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    Strange starting issue

    Hey guys, so on my 83 Maxim 400 a strange issue has developed where when I start the bike and press add any extra load to the circuit such as pressing in the brake lever or turning on the high beams the bike would shut off. I was able to track the source of the problem down to the starter...
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    Highest Mileage XS400/Maxim/Seca?

    Hey guys, I was just curious as to who has the highest mileage (or in my case kilometers) on their bike. My 1983 Maxim 400 has 64'500 km on it and still runs like champ! I'm hoping to hit 75'000 at the end of this season.
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    Starter Solenoid

    The starter solenoid on my 1983 Maxim 400 went out so I went to my local dealer and they wanted $70 for a stock replacement which is a bit more than I want to spend right now. Any ways I picked up a cheaper lawn tractor solenoid after reading that it should do the trick. This solenoid has 3...
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    Pilot Jet

    Im in the middle of cleaning the carbs on my 1983 Yamaha Maxim 400 and the previous owner must have stripped out the heads on the Pilot jet. I was able to get them out but they are damage and cannot be used. Can anyone recommend/give me a link on where to buy replacements? I checked Mikexs but...
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    Spark Plug Question

    Hey everyone, I just picked up a 1983 Yamaha Maxim 400. The bike is in great shape for its age but unfortunately she doesn't want to start (I knew this prior to purchasing the bike). I plan on making a summer project out of it. Any ways, to cut to the chase I went to go pick up some new spark...
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