So I had A big scare with my bike just last week. It was running fine and then I went to take it for a ride and it wouldn't turn over. The...
I got an 81 Maxim 550. I installed a new headlight and turn signals on the front end...and everything worked great! Everything on both front and...
I need a way to lift up the front end of my Maxim 550 so I can slide off the forks, and put fork gaiters on, her headlight bracket, etc. But how?...
So I bought this bike (81 650 maxim) with the purpose of learning how to rebuild it. The clutch does not activate and the owner told me it just...
Bumped started regularly a month ago. Can't get it to go now. It went for a minute today in 2nd gear but died quickly. Lost of starter fluid. New...
Hello XJ friends! I'm working on restoring my 83 xj750 Maxim. The bike has had a tune up and upgrade in coils. Also has new battery but I can't...
[ATTACH] So, i am doing a bobber/ chopper build... I had a running, functioning bike before i started the build... But now, as I re-assemble... I...
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...
Hello everyone! I recently bought a maxim 650 ~1982 that was, well.. Treated like sh*t. Bought it for 500 cash, so I'm not expecting much to be in...
So i have been working on my brat build for a while now and i want to have the naked look so i need to get a smaller battery or one that will be...
The bike ran fine last year, but when I pulled it out to start it once this winter, it wouldn't start and the oil light came on when I hit the...
I have a 1985 Yamaha Maxim XJ700 that will not start. I have cleaned the carbs, yes all four, cleaned the tank, fuel lines, and petcock put in new...
Hey all, long time lurker, but new to the thread, i apologize for any sin I may commit. I have 2 parts bikes I need to get rid of. They were...
Found a 1982 XJ1100 Maxim in a barn in NW Ohio. Bike was last registered in 1996 and put in barn late summer early fall. Bike was just pulled out...
Probably fits other years and models of XJ bikes, but the mounting kit specifically says "Seca." Included is the "KG OS-50 Omni II" Sliding...
Hey guys, It's been a blast learning about bikes, especially the XJ, but it is time to move on at the moment and sell this bad boy off (bought by...
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[ATTACH] Starting a rebuild project on my 1983 XJ750. I love this bike so much. Appreciate any comments or advice. XJ4EVER
Hi All, I've been on the fence about selling it, but its a great bike in great condition and I believe its under 5000 or 6000 miles on it. Runs...
hi i am new to this my first bike 1986 maxim xj700. I want my bike to sound better the stock just isnt loud enough. is there after market pipes i...
Is there a way to repair solenoids? Bought 3 China solenoids, 1 bad right out of the box, the 2nd got one start then went bad, on the 3rd one...
Has anyone tried to mount a maxim tank to a seca? I'm looking at options for mods to my xj900RL. Changing the tank shape is high on my list but I...
I have extra parts I'd like to sell or trade for anything that could be useful to me here I have is a 1981 yamaha maxim xj650 spare seat front...
Hey everyone! I'm new to riding and as a Christmas present my father-in-law bought me a 81 Maxim. It had some work that needed done but I was...
Ok so my father-in-law bought me a 1981 550 Maxim as a Christmas present. Of course there is some work that needs to be done with it which we have...
I bought a xj650 this past summer and decided to convert it to a brat/cafe style bike. I have some of the work already done but could use some...
I need a clutch for my 1981 Yamaha 550 seca but I can't find one anywhere! All that I'm finding is maxims and I was wondering if the clutch off of...
[ATTACH] I am a newbie to bikes in general and as my first project i grabbed a 1980 maxim for $150,i have cleaned the carbs,changed the oil and...
My recently purchased XJ650 Maxim was inspected only to fail majorly, I cannot afford the repairs a shop prices and will be forced to DIY the heck...
TO DO: on-hold - Swap out the exhaust - see how paint holds up. Change the seat and maybe a frame loop Swap on the XJ550 tank new electrical...
