Lookin good man. Figure out that stumble?
Update, been busy so haven't been able to get into the garage much. Cut, grinded, and sanded a few random brackets off, cleaning things up a bit....
Good lookin bike!
Four days after receiving a box packed full of goodies I am ordering again! lol Thanks Chacal!
Chacal, thank you SO much for the fast correspondence and service!! Parts arrived fast and packed well!! r.
Bumping an old thread, I am interested! I am not exactly road ready right now lol, but I could be quick by just putting a project or two on hold!...
I like the rear fender shortened up like that!! I am also putting my rear lights in the cut frame ends. I haven't installed yet, but if you...
Ok, I'll pick some up and get to cleaning. I have a Haynes manual and use it often, super helpful. When shopping for oil I didn't look at...
Uh.. so I need new clutch plates again?? The oil is not bike specific. And the springs are new.
mtnbikecrazy55, I am giving the clutch a go on my own. Watched a few videos and did some reading on here and in the Haynes manual, I don't think...
Yes he is great! I was so overwhelmed at the start of this project I had trouble reading thru everything.
First time I have had a motorcycle clutch opened up, kinda cool to see. [img] [img] Loosened them all in a criss-cross pattern and removed....
Disconnected battery and took it out, gonna be pickin up a new one. Drained oil and removed filter. Ten clutch cover bolts, this one is in a...
Started my clutch project tonight. [img] New clutch friction plates, bolts, washers, springs, and clutch cable. Some parts from the...
Good luck and keep us posted! There's a bunch of XJ experts on here that will help ya out!
Bike looks good man!
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Forgot to take a pic, but filed these cutoffs round and smooth and repainted. [img] Nothin to say about these next seat pics, cause I think...
Was able to devote some time to the bike today. Just some lil, stuff, but stuff I have been wanting to take care of. This ugly bracket (from...
Clutch came: [img] They aren't installed yet, just mocked up into place. Amber led signals in bar ends. Trim ring will be sanded and...
Amazon!! I looked at some different ones on BikeBandit and PowerSportsSuperstore, but I liked these ones. And yes, price was a factor lol. I...
Hmm.. would you mind posting a pic of the bushing setup?? I have been wondering how it will look without me on it. I'm a big guy so I ordered...
New items ordered! Ordered a new pair of gloves, plus these: [img] After relocating some wiring and fuses I plan to have a small plate...
That would be cool, let me know when you guys tackle it and I'll see if I can run down by ya! And the list will never end, but that's what...
I actually already made a deal with a guy at a local shop here, he's gonna do my forks for me, I just gotta pull em off and bring them in. I'll...
So this past weekend my brother had a garage sale. Someone inquired about my panel van that I had parked at his place. Met up with the guy to...
Ordered a bunch of parts today, The work will begin!! Couple random garage shots: [img] [img]
Placed my orders today, thanks for the help eveyone!!
Oh nice dude, thx! I may take you up on the offer to help. What's your shedule like? I'm not in a big hurry, but lookin to be ridin again soon.
Someone else just PM'd me almost the same thing! lol Thanks!!!
Yeah, it was a motorcycle headlight I was lookin at. Once I narrow down my choices I will be puttin links and pics on here so the guru's can...
Thanks for the reply!! Friction plates, springs, gasket, got it. I'll hit the catalog now and return here if I get stumped again lol. So...
I'm back!! lol Absolutely ZERO work was done to the bike during the winter. Cash issues and other obligations kept the Maxim under its tarp in...
Hi all, I need to replace the clutch and cable on my 1982 XJ650J Maxim. I have never had the clutch of a bike opened up before, so really need...
haha, I did that last week.. Parked in front of a friends house and turned the key too far. I always lock my steering, but am usually real...
Nice fab work bro!
Interesting idea.. If ya figure something out post some pics for us!
Welcome!! I just got back from Ireland two weeks ago, loved it! You will find many helpful people here!!
Lookin good! What are your rear fender plans?
Oh nice! Didn't know that
Sorry to hear! Glad you got it back tho..
Looks like a good start!
When ya get the pic of the bars, mind taking a full bike side shot for us? :) I was reading thru this other build -->...
Wicked lil project you got goin on here man!!
It does look ceramic coated! lol
Yeah, I am loving the VHT!! I have an older Yamaha that could use some paint refreshing, after seeing how your silver turned out I think that is...
I have been looking at metal motocross pegs for my Maxim, maybe explore that? Ebay and DennisKirk have tons of options!
That's a good idea man!! They sell Plasti-weld at auto parts stores too, that stuff works awesome with ABS. Comes in a double chambered syringe...
Good advice! Some of the stuff may seem tedious, but it all matters! Good luck boss!