cafenewb
XS400 Addict
Also, have you worked out a rear fender? This thing is coming together nicely! as a maxim owner, i'm always curious to see how people work around that monoshock.
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1982 seca xs400 build (New thread)
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I think I have found your problem then. If you clipped the wires on the kickstand switch and connected them your ignition wont work. The kickstand relay is a normally closed relay, so it works opposite of most relays. Meaning when it gets a signal it disconnects the wires instead of connecting them. To override the kickstand relay just clip the black/white wire from your ignition.
To get rid of the neutral relay clip the red/white wires coming from the relay and splice them.
To get rid of the neutral relay clip the red/white wires coming from the relay and splice them.
cafenewb
XS400 Addict
Thanks. I'll have to check it out when I get home.
Are you using anything toward the front of your swingarm to keep mud off your filters and battery?
my swingarm is the same with those two little verical bars.... i considered putting a metal plate there.
Are you using anything toward the front of your swingarm to keep mud off your filters and battery?
my swingarm is the same with those two little verical bars.... i considered putting a metal plate there.
cafenewb
XS400 Addict
I just need to figure out why this fuse keeps blowing. I know there is an entire thread of wiring diagrams, but I can't seem to find one of an 82 maxim. Anyone know of a bike that uses the same or similar wiring?
Ksqrly, was your 83 diagram sufficient you think?
Ksqrly, was your 83 diagram sufficient you think?
Not sure what ill do there. Probably fashion a thick piece of leather or something like that.
That is the diagram for all dohc models, You wont find one that shows any better information. It was slightly different then my stock harness though.
Differences are
-No passing switch on my bike
-No kickstand relay in the diagramn
-On/off switch works double time to supply ignition and head unit with power
-Head light power wire is connected to red/yellow head power wire
<snort> pet cock <har har har>
cafenewb
XS400 Addict
Did you end up finding a different monoshock option or are you working with that stock one? Also, do you ever check out Bill's Boneyard out in Magna? It's right near my work so I go during lunch sometimes. If you're looking for a different shock (maybe one of those XT ones) they may have something for you.
I think Ill leave the shock for now. Yup I have grab a few things from ol bill. Did you see his bike with the small block 350?
cafenewb
XS400 Addict
Ksqrly - did you have to replace the bearing inside of your swingarm? For my swingarm they use the roller bearing style. One of them is totally shot and all the needles in it are broken. The other is fine.
I was wondering if you (or anyone) has had to replace them, and if there is a bushing option that will work to eliminate those bearings.
I was wondering if you (or anyone) has had to replace them, and if there is a bushing option that will work to eliminate those bearings.
I would stick with bearings, and no my swingarm bearings were fine
Looks ready to go!
Not a a very big deal but I get wrapped up in other threads and dont always welcome our new members.Sorry bough that.
