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No I actualy have a lot of trouble finding a 83 maxim manual too if someone has a link

Hey I also have a MAxime but an 83! If you have other pictures of your on going projet or anything I would be interrested in seing them!

Alright thanks! I'll keep this in mind before starting playing with them!

So it doesn't seem to be as easy as just tapping with the back of a screwdriver (didn't work) and it looks like I'll have to open it up again. That being said, I find really tiresome to dismount the carbs from the bike and I had a little project in mind of having my air filter replace by...

Hey Thanks for the quick reply!! Instead of going to see a mecanic first thing or try and open up my carb I'll start by just tapping the bowl a little and see whats up! And as per the engine problem, yeah it does stay running when I keep twisting the throttle. But sometimes it seems like it...

Hi guys, Sorry for not posting a lot since my arrival, I had little chance to play on my bike this summer! But then I did...And I failed... So I need help. At first, my bike went really well on short rides, but when I got to do more than 15-30min on a hot day, it started to go wrong. So...

Hey guys thanks for the info! I'll try and take the time to clean the carbs soon! I should take pictures of the bike when the handles and other little stuff is installed too!

Thanks for the quick answer! I'll probably go and buy the bar end mirrors today then! As for the gear while on the highway, yes I thought of it too but I remember really trying hard to go up a gear and not being able to..I've read somewhere that it may be that my bike's timing is off. Is...

Hey guys, I'm new on this forum! I'm a Montreal french guy so excuse my english. I just bought myself an old 1983 yamaha XS400 maxim (don't have good pictures yet) and I'm looking for your help and inspiration to change it into a nice ride since I'm completely new at this (first bike ever)...

Looks great man, I just bought a maxim 1983 and I'm looking to play with it a little like you did! You're giving me great ideas love the look of the tank, backlight and seat! Was the seat hard to install? I'm looking to change mine this winter but it seems like a harsh job to do for a...