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xj700x

  1. Shelby Biggs
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    Electrical - Brake Light - 1986 xj700x

    Howdy, Having an issue with the aftermarket LED brake light I installed. The brake light dims instead of illuminating brighter when the front...
    Thread by: Shelby Biggs, Jun 8, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Shelby Biggs
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    86’ Yamaha Maxim XJ700-X Carbs: Hitachi Vs Mikuni

    The gift that keeps on giving. The bike came with two sets of carbs, one set of Mikuni BS33 in poor condition with a broken float bowl post for...
    Thread by: Shelby Biggs, Apr 5, 2025, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Shelby Biggs
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    86’ Yamaha XJ700-X - Valve Shims

    Howdy, plan on pulling valve cover to check clearances this weekend on a new to me 1986 XJ700X - 18k miles - I had an 85 xj700 air head that was...
    Thread by: Shelby Biggs, Apr 4, 2025, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Shelby Biggs
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    86’ XJ700X Engine rebuild kit? Does it even exist?

    Decided to buy another XJ project (1986 Yamaha XJ700X) because I didn’t learn my lesson the first time. Moto shop said it ran, and I’m sure it...
    Thread by: Shelby Biggs, Mar 30, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. tHALLzACK
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    85 xj700 maxim x

    so far, I've replaced the bars & gauges. will dive back into carbs when my extrat bits come this week (one pilot screw is stripped) been running...
    Thread by: tHALLzACK, Mar 2, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. Woolysaavge
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    XJ700x not starting - spark question

    Hey all, I recently acquired an 86 XJ700X that hasn’t ran in 8 years. After rebuilding the carbs, replacing the air filter, and changing the...
    Thread by: Woolysaavge, Aug 8, 2024, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. suhdudesuh
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    Wanted Xj700x carburetors

    I’m looking for a set of carbs for my 86 700x. I got this bike pretty cheap and the guy before has mutilated the jets trying to get them out.
    Thread by: suhdudesuh, Mar 13, 2024, 24 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. Harry frunkin
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    Xj700x swap into xj700 frame

    Hello everyone. For the past 6 months, I have been struggling with my XJ700 (air cooled). It never seems to run right. I have put new piston rings...
    Thread by: Harry frunkin, Jul 5, 2022, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Klutched v4.2
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    xj700x No Start on fuel but starts on starter fluid

    Been awhile since i've been here. It's a 1985 xj700x with mikuni carbs. i rebuilt the carbs back in 2016 but the number 4 was still leaking and...
    Thread by: Klutched v4.2, Sep 4, 2021, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Beck
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    XJ700X Spark plug size

    I started out disgusted that I hadn’t seen this sooner. Now I’m just confused. What is the best plug for my bike? Since it’s 9/85 I should be...
    Thread by: Beck, Jul 13, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. fiduccian
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    85 maxim xj700x tank

    I am looking for a 1985 maxim tank xj700x gas tank. I needs to be in the factory deep scarlet color and no dents. let me know what you have and...
    Thread by: fiduccian, Nov 23, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. 1985maximxj700x
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    High idle 3000 plus

    I have a 1985 Yamaha maxim xj700x. I just got her running again she had electrical issues but now she won’t idle below 3000 no matter what I do. I...
    Thread by: 1985maximxj700x, Sep 5, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Rallemikken
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    XJ700X timing mod

    The pickups sits on a steel plate on the left side, and the plate is fixed with only two screws. I drilled two new holes, and removed the steel...
    Thread by: Rallemikken, Jul 27, 2019, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Sjaakmaxim
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    Clutch wont engage.

    Hi, Couple of weeks ago I posted about a rattle in my gearbox. As suggested I replaced the brg cyl cal roller . After putting it all together...
    Thread by: Sjaakmaxim, Aug 2, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. johndoe000
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    Any custom XJ750/700 X builds out there?

    Hello all, I've just come from my first bike; an '84 Kawasaki KZ550, which I mildly cafe'd. Now thanks to some hunting and good fortune I have...
    Thread by: johndoe000, Jul 12, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Hogarth Jenkins
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    Basket case carbs

    Hello everyone. I have been lurking these forums for about two weeks attempting to trace various problems. Through here I have found the service...
    Thread by: Hogarth Jenkins, Apr 1, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. NF89
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    Xj700x for sale

    For pictures and more info text 618 315 0298
    Thread by: NF89, Apr 1, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. Cyclo
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    For Sale 1986 XJ700X Maxim Good Condition

    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...
    Thread by: Cyclo, Feb 19, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. Kol25stray
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    Xj700x airbox install

    Hey I'm back and in need of some advice. I got an airbox for my xj700x but I'm having a hard time putting it back in the bike. Anyone know how I...
    Thread by: Kol25stray, May 4, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Billy The kid
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    Gas on backside of carburetor. Why?

    I've been working on my 85 Maxim Xj700x. Today I noticed some fuel coming from the carb to airbox joint. Obviously on the air intake side of the...
    Thread by: Billy The kid, Mar 11, 2017, 42 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Billy The kid
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    Air box joint..

    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...
    Thread by: Billy The kid, Feb 25, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Billy The kid
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    '85 xj700x Carburetor Troubles?

    I just bought an '85 Maxim xj700x. It has the Mikuni bs33 carbs... but the internet doesn't have very much info on these. I am trying to fix a...
    Thread by: Billy The kid, Jan 20, 2017, 41 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. The Violator
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    Will the headers from an '83 Midnight Max fit the '85-'86 Max X?

    I am trying to make my own version of the midnight maxim with my maxim-x by swapping out certain chrome parts for black satin ones, leaving the...
    Thread by: The Violator, Aug 24, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. The Violator
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    XJ700XS Fuel Valve Replacement & Now Stumbles or Dies off of Idle.

    Hello Forum, I am new to posting here, but not new to bikes or searching out solutions to problems. I recently acquired a 1986 Maxim-X. I have...
    Thread by: The Violator, May 19, 2016, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Jack Miller
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    1986 Maxim X Carbs

    I have a set off of a water cooled 1986 XJ700X The #4 Carb had the pilot screw broken off and the PO tried to drill and use an extractor on it....
    Thread by: Jack Miller, Apr 26, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. Nimni
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    Considering getting 1985 xj700, help

    Hi all, I'm being offered a beautiful red 1985 xj700 with 15k miles for 1000$. This is going to be my first bike and I was wondering how much it...
    Thread by: Nimni, Oct 8, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  27. pickax
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    Maxim X Radiator Fan Switch Modification (UPDATE)

    Hi, Sorry if this is a topic that's been covered. I picked up an '85 Maxim X last weekend; for some reason the previous owner had wired in a...
    Thread by: pickax, Oct 12, 2012, 48 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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