Help Where to start.

I just bought a 82 xj 650 and i dont know where to start. I like the cafe racer look. It was running when i got now i cant get it to turn over. I think i flooded it. also the front brakes are off. I am new to all this so i guess my question is where do i start i want to strip it down and paint the frame. do i start with the engine electrical or .......... sorry for the noob questions.

 

First welcome.

Second start with adding your location to your account. Someone may be down the street to lend a hand.

Third get a manual. You'll need it.

For your starting problem is the battery fully charged?

 

Welcome to the forum.

I suggest "Getting it going" then working out what you want to do with it.

Ride it around for a while and see how you feel. If the bike is in good shape and fairly original, it would be a shame to chop it about too much. When the 650 was introduced (Certainly in the UK) it was popular for its good handling and swift motor.

If you have particular questions, write an individual post like "Flooded bike won't start" and you are sure to get some help. This is the best forum I belong to!

Mark

 

thanks will do will check battery thanks

 

Not around the corner, at least in the same region! Wanted to say WELCOME!!!

skillet
BTW folks are REAL willin' to help here, when they can

 

Thanks for the welcome. Im sure there is vast knowledge here.

 

Welcome CMac!!!!!!!

 

Welcome.

The best way to start is to return the motorcycle to a safe, fully operational condition before you start modifying. If you don't do it that way, I can about guarantee you will never finish it.

Get a manual; factory or aftermarket. Go through the "maintenance" section, and perform each and every procedure leaving NOTHING out. Especially the "hard stuff" valves, carbs. Do it all, in order. Carefully inspect every part along the way for wear or deterioration; replace any that won't survive.

Plan to replace any gasket you disturb.

Plan to replace the brake master cylinder seals and caliper seals, lines, pads, shoes and fluid.

Check the date codes on the tires, if over 5 years old start shopping.

Immediately change all the fluids, including the front fork oil.

Immediately install an inline fuel filter. THEN do the oil change (you have to run the bike to warm it up.)

Inspect the fuse box; you will probably discover a need to replace or rebuild it.

That'll get you started. (Hey, you asked...)

 

whats the best manual

 

A YAMAHA Factory Service Manual.

It's SPECIFIC to your Bike and that Bike alone!

www.yamahapubs.com

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-X ... ccessories

 

I paid 30 bucks for the yamaha factory service manual for my bike on flea bay, and have the one hillsy put up, a lot of the same basic stuff but the yamaha manual has more breakdowns on the wiring.

 

Welcome man! I'm in the same boat as you!