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XJ650J after 20 plus years, IT RUNS

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by eric.jones, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. eric.jones

    eric.jones New Member

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    With the price of gas these days I decided it was high time I took a second look at my bike.
    Drug it out of the corner of the garage a couple weeks ago. Cleaned and rebuild the carbs changed oil/filter bought a new battery and she started up on the first try. Idle was a bit fast and I had to shut it down a couple of times but I have it purring now.
    Now that I know it runs I got-a get my fork seals and brake parts on order!
    I can hardly wait!
     
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    What a great story ! Welcome back on the road, my last van 1/2 tank fill up was $100, so I parked it and I've been on the XJ650 ever since. My gas bill has dropped from $40 a week to $10 a week, and I am driving more places and having lots more fun!
    Post some pictures when you can, aren't these great bikes !
    Eric
     
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    AMCWood Member

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    I did the same thing. Except I laid mine over and gave me a scare but as gas prices go up so does my determination to get it back on the road. Would love to see some pics.
    Later
    Andrew
     
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    Mine was in storage for almost 13 years, and it fired right up too. Amazing, isn't it ?

    Congrats and good luck.
     
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    Some pics would be nice!

    Congrats!
     
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