Recent content by RookieRider

What are the spare parts from the maxim, I'm loking for a speedometer, not too expensive if possible.

I like them just fine, I just changed the grips for thicker foam padded ones because the original ones were kind of small and gave my throttle hand cramps.

After reading your post I looked up the honda rebel and that 500 looks like a blast to ride... will have to go to one of them demo days to test ride one:D

yeah, not gonna happen, see response above...

I like the couch cushion too but i don't have the skills, money or time and place for such a project. just wishfull thinking.

Well i wouldn't cut up my Maxim for a millions bucks.... ok well maybe, but i don't have a bolt yet and wouldn't cut it up either... The thing is, Yamaha has already done a cafe and scrambler version of these, it would be just cool to see a throwback version to the maxim generation. The XJ550...

I like my maxim and I like the new bolt. So if i could combine them this is what I would get. it's a crude MS paint pic but it gives you an idea.

Get yourself an in line fuel filter to help keep the carbs clean. that really is a nice clean one, they usually look a bit rougher than that.

Thanks for the quick reply, great work so far.

Not really a bug but i noticed you no longer have the garage section divided by topics (carbs, suspension, how to's, etc) will that me comming back? I always liked that feature especially if I wanted specific info i would go by topic and read the latest post.

Yes, that would appear to be a well maintained(if the picture is recent) 1982 XS400 RJ also known as XS400 SECA. It has a DOHC engine and a 6 speed transmission. As far as the colour is concerned, I can not confirm or deny if that was the original paint.

All right pro's... the ball is in your court. I have been looking for a carb kit to replace some of the needles/jets/o-rings that are worn out/bad shape. I have seen carb kits for the 77-82 sohc's and a few for the "dohc's".... i put that in quotes because they say they are for 82-82...

Was the KOSO gauge hard to install??? And can we get a pic of it on... Thanks.

Yes please enlighten us.... I have always hated the rear end and had thought of something like that but wasn't sure what it would look like.

the jet sizes are supposed to be different because the airbox opening is on on side... one side actually gets more air flow..... i will have to look in the book for the values...