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Old May 7, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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this isn't a honda, but i can't help myself so here it is.
a 1980 Yamaha Maxim XJ650 with 13K on it. picked it up today, had to ride on a canyon and a freeway for the first time to get it home. home safe and ecstatic!
where do i go for parts for it? it is undersprung and underdampered.
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Old May 7, 2011 | 07:31 PM
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Holy ****ing mint batman, think is super clean.

Check out racetech for the front springs and run 20 weight oil for the forks.

http://racetech.com/ProductSearch.as...eca&year=80-86

XJ750 rear shocks bolt right up and have a stronger spring with better damping, and if you're feeling gutsy you can get the Seca 650 turbo rear shocks to bolt up as well.

P.S Picks with the kid are adorable.
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Old May 7, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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he is in heaven, with the crew cab dually that shakes the earth when it runs and now the bike, Matt now has everything. and i also have things to entertain myself.
thanks for the advise, i need better damper on this thing, it is way too soft!
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Old May 8, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Nice find!
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