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Hello again to all! Am looking at aquiring a 1982 maxim 400 this week. After I sold the 80 400 xs special 2 I have missed having it around. I got an email from a gentleman yesterday who wants to trade me his maxim 400 for my bike and am thinking about doing it cuz I loved working on my lil yammy...

The bike is now sold

Hey guys and gals. Someone is offering me a maxim 550 for trade on my suzuki vx800. I haven't ridden my suzuki since I got and have it in craigs list for sale or trade. My question here is do any of you know how good the maxims are? Are they similar to our xs400's or a different beast...

Well is kind of a bittersweet but happy day. Got the vx800 running again last night after taking the xs out for one of her final rides for a while. Now that I have the vx to use I can park the yamaha and strip her down and try and get her looking good and running better. My plan really is to...

Well I went to go replace the starter clutch this evening. When i got to the part of putting the puller in to push out the starter clutch....realised some p.o must have tried it as they totally buggered up the threads where the puller goes into.:wtf::banghead: Now I am unsure what to do...I...

Hey guys...sorry to ask this here but I find the group here a hell of a lot more helpful than the peeps on vx800.com. Any way....got the xs400's sister home sunday. The 91 suzuki vx800. am having an issue with her and seeing if I can get some advise from everyone here. I drove her home (3 hour...

Well an opportunity has come my way and was wondering what you all thought. I have a chance to bring home on sunday a big sister for the xs400. On sunday I go and take a look at a 1991 Suzuki vx800. She only has 8000 miles on her and just had the carbs rebuilt and synced, fork seals done, new...

Came up with a crazy idea this morning to use exhaust wrap on the bike. The crazy idea came in when I thought of starting with the mufflers and working it up all the way. What do you all think? Should this work? I know it isn't meant for the mufflers but can anyone come up with a reason why not...

Am looking for the gas tank mounting bolt. if anyone has one please let me know!:thumbsup: Also looking for a windshield if anyone has one.

Well when I first got her she was rusty, corroded and not running. Cleaned up the carbs, changed the oil, spent MANY hours with the children trying to get her to shine and this is what I end up with. enjoy! http://photobucket.com/iggsxs400

Hey everyone. Finally got the bike running and am preparing to ride it today and I must confess I oddly find myself a little nervous. It has been 20+ years since I last rode and hoping all goes well. I remember the basics, the feeling of the bike beneath you etc. Just have the doubts in my mind...

Hey all. Just curious if anyone knows which battery if either would work for my bike. 1980 xs400 special II. this one; http://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-Battery-ES12AA/16795222 or this one; http://www.walmart.com/ip/EverStart-ES10LA2-Power-Sport-Battery/16795221 any and all input...

Hey all. Just thought I would drop in and introduce myself. I am the newbie from Packer land. I commonly go by the nick name Iggs. I am getting my first motorcycle in 20 years...yeah it has been that long since I last rode. I am actually getting a 1980 xs400 from a member on here on thurs and...