I sold both my xj650s to a young man named egan.He is going to join the forum.He has zero idea about working on a motorcycle.The one I sold him...
great input seca.I just posted all of it for sale.I need to get out of my house asap.I need this stuff gone. In our for sale section.2 bikes for...
https://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/mcy/d/yamaha-xj-650/6714508749.html Serious personal reasons for selling.I need to get my house empty and sold...
thanks dk. I have lots to do.My plan is once the brakes are working to slowly methodically go from front to back fixing whatever needs done. I am...
I try to start my 81 xj650 every day or every other day,let it idle till its warmed up, then shut it down.I have a thread started about fixing the...
A sidenote trivial comment: I love the wheels, the inline narrow engine, the sort of square instruments, the teardrop sideview of the tank.This...
it is windy, flooding from too much rain, and 44 degrees.I pushed the bike from my nice garage to my back patio since it isnt rideable.Another...
well for sure it isn't water closet.thanks
great information.Not sure what WC stands for, brake line at the caliper connection? I now will start thinking like a bubble. I have lots of good...
my brake cleaner isn't spray.it is in a bottle. the rubber seal will only go in 1 way.it fits perfectly in the groove. the one I bought off ebay...
Thanks.I appreciate everyone's input
Great information.I didn't know there was such thing as caliper grease.I used thick black grease and a grease gun to get the piston out.It took a...
brake cleaner melts seals? I used inside the piston bore before the seal was installed, to clean out the chamber.I put some on the outside of the...
It is one of the most frustrating.Once the hoses have been off it is difficult to get it out.I used the mightyvac to make it easier, but no good...
I agree.2 small patches of rubber touching the road from my tires and the brakes are the utmost importance.I want the brakes to work first.Then I...
oops.But after bleeding through 1/2 a bottle of brake fluid I think it would be gone though
when I open the bleeder fluid comes out. No air. It is a single disc. No I did not replace the hoses. The parts bike had good brakes when I rolled...
so like take a sander to the outside of the piston?
ok.81 xj 650.I have gone over this before.I am back because what I have done isn't working. I put on new pads, those and the caliper fit just fine...
thanks everyone for all the information.I too do not want to pile on a bunch of bondo.I will just have to go slow and be patient.2 things i have...
When I was bringing my xj650 81 model home it fell over in the trailer before i got a block.Right where the yamaha emblem would go.It creasedented...
I can get aftermarket megaphones for 89 each.Probably thin crappy chrome quality, but i have to have something.
thanks.All too expensive.I will be under 200 dollars when i get something useable.
I am doing that pretty much, but i doubt there are any original mufflers available that arent in bad shape.I will have to go aftermarket probably.
I was going fulltilt in a hurry with my 81 xj 650.But i had too many projects and was hurrying things along.I now have a modern boring daily rider...
I have had 2 xj650 here for sale, cheap prices.Not 1 response.How do I post a long list of items on ebay.I could probably make more parting out...
I have a good running 81 650 with a bonded title in my name.Plus an 82 complete except carbs.The 81 just needs front brake caliper rebuild...
haven had a minute to do anything yet
I finally scrolled down and saw the pictures.its perfectly clear now.
kmoe.i havent finished reading yet.This picture-the other small round seal goes on top of the landing now?[ATTACH]
the rebuild kit I got from chacal has a spring in it,beehive shape,i.e. larger on 1 end than the other.The master cylinder I am rebuilding had no...
I bought the kit from chacal.There are 2 rubber seals.I had the old piston to see where the seal fits.The piston is of course larger on one...
I have a cosmetically challenged 86 madura 1200.it runs great.The rear tire is pretty much gone.It has some issues.The tailight keeps blowing...
I bought the 81 in may.Signed by the original owner.But, 3 guys bought it since then and none of them got it into their names.Which causes me to...
I have my 81 running,I have robbed parts off the 82.Many good parts still on it.I have no carbs.The head and cams are off, but good ones I bought...
Apehangers, skull paintjob, then dumpster.
good idea
thanks HF
That is very helpful information.Thanks so much.I appreciate it.I know you are down near Houston.I figure about a month will be perfect weather.
thanks for the input.I figure she would freak out.Shes skittish if something suddenly changes.
I am about once again going to have a bike fixed and rideable.The riding season is still about a month away, my repairs will be done before then.I...
yep,len, mc rebuild kit next on the list.guess I will be starting a conversation.Soon I will have $100,000 in a $1000.00 bike.
one more question, when do I start suspecting the master cylinder is part of the problem?
it feels really soft.I have done brakes on cars, my only reference.On them you dont get good pedal till the system is properly bled.However with...
My 86 madura runs great,I have a title in my name. I have 1500 in it plus 525 in the parts bike.I would take 1200 for all of it.The tailight keeps...
I have not been motivated to work on my wonderful 81 650 since I found out i will have to get a bonded title.Even though i have the original...
My 81 has a tire with only 2 feet of use on it.I never rode the bike since putting it on.Cost me $147 for tire and installation.The 81 was going...
I am on that forum daily now.I dont have any pics.will soon
I am getting a 1200 madura today.Now I can slow down and do my 650 maxim right
the one thats cheapest looks like the best one. I guess it all works about the same.
