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Would I need a multimeter for this or is there any good ways to check without one if this is the root cause of a starting issue?

Yeah so it's been a few months now and I've spent a considerable amount of time and money trying to get my 83' Maxim 400 on the road. I've spent maybe 10 minutes riding it and the rest of the time trying to repair things that go wrong (and this was a bike that was in good shape when I purchased...

Just wondering if anyone has concrete steps for setting this screw? I've been twiddling with it a bit and can't get the correct setting it seems. Ideally, I'd want it to be set so the bike won't stall when idling but doesn't inch forward when idling either. Any tips for this?

So I notice that even when I'm not giving the throttle any movement, the bike still moves forward a little bit. But when I lower the idle screw to the absolute bottom, the bike won't start as the butterfly valve is closed. Is there a way to strike a balance and have the bike start everytime but...

Just looking for a few parts...nothing urgent but on the horizon.. 1. Clutch cable 2. clutch plates 3. rear brake spring (under the seat) 4. left side exhaust collector

So I bought some products to fill the small ding and scratches in the gas tank (it's a pretty deep dent but didn't puncture into the tank) Just wanted advice on the best one to use... 1. I have the option of using Bondo Glazing and soft putty to fill the hole and then paint over it and...

Hey just wondering if anyone has had a lot of luck fixing deep scratches and dents on their bikes? A friend of mine's gas tank has a deep scratch into the primer and we were thinking of buying a repair kit and sander. Is this relavtively easy to fix in an hour or two? Any tips? The bike is...

May seem like a silly question but does anyone know which nut adjusts the handlebar height? (circled in the photo) When moving the bike, accidentally lowered them and can't find the right screw for loosening them. I checked under the most logical spot and there was nothing there but the end of...

Hmm so I got a small bit of oil stains on the gas tank, any good suggestions for polishing this? Need to pick up some cleaner anyway soon

My bike starts up fine but won't rev when I engage the throttle. I thought it might have been an oil issue but changed the oil today and there was still quite a bit left in the crankcase. Could this be a dirty carb issue? I also have very little gas left in the tank but the bike still starts...

Pretty sure my Maxim 400 has no oil at all left in the crankcase and I'm going to change it tomorrow after I get the correct socket. Thing is, the bike starts fine now it won't rev as much. Is this because of the lack of oil? I also took out a spark plug to check it...could it be that the...

Just wondering if this fuel tank just snaps off or if I have to loosen something somewhere? Also would I have to take this off to remove other components of the engine?

So I took a look in the manual and online and couldn't find a good description of the more technical portions of a motorcycle exterior. Was just wondering if someone can help identify the portion that I have labelled with letters....such as where the carbs are, transmission, crankshaft...

Just wondering if anyone has done this before and can provide some good instructions? I'm not sure if the bike needs a new one but it has been sitting for 3 months now.

Hey first time rider here and I'm getting my bike ready to use this summer. It's in very good shape, 60,000 miles on it, regular oil changes and just had a fork seal replaced. What kind of things could go wrong on an older bike when riding it daily? I've read about wiring issues before but...

Was just wondering if this is under the bike somewhere or is it on the side as small black twist knob? Don't have a manual and it's my first bike. Would like to check the oil before taking it out in May.

Hey just wondering if anyone has any advice for adjusting this? I know there is a small adjustment knob under the seat on the side of the bike but I turned it both ways and the light is still on. Does anyone have a photo of what the switch looks like in case I'm using the wrong one?

Hey so it looks like I'll have to store my motorcycle outside for the winter. I live in Toronto which means the temperatures will be cold for January/Feburary basically. The bike is a 1983 and will be stored under a small roof beside the shed (which means it won't be snowed on). I'll still...

Hey I'm new to this board and very new to motorcycles. I bought a 1983 Yamaha Maxim that was certified and great shape and re-charged the battery tonight. I took it out and it started the first time but I tried again later on and it wouldn't turn over at all. The weather here is around 10...