1982 Yamaha Maxim 750

Well, it has been a pleasure to own this motorcycle. Though, eventually we all have to move on towards more important pursuits and the material acquisitions we accumulate over time must be set free to the world so that they are used for their future intended purposes. I have decided to pass on my motorcycle in hopes that it will find another epic quest, journey, or safe ride to work.

A big thanks to for help on cleaning carbs and general maintenance.

Below is general information I collected.


Website for cleaning Carbs: http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=3649.html
http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14692.html

Brakes: http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=15859.html
http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=15995/postdays=0/postorder=asc/highlight=flush+brakes/start=15.html


Great General Reference: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/XJ650.htm

Carbs: http://knol.google.com/k/how-to-clean-a-motorcycle-carburetor-the-right-way#
-Aerosol carb cleaner is a must

Back Tire: Cheng Shin Marquis (C833/C822) http://www.shopmotorcycleonlinestore.com/Cheng-Shin-MARQUIS-C833-AND-C822-detail.htm?productId=8981001

Air Filter: HiFlo Air Filter HFA4609

Spark plugs: http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/maintenance/sparkplugs.htm
NGK SparkPlugs: (Chart)
1982 YAMAHA XJ650 650cc

Spark Plug ..... Part No. ..... Stock No. ..... Plug Gap 

Standard ..... .....BP7ES ..... ....1034 ..... ..... ..... .032 
VX
Platinum .....BP7EVX ..... ..7270 ..... ..... ......032

1. Clean Carbs, Replace Spark Plugs, Replace air filters,
2. In Spring, Adjust and sync Carbs, First day it hits 55. Start doing general maintenance. Try and do the stuff you need for the two year diagnosis.
3. Repair turn signals, Exaust Pipe, Fix Electrical Problem, Brake diagnosis, battery diagnosis. Diagnose or take to a shop. New Tires?

General Winter Plan:

Read through your owner's manual, and perform any service that gets done once a year or more frequently, even if it isn't quite time yet. At the very least:
-lubricate control cables and periodically operate all controls
-check (and, if necessary, adjust) chain/belt tension
-lubricate chain, or lube driveshaft
-check brake pads and rotors
-change fluids (brake, clutch, etc)
-inspect/replace/clean air filter
-check all bolts to make sure nothing is loosening
-inspect tires (for cuts, uneven wear, dry-rot, tread depth, images of the Virgin Mary, etc)
-inspect swingarm and steering head bearings
-lube suspension, pivot points, grease fittings, etc
Extra credit assignments:
-Change fork oil
-Change coolant (except for you air-cooled types)
-Valve adjustment (except for you two-stroke types)
-Disassemble/clean/reassemble carburetors (except for you fuel-injected-types)
Mount new tires (if it's time)

WINTERIZING: http://www.clarity.net/~adam/winter-storage.html