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  1. TylerTheSpyder
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    My 1981 XJ650 Maxim

    [IMG] [IMG] This is my 1981 650 Maxim I’ve rebuilt since 2023. I bought it in a storage unit for 300 bucks, motor was blown, really just a piece...
    Thread by: TylerTheSpyder, Apr 16, 2026, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. JoshuaG
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    81 XJ650 Fork/Swing Arm Advice Needed.

    Hello all. I bought a cafe-racer modified 1981 XJ650. I was hoping to replace the rear arm of the bike with an XS (disk brake) arm and the front...
    Thread by: JoshuaG, Jan 8, 2024, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Bdroc20
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    '83 XJ900 restore or custom?

    I am getting an 83 XJ 900 Seca here in about a week and I originally wanted it as a project bike to make into some kind of cafe racer/scrambler...
    Thread by: Bdroc20, Oct 11, 2023, 12 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Jacobern97
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    Relocating Rectifier

    I bought a new battery for my 1983 xj550 Maxim, fully stock. Got an agm but its a tiny bit taller and a bit too deep for the battery box. I would...
    Thread by: Jacobern97, Jun 22, 2023, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. jjcurtiscb
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    Blog readers / custom bike builders.

    I started writing a blog to pass the time during the job search and figured I might as well write about some of my journeys into the customization...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Nov 30, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. jjcurtiscb
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    This is what I created with help from this fine community

    About 2 years ago (and into last spring) I came onto these boards looking for help fixing a 1982 XJ650 Maxim. My questions ranged from carb...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Oct 22, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Hell Raiser
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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
  8. PavelK313
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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
  9. chritopher
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    82 XJ650 Seca Project

    Hello everyone! Just came on here to share my work!
    Thread by: chritopher, Nov 6, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Test Zone
  10. sanin360
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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
  11. Nastn8
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    '03 Jeep Wrangler TDI (ALH) conversion. @ K-Moes' request

    This project was brought to Wetdog's Auto (where I work) last summer. It has been an ongoing since, filling the time between our other customers...
    Thread by: Nastn8, Mar 19, 2017, 25 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Dewey
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    Aftermarket seat wanted!

    looking for an aftermarket seat for my 82 xj750 seca... street tracker/cafe style something that will bolt right up preferably, anybody got...
    Thread by: Dewey, Dec 13, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. dirtmax
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    Desert Military XJ650 - podded, modded but not cut... First Built

    Fellow riders, xj brothers and sisters, since this is my first post I should probably thank to EVERYbody here for asking good and not so good...
    Thread by: dirtmax, Aug 1, 2016, 48 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Proar
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    Custom tank and service question

    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...
    Thread by: Proar, Jun 25, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Nickembry
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    My 81 xj650

    Finally got it "done" still needs a couple little odds and ends but its running.
    Thread by: Nickembry, Jun 13, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Hezekiah
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    For Sale 1985 XJ700 Rat Rod Chopper

    1985 Yamaha Maxim XJ700 (Rat Rod Chopper) Stripped down to the bare minimum with custom features throughout. There can be a line-up of brand new...
    Thread by: Hezekiah, Jun 11, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. willmarmnxj650
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    81 maxim xj650 extending out the forks help

    hi I am working on my project and since I hard tailed the frame I don't like the stance of the bike the rear was lowered and the front stayed the...
    Thread by: willmarmnxj650, Apr 28, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. Matthew Lipski
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    First time jetting a motorcycle.. ALL HELP WELCOME!

    Let me start by saying this... I ALREADY KNOW I SHOULDNT HAVE TAKEN OFF MY STOCK AIRBOX... And I wish I would have known about this site long...
    Thread by: Matthew Lipski, Apr 12, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. DeanXJ750
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    1983 XJ750 Maxim

    [ATTACH] Starting a rebuild project on my 1983 XJ750. I love this bike so much. Appreciate any comments or advice. XJ4EVER
    Thread by: DeanXJ750, Feb 28, 2016, 68 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. Kevin Erwin
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    Custom Seat Attempt

    Hello, I am trying to build a custom seat for my XJ650 seca and I was wondering if it is acceptable to drill 2 vertical holes in the cross bar...
    Thread by: Kevin Erwin, Feb 26, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. Grocerystorebobber
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    Ideas for bobber

    I just recently acquired an 82 yamaha maxim 750. If anyone has some cool ideas that are reasonable price wise I would be open to all options. Thanks
    Thread by: Grocerystorebobber, Dec 3, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. logan.va
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    82 XJ650 Rat build

    I am building my first bike and I wanted to post the pics and progress for yall to see. So far this is the first few days of the build and I have...
    Thread by: logan.va, Oct 19, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Showcase Item

    Baldwonder's Maxim

    Read about the whole build on my build thread. To-do list: Get SS brake lines and level master cylinder Done Rebuild/clean caliper Done Strip...
    Posted by: BaldWonder, Apr 13, 2015 in category: XJ Garage
  24. thrashmetalsilver
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    82 xj 750 seca bobber

    chopping the 82 seca to make her into a bobber [img] [img] [img] [img]
    Thread by: thrashmetalsilver, Jun 15, 2013, 85 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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