An so it begins

Picked up an 82 XJ650. I've rode a little in my life but this was my first serious bike.
So what do I do?

Then we did some bending and laid parts on it for a mock up

Finished the seat and fender wrapped my exhaust and mounted the bars

 

Forward controls too. Here is where were at now with a small but still a grocery list of things to do

 

Looking good, like the handlebars.

 

Thanks bud! just got my headlight in Ill post a new pic as soon as i get it mounted sometime this week

 

bit more progress ordered some more parts. Funny story, was applying tank sealer and turns out welder sparks totally count as open flames. almost burnt the whole house down.

 

That appears to be an XJ900, not and XJ650..........although the engine does indeed appear to be an XJ650 non-yics engine.....

 

insert confused face here. the title says 650. are you saying someone hooked a 650 up the the body of a 900? Im completely new to this and have been having a blast learning as I go.

 

It might also be a XJ750RL, they used the same frame/suspension/bodywork as the XJ900 models, but with a 750cc engine.

The only way to know for sure is to provide the first 10 or so positions of the VIN for us......it's either on a decal on the steering tube (left side) or stamped into the tube on the right side. That will positively identify the frame.

On the engine, there is a flat machined pad (about 2 x 4") just above/behind the clutch cover. In it is stamped the model ID code and the serial number of the engine. That number will determine what bike the engine was originally installed into.


Or, it might be something completely else. I notice now that it is a CHAIN-DRIVE, all the XJ650-XJ1100 models are shaft-drive. Maybe is' an FJ600?

In any case, frame and engine numbers will provide a for-sure answer.

 

Ill get the number here as soon as I can. this mystery must be solved.

 

Gotta watch out for those little beads of fire. You haven't lived til one rolls down between the laces of your shoes and burns the hell out of your foot. Wear some slip on boots.

 

My money is on a FJ600.

 

Gotta be an FJ600:

Could be an '84
FJ600L 1984 Model code 49A Engine Serial #'s start at 49A-000101
or an '85
FJ600N 1985 Model code 49A Engine Serial #'s start at 49A-007101

If it's a 51K code, those were produced for the California market.

Info sourced here:
Yamaha model ID

Tony

 

That's an FJ600..... I had one of those--- it's a little chain-drive cousin to the xj900rk/xj750rl. Giveaways are the side covers, the tail cowl/grabbar/tail light assembly, chain drive, the mufflers, the 900rk-esque, tank and seats, front fender, and the engine that is very much like the xj550 engine but without the YICS stuff or valve cover.

Dave Fox

 

Going to put some work in on her today Ill grab the serials

 

how difficult of a job is installing forward controls?

 

Forward controls were the easiest thing ever. They are just the TC bros brand and all i had to do was cut and re thread the rod and kink it slightly on the brake side


As for the the engine serial # 49A-000223
First 10 of the Vin # JYA49004EA

 

Frame: 1984 FJ600 non-California model.
Engine: 1984 FJ600 non-California model, is the original engine if the last 7 of the frame VIN is also 000223

Obviously, a 600cc engine, so if it says 650cc on the title, well......................

 

Wow thanks guys! was about to dive into rewiring. probably saved me a huge headache. anyone know of a place that sells FJ600 minimal wiring harnesses?

 

No, but there are lots of places that sell wire cutters!

I will leave a real answer to some one who knows what they are talking about!

 

if you search around this forum, you can find diagrams for minimal wiring.

FU

 

Got her running today. Not going to win any beauty contests but I learned how to weld wire and fab on this bike. Really fun project

 

Awesome! Amazing to see how far she's come in just a few months. Wanna come to ontario for a while?

 

Really like the headlight.

 

Thanks guys! Just working out small issues now.