afternoon ive scarred just about every forum that i could to try and figure it out myself before making this post, what supplys power to the...
Yep, it's the perennial disintegrating starter and alternator ("primary") chain guide. But the old one (it's a 1981 or 82 UK XJ750) used three...
I pulled the dead starter for cleaning and repair and am surprised it still worked the last few months since I got the bike before finally saying...
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...
So I kinda rebuilt an 81 xj 500 over here in Slovakia. I can use most parts from a 550 for it so that's what I usually order. My wiring isn't...
I am having issues with the starter on my ‘82 XJ750. The starter motor seems to be turning but only catches the flywheel randomly. I shared a link...
Hi all, I have an ‘82 XJ750. My starter has been having issues lately. On a cold start, the starter will not get the bike started. After...
Hey guys, sorry for creating a new one I'm just really getting desperate about this. I have read a lot of discussions on this forum but I just...
Hi, I have an 82 maxim that just recently wont start. I've been having battery problems, where I would need to get a jumper pack to start it. It...
I just picked up an82 XJ650RJC that has been sitting for about 5 years. Previous owner said it ran until the last time he parked it. I have zero...
battery is brand new at 12.8 volts ..im having issues with my start button but I ordered a new one. I just cleaned the brushes and all that. So I...
I've been riding my bike regularly, it's a 1980 Yamaha XJ650 with 27,158 miles on it. We've done a LOT to it (partial list on my profile and...
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...
Hey guys this is my first post in the forums and I’m new to bikes in general actually. I like cars and working on cars but I’ve never dealt with...
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...
I need to replace the starter on my bike. I currently have a 1981 XJ650 Midnight Maxim. I found a starter for a 1982 XJ650. Would this starter...
Looking for a starter for my 1985 XJ700 Maxim but the 650 and 750 will also work. Wire melted off of mine as well as very bad insulation. PM me...
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...
Hi all! Long time, hope everyone is doing well! Ok, this is regarding my 1980 XJ650. I rebuilt the starter last year and it's worked great since...
So my wife did something amazing and bought me a bike. It's my first one other than dirt bikes growing up, so I'm really excited, but it doesn't...
posting here after my local garage burned down—-I’ve been having intermittent troubles with my bike starting that I had been attributing to the...
First, Thanks everyone for the great Forum and great source of info. I have a '82XJ 750 . I have removed my Starter Clutch to fix a starting...
I am looking for a starter for my 1986 XJ700X
So I just finished an '86 Radian project of mine. Runs like a dream, cranks first try, good to go. BUT I have an issue. When riding my starter...
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...
Hey guys, relatively new to this shindig. Bought a 1982 550 maxim a few months ago, didn’t run because the carbs were in pretty dismal shape,...
Hey all, this is my first post, it's nice to finally have something worth talking about with you. I've been lurking and reading various threads...
My solenoid went out on me and I've read a little about people using small riding lawnmower and tractor solenoids as replacements. My question is...
Last weekend I was trying to start my Seca. After a few intervals of running the starter (10 seconds at a time so I don't burn the starter), the...
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....
Plot: A friend, we'll call 'em Dee, is riding the "new-to-me" '82 XJ550 Seca on beautiful Sunshine Coast backroads. Pulls a u-turn at destination...
Hi guys, Just before storing the bike for the winter, I dropped it on its side and gaz poured from the gaz tank all over the place. Took me a...
Hi guys, So I stumbled upon these nice forums and have been looking around and learned quite a bit in the past few months. I have bought a 1982...
Hi guys, I thought I would write this post as a bit of a heads up to those who are as new to bikes and electrical systems as I am. Currently I am...
I'm looking at this bike for a friend, and it's got what I think is a grounding issue. It won't start with the kickstarter, and the electric start...
So I changed out my stock handlebars for some black coated drag bars from Emgo. Bought from Amazon. Everything went fine until I tried to start...
Hi, my 81 seca 550 stopped starting. About 3 years ago I rebuilt the starter and it's been great til last weekend. I sprung it open to see if the...
Taking my 85 XJ700 out for the first time this year. Did a lot of work making sure to properly get it ready to start, including a very thorough...
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...