Questions & Answers for: Yamaha XJ 700 X Maxim idle problems

...for? I`m not sure if you know this but most Motorcycle Charging systems do not show output at idle, rev the engine to right about 2000 RPM then check the output, if you are still not reading ...

...same issue, cleaned the gas tank, carbs removed, cleaned and tuned. It helped but still has a rough idle when cold, likely due to a tired float. Best to try cleaning everything first, I had to use a ...

...problems with my 1985 Maxim X 700 idling. It will warm up with the choke on but will quickley die on me, even when I ride it for a while it still does the same thing. How can I fix this problem? you ...

...gasket kit there to do this is often worthwhile. There is also a rubber O ring under the air/fuel idle mixture screw that perishes and will stop the bike from idling correctly. You can have a ...

problems, or thoroughly clean your old ones as carbon buildup on the spark plugs may cause a weak spark. In the attached picture the main jet is toward the bottom, and the idle jet is on the top. Good

idle may be set too high . 800 to 1000 RPM should be about right. That can cause problems shifting from a stopped position.You may have the wrong oil in your cycle . Do not use car oil or any oil that

...only start on full choke and only idle (won't run with choke off) when i accelerate it dies. it has been sitting since 2003. 70 % problem is bad fuel and 20 % bad fuel mixiture 10 % spark

...up. I have an 1985 Yamaha 700 Maxium I wonder what the fuel problem was. It kind of sounds like the idle jet, and/or low speed jet needs to be cleaned. Also while your in there, i would clean all the ...

...problems starting can push start it but if i turn key to on n push button no click at all but also wen stop it likes to die dont kno if i am havin fuel problem or wat is wrong not mechanically into ...

...problems with engine racing up in revs with no control. Hi, Anonymous and the usual suspects are: 1. Extremely lean fuel mixture. 2. Dirt, rust, water, or ethanol sludge in the fuel system. 3. Sticky ...