What did you do to your Yamaha today?

I have neither nor access to either right now.

 

Drained the oil out of my xj650 Seca. It hasn't had an oil change in 6+ years because it's been sitting in my parents' shed. The filter bolt is stuck and I almost stripped it. I just ordered a new one online, so have to wait on it before I can proceed

 

Hiya Franz
It's a place in Notts UK, (Bilsthorpe), called NRP exhaust silencers. Google NRP.co.uk to access site.
Kind regards!

 

Thanks Pauldale.

 

Not quite—— you still need the reflectors that’s bolt onto the bottom bolts of the air scoops.

 

Yesterday evening I tested the four injector channels with a resistor and LED to verify they were wired correctly, and reinstalled the injectors and fuel rail. Probably this evening I will pressure test the fuel rail and pressure regulator, and maybe finish up the wiring harness changes.

 

Today, I ran out of gas... welding gas. I am installing a catalytic converter... I cut down a small car cat to fit, and was welding it to the front end of the MAC muffler, but ran out of helium/argon mix (stainless welding). No idea whether welding supply is essential or not. Might have to wait a while to finish this...

 

Should be they supply repair shops

 

Recommend the spin on oil filter conversion xj4ever sells was a great investment and cool factor ...and no more seized filter bowl bolts either.

 

Got a refill of the welding gas and finished the cat to muffler welding. Reinstalled the exhaust header and started on the work to attach the cat to the exhaust pipe.

The welds are kind of ugly, but I think the result is going to be pretty good.

These MAC exhausts are a lot heavier than I'd thought. The muffler and exhaust pipe are about 16ga.

 

That is true! I'm happy keeping them in the box of spares for now hihi. Will be mounted if I ever sell the bike.

 

Removed the tank and was armed with starting fluid and a propane torch to check for vacuum leaks. First, though, I watched the throttle cable/shaft action and saw that the return to idle position was fairly quick but not like it should be. I temporarily added a spring helper and now the bike returns to idle speed quickly and runs like it should. It wasn't a vacuum leak at all. I'll run it this way until I have the time and gumption to pull the carbs and break the rack.

 

I ordered forward controls for my Maxim 650. Really looking forward to installing them. It’s been inconsistent weather here in Rochester NY; so that means that decent riding weather isn’t very far behind. Thank goodness the motor is about to go back in.

 

spray clean the throttle shaft springs they may be gummed up.

 

tc bros?

from the instructions If you have a stock exhaust system on a XJ650, you can use a 1975-83 XS650 stock brake pedal and it requires no bending to clear the stock muffler.

 

Rebuilt my calipers and MC on the Seca. New lines, pads/shoes and tires this weekend. Replaced the steering bearings last night. Just have to put the hogfiddled carbs on and she should be ready for the road.

Has been off the road since 2006 so it will be nice to take it for a rip here soon.

 

Yes I purchased from TC bros. What on the stock exhaust or brake needs to be bent on the XJ for the forward controls to work?

 

Virus be damned temp almost 70 , was working on my closet clothes rack , I over built it turned out better than I expected . Finished up and pulled bike out , went for a short ride felt so good , ran so smooth now it supposed to rain so I will do some cleaning this weekend. Really want to go for a long ride. Maybe soon I hope.

 

the brake pedal needs to be bent unless you use a xs brake pedle it is in the instructions they print online

http://www.tcbroschoppers.com/instr...Forward Control Installation Instructions.pdf

 

That is true! I'm happy keeping them in the box of spares for now hihi. Will be mounted if I ever sell the bike.