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 new Ic ignitor for my 550 Maxim, if you have one or one that is interchangeable, hit me up.
Hey guys I am currently undergoing the procedure of adding power lol. I have a 1981 Maxim 650 and rode it around a bit last year and had a 750...
As the title stated 1986 XJ700X Maxim Good Condition about 32000 miles, paint is fair. Picked this bike up late last season (2017) Road it for...
Xj550 Maxim, I shorted out a relay while riding and the bike would try to start but wouldn't roll over(no spark) and after replacing the relay not...
Hi all. Has anyone taken a chance on the eBay seat hoops? What are the sizes you need for an '80 Maxim? Does the 180mm Inner width/230mm Outer...
https://post.craigslist.org/manage/6472853362/skp7w 1982 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim Bought this bike in September of 2016. The motorcycle had roughly...
Hey fellas! New to the forms here just bought an 83 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim that wasn’t running. He said he had the carbs replaced rode for a few days...
I recently acquired a 1980 XJ 650. When I picked it up the motor was seized. When you would push the start button, the starter would try to turn....
Recently I picked up a 1983 XJ750 Maxim with 33xxx miles on it with the plane to make a brat/cafe style bike. I started a thread in the hangout...
Fairing and bags came off of a 1983 Yamaha XJ750 Maxim. All keys included for locking and removing bags. The bags have cosmetic defects but still...
Hey everyone quick question... so I rewired my bike from scratch because my harness was trash. I watched a few good videos and looked up some...
Hey everyone! Last week I picked up a 1981 xj550 maxim. I thought it was running fine until I touched the second header pipe and it was cold....
I am looking to purchase a 1981 xj650 to fix up over the winter season and get riding next summer. It is currently advertised as an "easy fix"....
I recently purchased 1982 xj750 maxim and it ran great when I purchased it. My speedometer started grinding inside the Atari and wouldn't move...
its getting close to the time to put the bike away. I was just wondering though if it's worth doing a restore over the winter or just leave the...
Ok... I think I'm having a "beginner moment" ... I've removed the forks to rebuild them, on an '82 Maxim. I understand that I need to push down...
To start off, i'm new to motorcycles. I like them a lot, but i only know minimal repair knowledge. like, replacing spark plugs and stuff. I just...
Hello Everyone! disclosure, I am new to motorcycles and this is my first ride. I have recently run into a problem with my Yamaha xj 650 1980...
Hi Everyone ! I picked up my Maxim in the spring and have been working on its since I got back in the summer. I am having issues with the...
Long story short - as I am a little bit crazy, I decided to try a luck on moto drag. The category is A2 - lighter than 270kg and under 750cc. As...
Hello, First off, thanks to everybody that plays a part in this site! This resource has been invaluable over the past five years of owning this...
My spring cleaning is your gain. Turns over great, new starter brushes. Needs carbs cleaned to start, otherwise no smoke or leaks. Len and...
I'm a new member and a fairly new owner of a 82 xj750 maxim I picked the bike up from the original owner for $500 the bike had say in his garage...
HI.i just joined this group. you guys are really cool. i have an 83 maxim. it has the old clip on bars. i want to replace them but i cant get the...
Im looking to get a more aggressive tread for my tires, but have had trouble finding good looking tires that would fit.. any ideas?
Does anyone know if there's a triple tree from another bike that would fit on an 81 xj550 maxim? Something that would fit the forks I already...
Recently sold the "rolling carcass", after stripping off lots of good parts to sell. Here's a link to photos and a list of those parts:...
Purchased these header pipes and exhaust mufflers off eBay from a reputable seller with a ton of XJ parts, said they came off of a working bike as...
Ladies and Gents, Sadly the time has come for me to part with my XJ700. I have had this bike for about 12 years, it was my first real bike, and...
Alright so ive cleaned my carbs and I'm working on cleaning out the gas tank. In afraid the bike do not come with all the hoses and connections....
I have a clean set of Hitachi carbs looking to trade straight up for Mikuni carbs. http://imgur.com/a/csJ3g I have an 85 700X and need Mik's.
Hello Internet! First post and it is due to my inexperience... I traded a vehicle for this bike and I received it slightly disassembled. 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...
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...
Acquired in 2012 in very good original condition; one owner, 6,454 miles, all originally included accessories and documents (toolkit, security...
hey guys, I'm completely new to motorcycles and I recently bought myself a non running 85' xj700 . I want to build my own bike and learn how to...
Hi listmates, I want to sell my 86 XJ 700, along with a few accessories I've gathered but haven't installed. Could I get advice on best...
Hi! I'm new here - this is my first post. After a lot of searching online I haven't been able to find a (free) manual for my bike with VIN 15G,...
Hi there, I'm new to all things motorcycles. I recently got my first bike the Maxim 750! First off, I'm really enjoying the bike, and glad to know...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] So im looking for help If you see my pics im running straight pipes to the tips in the pics i posted.."minus the girlfriend...
How's it going everyone, first time poster here and a new owner of an '82 XJ650 Maxim. Acquired the bike from a friend where it had been sitting...
Hello everyone, I'm a new, proud owner of a beautiful XJ1100. I made the recent purchase for an almost completely stock XJ1100, the only thing on...
i have a 1982 xj550. I found an 81 I was going to use as a parts bike. How much has changed in the year diffrence? Bike is 2 hours away and I...
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...
The bike was kept outside and was given to me by a friend. I have a clean title in hand. I got the bike running, but after a few rides- nothing....
I was wondering if anybody could provide me with the table of contents for the service manual of an 85 XJ700 Maxim. The copy I have is great, but...
Shift lever moves freely up and down and is not actually causing a shift. i tried rocking the bije back and forth in whatever gear it's in(Pretty...
Hey guys my names shawn and im a new rider. i picked up a Yamaha XJ550 maxim 1982 and im having trouble getting it started. the bikes starter...
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...
