Hello, I am in the process of splitting the cases on my 1982 Maxim 750 and had some issues today. I don't know what the proper terms are so I will...
I’m looking for someone who can adjust my carb floats. I’ve been getting gas in my oil. Also looking to get my engine fixed, I had someone...
Hello everyone, I've been meaning to share this here just haven't had the time. So I am having trouble starting my bike. Here is a video of me...
It's been a while since I introduced myself and Black Betty, my 1981 XJ650 Maxim. Thanks to many of the threads here, I was able to clean and...
Hi dudes! I bought a 1982 XJ Maxim back in the fall, enjoyed riding it so much, and I've been doing some aesthetic work on it before riding season...
I'm trying to restore an 1982 XJ550 Maxim I got for next to nothing. When I originally bought the bike the previous owner said that the starter...
The blinkers on my 1982 550 Maxim were working just fine but all of the sudden only one side works now. If I try to signal left nothing happens,...
Im currently rebuilding my braking system and my master cylinder is shot. I work at a motorcycle shop and we can order universal master cylinders...
I picked up my 1981 XJ650 in October (birth year bike!). She has 21.7k miles on her and wasn't running when I brought her home for $500. She came...
Hello, so today I attempted to do my first start after cleaning carbs and valve adjustment and so on. Well when I press the start button the front...
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...
I'm just curious as to what this is. This bike has a lot of XJ Maxim styling, but it also has a radiator. It's my understanding that all XJ-Maxims...
Hello, first off I just purchased a 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750, I've just did alot of general maintenance on it such as: Fresh oil and filter, brand...
I want to know what it's worth. It's not perfect but it is crazy fast and fun. Couple of dings in tank. New tires. New seals in brakes. Clean...
Hi, New here, just got an xj550 seca project on the go. Wiring was a mess so bought a new harness. In my haste i didn’t realise I’d bought a...
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I'm currently trying to replace a leaking head gasket I have the engine in TDC, Cam marks line up with the cam cap marks, Tensioner removed. I'm...
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...
Hi all, I've been really enjoying the bike since I got it running, but I've run into a new issue. The other day I took it on the freeway for the...
Hey there XJ folks! So I'm in the process of rebuilding the calipers on my 750 Maxim. Pistons are in with with new seals and all went well there....
Quick question. What "Length" should I have my forks out at. Currently, they're sitting so the front tire has about a hairline of clearance when...
I have 0 knowledge about motorcycles or engines... I bought an '82 yamaha xj650 maxim and was wondering (because there are multiple drain plugs)...
Hi everybody, I joined the forum to see if I could get some pointers on an issue I am having. I picked up this bike as a trade for an old pickup...
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...
Ok...I guess I'm officially "that guy," annoying everyone with videos. o_O This one's wayyyyy tooo lonnngg.... but I just felt like squeezing in...
Swapped the bars on my 82 XJ550 Maxim, with painted drag bars. As soon as I put everything back together I pressed the start button and nothing...
So there was some slight rust in the gas tank of my 82 maxim 750, I filled it with 3 gallons of white vinegar and let it sit for 4 days. I would...
Hello Everyone, I have picked up a second bike to use for parts. It is an 82 XJ750 seca that is in great shape. Every part is available, so if...
I picked up a 1980 XJ650 Maxim and the previous owner had given up partway through making the bike barebones. So I ended up having to rebuild and...
Yes yes, I know. One of the golden rules of mechanical work is to stay organized and tidy... However, here I am, spring in hand, with no idea from...
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...
Hi everyone! New to the forum, new(ish) owner of a sweet 1986 XJ700S. Bike has been running like a champ for the last month or so since purchase,...
All props to the guy who see the matrix when it comes to these bikes. I don't. I bought an XJ650 (82 Maxim) where the previous guy had spent...
Hi all, The stock turn signals and seat brackets on my 1984 XJ750 Maxim seem to be in a horrible place for any sort of saddlebags. I've tried a...
Hi all, I just purchased a 1984 XJ750 Maxim a few months back and have been loving it! I've already done some minor repairs and updates, but feel...
Hey everyone! I've been on the forum for a little bit now and it has been INCREDIBLE. This site has been an absolute wealth of knowledge to pull...
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...
Hi all! I'm new to this forum and motorcycles in general. I just bought an 83 xj550 Maxim as my first bike. Currently, I'm on the balls of my...
for sale is my mint condition black xj750 maxim tank. its in great shape and has zero holes or rust. it does have one tiny pin size dent on the...
Just wondering if the rear wheel is offset. I’m trying to align the wheels and they do t match up, even with the adjustment screw dimed in the...
so, the Haynes doesn’t seem to list these... looking if anyone knows the torque specs for the engine mount points and the swingarm to drive hub (4...
I’m having an issue finding the right size clutch lever. I ordered a perch off eBay and it says it was off an 82-83 seca turbo. No lever came with...
I have a 1981 Yamaha XJ650LH Maxim that I'm working on for my neighbor. The bike was expelling fuel out the rear throats of the carburetors. I...
was running when i parked it , 32,000 miles on it, will need valves adjusted, and new fiber clutches , will post pics if anyone is interested,...
Hi XJ folks! I just opened my Maxim's front forks. Dimensions of the inner tubes: 36mm diameter, 26 1/8" = 664mm length. They are bent and...
So I rode to work yesterday morning (Tucson Arizona) it was about 50 degrees. I put the choke all the way open on start up and let it warm up...
After countless hours of research and fabrication, I have finally been able to complete my custom X pipe exhaust for the Maxim X. The back story...
Just wondering if it’s safe to cook the final drive hub without completely disassembling it, minus shaft and oil seal out. Anyone know or have...
I have a major problem removing the oil seal on the lower fork boot of my XJ650. I got it apart and down to the retaining clip no problem, but per...
