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Home Come Back Any Time 2006 November 1985 Yamaha XJ700 Maxim

1985 Yamaha XJ700 Maxim

Wow. Haven’t kept up on this site much lately. The bike business has been slowing down lately due to an alternate full time job and graduate school, but I still do what I can.

Toured to the east coast on this XJ700 then sold it shortly after. Great little bike. I had it running like brand new.

Nov 1, 2006Evan Fell
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Comments: 34
  1. Brandon Lewis
    12 years ago

    Evan,
    i was wonering is there any way you caan post a wire diagram for a 1985 yamaha maxim xj00nc?

    Thanks,
    Brandon

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  2. Evan Fell
    12 years ago

    @Brandon – I can do you one better. Here is the complete service manual for your bike. It includes full wiring diagrams.

    http://cycles.evanfell.com/wp-content/service-manuals/Yamaha/Yamaha-XJ700_service-manual.pdf

    Cheers

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  3. jay trout
    12 years ago

    hello, I would please like to get the 85 maxim service manual. When I click on the link it comes up bad address. any idea why?

    thanks j. Trout

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  4. Evan Fell
    12 years ago

    @Jay – Whoops, the link above was broken. My bad. Fixed.

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  5. Marissa Smith
    12 years ago

    Thank You soooo much for the Yamaha XJ 700 pdf Service Manual. My hubby just bought this bike for me with NO manual, soooo you have helped us GREATLY!!!! Thanks again for your kindness in helping others.:)

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  6. Arlin Taylr
    12 years ago

    Thank you, very much. I’m not sure it will help replacing a crankshaft oil seal.

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  7. john johnson
    11 years ago

    i own a 85 maxim xj n would like to find a low mileage engine for n extra.the engine on it runs great but does have a little click n it dont get worse.have road it 4 2 summers n runs great.

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  8. Jason G.
    11 years ago

    I just bought an 85 Yamaha Maxim XJ700N. The guy didn’t have the manual for it. So this is awesome. Thanks for the PDF.

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  9. Gerald
    11 years ago

    thank you for the manual i buy this bike last year and restored it to 97% had two thangs left to do on it the carbs and the seats and it was dune and it happend spit back thouw the cabs and then back fired fire blazed up and toke out the wireing horness brand my new take and some other thangs, weeks a go now i got set back 6 months or more on geting this dune just so i can ride,but this will help out alot thanks. from: hounddog420fan@yahoo.com

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  10. Brad Rentz
    11 years ago

    Hi, I just bought an 85 maxim xj 700, I don’t have a manual for it. It runs great but it does have some cosmetic damage.. I.e. missing the tach, the speedo cover and other minor things. I’m in the military and stationed in ft campbell, ky. Any idea where I can get parts for this bike? Every place I go here, they say they can’t help me….thanks in advance!

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  11. daecon
    11 years ago

    Hi man! , your blog is simply amazing! . Sorry i bother you with a question: i have a maxim, this bike is my favorite, but when my girlfriend goes with me, the bike begins to make explosive noises, and no problem with me only . have any idea what may be the problem? . thank you very much for your attention.

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  12. Joel
    11 years ago

    Stumbled across this site and will say thanks. I do have a few questions to put out. the one I have is the liquid cooled version and I need to find info/schematics and part #’s any help for anyone would be greatly appreciated.
    I am also looking for a good ignition switch and gas tank cap.
    Thanks in advance Joel

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  13. Rod.
    10 years ago

    Evan I got a Maxim XJ 700 1985 and I’m having a hard time trying to find the joint carburators on the net…any website that you can suggest me? I’m living in Argentina so the net is my only way beside de national product wich are not really good or at least right…thanks

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  14. Mike Borland
    10 years ago

    do you have any info on a 1980 yamaha xj. Everything I have read on your site is great and any info you might be able to share would really mean alot

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  15. Ian Lavill
    9 years ago

    The manual link was fantasic now to source some parts for a Maxim restoration,, this is a great site

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  16. Ian Lavill
    9 years ago

    If anyone has a airbox and air pipes to a Maxim 700 please contact me

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  17. Ian Lavill
    9 years ago

    Does anyone know if any other bike uses a 1986 Yamaha 700 maxim wiring loom, or similar as a replacement? Thanks

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  18. Rod Kesselring
    9 years ago

    Any chance you still have that manual available. I just bought one of these bikes and need to do a brake job 🙂

    Thanks

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  19. Katherine
    8 years ago

    Just wanted to say “THANK YOU !! ” I appreciate the link for the service manual. Awesome.

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  20. José Padilla
    7 years ago

    Thank you very much for the manual. Congratulations for your website. I am restoring a Yamaha XJ 700 in Málaga Spain and the manual is very helpful. see you later

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  21. Quint Dorner
    7 years ago

    Any idea on what the ignition coil specifications are on an xj700x? Ive searched most forums and cant find anything. I’d like to know how to test this with a multimeter (which poles/settings). Also, cant find any ‘new’ replacement coils that are a clear match. Any help will be great! Thanks!

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  22. patrick
    7 years ago

    Hi evan,

    I’ve had my ’85 xj700n for over eight years now and have had the same problem since I bought it. The guy I purchased it from decided to winterize it that year, that was fun to clean up. Afterwards, it ran great at speed and high rpm, but the low end was sluggish, especially off the line. My plugs foul up every ride and require cleaning before the next. Realized it was running rich so I took the air cleaner out and it seemed to help the performance, but my plugs and exhaust pipes still sooty. Took the carbs off…again…checked the floats and levels…again…As well as the gas levels…All good. It’s obviously getting too much gas. I’m positive it’s not the float needles…pretty sure it’s the needle and jet assemblies toward the top of the carburetor and I think a second needle jet directly below it according to the original service manual. I’ve looked for parts, can’t find ’em. I’ve found the main jets I guess they’re called, but I need the whole assembly….any ideas where to find four of each? I’ve been told they’re discontinued and should hope someone in like Fargo, ND might have some in his barn. 🙂 Let me know if you have any ideas. Thanks.

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  23. Arthur Sumner
    7 years ago

    Evan, I just bought the ’85 Maxim and this sure helped me, thanks a million.

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  24. Jomary
    7 years ago

    Hi my fiancé just bought a Yamaha XJ700 85 and when he goes to 2nd gear it does a cracking noises any idea what that could be?
    TIA!

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  25. Mike
    6 years ago

    Did You Find This Out As Im Am In Same Problem.

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  26. Stan
    6 years ago

    6 years ago since you posted the link for this service manual, and it is still helping people out there. Recently acquired an 85 XJ700 for free (not in bad shape), and will start rebuilding it. Your manual will be very helpful. Thank you.

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  27. Mike
    6 years ago

    I have an maxim xj700x, does the manual listed above work for me? I’m having an extremely hard time wiring the IC ignitor, it’s a t1d14-35. Thanks for the help.

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  28. Robbie
    6 years ago

    Ab§eultamento!“LiquidaÃsão total”, não são saldos, não são promoções, estão efectivamente a submeter o País à liquidação.É visível. É triste…Mas eu não vou sem dar luta, e também não caio em provocações por muito enraivecido que esteja com os verdadeiros filhos da puta psicopatas e sociopatas.

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    6 years ago

    Entre os bancos multilaterais, o BEI é provavelmente a IFI mais aversa ao risco. Financia 50% do valor dos projectos, mas protege-se com "cinto, suspensórios, alfinetes e fita cola", na forma de guarantias de pagamento emitidas por bancos comerciais ou pelos Estados. Isto é dar funding, de longo prazo e taxas baixa sim, mas não é dar crédito.

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    5 years ago

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  31. tony latham
    5 years ago

    Hi, I found your site , after looking for hours for a wiring diagram for my Yamaha xj700 . I have now not only got the wiring diagram but a complete work shop manual.Thank you . If your ever in Bridlington uk give me a tx , would like to take you for a few pints.

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  32. Rob Stott
    5 years ago

    Getting desperate for wiring diagram on a yamaha xj750 maxim ,this chop is a mess .

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  33. immobilienkreditrechner
    5 years ago

    When you were that bushy haired, broke GU grad, and I had hair down to my waist, we thought we’d be old at 60. We’re not! and isn’t that Grand? We’re Happy, Healthy, Grateful for a full life. Won the lottery in many ways. Being a grandparent is a profound experience and I realize that ACE and Keegan are pieces of my imortality. Happy Birthday, my dear, old friend. May you and Marek and all subsequent grandchildren enjoy every minute of every day.

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