1985 maxim x 700 has trouble starting sometimes and wants to idle at 4000 rpm or stalls when adjusted, just rebuilt the carburetor still won't idle correctly

SOURCE: My bike has a rough idle and sometimes backfires.

Check the timing,If it is set right,your carb is running lean.


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SOURCE: Need to set floats on an xj 700

with the float bowl off and holding the carb level, adjust the float where it is level and the jet is up enough to seal. float should be set then.

SOURCE: well i have a 1985 yamaha 700 maxim and the head

if you have tested the headlight connection and you have power in you have an open to ground

SOURCE: i need to know where all the hook ups go coming

There are two lines coming out of the fuel petcock (shut-off valve). The small diameter one is a vacum line that connects to the top of the rubber intake located between the carb and the engine head. you should notice that all four intakes have a vacum port in this location and they should all be capped excet one - usually #2.

The second line of the fuel petcock is the larger diameter one, and is the fuel line. Make sure you install an in-line filter if it has been lost. The fuel line connects to the carb on a pipe that feeds all four carbs. The pipe is located on the lower portion of the carb, down by the float bowls. There will be a connection port between #2 and #3 (right in the middle of the carb assembly). It will be difficult to see when everything is assembled and even more dificult to reach.

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• Posted on May 31, 2010

SOURCE: oil capacity?

Should be 3.5 Liters / quarts with the filter change. Put in 3 liters then top up as needed to get the level to the top of the viewing window.

To check your oil, bike should be level, on it's center stand, engine should NOT be running!

Any oil viscosity between 10w30 and 20w50 will work just fine. Smaller numbers if the weather's cooler and/or you only do short rides. Bigger numbers for hot weather and longer rides.