Other Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:25:00 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 04:25:00 +0000 XJBikes - Yamaha XJ Motorcycle Forum https://xjbikes.com/forums/forums/other.14/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:19:43 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/uk-based-owners.19519/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/uk-based-owners.19519/ invalid@example.com (sausage-fingers) sausage-fingers 206 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:07:03 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/a-lesson-in-over-thinking-fuel-filter-distributor.132981/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/a-lesson-in-over-thinking-fuel-filter-distributor.132981/ invalid@example.com (toglhot) toglhot
As the VM carbs I replaced the BS carbs with don’t have that link I machined up a fuel distributor block to ensure both sides of the tank retained the same fuel level.

A small block of 6061 was mounted on the...

A lesson in over thinking. Fuel filter /distributor.]]> 2 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 07:41:27 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/pancake-filters.132970/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/pancake-filters.132970/ invalid@example.com (toglhot) toglhot Fri, 21 Jun 2024 02:16:25 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/planning-a-motorcycle-trip-to-portugal.132510/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/planning-a-motorcycle-trip-to-portugal.132510/ invalid@example.com (TwoWheelTraveler) TwoWheelTraveler https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/four-tips-brought-home-from-a-motorcycle-vacation-in-portugal. Can someone share more advice from their own experiences? In particular, are there certain roads or areas to focus my riding on? Any lesser known places off the beaten path that are worth exploring? Any input would be much appreciated as I start...

Planning a Motorcycle Trip to Portugal]]> 4 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:09:52 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/sweden-or-nordic.45157/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/sweden-or-nordic.45157/ invalid@example.com (jrutgers) jrutgers
Is There anyone else but me living in Scandinavia?

Regards,
Janne
Sweden]]> 61 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:00:58 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/xj750-carb-jets.132202/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/xj750-carb-jets.132202/ invalid@example.com (NattBee) NattBee
Thanks in advance.

Nat]]> 2 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:40:22 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/framenumber-to-buildyear.131999/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/framenumber-to-buildyear.131999/ invalid@example.com (pjanzen) pjanzen
Would it be possible to get the build year from the frame number? I own an imported bike which from the papers I have is registered in the Netherlands on 22 June 1990. I can not find any Yamaha XJ700 S maxim information for the year 1990.

The frame number is JYA1NH003GA000496 I also have a different document number which is 00YAMML15000496

I hope someone can help me.

Paul.]]> 3 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:34:20 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/hello.129146/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/hello.129146/ invalid@example.com (samberry30) samberry30 5 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:48:49 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/aussie-xjers.937/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/aussie-xjers.937/ invalid@example.com (brenton) brenton how many are there on here and where do u live
cheers brenton]]> 325 Thu, 05 May 2022 07:49:44 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/hi-to-all.128167/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/hi-to-all.128167/ invalid@example.com (ZetiXJ) ZetiXJ Since one month I'm the proud owner of an XJ550 (1981) with 29k miles, bought from Germany from the first owner. The bike was sitting stored for the last 18 years, so I'll have to deal with some problems: exhaust valve no4 is not closing (low compression), pilot screw no4 locked into carb, some o-rings missing, diaphragms to be replaced...
I found loads of good info on the forum, bought...

Hi to all!]]> 4 Thu, 05 May 2022 07:48:57 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/universal-tank-bags.129040/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/universal-tank-bags.129040/ invalid@example.com (DarinAdkins) DarinAdkins 2 Fri, 08 Jan 2021 15:46:21 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/xjers-south-africa.129551/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/xjers-south-africa.129551/ invalid@example.com (gnome3) gnome3
Are there any XJ'ers in South Africa? Looking for someone who Knows the XJ to help me get the bike running smooth! I'm a little out of my wheelhouse at the moment!

I have an XJ750 1984.

Thanks in advance.]]> 3 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 02:30:29 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/recurring-payment.129178/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/recurring-payment.129178/ invalid@example.com (dkavanagh) dkavanagh
Thanks,
David]]> 19 Sat, 08 Aug 2020 10:17:07 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/marvin-4-into-2-collector-box.128931/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/marvin-4-into-2-collector-box.128931/ invalid@example.com (tx1) tx1 ]]> Sun, 03 Nov 2019 11:00:40 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/milan-italy-milano-italia.126227/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/milan-italy-milano-italia.126227/ invalid@example.com (Nxj) Nxj Tue, 15 Oct 2019 14:00:34 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/in-side-a-remus-end-can.126005/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/in-side-a-remus-end-can.126005/ invalid@example.com (mike shannon) mike shannon ever wonder what a Remus end can looks like striped I have stripedo of two down for repacking and recover the outer skin in s.steel then pop on the Remus badge View attachment 36899
Mike]]> Fri, 30 Aug 2019 15:32:57 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/the-hardwire-tattoo-armored-limo-project.123904/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/the-hardwire-tattoo-armored-limo-project.123904/ invalid@example.com (Ryengoth) Ryengoth
The Hardwire Tattoo armored limo project]]> 11 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 02:28:22 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/power-curve-low-at-2500-rpm.124305/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/power-curve-low-at-2500-rpm.124305/ invalid@example.com (Herman Niekamp) Herman Niekamp Also as I'm riding I notice that around 2500 rpm that the hills are too much for it. Idles a bit rough but still has loads of torque for take-off. Above 3000 it just keeps pulling hard and fast. I have a back road and let the revs go up and up. Crazy fast bike! I had my 170 lb. Son on with me and it was like...

Power curve low at 2500 rpm]]> 14 Fri, 20 Jul 2018 00:34:33 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/wheel-restore.120507/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/wheel-restore.120507/ invalid@example.com (Tim morris) Tim morris 4 Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:20:33 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/the-coolest-machine.45138/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/the-coolest-machine.45138/ invalid@example.com (ecologito) ecologito
http://vimeo.com/71927604

Almost creepy but the engineer/designer/artist is awesome!]]> 5