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Checking Fork Pressure Like most other motorcycles, the Maxim-X forks require very little air pressure. Novices will visit the air pump at their local service station and blow their fork seals as soon as they begin to pump. You might think it should be possible to do it that way, but the very small fork air volume makes it impossible. Just a brief application using a service station compressor will cost you big when it's time to replace the seals. |
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Battery Removal While it's relatively easy to access the battery in the Maxim-X, it's a little more awkward to actually remove the battery from the motorcycle. Like so many other models, Yamaha designed the Maxim-X battery housing in such a way as to leave little space to grip the battery to pull it out. After accidentaly dropping the battery back into the housing one too many times, I finally decided to find a solution. (List of Maxim-X replacement batteries)
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Cleaning Aluminum Wheels It's no secret that it's difficult to clean brushed aluminum. There are a lot of products on the market that claim to do so but I've found that most of them are only useful in removing road grime but do little to remove indications of oxidation. Since the Maxim-X has many brushed aluminum surfaces, the largest of which is the rear wheel, there's a lot of difficult cleaning to do from time to time. Through experimentation I've found that nothing works quite as well as shop-grade hand cleaner. It's not perfect and it does require some muscle but hand cleaner is the most effective brushed aluminum cleaner I've found and it's easily washed off with water. |
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Coil Moisture Shield This section has information about a simple method to help shield the Maxim-X coils from moisture and includes a downloadable template to make your own coil moisture shield: Coil_Shield.html |
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Radiator Guard Vibration Other Maxim-X owners have probably heard the same annoying vibration I have while driving. The vibration didn't bother me at first because I was just thrilled to be riding the X but after a longer period of time it began to get worse and really started to make me nuts. I found myself poking and prodding, touching and holding everything on the bike until I finally discoverd the sound originated from the plastic radiator guard. I tightened the two mounting screws and replaced a missing rubber grommet for one of the lower mounts but still the vibration persisted. I eventually decided to take extreme measures. |
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Maxim-X Gas Mileage There's quite a bit of information for this section so it has a page all its own: Gas_Mileage.html |
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Replacing Rubber Shock Bushing I recently began to hear a brief knock behind me on acceleration, something that sounded like metal on metal. After a little investigating, I discovered that the right side rubber shock bushing had disintegrated and almost completely fallen out. Essentially, I no longer had a rubber bushing to prevent the shock from bottoming out onto the mount. That was the metal on metal sound I was hearing each time I began to accelerate from a stop. |
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Washing the Maxim-X There's not a lot to say here but I do have a few small tips to help prevent damage to the Maxim-X by washing, some of which I read in another motorcycle manual and which were very sensible. |
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Replacing Handlebar Grips I recently replaced the grips on my Maxim-X and only later realized that what I chose to do might not have been a good idea. Since the original grips were about 18 years old and the rubber was breaking down, I had black hands after each trip regardless of how often or how thoroughly I washed the grips. I also put about 15000km (9320 miles) on my Maxim-X odometer every year and with that much driving you soon realize that the original grips can be hard on the hands because of their diameter. |
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Maxim-X Oil & Filter Change There's quite a bit of information for this section so it has a page all its own: Oil_Change.html |
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Mikuni Carburetor - Pilot Screw Caps This section has many pictures to accompany step-by-step instructions so it has a page all its own: Pilot_Screw_Caps.html |
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Thermostat Replacement This section has many pictures to accompany step-by-step instructions so it has a page all its own: Thermostat_Menu.html |
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Spark Plugs This section provides everything you need to know about Maxim-X spark plugs with cross referenced part numbers and details about Iridium plugs as well. SparkPlugs.html |
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Fuel Filter This section discusses the need to, and reasons for, installing a fuel filter on the Maxim-X and provides recommendations for an appropriate filter. Details can be found at: Fuel_Filter.html |
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Spark Plug Cap Service This section details how to test, disassemble and repair or replace the resistor spark plug caps used on the Maxim-X. Servicing details can be found at: SparkPlug_Caps.html |
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Carburetor 5VALVE Side Cover This section details how to reinforce the plastic mounting holes in the carburetors' chrome 5VALVE side covers before they break. Reinforcing details can be found at: 5Valve_Covers.html |
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Horn Bracket Repair This section details how to reinforce the steel Maxim-X horn brackets which tend to develop stress cracks at the first bracket screw location. Repair and reinforcing details can be found at: Horn_Bracket.html |
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SaddleBag Retainer This section details how to create a custom saddlebag retainer bar for the Maxim-X. The bar can be removed and installed in only seconds and costs less than $10 to make: Saddlebag_Retainer.html |
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Sparkplug Socket This section provides information for replacing the original sparkplug socket provided in the Maxim-X tool kit. It's not as easy as you might think to find an alternative to the original tool if it has been lost or damaged: Sparkplug_Socket.html |
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Dyna Coil Installation This section provides information for replacing the stock Maxim-X coils with after-market Dyna Coils. You'll find step-by-step instructions with pictures: Dyna_Coils.html |
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Engine Guards This section details the choices of engine guards for the Maxim-X and provides instructions for the installation of VMax guards on the Maxim-X: Engine_Guards.html |
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Sync Gauge Comparison This section compares the pros and cons of four different styles of 4-gauge vacuum synchronization tools with some additional comments about synchronization: Sync_Gauge_Comparison.html |
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Carbtune II Cleaning This section has instructions for disassembling & cleaning the Morgan Carbtune II vacuum synchronization tool. There are plenty of pictures to help understand how it's constructed and cleaned: Carbtune2_Cleaning.html |
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Float Bowl Fuel Level Gauge This section has instructions for making your own float bowl fuel level gauge for the Maxim-X Mikuni carbs. There are also instructions for its use with pictures and tips: Fuel_Level_Gauge.html |
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Seafoam This section is all about Seafoam. What is it? How's it used? What are the benefits? Where can you get it?... and anything else I can think of related to Seafoam: Seafoam.html |
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Leaky Petcock This section describes the all-to-common problem of a leaky vaccum petcock. It explains how to discover whether you have a leaky petcock, provides sourcing details for petcock replacement and offers pictures & instructions for anyone who wants to rebuild their vacuum petcock: Petcock.html |
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Steering Bolt Plugs This section provides instructions for replacing your chrome steering bolt plugs. There are also instructions for making your own. BoltPlugs.html |
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Failing Side Stand Switch This section deals with the all-to-common problem of a failing side stand switch. It describes the symptoms, provides sourcing details for replacement switches, describes a method of repairing the switch and provides instructions for removing and replacing the switch: SideStandSwitch.html |
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Front Wheel Modification This section is for those who like to visually modify their Maxim-X in new and inventive ways. It describes a method whereby the stock front wheel can be replaced with something beefier. Credit goes to John Bailes for this creative modification. Front_Wheel_Mod.html |
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Fuel Mixture Setting Methods This section details various methods for setting and fine-tuning the Maxim-X fuel:air mixture. It also includes other tips and notes related to fuel:air mixture adjusting. Fuel_Mixture_Setting_Methods.html |
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Spark Plug Well Drains This section shows the locations of the Maxim-X spark plug well drain holes. It also includes instructions for clearing the drain holes without getting dirt & debris in the cylinders. Spark_Plug_Wells.html |
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