Didn't smell anything burned but I wanted to be sure with a diode test!
I don't have a diode tester on my multimeter but measured the 8 ohms in the diagram. Im packing up my bike for the year since I have to leave for...
Just got done taking some friends out and about from another town to look into the bike again. So Voltage climbs to 14 ish Volts from R/Y wire...
Thank you again for the help and advice. I conducted your test and I got an error on part 5. I was not getting any power in whether the bike was...
So turns out headlight doesn't work. I suspect the relay is bad since when it was in the starter relay position before the bike wouldnt start but...
So though sheer luck or voodoo magic after swapping the relays so they are in their rightful places the bike now runs.... Thank you very much for...
So I made sure to be very careful, and indeed it is the correct wires going into the relay identified by 2 RW wires, 1 BY and 1 Light Blue however...
edit- not sure since it has reminants of yellow on the body and the number is 3H600 meaning I think indeed I have tested wrong relay. will test...
Thank you for taging that identification guide. I actually removed the Headlight Relay and tested the 2 R/W wires there, is that still correct or...
No wire pinched action going on, I took the whole assembly appart so the wires are only touching the switch and tested it on run resulting in fuse...
Thank you for the very precise description of what to do, it helped a ton ! following in order that you have kindly listed. 2. main fuse ok...
Is there any reason to take out the neutral switch and clean it in hopes of it being fixed in this case? and where would I find the clutch switch...
I was getting 0.01 V on the R/W wire, I checked the wire running from the harness to the starter relay and the bundle seemed ok( i didnt take...
thank you for taking time to help a newbie out! I went through the guide till part 6/7 where I found out my neutral switch doesn't work( 0.03 V...
What does this mean if Im not having a neutral light while being in neutral? and what is the clutch switch? is there electronics connected to...
I have read a similar post http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/electrical-issues-on-xj650.113922/#post-571056 where other user had similar but not...
Hello Everyone! disclosure, I am new to motorcycles and this is my first ride. I have recently run into a problem with my Yamaha xj 650 1980...
so an update, i cleaned the kill switch and installed, however now the bike neutral light doesnt turn on nor do break light or turn signals.red...
yes I learned the hard way. however I was doing a voltage test following your instrtuctions but with the multimeter without a fuse.
the issue is that the system doesnt crank unless i short the solonoid. start button grounds kill switch has continuity when on run coil cranks...
fresh battery in already so shouldnt be a problem
I ment 10 A fuse on the multimeter which is why I think i melted some plastic, will try with a light voltage tester since i got new bulbs for it...
starter spins, just tested.
side note, also topped up brake fluid before the oil change so Not sure if that could have effected anything. Also the bike ran very well before...
So i tested with volt meter at 10 A and ended up burning up the start button, but before I did i only found 1.5 V between power and battery ground...
So I investigated the fuse box, and i blew the 10A ignition fuse presumably when I was mashing the start button? After swaping the fuse with a...
update, red oil light turned off after I turned it on and off again hitting start, however bike is still doesnt turn on or even try to turn over....
So after adding the oil in , about 2.6 L I tried to turn the bike on and im getting a red oil lite indicator on. What could be the issue? i have...
I got World Manufacturer Identifier: J = Japan, Y=Yamaha, A= Motorcycle Vehicle Characteristics 4H800 = 1980 XJ650 Maxim Canada Check Digit:...
Thanks for the pic instruction ! its a 1980 xj650 maxim I believe.
Hi everyone, I am a noob with motorcycles and this is my first ride. I almost have everything ready for a first ride besides an oil change.... I...
so after some time in I have gotten it working well, I was not giving the bike long enough to warm up before setting idle adjustments which was...
Just playing with the main idle knob in the center under the carbs. Havent touched the 4 screws yet.
do you mean the O clamps between the carbs- air filter box and carb- engine? if so i will give them a look over, but I believe I have already...
I will pull out the carbs and have a go at breaking them up. Boots are in good condition, so I expect that is most likely not the issue. side...
Hi Everyone ! I picked up my Maxim in the spring and have been working on its since I got back in the summer. I am having issues with the...
