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Well, I parted ways with the black beauty late last year. She was a good bike while I had her and I'll always remember the good times I had (thanks to the help I got from the forum.) I rode that bike for thousands of miles all over Texas, rain or shine. :bike: She was sold to a good friend of...

About a month ago, I purchased a tail rack from a fellow xs400 member here on the forum. I have been strapping down a backpack on it with some bungees but that simply was not good enough. I then purchased a Givi tail case for extra storage. So far I love it! :thumbsup:

Since I have owned my bike, I have religiously tracked the mileage I get from each and every tank and also take into account the riding habits I had to use for that given riding period. Concerning my Maxim, it is stock. Carbs run just slightly on the richer side. I use 87 octane from Valero...

I have researched the forum as to what chain I need. Before I pull the trigger on buying the chain, however, I am curious, how many links are needed? The manual indicates I need 102 links on a 50 HDSS chain (which I found through reading in this forum is a 530 chain) but I am lost on the number...

I recently picked up a Garmin 2597 GPS for next to nothing. I really like it and want to use it on my bike for the trip I am going to take this coming month. As far as wiring goes, I have found plenty of 12V "cig lighter" adapters and also some mounts for the GPS. But the question is, can this...

I was reading through the forum and other sources online on the matter of 2 into 1 vs. 2 in 2 exhaust systems. From what I understand, 2 pipes into 1 will give you a slightly wider power band, correct? I know my bike is just a 400cc street bike but it seems like an relatively easy, neat...

Hey guys, the other day I went for a nice ride and was unfortunately pushed onto the main highway that is undergoing perpetual construction not to mention the nightmarish traffic (again this was not my choice to hop on there.) At any rate, I was forced to run at WOT at many times out of...

I have researched this forum into steel braided brake lines and I am now chompin at the bit to get one for the Maxim. It seems like an essential upgrade since these rubber lines are evidently subpar in comparison. I have searched high and low for a kit online and in town but have turned up empty...

Last weekend I was riding on the highway at 75MPH. I hit an extremely rough bump in the road and instantly my bike started to bog down and lose power. :yikes: I was able to pull over into the shoulder and come to a stop as the bike promplty cut out. I waited for a few minutes after inspecting...

I was riding earlier today and noticed this Honda Shadow 750 had his turn signals doubled as his running lights. When he made a turn, they would flash like a normal blinker and then go back to being solid amber color. Seems like a good idea! I am searching the forum for information on how to...

I am searching around for a decent headlight replacement for the maxim. I have found two very good options but I am hung up on which I should get, mainly because I don't know if I want or need the option to have HID bulbs. The first, is a BOSCH 7" H4 headlight. It's fairly standard but from...

I was reading through the manual and the spark plug required is NGK DR8ES-L. The info on the side cover placard of my bike indicates a NGK D8EA. D8EA is currently in my bike right now. Are these two spark plugs simply interchangeable?

I was reading through the manual for the DOHC Seca and was looking for the stock pilot jet sizes. In the diagram, I see the pilot jets but there is no size indicated in the diagram. Although, in the manual specs there is no "pilot" jet but a "starter" jet. I am assuming these are the same...

I spun through the 5,000 mile mark on the odometer today. It's also the one year anniversary of owning this ride. I have only tallied about 6 months of riding since owning it but through all the ups and downs I have kept it alive thanks to this forum. All in all I have put about 1400 miles of my...

I noticed the other day that my speedometer is off by 5 miles per hour. I figured this out after looking at the radar detector in a nearby subdivision. I think the tires I have are a bit larger than the stock tires so I don't know if that has something to do with it. Also, I got my Maxim up to...

I saw an ultrasonic cleaner for sale here in town and I was thinking about picking it up. I'd like to give my carbs a thorough cleaning with it. I'll definitely take the diaphragms out. Should the plastic floats also be removed for this process? There is a solvent that I can buy that is made...

I have been riding my bike out in the hill country the last couple weekends and she has done pretty well. I typically run a 6.5k or 7k RPM steady cruise through plenty of uphill stretches. Today, when I hit around 6.5k or 7k RPM on flat roads there was a slight stumble or "hesitation." It got...

A friend of mine mentioned he was going to install a gauge that measures the real time air/fuel ratio in his truck. This made me wonder if a gauge like that could be installed for a motorcycle. The brand name was Auto Meter and they make all types of gauges and meters. Some of their items are...

I am in need of an oil filter cover for an 83 DOHC XS400 Maxim. I've searched high and low for this item and it has proved hard to find. Reply whenever you get the time.

Long story short, I went on the most awesome ride of my life the other day. After I arrived at my destination, I parked the bike and saw oil POURING out of the crankcase like a busted fire hydrant. More specifically, it was coming from the seam of the oil filter cover. I removed the filter cover...