Hey all! I was just wondering if anyone here has a motogadget m unit on any of their bikes. I busted my fuse block, and I ran across the m unit...
I bought an xj650 that had been sitting for years and I've cleaned the carbs, changed oil and now I want to make sure it runs before I do any more...
Hi Folks. I'm neck-deep in a bobber build of a 1980 XJ650. The stock rear fender assembly just doesn't cut it, so I'm wondering if anyone can...
Sooooo... I installed a battery today (bike didn't come with one) and noticed that the metal plate from solanoid to battery had snapped where the...
I've had this bike for a few years now and have been trying to start it since the weather is getting warmer. It sat during the winter, so I...
So i bought a XJ400 seca 1982 as my first A2 motorbike. I understand its more rare model of XJ. I was wondering how many parts are cross...
*oil seal Hey everyone. I need help. I am rebuilding my 1982 xj650r seca and while trying to assemble my gear components together i have noticed...
I have been trying to remove the drive shaft off the frame and I'm having a problem with the screws that are on the drive shaft joint. Super tight...
I started removing my engine off the frame and I got everything off except bolt number 7. I hit it with WD-40 and other penetrating lubricants but...
Hello there--the seat on my 550 has a tear thats opening a little bit more each time I ride. I've been on the lookout for a new seat as I haven't...
Hey all, been a while! But I'm back lol! With questions! So I was getting my 1980 XJ650 ready for spring riding, and I noticed that my front...
Hello all. I picked up this neglected 1982 xj650 Maxim about a year and a half ago, brought her back to life, rode it around a little last year....
Hey Y’all, I have an ‘82 650 Seca. I’m getting no spark at any plug. Coils passed resistance tests (both sides) Pick-up passed resistance test...
I'm pretty new to the motorcycle scene but got myself a 1980 XJ650 Special (japanese import) which I believe is the exact same as the XJ650G...
I'm currently in the process of tearing down my bike and planning on what I would like to have it look like for next spring. I wanted to drop the...
Hello, I bought a 1982 xj650 maxim 2 days ago. It ran beautifully and started right up when I was testing it before buying. Rode it home 25 miles...
Moved to BC and couldn't bring my bike with me. Heading back home for a week and would like to sell my bike so my parents have some room in the...
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...
1982 XJ650 Seca I'm making custom side covers and I wanted to set things back a little bit from the frame, so I relocated the solenoid and mounted...
Sorry I'm new and I've tried googling the answer. Yes I'm sure I do not need to replace them all, but it snows where I live and I'll have time. So...
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...
Hey guys new to the forums and I am a new owner of a xj650, so 2 days ago I bought a xj650 1981 and it had this shifter issue, like when you are...
Sadly I have to sell my 83 midnight maxim xj750 because I'm being relocated for work and cant bring it with me. Bought the bike in the spring and...
i have a xj650 seca i bought to fix up. bike came semi disassembled but when i first got it i put it back together and in trying to start it. i...
Hi there! A few weeks ago i recently picked up myself a 91 XJ650 seca Very different to my previous build that was a little 1977 cb125. I make...
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...
I have a 82 xj650 and I am running filter pods and no exhaust. I was wonding what size jets I should get for the set up I am running. I was...
Thinking of picking up a 77 xs750 tank for my 83 xj750 and I was wondering if anyone has done this before and how difficult is it to mount it...
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...
Hi all, I have the bike up on it's centre stand, and when I click through the gears, clutch in, it goes into first, up to second, and then most...
[ATTACH] So i currently have a Suzuki TU250 and looking for my next bike. There is a 81 XJ650 for sale near to me on the Gold Coast, Australia and...
Good afternoon all! Today I get the privilege of creating my project/restoration thread since last night I finally got my Seca to run! My plan...
Tach works but not ready right. Any suggestions would helo. 1980 XJ650
Are the frames, including attach points, and different between the 650 & 750 Maxim’s? Going from a complete xj750 Maxim using the engine and tank....
Hello, I'm new here, so I thought I'd share why I'm here: I'm in my senior year of highschool, and I'm fixing up a motorcycle I've identified as...
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...
Just wondering if the wiring for the XS650G and the XJ650 are the same. Does anyone know? Thanks.
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...
XJ650, I just got this bike yesterday, put in a new charged battery of 165 CCA (as specified for this bike) and it takes forever to start, if it...
Hi guys, A quick introduction to myself, 17, from rural Australia, but studying in Melbourne. I used ride a bit as a kid, but stopped when I went...
Hi fellow riders, currently im customizing my XJ650 '82. I am wondering if a smaller battery will work. The less visible, the better. Like a...
I have a 1982 Yamaha xj650 Seca that needs to be re-wired. Does anyone have/know where to find a wiring diagram for this bike?
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...
as in the title, had the bike sitting there for 6 years and got it going about a year ago, did a fair bit of non engine related work which is...
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"....
Hi. I am having trouble starting my XJ. It turns over just fine but won't start. I do have a spark plug that isn't giving off any spark but should...
Would it be possible to swap the swing arm on an xj650 to a virago or any othe mono shock? Has anyone tried this?
hi I need to replace the intake boots (carbs to head) on my 1980 XJ650, anyone know if some 81 XJ550 maxim boots will fit? I found some for a...
Hi all, new to motorcycles but I just bought a 82' XJ650. I've completed the MSF class and just need to learn to ride and work on this beauty....
Hi there, I'm new to the forum and I have a question regarding pilot jetting. I’m sure its be asked many times, but maybe not for this reason....
