Yamaha Maxim cafe racer build. Timelapse XJ650 Xj750

[@BrickHouseBuilds]

That was a very cool idea to use a bucket as the transition piece from seat to hoop! Worked perfectly! Well done and the bike sounds great

[@bear186]

That’s pretty damn good…. The use of the bucket was very cool… a lot builders would of spent 2 days welding something up & wouldn’t have looked as good… VERY WELL DONE

[@joelt8887]

Thank you! I specifically put the bucket in the video because I hadn't seen anyone else do it and I was happy with how it turned out.

[@bear186]

@@joelt8887 I had been looking for a mini fairing for headlight. I’m going use an old bucket I have now… Soooo simple yet sooooo cool..

[@neilyakuza6595]

What a beauty! Great work! I love the rear cowling behind the seat you made. Very clean build. Thanks for sharing.

[@collingervais1578]

Just bought one of these and I’m about to start taking it apart this helps a lot thanks!

[@roadnoisejournal4696]

Rad. You did a great job. Now I need to get started on mine.

[@brwhyon]

Nice little Rocket ya have there ! Best thing is, you built it, also love that engine sound !

[@sporty05]

I'd say you have some real talent for bike building. Loved watching this video!

[@alanpatric5377]

never had a machine like this in Brazil !

[@rental_blanket1716]

Brown grips would go hard

[@BettaAxeSomebody]

I think you’ve just inspired me… and made a mortal enemy of my wife.😂 Seriously, though it turned out amazing! I’ve been kicking around the idea of getting an Indian Scout Bobber… but rebuilding a bike sounds like a ton of fun.

[@joelt8887]

@@BettaAxeSomebody awesome man! Yeah, I'm still riding this and taught my girlfriend to ride on it. It's been a fun budget build.

[@BettaAxeSomebody]

@@joelt8887 I’m seriously kicking this around. Makes more sense for a first bike that I might die on. 😀 Did a lot of research today and think a Honda VX65 might be the platform for me. I like the longer wheelbase.

[@tylormcvey1493]

Awesome work 👏 👌

[@mii-1droid549]

Great work, you did a wonderfull rebuilt, you inspire me for a winter project !!!

[@joelt8887]

Thank you and good luck!

[@E.Bandier]

Well done🎉

[@brutallegend3]

Gives me the chills. Fantastic build

[@dominicbarker999]

The motorcycle is literally awesome looks really nice and has your personal touches into it I absolutely love how it looks here soon once I get the money and time Im gonna be starting a motorcycle build of my own

[@joelt8887]

Thank you!!

[@stratolestele7611]

Great start up. Sounds perfect - very healthy!

[@jeffthompson53]

Lowes bucket tail fairing is definitely my favorite part! Bike looks soooooo good 🤤

[@joelt8887]

Thanks buddy!

[@chrisjones5033]

@@joelt8887 I’m actually building the same cafe racer got so many questions lol where you get the bracket for the speedometer an did the tank emblem come off easy ?

[@joelt8887]

@@chrisjones5033 I cut the original speedometer bracket to use for the after market one. The emblems came off very easy. There was no tape or glue on mine just 2 screws.

[@chriscunningham3591]

Sweet! That first ride must of been so satisfying... Monumental task. Great job bro.

[@joelt8887]

Took a lot of trial, error, and tuning for that "first ride" 😅

[@erichadley7813]

Wow ! Lotta work but that bike turned out really cool . You did good 🙂

[@joelt8887]

Thanks! Whell ave to go for a ride when the weather is nicer near you.

[@nighthawksoffice]

A beauty! Very well done!

[@joelt8887]

Thank you!

[@juniorbanks5145]

Bike looks awesome !

[@brucehelppie6119]

nice work!

[@joelt8887]

Thank you!

[@motocyclassic]

Beautiful bike

[@petergriffin7777]

Really really sick and cool build, but that’s more of a scrambler than a cafe bro.

[@joelt8887]

Maybe if I put some dirt tires on it. Café, scrambler, bobber, I really don't know.

[@АлексейРусакович-у5ж]

круто сделал!!! молодец

[@best1yet]

Good Job

[@payton5759]

Lowes: Do it right And right you did

[@TheBirdshat]

Any chance you could put a list of parts in the description? Awesome bike. I love it.

[@joelt8887]

Anything in particular you're looking for?

[@TheBirdshat]

@@joelt8887 headlight, gauges, seat, handlebars. Is that front fender original?

[@mordimermadderdin4039]

Fantastic

[@keeferheydude99]

Awesome

[@dreadspeaks9411]

Im about to literally do just about the same thing. Waiting to go fet the parts bike in a few weeks

[@bertone6996]

Just subscribed. Cheers from Canada. Nice job

[@derrickfinch7685]

Great build! I’m working on finishing up my ‘80 XJ650. What exhaust is that though? It sounds amazing and I’d love to throw it on my bike as well

[@derrickfinch7685]

Also are those the stock headers? My 650 has dual exhaust, one on each side of the bike and I like that single exhaust style

[@joelt8887]

Yeah, I think they all come with dual exhausts. Unfortunately I don't know the brand. I was fortunate enough to get them with a parts bike. The tip is just a $30 ebay brand

[@ChrisJohnson-hd8iv]

Man Awesome build !! Much Respect ! Question are the front forks the stock forks ?? I love the way you did the bars they are higher mounted not the little clip ons that sit way down by the tank.

[@joelt8887]

Thank you! Yes, stock forks... yeah, I wanted to be somewhat comfortable while riding, so I went with taller handlebars.

[@vincentarmstrong4564]

Where did you get those bars? I’m trying to find them for my 650 Maxim. Beautiful bike by the way!

[@joelt8887]

Thanks! I just got them on Amazon like just about everything else.

[@kikoperiko6165]

great job man i have one like it made it a bobber, but i cant figure out how to add LED lights man it wont work.... I tried changing relay but nothing, if u don't mind to share that with me it would be much appreciated.

[@joelt8887]

@@kikoperiko6165 led headlight or blinkers? The blinkers I have just require a constant 12v to flash. I didn't have to change anything.

[@kikoperiko6165]

@@joelt8887 i tried to add the blinkers just to the existing connections , headlamp i dint try i was afraid after that outcome that it wouldn't work,,,

[@kikoperiko6165]

@@joelt8887 thanks for replying boss.

[@ShedDwellerMakerandRepairer]

Where the fuck do I get friends that give bikes away? 😮

[@nuffysbuilds3750]

Looks good, sounds great, well done. I’m in the very early stages of building a cafe racer from an XJ650. Very inspirational, thanks !!! KZbin: Nuffys Builds

[@bboybreaker101]

Do you have anymore videos of the bike being done? Like carbs etc? Or a list of aftermarket parts you got for the bike?

[@joelt8887]

Nope sorry, not much of a youtuber. I've got the carbs tuned and I've been enjoying it since the vid... everything I got for it was from ebay or Amazon. If you have any questions though let me know.

[@ericwall9518]

​@@joelt8887 WHAT SPEEDO?! I'm having a hell of a time choosing one for my XJ

[@motivation.limited]

where did you buy new yamaha tank emblems, mine are completely shattered, but i have trouble finding new ones...

[@elliotcapson3101]

Where'd you get the speedo? Been looking for something similar and that's pretty much exactly what I want. Bike looks slick

[@joelt8887]

Thanks! Got the speedo for about $30 on ebay. I'm surprised at how well it's worked. Would definitely recommend it!

[@marzbarz268]

bike looks sick. I have the same bike and made it a cafe. I actually just got the same speedo and tach that you installed, any way you could share how you did cause i can't get it to all work

[@joelt8887]

What's not working? If I can find the wiring diagram I used I'd be happy to share it.

[@marzbarz268]

@@joelt8887right now, just the neutral light. when i originally sent this i wasn't able to get it to light up when i flipped the key, but i surprisingly figured all that out.

[@joelt8887]

@@marzbarz268 are the wire colors different than the diagram? I can't remember if I had issues wiring it. It's worked great for me and I'd definitely buy another one.

[@marzbarz268]

@@joelt8887 for me I had to make a jumper to line up the speedo/tach wires to the right ones on the bike. everything on the diagrams seem correct i just had to move some wires into different spots so they match

[@williammonk1366]

Hey man, awesome build. I have a 750 seca that I'm wanting to redo like this because it has a lot of miles and is showing. Do you remember what paint you used on the rims?

[@joelt8887]

Thank you! I used duplicolor wheel paint from a spray can. I sprayed it into a small container and used a foam brush to paint it on.

[@mrpanda8472]

What jets did u have to use for the carbs for the air pod filters

[@joelt8887]

I drilled the stock ones out. About 118 for the main and either 45 or 50 for the idle. It runs rich at idle but rides fine.

[@imanijohn5999]

I thought the bike came out nice i have one now I just wish u took more time in showing how you put the engine parts together in slow motion. I have some parts on my bike that I’m trying to figure out

[@joelt8887]

Thanks! I didn't rebuild the engine at all, just swapped it... what are you having trouble with?

[@garciagomez5691]

Genial

[@iruleyounow]

What would you say the cost of the entire build was? Ball park. You killed it! I've been looking at getting one of these XJ's.

[@joelt8887]

It was a budget build. Just about $1000 total. Including the cost of the bike.

[@jerrybigrig]

😎👍😎

[@Mo_G]

👍👍👍

[@lf1626]

Trying to do the same to mine…where did you get the exhaust…? And the odometer….? Cheers

[@joelt8887]

Everything was purchased on ebay or Amazon.

[@lf1626]

@@joelt8887 you have any references….?

[@burgemo]

Any chance someone could pay you to do another with a 1983 Maxim xj750?

[@joelt8887]

I'm not a pro by any means. I wouldn't feel right taking anyone's money. I worked on it for about 6 months, so it wouldn't really be cost effective. It really has to be a labor of love.

[@RustyWrenchesAuto]

Can you make a list of the parts with links?????

[@jimmyflawless]

How heavy is the engine? Did you get help with moving it around and installing into the frame?

[@joelt8887]

I had to roll the engine too move it. Too heavy to lift. Had to do everything on my own. I laid the engine on its side and slid the frame over it.

[@donellmecca.booker5969]

finished mine last season. like it better than the harley... i know, iknow.. i went cafe style.. thinking of doing a 750 swap. did you have any problems i should look out for?

[@joelt8887]

I'm working on a 750 right now. The wiring harness is a bit diffrent it seems. I'm putting it in a 650 frame and it fits the same way. No specific problems that I could mention. Plenty of problem solving along the way though.

[@donellmecca.booker5969]

@@joelt8887 good to know im swaping into a 650 frame as well. keep us posted

[@zetok45]

Just title swap at that point. Cops won't know the difference

[@porfiriomarte7490]

Xj750 maxim engine mounted on the xj650 seca?

[@joelt8887]

No, it's all xj650.

[@MrWoodson95]

What jets did you use? Or did you buy a kit. Nice build though 👍🏻

[@joelt8887]

I bought a couple of micro drill bit sets for the jets and made inserts for the pods out of a brass sink drain pipe. I didnt have it tuned properly in the video but it runs great now! Happy to go into more detail if you want.

[@philiphempell1435]

@@joelt8887 Hi Joel. When you had the sweat bands on the filters were the jets untouched and if so how did it run?

[@joelt8887]

@@philiphempell1435 the carb jets were stock. I just put the sweat bands on to get it running. Ran ok until about 6k. I've drilled out my jets and have it running much better now.

[@philiphempell1435]

@@joelt8887 Thanks for the reply. Do you think that the bands were still letting too much air and that their length would need to be longer to avoid drilling or rejetting? I'm thinking of trying this approach on a new bike project because I don't really want to get involved in dismantling the carbs.

[@joelt8887]

@@philiphempell1435 I actually cut the bands to allow more airflow, then folded them and adjusted them equally until it performed decently.

[@Fun-under-the-hood]

where u get the seat

[@joelt8887]

I got everything on ebay or Amazon.

[@mkfmgaming3019]

Can someone help me find that speedometer he used for this build.

[@coltonthompson9577]

What speedometer did you use at the end, I am trying to find one for my 85 xj700.

[@joelt8887]

It is a cheap no name brand off ebay. It was about $30 and I'm very happy with it!

[@coltonthompson9577]

Ok, did it have the tachometer built in?

[@joelt8887]

@@coltonthompson9577 yes! The tach is analog and the speed is digital. It's pretty accurate too.

[@coltonthompson9577]

Oh, mine is the other way where the speed is analog. Thanks for your help

[@ZoomZoom870atGmail]

@@joelt8887 I dug through these comments specifically trying to track down that Speedo.

[@lf1626]

Almost forgot…the air filter….? Appreciate any help. Ride safe 🙏🏻

[@joelt8887]

What about it?

[@lf1626]

@@joelt8887 which ones did you use…?

[@throttletwstn9731]

Where did you get that headlight

[@joelt8887]

I bought everything on ebay or Amazon.

[@DCopp]

Please respond and tell me about your tach/speedo and how you wired it. I'm doing a Maxim now and need to know

[@joelt8887]

I'll need to find the wiring diagram I used. Are you purchasing the same speedo?

[@DCopp]

@@joelt8887 yes. Please find it if u can

[@joelt8887]

I found them but dont know how I can send pictures to you.

[@joshuamaximus1080]

@@joelt8887 the wiring diagram and which wires to splice into which I’d appreciate it so much

[@joelt8887]

@@joshuamaximus1080 I would be happy to. But I'm not sure how to send it to you?

[@jerrybigrig9475]

What did you do in order to get a title ..??

[@joelt8887]

Kind of a long story, but in short I was lucky because it was out of the dmv system so I just had to make a story about how it had been sitting and the paperwork was lost. Then had to do a chp vin verification

[@IGSpawns]

Did you rejet the carbs to use the pods?

[@joelt8887]

Not in the video. I just partially covered the pods with sweatband to get it running ok. I rejetted after the video though and it runs much better.

[@IGSpawns]

@@joelt8887 is yours the 650 or 750? If it's the 750 which jets did you throw in?

[@joelt8887]

@@IGSpawns 650, and I drilled out the stock jets.

[@DefinitelyNotMyron]

Link for cluster, exhaust, and seat?

[@joelt8887]

www.ebay.com/itm/403259390645?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=NvLDJOgNRZi&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=O8ga1FX0Rxu&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@joelt8887]

Motorcycle Cafe Racer Seat... www.amazon.com/dp/B07H27VCHT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@jonathangaliano2617]

What tires are those?

[@joelt8887]

Shinko

[@ObjectiveReviewers]

Looks good, but it's not a cafe racer. The seat is all you have in that direction.

[@JoeRocket-sf6qs]

The gaps between the seat and side panels are ugly as fuk, another classic butchered,not running right either,sputters in high rpm bad coils or bad valve maybe.