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XJ DIY How-To Instructions

DIY technical writeup.

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  1. Dan Gardner
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    HOW TO: Repair plastic side covers

    Dan Gardner, Mar 27, 2022
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    CraigRegs
    Feb 24, 2025
  2. bigfitz52
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    CLUTCHES 101-Part 1: the 400/550/600s with pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 29, 2011 ... 2 3
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    CraigRegs
    Feb 24, 2025
  3. k-moe
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    Bleeding the XJ750 Seca Front Brakes

    k-moe, Jun 30, 2019
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    Dan Gardner
    Sep 2, 2024
  4. bigfitz52
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    REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT: How-To w/Pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 28, 2011
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    chris123
    Aug 11, 2024
  5. hogfiddles
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    Rear shock stud end repair

    hogfiddles, Jun 9, 2015
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    hogfiddles
    Jun 24, 2024
  6. darkfibre
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    TCI rebuild thread.

    darkfibre, Jun 23, 2012
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    Rooster53
    May 26, 2024
  7. CaptNemo
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    LCD Screen

    CaptNemo, Jan 2, 2009
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    Rooster53
    Oct 18, 2023
  8. mark1911
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    Homemade fuel level adjustment YM-01312 tool and adapter for Mikuni carbs

    mark1911, Apr 15, 2021
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    chris123
    Aug 26, 2023
  9. SQLGuy
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    How to convert to LED's and still have everything work

    SQLGuy, Nov 7, 2008 ... 2 3
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    Tim morris
    Jul 28, 2023
  10. bigfitz52
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    bigfitz52, Feb 17, 2013 ... 2
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    DarinAdkins
    Jan 20, 2023
  11. Chorca
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    Doing the 750 Seca's Forks.. (Rebuild.. now a HOW TO!)

    Chorca, Jun 11, 2009 ... 2 3
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    Johnius
    Dec 27, 2022
  12. Gamuru
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    HOW TO: Test your starter circuit

    Gamuru, Jan 23, 2008
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    Brickiejase
    Dec 18, 2022
  13. Nuch
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    1985(86) XJ700 Caliper Rebuild

    Nuch, Jan 30, 2018
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    Jeff Stablet
    Jun 25, 2022
  14. bigfitz52
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    Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal replacement w/pics

    bigfitz52, Jul 12, 2009
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    DaygloDavid
    Jun 17, 2022
  15. k-moe
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    What WD-40 is Really for

    k-moe, Nov 21, 2020
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    cgutz
    Aug 11, 2021
  16. k-moe
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    Thread Placement: What Goes Where.

    k-moe, Aug 22, 2020
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    k-moe
    Mar 16, 2021
  17. Franz
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    Rotor Locking Tool Fitment

    Franz, Feb 7, 2021
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    lostboy
    Feb 12, 2021
  18. bigfitz52
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    Rebuilding the Yamaha Vacuum Fuel Valve w/pics

    bigfitz52, May 9, 2010 ... 2
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    Lanpoop
    Jan 8, 2021
  19. k-moe
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    Read This First

    k-moe, Mar 13, 2017
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    k-moe
    Sep 28, 2020
  20. Nuch
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    Another Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal Replacement!!!

    Nuch, Mar 26, 2018
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    bigfitz52
    Aug 26, 2020
  21. hogfiddles
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seat Cover Replacement

    hogfiddles, Apr 1, 2020
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    hogfiddles
    Jul 10, 2020
  22. Gamuru
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    How-To Links (now with links that work)

    Gamuru, Mar 21, 2008
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    Dre42
    Jul 7, 2020
  23. tskaz
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    Replacing your starter motor brushes w/ pics

    tskaz, Mar 30, 2014
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    Andrew Nichols
    Apr 24, 2020
  24. osprey1000
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    Why you need to rebuild your caliper and M/C w/pics

    osprey1000, Feb 17, 2013
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    coltblade
    Feb 29, 2020
  25. LarryMc
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    Clutch rattle fix (XJ550)

    LarryMc, Nov 21, 2017
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    LarryMc
    Aug 23, 2019
  26. BigT
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    Dissolving broken bolt with alum

    BigT, Mar 1, 2017
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    k-moe
    Aug 23, 2019
  27. 85MaximXX
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    maxim-x liquid cooled valve adjusment with pics.

    85MaximXX, Mar 22, 2009
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    Quixote
    Feb 3, 2019
  28. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    XJ900RK Anti-Dive stripdown how-to with pics...

    750E-II_29Rbloke, Dec 5, 2013
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    Polock
    Nov 22, 2018
  29. tabaka45
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    Replacing Alternator Seals in XJ700N with Pictures (applies to all XJ models)

    tabaka45, Jan 3, 2017
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    k-moe
    Jun 12, 2018
  30. RickCoMatic
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    Your Fuse Box -- A Ticking Bomb??? By: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Sep 23, 2006
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    RCHER
    Apr 26, 2018
  31. cds1984
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    XJ750 Engine removal and split - Pictures.

    cds1984, Jul 7, 2012
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    hogfiddles
    Dec 12, 2017
  32. hogfiddles
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    Bigfitz's AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics - parts I & II

    hogfiddles, Aug 20, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  33. hogfiddles
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    Bigfitz's 550r: 150mph speedo retrofit

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  34. hogfiddles
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    bigfitz's Seca 550 Instrument Cluster Teardown

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  35. bigfitz52
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 6, 2009 ... 5 6 7
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    k-moe
    Aug 18, 2017
  36. hogfiddles
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    Wheel Bearing Replacement

    hogfiddles, Aug 17, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 17, 2017
  37. k-moe
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    How to Use a Multimeter and Read Schematics and Wiring Diagrams.

    k-moe, Jul 25, 2015
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    BABAKU
    Jul 15, 2017
  38. Doublebourbon
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    Dirt Cheap Manometer

    Doublebourbon, Aug 5, 2016
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    Doublebourbon
    Aug 24, 2016
  39. bigfitz52
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT Part 2: The Tool vs. ZipTie -w/pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 19, 2010
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    XJ550H
    Apr 27, 2016
  40. RickCoMatic
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    Old School Method of One Vacuum Gauge Carb Sync

    RickCoMatic, Sep 16, 2006
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    Steve R
    Aug 13, 2015
  41. RickCoMatic
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    Clutch Adjustment & Clutch Cable Replacement Procedure

    RickCoMatic, Nov 23, 2006 ... 2
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    bigfitz52
    Oct 27, 2011
  42. RickCoMatic
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    Clean Your Own Carb's - The Whole 9 Yards - by: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Jan 2, 2007 ... 2
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    RickCoMatic
    Jul 15, 2010
  43. RickCoMatic
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    "Clean Your Own Carbs!" Old School Method by: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Aug 28, 2006
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    joshua
    Sep 29, 2009
  44. Donglord

    How do I go about tuning my carbs?

    Donglord, Apr 14, 2025
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    Minimutly
    Apr 14, 2025
  45. hogfiddles

    Intake Boot Repair - Bicycle Inner Tube Bandages

    hogfiddles, Jan 13, 2025
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    atkiree
    Mar 28, 2025
  46. co.dirtbiker

    Removal of XJ-900 Anti Dive top piston Brake Plunger Piston

    co.dirtbiker, Mar 9, 2025
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    chacal
    Mar 12, 2025
  47. FuerstorLast

    1985 xj700n carb fuel and vacuum line routing

    FuerstorLast, Feb 24, 2025
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    FuerstorLast
    Feb 25, 2025
  48. Frederik Thomsen

    Carb slide does not have the same speed

    Frederik Thomsen, Jan 17, 2025
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    Minimutly
    Jan 17, 2025
  49. alec weaver

    Wiring Help!!!

    alec weaver, Nov 12, 2024
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    alec weaver
    Nov 12, 2024
  50. Mb1735

    Remove gear selector

    Mb1735, Oct 26, 2024
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    Mb1735
    Oct 26, 2024
  51. Calvert

    How to Fork Cyliner Bolt Removal Tool

    Calvert, Apr 21, 2019
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    Roast644
    Sep 10, 2024
  52. ShaunR

    How to do XJ900F wire wheel conversion

    ShaunR, Sep 6, 2024
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    ShaunR
    Sep 6, 2024
  53. Thomas Doherty

    1992 XJ900F carb problem

    Thomas Doherty, Jul 24, 2024
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    Thomas Doherty
    Aug 8, 2024
  54. Daniel92

    XJ900 S Diversion buzzing sound

    Daniel92, Jul 30, 2024
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    Franz
    Jul 30, 2024
  55. Roy6585

    XJ 550 service manual

    Roy6585, Jun 25, 2024
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    Dan Gardner
    Jun 25, 2024
  56. Snas

    Carburateur (Mikuni BS30)adjustments for Seca 650 Turbo

    Snas, Apr 29, 2024
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    Minimutly
    Jun 13, 2024
  57. Fuller56

    Unsticking stuck damper rod bolts.

    Fuller56, Apr 26, 2024
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    Fuller56
    Apr 26, 2024
  58. JJ Jones

    NOOB question...

    JJ Jones, Apr 26, 2024
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    Franz
    Apr 26, 2024
  59. Aurel

    Refresh your old rubber safely (boots or other)

    Aurel, Apr 24, 2024
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    Melnic
    Apr 25, 2024
  60. chris123

    Proper Valve Clearance Measurent?

    chris123, Apr 3, 2024
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    Minimutly
    Apr 6, 2024
  61. mleatherwood

    Motorcycle safety switches possibly faulty

    mleatherwood, Mar 5, 2024
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    Melnic
    Mar 5, 2024
  62. David3.14

    1981 xj650lh shifter assembly

    David3.14, Feb 10, 2024
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    Franz
    Feb 10, 2024
  63. Bruce R

    Starter Button pieces '82 XJ650

    Bruce R, Feb 5, 2024
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    Bruce R
    Feb 6, 2024
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