Recent content by klootwyk

dont have a trickle charger, but i do like the idea. I'm thinking clean, degrease, derust, like jeff said. i'm liking his attitude!

Thank you for the quick reply! Your answer was pretty much what I was expecting to hear. Now is there any way the rust can be cleaned off? For example there is rust on the main drive gear. Could I not remove it and try to remove the rust? Or is the only answer to purchase replacement parts and...

Recently picked up a 1983 maxim 400 project bike. (Long story, explained in detail in another thread). Long story short, I got it for cheap because the clutch cover has been left off for two years and the bike sat outside in rain and snow.. so I got it for cheap because owner thinks it's scrap...

So I've recently picked up a 1983 maxim 400 project bike, problem is it came with no key! Don't worry, it's not stolen. Lived it's life on a farm, hasn't been used in years, keys disappear (sadly).. So I want to start tearing this bike apart and see what I'm working with. But I can't open the...

Bike has made it home! In some pretty rough shape but excited to dive in! Will definitely be a long haul. Any tips for first step check list?

Thanks Tate, happy to know I'm going into it with good help. Love the bikes btw. Looking good. Glad you got to make it happen! I'm hoping someday I'll be that close to completion!

Love the tank and rear lights

Appreciate the input Merlin :D I know I'm going into it hopeful and naive. But for $100 what have I got to lose ! I don't intend on dumping too much money into it, I know almost certainly that it will be used to sell for parts, and hopefully pay for a bike in better shape.. but I like the...

Thank you guys for the help! Your answers went above and beyond what expected. I'm thinking I'll inspect the engine, and if it's too far gone then I'll part out what has any value. If it doesn't seem to bad, I'll get the gaskets and seals on the way! What could go wrong?! Haha

here is a close up of the clutch etc.

This is probably a dumb question. But is there normally oil in where that clutch cover goes? I can see where the main drive gear meets the clutch. But is there oil sitting in there when the cover is on? does the oil in the crankcase flow through to the clutch cover as well? I'm new to bikes. But...

I'm actually not overly interested in the maxim 400's. but with it being so cheap, its hard to say no. my original plan is a late 70's xs 650 or 750 for a bobber, but im thinking it might be better to tinker around on this 400 until i find what im looking for. my plan is to get it home, and look...

Thanks guys, think it's best I go for it. I'll keep you posted when I get it home!

Good idea! it will come with a valid title, from what i can tell. i believe the story is that the person had two of these bikes, and was going to use this one as a parts bike. but all they ended up using is the brake lever. they claimed that they took the cover off because it was nicer than the...

I'm considering purchasing a 1983 maxim 400 that I've foud cheap locally. problem is that it has been sitting outside for years, with the clutch cover off. other than that the bike looks to have everything on it, except the front brake lever. I can purchase it for $100. is it worth it, or am i...