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  • #1

    Bought an XJ1100

    Last weekend myself and a couple family members made the 3 hour trip to Milwaukee to buy this XJ from Gordon, the original owner. It was a pleasure to talk to him and hear his stories of owning this bike for over 30 years.

    The past few days I've been messing with it a bit, as the calipers are sticking and the fuel system need attention. I've ordered new intake manifold boots to replace when I pull the carbs. I'll probably use this thread to post updates and share pictures, as I'm sure there's going to be many questions in the future.

    Anyhow here's a few pics to start off with, looking forward to learning all I can about this piece of art



    Found my XJ on 19 March 2016
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  • #2
    Welcome & Congrats

    Originally posted by BLK86TRBO View Post
    .....SNIP..... this piece of art
    Blk86Trbo,
    That truly is a piece of art. The Maxim 1100 is in most every way the pinnacle of the XS/XJ 1100 series. None of the manufacturers make anything today that is comparable in style and performance. It appears that your XJ is in unbelievable great condition. Personally, I don't know much about the various full fairings but that one is absolutely COOL! Although I it is unlikely I would ever mount a WindJammer style on one of my 11's, I would mount one of those in a MINUTE!

    Welcome to the site....

    Sincerely,
    KURT
    Last edited by kboehringer; 03-25-2016, 08:36 PM. Reason: Spells
    Kurt Boehringer
    Peachtree City, Georgia

    1970 - CT70K0 - Mini-Trail
    1978 - SR500 - Thumper
    1979 - CT70H - Mini-Trail
    1979 - XS1100SF - Pensacola
    1980 - XS850SG - Rocky
    1980 - XS1100SG - The Ugly Duck
    1980 - XS1100SG - Mayberry Duck
    1981 - XS1100SH - DEAD Duck Cafe'
    1981 - XJ550 Maxim - Nancy's Mini-Max
    1982 - XJ650 SECA - Hurricane
    1986 - FJ1200 - Georgia Big Red
    1992 - FZR1000 - Genesis
    2016 - FJR1300A - Montgomery

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    • #3
      Welcome! Your XJ looks to be a very well cared for specimen. Here is my XJ



      My front calipers were seized and the front master cylinder was a dried mess of gunk.

      The rebuild kits for the front master and the calipers are relatively inexpensive for how important the brakes are.

      Your fuse box is one of the most important things to update. I pulled a fuse from my fuse box and the retaining clip crumbled.

      I am jealous of your fairing and your rear luggage rack. The rack is a rare item.

      The stock horns on my XJ were almost inaudible. I upgraded to some inexpensive loud horns from FleaBay.
      82 XJ1100 - sold
      96 Honda Magna 750 - Girlfriend's bike
      2000 ZRX1100 - sold
      2003 FJR1300 - Silver rocket

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      • #4
        Nice find...keep those pictures coming...
        79 XS 1100 Special "Basket Case"

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        • #5
          Damn good-looking bike!
          1979 XS1100F
          2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.

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          • #6
            Congratulations, BLK ...

            That's a very, very nice Maxim you have there!

            And yes ... please do keep us updated as you explore your XJ!
            Marco

            Current bikes:
            1979 Yamaha XS Eleven Special (SF)
            1979 Honda CBX
            2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R

            Rest in Peace, Don Glardon (DGXSER) 1966-2014
            WE MISS YOU, DON

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            • #7
              What a beauty!
              1979 xs1100sf black.
              1973 Harley fx.
              2005 Honda 450x.

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              • #8
                Thanks guys for the warm welcome!

                Originally posted by kboehringer View Post
                The Maxim 1100 is in most every way the pinnacle of the XS/XJ 1100 series. None of the manufacturers make anything today that is comparable in style and performance.
                Ironically a few days ago I was explaining things to a coworker, mentioning the digital display and the function test it goes through upon startup. He disappointingly wrinkled his brow and mentioned how his 2006 (?) sportbike isn't even optioned with that.

                Originally posted by HalfCentury View Post
                Your fuse box is one of the most important things to update. I pulled a fuse from my fuse box and the retaining clip crumbled.
                Thanks for the tip. Fortunately Gordon must have taken your advice some time in the past, as he has already performed this update.

                Gordon also saved a bunch of brochures, the original bill of sale, receipts, etc. Included was this brochure, the inner picture is my favorite.











                Some other stuff that's really interesting are the original installation instructions for the X-1 fairing, detachable luggage, and the top case...which incidentally all appear to be legit factory Yamaha accessories. I'll post some pictures of those later...it's really nice outside and I need to make the most of this nice weather.

                Talk to you all later!

                Paul
                Found my XJ on 19 March 2016

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                • #9
                  Hey Paul,

                  You lost the first photos, must have moved or deleted the bike photos? I went to your album, but unlike your other albums, you have your XJ11 album set to PRIVATE, so I couldn't view it to see if the bike photos were in there??? I can correct the first post's photo links if you'll put your photos in your XJ11 folder, either send me the IMG URL in a PM, or if the folder is made public, then I can find them and replace the links in the first post. Let me know!

                  T.C.

                  PS, yes that brochure is cool, does look familiar though!

                  http://www.xs11.com/xs11-info/ads-br...j11-maxim.html
                  T. C. Gresham
                  81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
                  79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
                  History shows again and again,
                  How nature points out the folly of men!

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                  • #10
                    And, if you delete the photos from photobucket or move them to an album there, they vanish here.

                    FYI.
                    Greg

                    Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

                    ― Albert Einstein

                    80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.

                    The list changes.

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                    • #11
                      Yeah guys I moved the pictures into a different folder on photobucket and I wasn't able to edit this thread in time...TC, you should have a PM in it with the proper links, thank you.

                      Here's a quick couple pictures of the detachable luggage bags. They are really easy to install, super quick design.













                      Found my XJ on 19 March 2016

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                      • #12
                        Are the first 3 pics in the previous post orientated incorrectly? My monitor shows them orientated wrong, but I edited them on photobucket numerous times, over and over again trying to situate them properly...that site is gonna give me a stroke I swear
                        Found my XJ on 19 March 2016

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                        • #13
                          Great bike and an awesome acquisition...Congratulations...I consider the styling to the Maxim to be an improvement or refinement over the XS11's and to me look the best of all... I had mine from brand new and had it 30 yrs...kinda wish i still had it...
                          Last edited by madmax-im; 03-29-2016, 03:33 PM.
                          1980 XS650G Special-Two
                          1993 Honda ST1100

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                          • #14
                            Hey again,

                            Great looking machine, photo links fixed! First time I've seen bags like that, nice!

                            T.C.
                            T. C. Gresham
                            81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
                            79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
                            History shows again and again,
                            How nature points out the folly of men!

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                            • #15
                              Those bars they used on the Yamaha 1982 Virago XV 920J...I have a set of
                              them in my basement somewhere...I think I even have a cycom or two down
                              there as well...Stuff I just can't throw away...
                              79 XS 1100 Special "Basket Case"

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