could possible be because there are gravity fed and the motor is gettin choked of fuel
The seat height of a 1981 Yamaha Maxim 550 is 29.3 inches. That height not really adjustable, but frame modifications would probably lower it.
my 1981 650 maxim has a 2.9 galon cap.
1 down , 4 up
yes exact fit if the 82 is also a 650
Look under the bike for the drain plug under the motor area.
Maxim Mironov was born in 1981.
Maxim Rybin was born on 1981-06-15.
Maxim Orlov was born on 1981-03-31.
Maxim Iglinsky was born on 1981-04-18.
Florin Maxim was born on 1981-03-02.
Maxim Holodiuk was born on February 3, 1981.
you can find them in a 24 $ shop manual for the bike i suggest that if you are doing any work on this bike http://www.schoolfundstore.com/a/shoemark%20pete/yamaha%20xj650%20owners%20workshop%20manual/affnr=-2610/1850103534