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    Archaeological evidence of the fabled Midnight Maxim?

    Hey Folks,
    Just bought two huge boxes of side covers and other body parts from my local, long established, bike shop. And amongst the relics, what pops up!!
    A side cover with an emblem reading "Midnight Maxim". I told my friends about the discussion and even skepticism of the existence of the Midnight Maxim 1100. They looked at each other and laughed, and both assured me they had worked on one of these for many years. So, here it is, a bone picked from the darkest, deepest digs of a 30+ year established neighborhood bike shop. Unfortunately, the gold finish on the trim ring is corroding and lifting off the backing.
    The first pic is the cover, the second one is next to the identical cover from my XJ. This is to compare them for size purposes.

    http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/P4150247.jpg



    http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/P4150246.jpg



    Don't know why they won't post but just follow the link to see them.

    Pretty cool!!
    Feedback requested.
    I'll post more pics for other side covers in the "parts for other bikes" section. I have a matching set for an XS400 and others.

    **Cobia, you need to click/use the IMAGE button, not the URL/LINK button to insert an image! TC **
    1980G Standard, Restored
    Kerker 4 - 1
    850 Rear End Mod
    2-21 Flashing LED Arrays on either side of license plate for Brake Light Assist, 1100 Lumen Cree Aux Lights,
    Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
    Automatic CCT
    1980GH Special, Restored
    Stock Exhaust, New Handlebars, 1" Spacer in Fork Springs, Automatic CCT, Showa Rear Shocks
    '82 XJ1100 (Sold)
    Automatic CCT, RC Engineering 4 X 1 Exhaust, K&N Pods, #50 Pilot Jets, YICS Eliminator. Sorely missed.
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  • #2
    Being the detail oriented engineering type, I can't help but notive the two covers are far from identical in shape and or mounting methods from what I see. I know there were XJ650 and or 700/750 Midnight Maxims. Perhaps that is the source of this relic and your shop buddies memories??
    Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

    When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

    81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
    80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


    Previously owned
    93 GSX600F
    80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
    81 XS1100 Special
    81 CB750 C
    80 CB750 C
    78 XS750

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    • #3
      Just top be clear...there were many Midnight Maxim bikes, only none of them based on the XJ. There were a number of Midnight Maxims in displacments smaller than 1100cc as well as the XS11-spawned Midnights. I am not convinced...I am sure the mechanics worked on Midnights, but not an XJ midnight. Ask them if they remember a Midnight with an LCD instrument pod and YICS.
      Jerry Fields
      '82 XJ 'Sojourn'
      '06 Concours
      My Galleries Page.
      My Blog Page.
      "... life is just a honky-tonk show." Cherry Poppin' Daddy Strut

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      • #4
        Cobia...
        I tend to agree w/ Jerry... plus, that black plastic bottom tab is on the wrong side as well. XJ1100J Maxim's had one, but it's on the LH side... to cover the battery....

        Say, get w/ me if you're interested in learning how you might score a FREE repro set of those... PM me.

        Interesting find, but I bet they're off of a smaller Maxim...
        Bob
        '82 XJ1100J Maxim (has been sold.)

        '79 F "Time Machine"... oh yeah, Baby.... (Sold back to Maximan)

        2011 Kaw Concours 14 ABS

        In the warden's words from Cool Hand Luke;
        "What we have here is a failure to communicate."

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        • #5
          Nope, those aren't off of an 1100. Totally different size and shape. Well.. besides both are triangle-ish.. lol.

          The legend continues...

          Tod
          Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

          You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

          Current bikes:
          '06 Suzuki DR650
          *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
          '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
          '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
          '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
          '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
          '81 XS1100 Special
          '81 YZ250
          '80 XS850 Special
          '80 XR100
          *Crashed/Totalled, still own

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          • #6
            I might add.. the one on the left, (The burgundy one) is off of an 1100. Notice the different shapes and sizes.
            Try your hardest to be the kind of person your dog thinks you are.

            You can live to be 100, as long as you give up everything that would make you want to live to be 100!

            Current bikes:
            '06 Suzuki DR650
            *'82 XJ1100 with the 1179 kit. "Mad Maxim"
            '82 XJ1100 Completely stock fixer-upper
            '82 XJ1100 Bagger fixer-upper
            '82 XJ1100 Motor/frame and lots of boxes of parts
            '82 XJ1100 Parts bike
            '81 XS1100 Special
            '81 YZ250
            '80 XS850 Special
            '80 XR100
            *Crashed/Totalled, still own

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            • #7
              The Missing Link...

              Originally posted by Cobia View Post
              Hey Folks,
              Just bought two huge boxes of side covers and other body parts from my local, long established, bike shop. And amongst the relics, what pops up!!
              A side cover with an emblem reading "Midnight Maxim". I told my friends about the discussion and even skepticism of the existence of the Midnight Maxim 1100. They looked at each other and laughed, and both assured me they had worked on one of these for many years. So, here it is, a bone picked from the darkest, deepest digs of a 30+ year established neighborhood bike shop. Unfortunately, the gold finish on the trim ring is corroding and lifting off the backing.
              The first pic is the cover, the second one is next to the identical cover from my XJ. This is to compare them for size purposes.

              http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/P4150247.jpg



              http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/r...s/P4150246.jpg



              Don't know why they won't post but just follow the link to see them.

              Pretty cool!!
              Feedback requested.
              I'll post more pics for other side covers in the "parts for other bikes" section. I have a matching set for an XS400 and others.

              **Cobia, you need to click/use the IMAGE button, not the URL/LINK button to insert an image! TC **
              It's Lil Bro XSists



              ...and here is where that side cover needs to be if You would like to part with it

              1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
              1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
              1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
              1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
              1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

              Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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              • #8
                I just saw a midnight maxim 1100 go down my street, Elvis and the Easter bunny were on it. They waved.
                79 XS11 Special (Lazarus)
                80 XS850 Special (Old Faithful)
                80 XS11 Standard sorta stock (Beatrice)
                79 DT 100

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                • #9
                  Are You Sure...

                  Originally posted by xs11lover View Post
                  I just saw a midnight maxim 1100 go down my street, Elvis and the Easter bunny were on it. They waved.
                  ...about that? How can You be absolutely, positively, 100%, that it mighta', coulda', shoulda', woulda', maybe have been Superman dressed up like the Easter Bunny Got pics
                  1980 XS1100G "Dolly G" Full Dresser (with a coat of many colors )
                  1979 XS1100SF (stock-euro mods planned)
                  1984 XV700L Virago (to be hot-modded)
                  1983 XJ750MK Midnight Maxim (semi-restored DD)
                  1977 XS650D ( patiently awaiting resto)

                  Sometimes it takes a whole tank of gas before you can think straight.

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                  • #10
                    I have a taxidermy jackalope but that doesnt make them real.
                    1980 special (Phyllis)
                    1196 10.5 to 1 kit,megacycle cams,shaved head,dynojet carb kit,ported intake and exhaust,mac 4 into 1 exhaust,drilled rotors,ss brake lines,pods,mikes xs green coils,iridium plugs,led lights,throttle lock,progressive shocks,oil cooler,ajustable cam gears,HD valve springs,Vmax tensioner mod

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Jerry View Post
                      Just top be clear...there were many Midnight Maxim bikes, only none of them based on the XJ. There were a number of Midnight Maxims in displacments smaller than 1100cc .............................................
                      I just saw one of them for sale up the street from me. It has a YICS cover.
                      $1200 if anyone is interested.
                      XS1100SF
                      XS1100F

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                      • #12
                        Pictures

                        We need pictures !!! . That cover is from a XJ750 . Any and ALL info on the midnight Maxim 1100 is always appreciated - even if it turns out in dispute . The SEARCH continues ...

                        I have a conspiracy theory involving Bigfoot riding one but that doesnt mean it couldnt happen .
                        XJ1100K
                        Avon rubber
                        MikesXS black coils
                        Iridium plugs w/ 1k caps
                        MikesXS front master
                        Paragon SS brake lines (unlinked)
                        Loud Horns (Stebel/Fiamm)
                        Progressive fork springs
                        CIBIE headlight reflector
                        YICS Eliminator

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                        • #13
                          Dead string...!!

                          WOW!! Amazing how a more that 5 month old (dead) string all of a sudden is resusitated.
                          1980G Standard, Restored
                          Kerker 4 - 1
                          850 Rear End Mod
                          2-21 Flashing LED Arrays on either side of license plate for Brake Light Assist, 1100 Lumen Cree Aux Lights,
                          Progressive springs, Showa rear shocks
                          Automatic CCT
                          1980GH Special, Restored
                          Stock Exhaust, New Handlebars, 1" Spacer in Fork Springs, Automatic CCT, Showa Rear Shocks
                          '82 XJ1100 (Sold)
                          Automatic CCT, RC Engineering 4 X 1 Exhaust, K&N Pods, #50 Pilot Jets, YICS Eliminator. Sorely missed.

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                          • #14
                            umm

                            a year and 5 months I think
                            XJ1100K
                            Avon rubber
                            MikesXS black coils
                            Iridium plugs w/ 1k caps
                            MikesXS front master
                            Paragon SS brake lines (unlinked)
                            Loud Horns (Stebel/Fiamm)
                            Progressive fork springs
                            CIBIE headlight reflector
                            YICS Eliminator

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                            • #15
                              midnight maxim 750

                              I just got back into town & missed this.

                              The side cover shown is exactly like those on an 82 midnight maxim 750 I owned about 15 years ago.
                              Tom Clisham

                              Age is relative YOU WON"T GET OLD TIL YOU SELL THE BIKE
                              _____________________________________________

                              '78xs1100E ,all stock & original GONE TO WISCONSIN

                              '80 SG Vetter fairing,hard bags,trunk,fork brace,
                              stock headers with fishtail mufflers,black & beautiful GONE TO ARIZONA

                              79SF lowered,jardine 4/2 exhaust,pod filters,drilled rotors,fork brace, bar hopper

                              79SF 1 owner,8000 miles, restoring to completely original ( I hope) GONE TO FRANCE

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