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Newbie with just a few questions

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by 1981Newbie, Sep 9, 2010.

  1. 1981Newbie

    1981Newbie New Member

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    Hello all! So I just bought my first motorcycle and have a few questions about it as I have no knowledge. I did order a manual but im waiting for it in the mail. My bike is a 1981 xj 650 lh which is the midnight maxim. Oh it has 36,000 miles and i live in southern California.
    1). How much and what kind of oil do i put in it/ where can i get the filter?
    2). the bike rides good but randomly it will die at a light and it wont start up again right away. any ideas of why?

    well thats it for now, im sure i will be asking and talking about my bike with you guys in the future.

    Thanks for the help!
     
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  2. Metal_Bob

    Metal_Bob Active Member

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    I believe stock filters are still common enough for autostores (or Amazon).

    Oil amount in cc is listed on engine near fill hole.

    Being a new rider are you popping the clutch and killing it or is it actually dying?
     
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    1981Newbie New Member

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    thanks. sooo, what kind of oil do you recommend and no its not me with the clutch its something along the lines of just dies when i stop and i have my hand on the clutch.
     
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    bigfitz52 Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    The absolutely FIRST thing you need to do is STOP RIDING the bike until you check the rear brake shoes for signs of delamination: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=15874.html

    Oil filter=FRAM CH6003 it comes with the o-rings.

    MOTORCYCLE oil, 20W40 or 20W50 but avoid "car" oil as they are increasingly "friction modified" and can cause clutch issues.

    Amount of oil=the capacity cast into the clutch cover +200CCs.

    Clutch could be dragging and stalling the motor OR you gots carb issues (not at all uncommon.)
     
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    hey thanks for that advice. btw is it hard to open t up and look at them?
     
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    Metal_Bob Active Member

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    To take off, check brakes and replace rear wheel requires a few NEW cotter pins and less than 30 min assuming the nut is not frozen on.

    Take note/picture of how the brake actuator arm is situated if you happen to take it off like I did (DOH).

    FYI: That brake dust probably has asbestos in it, so don't blow it it (like i did... GRRR).
     
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