DIY technical videos. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:05:06 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:05:06 +0000 XJBikes - Yamaha XJ Motorcycle Forum https://xjbikes.com/forums/forums/xj-diy-how-to-videos.22/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:02:14 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/bench-sync-difficulty-carb-2-and-3.132869/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/bench-sync-difficulty-carb-2-and-3.132869/ invalid@example.com (bobcat5540) bobcat5540 I replaced O rings on fuel line pipes between carbs. And I’ve had carbs off before a few years ago , but after bench Syncing this time it appears that carb #3 butterfly stays closed. Carbs 1/2/4 are set up with a seamstress straight pin.

Could the bottoms pins in the sync adjusters be different between the 3 ? The springs are put back they way I disassembled. Thanks in advance]]> 9 Sun, 26 Jan 2025 19:58:11 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/removing-carbs-the-easy-way.87177/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/removing-carbs-the-easy-way.87177/ invalid@example.com (Foofighter) Foofighter ]]> 31 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 01:25:09 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/wiring-help.132772/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/wiring-help.132772/ invalid@example.com (alec weaver) alec weaver ANY ADVICE IS GREAT!!
Unfortunately, i got this bike on a trade so i dont have a book yet either.]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 05:06:03 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/gas-cap-complete-clean-rebuild.120698/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/gas-cap-complete-clean-rebuild.120698/ invalid@example.com (turpentyne) turpentyne
Besides, I'm no professional. These lil flicks help me remember later, and catch my mistakes.

I figure a 'how to' on rebuilding a gas cap could be overkill. But, what the heck! Here it is. Sorry that it's 17 minutes long. Not sure why I couldn't squeeze it all into less time.

]]> 4 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 12:03:07 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/85-xj-700-fuel-line-routing.132759/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/85-xj-700-fuel-line-routing.132759/ invalid@example.com (Aaron Evans) Aaron Evans 1 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 09:55:48 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/carb-jetting.132340/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/carb-jetting.132340/ invalid@example.com (MiiYeti) MiiYeti
Carb jetting]]> 2 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:00:30 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/xj750-relay-refurb.132292/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/xj750-relay-refurb.132292/ invalid@example.com (StarGeneral) StarGeneral


Spoilers - cleaning up the corrosion under the armature "plate" and re-soldering the coil lead fixed the issue with the headlight not coming on.]]> Mon, 05 Jun 2023 15:35:23 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/polishing-your-aluminum-parts.48149/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/polishing-your-aluminum-parts.48149/ invalid@example.com (XJOE550) XJOE550



]]> 27 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:13:20 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/converting-to-a-spin-on-style-oil-filter.55881/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/converting-to-a-spin-on-style-oil-filter.55881/ invalid@example.com (BaldWonder) BaldWonder ]]> 47 Thu, 02 Feb 2023 09:34:29 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/allen-millyard-carburettor-mixture-screw-adjuster-honda-st1100.131555/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/allen-millyard-carburettor-mixture-screw-adjuster-honda-st1100.131555/ invalid@example.com (Franz) Franz ]]> 4 Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:37:53 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter-1983-yamaha-xj650-maxim.131452/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/how-to-change-engine-oil-and-filter-1983-yamaha-xj650-maxim.131452/ invalid@example.com (Inder Singh) Inder Singh ]]> 11 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:49:42 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/how-to-install-led-headlight-1983-yamaha-xj650-maxim.131451/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/how-to-install-led-headlight-1983-yamaha-xj650-maxim.131451/ invalid@example.com (Inder Singh) Inder Singh ]]> 1 Mon, 14 Nov 2022 22:03:34 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/video-of-how-to-change-front-brakes-1983-yamaha-xj650-maxim.131450/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/video-of-how-to-change-front-brakes-1983-yamaha-xj650-maxim.131450/ invalid@example.com (Inder Singh) Inder Singh ]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2022 02:54:28 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/xj650-intake-manifold-boot-fix-repair-heat-shrink-does-it-work.114297/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/xj650-intake-manifold-boot-fix-repair-heat-shrink-does-it-work.114297/ invalid@example.com (taptapindustries) taptapindustries

had a go at repairing old cracked intake boots with heat shrink. isnt really ideal but thought it was worth a try.]]> 5 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:18:41 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/steering-head-bearing-replacement-1982-maxim.121313/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/steering-head-bearing-replacement-1982-maxim.121313/ invalid@example.com (turpentyne) turpentyne
Hopefully it helps... and hopefully it's not too frightening!

]]> 2 Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:42:46 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/quick-video-of-shim-removal-tool.119823/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/quick-video-of-shim-removal-tool.119823/ invalid@example.com (turpentyne) turpentyne
Here:

Not bad for an impromptu video, I guess ... I was basically just parroting the information that you can find in this thread:
https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/airhead-valve-adjustment-with-pics.14827/]]> 18 Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:47:08 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/video-of-xj650-rear-brake-shoe-change.130481/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/video-of-xj650-rear-brake-shoe-change.130481/ invalid@example.com (taptapindustries) taptapindustries
A quick video of changing the rear brake shoes on the XJ650]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 01:18:47 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/stuck-fastener-slow-and-steady-gets-it-done.130253/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/stuck-fastener-slow-and-steady-gets-it-done.130253/ invalid@example.com (k-moe) k-moe
]]> 3 Sat, 24 Jul 2021 07:46:44 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/1981-yamaha-xj750-seca-anti-dive-disassembly.129778/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/1981-yamaha-xj750-seca-anti-dive-disassembly.129778/ invalid@example.com (StarGeneral) StarGeneral ]]> 5 Sat, 10 Jul 2021 17:49:36 +0000 https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/750-seca-seat-removal.130189/ https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/750-seca-seat-removal.130189/ invalid@example.com (Mark R) Mark R Also I’m pressing the starter button but nothing is happening
Battery ok light ok just nothing when I press starter]]>