My Vetterized Maxim

[Metal_Bob]

I took my stock 1982 Yamaha XJ750J Maxim and fully vetterized it with a mix of stock and custom brackets.

The bike is currently in pieces, but here are some pics before the disassembly and a move.

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Reflective Decals and Pinstriping:

Retro Inspired Custom Pinstripping Added as well as LED trunk side marker and LED luggage mounted turn signals.

My Girl "Val the LED Lady" the day I bought her. All naked without her new fat ass and implanted headlights.

 

[brianinpa]

I like the reflective decals and striping

 

[Kynan C.]

The reflective decals are pretty darn cool!

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[Terraplane Tom]

LEDs are a must in the Vetter trunk to cut down on the battery drain from the extra lighting. I had to replace the 1157 bulbs with LEDs cause the bikes stator couldn't handle the extra load with the radio.

 

[PAUL politsch]

LEDs are a must in the Vetter trunk to cut down on the battery drain from the extra lighting. I had to replace the 1157 bulbs with LEDs cause the bikes stator couldn't handle the extra load with the radio.

Yes the trunk light sure draw. Where mite one find these L<E<D bulbs? Maybe they also have them for the gauges as well. Change out as much as I can. Ironic cause I asked this question just tonight..

 

[Kynan C.]

I am interested in the LED replacement too. On my XS I need all the power I can get. I am running some external amplification, small but still draws power. Please tell us the secret Tom.

 

[Metal_Bob]

LED bulbs are cheapest on eBay - 1157 RED bulbs - Make sure you get red not white. Get the SMD or CREE style not the ones with the little mini led "bulbs" that stick out (those are older style and not as bright).

LED bulbs should always match the lens they are projecting thru.

If you want the 6" oval style semi trailer lights you can get them from several sources: Amazon, eBay, Farm and Fleet type stores, local truck stops/gas stations, etc. I bought mine locally so I could replace them quicker when needed. (LED bulbs may last 10 years but the wiring and solder they assemble them with rarely do).

Cluster / gage / idiot indicator bulbs can also be replaced with LEDs. Each bike is different, so it would be best to take the cluster apart and find out what type of bulb you need. (You may have to use the older bulb style leds based on size).

 

[Metal_Bob]

A summary of my LED obsession/projects:

http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=32662.html

 

[PAUL politsch]

Wow thanks. I just had a look at the form an pictures. I'm just wondering what the Final (est) draw is. Cause I have a full dresser 4 rear lights in the trunk run stop. plus the rear bike tail 2 running turn fairing, gauges ect ect ect. how is the draw in your opinion/ cause them bikes have poor amp output as we know. I'm going to change mine out for sure.. Otherwise bigger alternator (sigh) Do they have LED's for the fuel charge temp tack speedo?

 

[Terraplane Tom]

The answer is 1157LED lights from O'Reilly's for $16.99 a pair. And yes Paul they do carry 94LED bulbs for the instrument gauges too!

 

[Terraplane Tom]

Kynan, maybe your just low on this? LOL

 

[PAUL politsch]

Yes, thank you. Terraplane Tom. 1157 an 94 LED from O'Reilly. +1

 

[brianinpa]

The answer is 1157LED lights from O'Reilly's for $16.99 a pair. And yes Paul they do carry 94LED bulbs for the instrument gauges too!

Can you have an O'Reilly's built near me please!

 

[Metal_Bob]

Can you have an O'Reilly's built near me please!

plenty of cheaper and better bulbs on ebay if you're into that kinda fancy internets thing

 

[brianinpa]

plenty of cheaper and better bulbs on ebay if you're into that kinda fancy internets thing

I know, it is just that AutoBone and AvalancheAuto have a monopoly in my area and it would be nice to have another choice.

 

[PAUL politsch]

Internet orders, yea I can do that to. On the bulbs There Is a truck stop close with a repair shop.

 

[Terraplane Tom]

AutoZone carries them too. I bought a set from there when the other place was sold out.

 

[Kynan C.]

I am definitely low on Blinker Fluid. Where do I buy, I tried to click the link.

 

[PAUL politsch]

I seen it next to the muffler bearings

 

[PAUL politsch]

AutoZone carries them too. I bought a set from there when the other place was sold out.

There is an autozone near me. I asked they guy in Pepbys, He dident seem to know that 73 Super Beatle had no water pump. SO i'm unsure if they have the bulbs there (lol) kids today. Smh..