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  1. Addison

    1980 XS850 Midnight Special

    My brother rode my XS400 and fell in love with something bigger than his 2006 Honda Big Ruckus 250, and finally pulled the trigger on this beaut. It's at the shop now getting rigged up for the season alongside my other project, the 1981 Kawasaki 440LTD. Mine is getting a carb rebuild, and new...
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    Kawasaki 440 LTD thoughts?

    Hi everyone I have the opportunity to get a 1983 Kawasaki 440 LTD, with no cash out of my pocket (I'm able to make a few trades). I'm seriously considering the offer. The bike was in good running condition 3 years ago when it was put away. Has about 20,000 original km, and has not been...
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    Will this oil work

    See photo. Search results on this forum resulted in nothing, for oil rated API CK-4. I got 6 quarts at $4CAD each, seemed like a good deal, I can return it if it isn’t a good deal. Is this okay for the xs400 DOCH? Any help in the right direction to better understand what is necessary for oil...
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    Help finding the "beginners" thread?

    Hi All, first, my apologies (yes I have tried the search function to no avail) I recall seeing on this site, a while back, a specific thread targeted towards new bike owners and first time riders. I have the DOHC Maxim, I'm familiar with how to find the service manual on this site, but the one...
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    Crazy thought - running two batteries

    So in my quest to better understand the electrical components of the motorcycle electrical systems, I've tried to simplify things by seperating them into two categories.... Keep in mind I am not an electrician and have zero prior experience working on anything electrically related. Please...
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    Newbie, getting destroyed by basic stuff.

    Hello, Just did an oil change on my 83 Maxim on the weekend. All was well, or so I thought. After the oil change, the oil filter location started a slow oil leak. I replaced the gaskets, everything is installed correctly, and torqued the bolt on. The oil drain plug is not leaking. It's a...
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    advice for taller rider?

    Well I'm sold on the bike but not totally sold on the fit. Have an 83 Maxim XS400. I'm wondering, aside from taller handlebars, what kind of mods would make a tall rider with long legs feel more comfortable on this bike. I am 6'3" and have long legs for my height, which further cramps my style...
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    For Sale - Speedo/Tach from 83 XS400 Maxim

    stock speedo/tach for sale. Good condition wiring. Shows 5500 km. Is in Kilometers - I'm in Canada. Will ship at your expense. Make me an offer!
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    Petcock, Vacuum, Carb?

    Well I took the boy into the garage tonight to take a look at the old bike. We started by attempting to install a new inline fuel filter. Yes, we installed it correctly - however - when we turned the petcock to the 'ON' position, gas would not flow down the line, thru the filter, and into the...
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    83 XS400 Maxim, and a 74 TX500! What a week

    Well I guess if you put it out to the universe.... sometimes it comes back? About a week ago I took possession of a 1983 XS400 Maxim - my first bike ever! I was telling a buddy how excited I was to work on it over the winter... and he GAVE me (for free) his 1974 TX500. He got a good deal on it...
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    Can a Maxim really be a Cafe Racer?

    Hi everyone I'm new to the forum. I take possession of my first ever motorcycle on Monday. I picked up a 1983 XS400 Maxim that has been somewhat modded already. Only has 6,000km on it. I haven't seen it in person, only photos and videos, but from what I can tell, the following has been changed...
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