Hey I just picked up an 85 maxim x turns out it’s got a knock in the bottom end sounds like cilnder 3 anyone know how much a rebuild would cost?...
Been awhile since i've been here. It's a 1985 xj700x with mikuni carbs. i rebuilt the carbs back in 2016 but the number 4 was still leaking and...
I have 2 xj700s both have low compression across all 4 cylinders probably just needs a head gasket but i no longer have time to work on them....
I have a 1985 Yamaha maxim xj700x. I just got her running again she had electrical issues but now she won’t idle below 3000 no matter what I do. I...
I have 2 1985 Yamaha xj700 I no longer have the time to fix them up. Both have low compression on all 4 cylinders probably just needs new piston...
So here is the scenario. Bought a 1985 XJ700 Maxim, when I turn the key on, the headlight and everything up front work. The blinkers and all of it...
I have 2 85 xj700's. 1 title and bought the other as a parts bike. Both engines turn over but both have low compression, could be gaskets i'm not...
Hello everyone, my name is Robert . I have 2 Yamaha xj700s for sale. i bought one to fix up and found the other one for parts. I no longer have...
Hello everyone. I have been lurking these forums for about two weeks attempting to trace various problems. Through here I have found the service...
Can't use this for any of my projects, so I'm posting up a link to my C-list ad because I'm not sure if my Photo Bucket is going to work. Check it...
Looking for a starter. This one I have doesn’t spin.
So last year I bought an XJ700 as my first "real" bike after getting my license. It was a little rough around the edges but that the bike was...
For sale 1985 Yamaha xj700 parts or repair. as far as i know it needs new piston rings but i can't afford to fix it. I also have another head for...
I need Cam chain guides and related stuff to my 31A engine.
Hello, First time motorcycle owner/poster here. I just bought this 85 xj700 maxim with 12,000 miles on it, recently my buddy and I took the carbs...
Hi guys, Just before storing the bike for the winter, I dropped it on its side and gaz poured from the gaz tank all over the place. Took me a...
I'm looking for a back rest or a sissy bar for my 1985 XJ700n. Preferably padded but I can make due without
I've been working on my 85 Maxim Xj700x. Today I noticed some fuel coming from the carb to airbox joint. Obviously on the air intake side of the...
I've been looking for a while. I am working on a 1985 Yamaha Maxim xj700x. I am looking for the carburetor to air box joints. I've looked...
I just bought an '85 Maxim xj700x. It has the Mikuni bs33 carbs... but the internet doesn't have very much info on these. I am trying to fix a...
Hi All, I've been on the fence about selling it, but its a great bike in great condition and I believe its under 5000 or 6000 miles on it. Runs...
