Recent content by rmathew313

okay so im working on the bike as of right now. I wanted to hide all the wiring and components. I figured I should first redo the wiring. Is that any bare minimal wiring diagrams for the maxim. I want to keep the key ignition, headlight, brake light, rear turn signals, license plate light and...

has anyone tried doing a split tank on your bobber.. been searching and haven't seen a bikes with them... surprised I haven't see a maxim wit it. If anyone has used split tanks I would love to see pics. Thanks

thank you

what size grips fit a 400 maxim? any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

on a off topic.. anyone know of any flea markets around the Chicago land area that usually have bike parts...

welcome.. glad to have more people from the chi

shit go get some stuff then sell it here...

I found this ad on craigslist list.. figured I might as well post it. Seems like the guys has a lot of parts and u guys might find something you need.. I might go and take a look at those tanks... http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/mcy/4420914901.html

any shops in the Chicago land area that does work on xs400 and doesn't rape you on prices?.. I don't even mind if its someone who works out of their garage...

I was wondering what pod filter and exhaust do u guys recommend for the maxims. I heard the K&N filters weren't the best and they cause some vacuum issues with the carb... is that true? any help would be greatly appreciated.

what year is that tank from?

well im trying to get my bike up and running. Its a maxim that was already chopped. I really don't like the gas tank that the maxims have. I know its a pain in the A** to swap things with... does the maxim have and xj tanks that would fit it? and has anyone tried doing like a "hidden" gas tank

after stalking the forums for soo long, I finally made my mind and want to make my bike look like this. I love the look of this bike. Now one thing I should say is that I am an noobie when it comes to fab work. BUT I do know people that can make things happen. My question is realistically how...

whats going on you guys? I been stalking the forums for a couple of years now. I remember seeing someone post a pic of my bike that they found on craigslist. Figured i might as well introduce myself. my names Ron. I got a 82 maxim that was already chopped. It ran pretty good, just small issues...

quick question anyone know of any aftermarket gas tanks that would fit with the backbone of this bike... i hate the look of the original one i have. The PO painted it and looks like crap.