hello all - my front brake used to actuate the brake light even with the key in the off position. I identified the problem (with Rooster's help)...
Thanks to Hogfiddles for his amazing job rebuilding my carbs and thanks to Len at XJ4ever for his amazing inventory of Parts and service. Always...
I'm getting addicted to changing the color of my XJ650 Maxim. Since it's mostly chrome the only thing that makes it ruby red (or black or...
just rebuilt front caliper for my XJ650J many thanks to Len @XJ4Ever.com for the kit with exactly all the correct parts. I might add the special...
does anyone know is the 1980 XJ650(G) the only year where one or both of the side cover emblem say "MAXIM-I" (vs just "MAXIM")? 1980 and 1981 had...
is it common for the brake light to always be very close to full intensity all the time? When brakes are engaged I do see the slightest bit of...
A few years ago I rebuilt the front brake caliper and installed stainless steel brake line from Chacal (awesome kit). Stopping power is excellent...
OK I thought this might be fun. Facebook has this thing called Doppleganger week where facebook users all over the globe swap their profile...
Just wanted to post my electrolysis pics in case anyone else wanted to try this method for cleaning their tank. All that is required is 1...
I just used electrolysis to remove some minor rust (actually there was more in there than I thought) with great results. the procedure as many...
can anyone on here do this? Or tell me a free app, I have a couple I'd like to have resized for my avatar :)
OK while waiting for my bucket tool from Len I decided to do a compression test so I could compare before and after numbers. sooo.... here...
Does anyone know if there is any difference in the handlebar cut for the xj650 between 1980 and 1983? if so, are they quite a bit different or...
OK I know that sounds stupid. But I've tried a lot of products and there is this film on it which I can't get off. It kind of looks like the way...
PM me if you have one you can sell! thanks!
OK mine have no chrome on them and they rust soooo easily......what are my options here?? do I send them in for chroming or do I buy new ones??...
Thinking of buying a parts bike for my '82 xj650j. But the parts bike is an '81. Should I worry about interchangeability between the two?? Are...
I have a chance to buy some hardbags (with mounting hardware) that are currently mounted on an '82 xj750 Seca. Would the mounting hardware...
I am thinking of buying another 1982 xj650 on craigslist. The author states "the bike has second gear issues - Just don't push it too hard and it...
anybody have these they would like to sell? Would be interested in a trunk as well. pm me.
OK I am slowly getting my '82 650 maxim back into tip/top shape. Currently I am looking at replacing my tires. Current tires are REAR: KENDA...
Everyone has been so helpful on this site that I just wanted to post the results of my recent Fuse Box/Cigarette Adapter upgrade which I installed...
Decided to purchase a Dremel (or Dremel equivalent tool). Just too many uses for this around our bikes. Anybody have any opinions on which one...
OK on my petcock, down is ON - Left is RES - Right is PRIME when in the down position it it my understanding that you should be able to pull...
Recently I had a bad experience with the online motorcycle website I do most of my ordering from.....their "one call resolution" moto leaves much...
sometimes PM messages get stuck in my outbox.....like for days. I delete them and retype them....same thing. Sometimes they go right...
Although my Maxim 650 runs great, I get very numb hands after even medium length rides. 1st is this normal?? I would not say there is a lot of...
Just wondering if there are any other DIY XJ owners in my area?? I am in West Dundee at Randall & I-90, be nice to have a local ears, brain,...
Am I the only dummy who can't figure out how to upload my user avatar/picture?? Jeez I hate asking this question.....lol
OK I know this is kind of a dumb question, but I just took off the rear wheel to install new brake shoes. Everything went fine, re-installed...
I just wanted to say thanks to Len Chacal @ xj4ever for my recent (and quite substantial) parts order. Everything was meticulously packed and...
OK here is what I have done (all parts from chacal - thanks Len!!) -new stainless steel lines, rebuilt MC, rebuilt caliper, new EBC rotor, new...
OK I was wondering if anyone could help me figure out the following: I like the Memphis Shades "Big Shot" and "Alley Cat" Metric sportshields and...
Well thank you to both OldBikerDude and Bigfitz, based on their advice perusing this forum I installed the progressive 12 series shocks with the...
I just want to say i love this forum and how willing everyone is to share their knowledge. I have been riding bikes all my life but it has been a...
OK I know this may be a dumb question, but why does everyone talk about converting all of the electrical bulbs to LED? I don't really get it,...
Hello all, recently bought back my old bike due to fond memories. a 1982 maxim xj650j. Love this bike, am wondering if anyone has a windshield...