddle bags, Vetter trunk,...
I recently traded my XV1100 Virago and got an XJ1100 Maxim. The clutch slips on the 1100 under a higher load due to a previous engine flush with...
PM sent. Asking $400 for the whole package.
I've got a ton of bike parts for sale for a number of bikes. Most of my stuff is for the XJ-Maxim's, however I do have some other components for...
Sure am! Been here 13 years (and counting). Grew up in Spartanburg, SC though. Better jobs in NJ, better / less densely populated roads and hills...
Awesome looking build, however because of people as dedicated to their bikes as you, I now feel a stronger urge to do something with my project 650...
I would not consider the bike safe without a front brake, PERIOD. Your front axle contributes to 70% of your braking, by riding without that front...
Looking really good! I'm definitely interested in seeing more. Regarding your speculation over interest in your project.. when I rebuilt my...
Congratulations on your pending purchase! These bikes are awesome. Take your time and get it running before you attempt mods to it is my advice. I...
Typically you remove the exhaust header clamps (2 bolts per pipe) and the two muffler mounts behind the passenger foot pegs. Sometimes you can...
The best thing we can do is ignore any hecklers and focus on the topics at hand. If we reply to someone trying to tear things apart, they win. If...
I'll be honest in saying that I just glanced through this thread before posting this, so please forgive any apparently ignorant statements I am...
PM me. I am in South Jersey. I can either rebuild them or walk you through how to do so properly. Typically you are looking at between $50 and...
I'm taking my XJ650 back to stock appearance, including installing the King and Queen seat with the sissy bar back on the bike. Unfortunately, my...
Heated gloves installed on both bikes, and I can always turn them on and let the running lights do the trick. That should be enough I think.
Well not entirely XJ-related, but I did work on my Yamaha's today: XJ-related: Finished stripping my XJ650 carbs for the bike I'm getting...
I might have an extra one lying around. PM me for details.
Here is my experience. I have mounted the same tires on THREE different bikes, as listed below: Tires: Michelin Commander II tires, Radial or...
What's the point? Decreased cornering handling and fuel economy? That all equates to decreased fun and poor performance. I don't care if THEY...
Hi everyone, I have been slowly cleaning up some mildly rusted parts on my various project bikes in my new blasting cabinet from Harbor...
All of my bikes call for 90/90/19 tires and I have 100-90-19's on every single one of them - my two XJ650's, XJ550, Virago 1100, and Virago 700....
Selling my complete Vetter touring package. Vetter Windjammer IV, Lowers, Windshield, Glove Box lid, mount modified for an XJ650 Maxim, Saddle...
I was reading through beanflicker_98's topic about drinking and driving/riding, and Kilted_to_the_Max(im) brought up an interesting musing, and...
I don't drink and drive or drink and ride because I've had cars and bikes scare the living s%$t out of me stone sober. I have been in a few...
Glad to hear! When you get it and use it for a while, post up how it works out. I'm sure others will be interested to hear how it stacks up to...
Are we talking 650 Maxim or Seca? What year? My understanding is the Turbo Seca had dual front rotors/brakes, while all XJ650 Maxim bikes had a...
Considering your situation, I suggest you advise the doctors to contact your spouse if they are unable to reach you, and request they leave a...
Two points I'd like to make: 1. You should NEVER answer the phone on the bike. Change your voicemail to say you might be on the bike and will...
Where are you located?
I can certainly confirm the statement that ONE becomes TWO and then just keeps exploding.. If you don't believe me, look at my signature. I'm...
That is your headlamp relay. If I am not mistaken, even energized it will not close the secondary circuit until a threshold voltage is reached....
Word is that Dave Fox (member hogfiddles) may have a few original sets in functional condition. I don't know if he has sorted through to see what...
Well not all today, but recent work on the Yamahas: Sold the XS400 to two friends. I was relieved to learn the smaller guy was the one actually...
PM sent.
Rear preload was discussed above. The fronts are a bit different. You know those spacers between the springs and the fork caps? Well those can be...
When you install the springs you put some tension on them so the suspension doesn't sag under the load of the bike alone. Depending on your riding...
The rear ones are bolt on and go. The fronts you can drop the new springs in and be good to go since you just rebuilt them. Make sure you get the...
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I've got a MAC 4 into 2 system in chrome with tapered mufflers if you are interested in it. It is made for the 650's and was on my bike for all of...
I think you wanted to post this in the Mods section. PM sent on exhaust
I have an HJC IS-16. I picked it up at my dealership. They offer a few different inner visors IIRC, two smoked, an amber one and I think there...
That could be carb related. You can try using seafoam to clear out any mildly clogged passageways in the carb bowls or bodies. With the tank down...
Welcome to the forums! There is more information here than you will know what to do with, but most people are patient and all are helpful....
That is pretty cool but a bit pricey for my taste. I spent about that much on my helmet and it came with an integrated inner smoked visor. All I...
So thanks to Dave F, member ID hogfiddles, I have a number of items up for sale for the XJ's and the XV series bikes. I also have some XS parts....