I am installing my Carbs and I didn't take any pictures of it installed... like a dummy. The hoses that are running out of the carb... I think...
I have an '83 XJ 750 Seca that for the most part runs great but has always had a "flat spot" at low RPMs. From just off idle to about 3000RPM it...
I have a 1983 Maxim 550 that I bought 2 years ago, it ran very good when I bought it. Carb boots were cracked but I was told they weren't leaking,...
So I have a 1983 xj650 Maxim and it’s been sitting for two years so I cleaned them and got the butterfly valves moving with the throttle because...
Tired of looking at these parts in my garage. All or nothing. $230 shipped conus[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH] I also have an 82 650Maxim that...
Hi All, New to the forum, first post. I recently picked up an 82 XJ750 Seca. I live the Metro Detroit area. Trying to get it back on the road...
Hi Everyone, My XJ has been running great this last season, but after the last ride I went on, it started showing performance issues. When I...
Has anyone ordered carb diaphragms from JBM Industries? Are they good quality? And if so, does anyone know if they carry any diaphragms that will...
Hi everyone, I am in the process of rebuilding a carb on a 81 XJ650 Maxim. The throttle shaft spring (I think that's the correct name for it) on...
I have a 1985 maxim x I need replacement carbs. I’ve tried rebuilding them and some of the screws have been corroded deep within the carbs. I...
got my hands on an 81 xj550 maxim without a carb, im located in Central Florida but i can pay for shipping.
I spent weeks reading and watching every piece I could on rebuilding carbs and educating myself as much as possible before digging in or taking...
Hi guys, saw I was running lean when I first got the bike. I did a very quick carb clean because a few of the jets were clogged and also saw that...
Is there a recommended air mixture screw setting for my 82 xj550 maxim? I have the stock pipes, jets and air filter. I’m also at sea level as...
All I have is a single vacuum gauge and I've been trying to get these carbs synced for about an hour now, I was following a guide on here that...
I’m looking for a set of carbs synced and ready to go for my bike, I will send these old ones too you as well as pay you for them.(old ones in...
So I was reassembling the carb rack after replacing the throttle shaft seals and fuel orings. Everything was going great till I tried screwing in...
Well..since we talking about jets. I'm brand new to the XJ world and I just bought 1982 XJ650 Seca. I have an RJC frame (I'm in Canada) and the...
Okay so I am changing the throttle shaft seals on my Hitachi carb. Bike is 82 maxim 750. What size jis screwdriver fits the butterfly screws, I...
So I tore down the carbs today and have cleaned the carb body thoroughly, going to have to replace floats and bowl gaskets. I have been trying to...
Hello everyone, I recently acquired a 1982 Seca 750, it had been sitting for 11 years with 9k miles on it. When I got the bike it was seized from...
I just bought my first bike, a 1982 XJ550 Maxim, with some small issues including one carb that floods every time the bike is turned on. I've...
I've replaced throttle shaft seals, thoroughly cleaned the crap outta them, even boiled them and ran 6 cans of carb cleaner through them, blasted...
Ok, so I have a 1983 xj750 maxim. I have replaced the starter bushings and the starter was like new. Had no issues starting. Fre months later the...
1982 Maxim 650 - not getting fuel. (VIN 5N9 - 002151) Hey guys, first post here on the forums so thanks for having me! I recently acquired a 1982...
[ATTACH] I just noticed this after removing the bowl covers. Am I able to use a small amount of JB weld to "fix" this or am I screwed?
Good morning all. Just joined the forum, and first time posting so I hope it's in the right section. I just bought am 85 maxim xj700. It wouldn't...
Hello everyone. New guy to the forum here. Pardon the long write up, but I figure more info the better? Anyway, I'm left scratching my head on...
Hi Guys, Newbie to the XJ community and to bikes in general but I am having some problems with my XJ. Heres the situation. I bought the bike with...
I've recently purchased a 1982 Maxim 650 (g?). PO said ran when parked 12 years ago. Motor has good compression but the carbs sat with that...
So my idle bolt that is in between carb 2 and 3 is screwing in when I give the bike gas. So that little by little once I let off the throttle the...
I'm sure this has been on here many times, but on my 82 xj750 there are a few exhaust leaks on the original pipes. Considering a 4 to 1 build. I...
I just put new spark plugs and coils on my 82 xj750. Always a pain to start choke on wait for it to pop over then run choke for at least a few...
so i upgraded my carbs on my xj650 with a stage 1 kit and also straight piped my exhaust and have pod filters on each carb. now im having problems...
Hello all, I am fairly new here given that I just inherited an 82 XJ750 Maxim in dire need of some TLC! For future reference, I will post a build...
I have a strange mechanical/technical problem with reassembling my carb rack Carbs are off a XJ900RL It is the connector tubes between the carbs...
Hello forum users, I've been following this forum for some time now while rebuilding and modyfying my XJ600 and I have finally decided to come...
I recently did a bit of an overhaul on my old xj. Rebuilt starter, new 4-1 Mac Exhaust, changed to K&N pod filters, new plugs, oil, after all this...
Hi guys, I am hoping for a little help with my XJ650 maxim 1981 The issue I'm having is that after it sits for a couple days, when I go to start...
New to the forum and I just bought my first bike and I am trying to get it running. I have started with the carb and while I was cleaning some of...
so long story short beacause im either really unlucky or an idiot. But the "towers" holding the little pin that makes the boat and needle float...
hey xj'ers so i got around to taking the tank of today. easier than i thought. but i was planning on welding my own tank together, im going for a...
Hi Guys, I have made a small oversight during my second ever carb rebuild. The carbs are Mikuni from a XJ900RL I have taken apart the plunger...
Hey guys my name is Shawn I'm new to the site I just bought an 82xj550 that hadn't been started in years. The tank had crud in it and the petcock...
I'm restoring my grandfather's 650 that has been laying on its side ever since he passed. So far the engine turns over, but the bike wont start....
Hello everyone I'm a new member to the group! I own a 1985 Yamaha XJ700 with aprox 21k. So I need help I was able to get the motorcycle running,...
Hello, I've got a 1983 XJ750 that'd been sitting for 6 years in a shed. I've cleaned out the carbs (which were heavily gummed and corroded in the...
Hello, I recently took off my carbs and found that my intake manifold is not in the best condition. These parts are not readily available off a...
Hello, I am so happy to say that I have finally ridden my SECA!! It has been a little while since buying the bike in Jan till now and a bit more...
Hey Guys/Gals, I'm currently debugging why my XJ650 dies when the choke is off (bike is warm, replaced the petcock, carb aren't too out sync...)...
