Recent content by fusion1962

I have an '82 Maxim 400 (J Model), here in the States it is a real challenge getting the correct carb parts/rebuild kits. Ebay and many other sites sell carb kits that say they are compatible but aren't. A manual I have says they are BS34's, but I have found that when I do a search for a 1983...

Looks great! Good luck with rest of project

1982 400 Maxim DOHC Bought for $50 Challenging myself to $200 budget This is progress so far Running...wiring sorted Front and rear brakes done Carbs ultrasonic cleaned I’m at $127 so I have a whopping $73 left to splurge:D

I would follow the service manual, very straightforward, you can find the manuals here on this site, just enter “Service Manuals” in the search window. Not a difficult job, just take your time

Will do, thanks Chris

Current state of project

Update: Got it running for first time! I found out that you can’t trust how things are marked when you get a 37 year old bike in boxes and try putting the pieces of the puzzle back together. The #2 RH spark plug wire was marked #1! I swapped wires and voila! Fired right up. Obviously my...

Great looking bike! Nice job

Cheers Dan! I’m not familiar with the 250 but I will try to help any way I can:cheers:

I agree, I’m puzzled that the readings are that low, I will check valves

My fuel levels with the carbs leveled

O bought two tire irons from Harbor Freight, used a piece of plastic cut from an empty oil jug. Lay the wheel flat, use the plastic between the iron and the wheel to protect from damage. Work your way from one point to the next with the irons until one side of tire is outside of the wheel...

Oil level is correct

I will re-check oil level...