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1983 XJ750 Maxim For Sale

I have for sale a 1983 XJ750 Maxim with a clean VIN I bought this bike back in March from a retired motorcycle mechanic with the hopes of turning...

Thread by: LWR-750K, Oct 3, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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81 xj650 Cafe Cruiser

Hello Folks! I bought an 81 cj650 last year and want to do some mods to it. Bike ran well, brakes sucked and a death wobble at about 50. I’m...

Thread by: KeithK, Apr 29, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Maxim to Seca conversion.

I recently acquired a 1980 XJ650 Maxim for a good price. It was missing the seat as well as the RH side cover and the tank had a dent on TOP of...

Thread by: Matthew Ryan, Feb 22, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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1982 XJ 550 Conversion to Cafe Bike (Aftermarket Tank)

Has anyone put a new aftermarket Cafe Racer tank on an 1982 Maxim 550. I have been looking at a bunch of them and most don't appear to have the...

Thread by: jakexj550, Aug 21, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Fairings and rearsets - suggestions, tips, advice

Alright, so I went a different direction with the fairing I bought, and as I am coming close to finishing my resto/mod cafe racer I am looking for...

Thread by: Hell Raiser, Aug 20, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Seca 550 Race Modified

Posted by: 750MaximSeattle, Jul 14, 2020 in category: XJ Garage
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Anyone know if this 81’ xj650 is a seca or maxim?

[ATTACH] Just purchased this partially modified 81 xj650 on kijiji and I am not sure if it is a seca or not. I want to covert to a cafe racer, I...

Thread by: Dalexander, Jun 23, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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83 XJ750 cafe racer project!

Well after getting my xj750 back running while being under this stay at home order for Covid-19 I found out my front brake master cylinder was...

Thread by: fstsparky, Apr 14, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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* PROJECT HELL RAISER *

I've been lurking in here for sometime now ( almost 4 years now,.... Holy crap. )I just recently made an account. I've spent that time reading,...

Thread by: Hell Raiser, Apr 2, 2020, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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1982 XJ750RJ Seca anti dive delete

Hello all. I've been searching the forum for 3 days now looking for a build from a few years ago and I just can't find it so I'll ask my question...

Thread by: Scott schottenheimer, Jan 24, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Jish YouTube Channel

Found this guy on YouTube doing a full Cafe Racer build on a XJ650. He includes a front end conversion and come custom part making. Videos are...

Thread by: Brandon Spencer, Jan 21, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Videos
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XJ750 Midnight Maxim

Hey folks, I'm new to the forum as I recently inherited a XJ750 Midnight Maxim (don't know if it's the '83 or '84 yet). I belive the bike was...

Thread by: byob_fil, Oct 22, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Slightly altered 83 XJ750 Maxim

Hi everyone! This is my first time posting anything about my bike on this forum and first time documenting build progress , so take it easy on...

Thread by: PavelK313, Jan 29, 2019, 231 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Yamaha XJ 400 Seca 1982: Front Fork Conversion

Hi guys! As you can see by the title I’m looking at changing the front forks on my Yamaha XJ400 (1982). Mainly because I want beefier (thick) more...

Thread by: Cwjleaker, Aug 28, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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New XJ650 builder! "Sort of Youtuber?"

Hi there! A few weeks ago i recently picked up myself a 91 XJ650 seca Very different to my previous build that was a little 1977 cb125. I make...

Thread by: Jish, Aug 14, 2018, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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XJ650 tank swap for Cafe Racer

Hey guys. I'm just into my mid life crisis (41)....and loving it. I've had bikes since I was 16 (apart from the last 9 years when kids got in the...

Thread by: 77Rob, Jul 18, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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First Cafe Racer Mod! 1983 XJ750 Maxim

I'm super excited to get another opportunity at this again, I started one years ago but a dog chewed up the entire wiring and financial times...

Thread by: May_J_Aaron, Jun 24, 2018, 265 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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For Sale Seca 550 Parts Bike (Complete-ish) Rochester NY

Sooooo I broke my femur in half on the ski slope 2 months ago :rolleyes: [IMG] As a result, I am getting out of the bikes for awhile. I gifted my...

Thread by: petebrusch, Mar 24, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Cafe racer build/carb swap

Hey everyone I just picked up another 1982 Yamaha xj750 maxim as a parts or repair bike, originally I just wanted to used the carb rack for my...

Thread by: Mustangmaster98, Feb 14, 2018, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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XJ 650 4k0 - cafeish build

Well here goes nothing: I planned on doing this from the very get go, but back then I didn't have a proper ''media equipment'' (a working cell...

Thread by: sanin360, Nov 2, 2017, 50 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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XJ650 turns over but won't start!

Hi. I am having trouble starting my XJ. It turns over just fine but won't start. I do have a spark plug that isn't giving off any spark but should...

Thread by: Connor Skill, Sep 17, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Seat for 80s XJ750 scrambler/cafe style

Hello, I am new to the forum and looking forward to reading about your opinions! I have a 83 XJ750 with a fugly chunky seat that the previous...

Thread by: zero1883, Jun 21, 2017, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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USD forks on XJ900RN

Hi Forum, Wanting to hear from someone who could shine some light on the swap out of the stock front end to some later model (2000´s) USD (up side...

Thread by: Core, Apr 17, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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XJ600 Cafe Racer project

Hello there, This is my project that is about to get finished. It's based to 1990 XJ600 that I bought in a good condition. Things I did include:...

Thread by: GoCrazy, Sep 13, 2016, 67 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Which Seca should I buy for a project bike?

Hey everyone, I'm a 20-year-old kid new to the forums and the motorcycle community in general. Sometime next week I plan on taking the MSF and...

Thread by: Space Meat, Sep 1, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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A little bit of this and that, mostly YOUR help. :)

Hi guys, Im the proud owner of a XJ 550 Seca from 82, a european model, Im from Denmark. :) I have a few questions I hope You can help me with....

Thread by: Yousef, Jul 5, 2016, 28 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1981 XJ 650 Maxim Cafe Racer in Syracuse, NY

http://syracuse.craigslist.org/mcy/5457264216.html For sale is a 1981 XJ 650 Maxim cafe racer style bike. Selling because I am in college and...

Thread by: Matt R, Feb 20, 2016, 16 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted

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