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Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by lanthren, Jan 21, 2010.

  1. lanthren

    lanthren Member

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    i'm trying to find out what could possibly be my best investment after my 81 maxim 650, i love the bike, would just like to know how to get a little more enjoyment out of her. any thoughts or ideas?
     
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    New rear shocks, Progressive Suspension fork springs, stainless steel brake lines, and a clock!

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    Maybe get the seat professionally redone with "atomic" foam...
     
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    and maybe, if you like louder exhausts, a 4-1 or some free flowing slip ons
     
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    great ideas fitz, and schoot, thanks for teachin me how to clean my carbs in the chatroom the other night, after all that info, she lives again....that being said as far as exhaust i was considering robbing the exhaust from my ex fiances basket case maxim 550 since mine is half rotted anyways, should that work well enough till i can afford a "throatier" exhaust?
     
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    for a throatier exhaust.... you can buy some sportster mufflers... sounds good
     
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    For me, it was a motorcycle lift table for my garage. All the work I do on my beloved Maxim is so much more enjoyable. It's awesome!
     
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    I could be wrong, but I don't think a 550 exhaust will fit on a 650.
     
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    2nd the lift table. I love mine.

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    SS brake lines
     
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    You are correct. It won't fit; 550 is unique to 550.
     
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    ok, thanks for the tips guys, anything else for ideas to add on, i feel she needs saddle bags and a sissy bar.
     
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    Don't forget the comfortable seat and hand grips. Nothing worse that sore rear end and numb hands.
     
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