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Looking to buy, any problems I should be weary of?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ratboy, Jan 23, 2019.

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    ratboy New Member

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    I'm looking to buy a 1983 maxim 650, are there any specific problems I should look for before buying? Stuff that's known to go wrong on these bikes (eg. starter clutch issues on Viragos)?
     
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    Make sure it starts (from cold), idles Ok, doesn't smoke too much and you can select all gears - shaft XJs apparently have some primary drive tensioner that breaks up and jams the gear box.. All standard stuff to be honest.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The starter clutch and the alternator chain guide are the ony weak points. Both require a case split to remedy, but once done both will be good for another 20 to 30 years. A slipping starter clutch is not necessaraly indicative of the clutch failing though.
     
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