1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Search Results

Search Again
  1. morg65
    Thread

    Took my shifter casing off and now no spark at all 4 plugs.82 XJ650

    Hi gang, Long time no hear. Nearly 2 years ago my XJ jammed in 1st gear and I had to get a recovery truck home. So long story short,yesterday I...
    Thread by: morg65, Jun 20, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. morg65
    Thread

    XJ550 Exhaust on an XJ650.?

    Hi all, Still trying in vain to get my hands on an original collector box for my 82 XJ650 YICS model. Just came across an immaculate collector...
    Thread by: morg65, Aug 21, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. morg65
    Thread

    Original exhaust XJ650 compared to XJ750

    Hi gang, I am trying in vain to get my hands on an original exhaust system for my XJ650 YICS. I have managed to get to brand new original pipes...
    Thread by: morg65, Jun 25, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. morg65
    Thread

    Hi all. Still stuck in 1st. How much oil will I lose.?

    Hi all, Just wondering. I will be removing the gear linkage cover to get at the shift springs. I am hoping one of the springs is broken. Just...
    Thread by: morg65, Jun 11, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. morg65
    Thread

    Stuck in 1st gear XJ650 with 20000 miles....

    Gang, So far any time I have had an issue with my 82 XJ650 you guys have always been bang on with your advice. So last evening she decided not...
    Thread by: morg65, Dec 3, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. morg65
    Thread

    fluttering noise xj650

    Hi all, Long time... XJ has been running so well thanks to all of ye. But over the past few days I notice a sort of fluttering noise as I am...
    Thread by: morg65, Oct 29, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. morg65
    Thread

    New Yamaha Petrol Tap and still no fuel in filter XJ650

    Hi gang, Finally arrived. Genuine Yamaha Petcock. Though I had the problem licked.. No issues for two days until I thought I was going onto...
    Thread by: morg65, Aug 6, 2013, 30 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. morg65
    Thread

    My XJ650 struggles to reach 90mph..

    Hi gang, Not that I am a boy racer but I find when on the M50 motorway that I can cruise away at 75mph but she seems to struggle to go past 90....
    Thread by: morg65, Jul 22, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. morg65
    Thread

    Oil now only half way up on oil level window XJ650

    Gang, I'm sure there is a thread somewhere but I cant see to find it so my query is. I recently changed the oil on my XJ650, maybe a month ago....
    Thread by: morg65, Jul 20, 2013, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. morg65
    Thread

    Yamaha petcocks..Will XJ900 fit an XJ650.?

    Hi all, I'm a just about to purchase a genuine Yamaha petcock which is listed for the XJ900.. The part number is: 1 - 31A-24500-02. It looks...
    Thread by: morg65, Jul 18, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. morg65
    Thread

    Keeps cutting out....Petcock or vacuum.? XJ650

    Hi gang, Cant figure this one. Recently she felt like she was running out of fuel so I switched onto reserve but she still cut out. I have an...
    Thread by: morg65, Jul 16, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. morg65
    Thread

    Feels like running it's out of fuel XJ650

    Hi all, Me again. Just wondering.. Does wind affect fuel consumption.? I don't mean of the human kind lol..In fact human wind may actually...
    Thread by: morg65, Jun 19, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. morg65
    Thread

    Gear shifting...Clunky between 2nd and 3rd XJ650..

    Hi all, Had problems recently with contaminated oil...and starter clutch issues. So changed to the correct oil and flushed a number of times....
    Thread by: morg65, May 22, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. morg65
    Thread

    Starter clutch issues. How many oil changes needed. XJ650.

    Hi all, Starter clutch has been improving well in the past few weeks. It was slipping so bad at one stage that the engine didn't crank long...
    Thread by: morg65, May 21, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. morg65
    Thread

    Magnetic tip on oil bung XJ 650

    Hi gang, Just back from a flu virus.. What a killer. Two weeks flat on me back. Never under estimate the power of a flu virus. Anyways on the...
    Thread by: morg65, May 8, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. morg65
    Thread

    Starter Clutch still slipping..

    Me again, My XJ only has 26 thousand miles on her and was well looked after by her previous owner, as lady who always kept her perfect. Some...
    Thread by: morg65, Apr 15, 2013, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. morg65
    Thread

    Using the choke..How long is ok.?

    Hi all, Put a new set of plugs in my XJ650 yesterday morning. She wasn't behaving very well and took some time to start due to starter clutch...
    Thread by: morg65, Apr 15, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. morg65
    Thread

    Starter clutch or starter motor.?

    Guys, Maybe I'm barking up the wrong tree here.. What are the symptoms of a dodgy starter motor.? Thanks all. Morg
    Thread by: morg65, Apr 7, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. morg65
    Thread

    Changing the oil filter on my XJ650

    Me again, Finally got my hands on good old 20w40 mineral oil 4T.. Its not available in Ireland.. So changed the oil...but just wondering if it...
    Thread by: morg65, Apr 6, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. morg65
    Thread

    Petcock question XJ650.. Fuel coming from beneath the engine

    Hi all, Bike was out for a week in minus 4 degress at night..Coldest March on record in Ireland..Thing is...If I leave her for a few days I...
    Thread by: morg65, Apr 6, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. morg65
    Thread

    Plugs coming loose on my XJ650

    Hi all, Morg here.. Yesterday I noticed when removing my plugs that they had become quite loose. It took almost no effort to open them with my...
    Thread by: morg65, Mar 25, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. morg65
    Thread

    Got a right soaking in a heavy downpour

    Hey all, Morg here.. Got caught last Wednesday in a terrible downpour..Problem is when I got home my XJ was ringing wet so I couldn't put the...
    Thread by: morg65, Mar 25, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. morg65
    Thread

    Changing me oil this weekend XJ650..No oil ring

    Hi all, I am planning on changing my oil and filter this weekend. Thing is...I bought an oil filter online but it didn't come with the black...
    Thread by: morg65, Mar 7, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. morg65
    Thread

    Finally got my clutch just right

    Gang, Since I got me clutch sorted the knock from the drive shaft seemed to have gone away.Is it possible that the reason for the knock was due...
    Thread by: morg65, Mar 5, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. morg65
    Thread

    Adding additive to XJ650 final drive.

    Hi all, A few months back I had a problem with my taking off at the lights. When I released the clutch I got this knock thru my seat. Was advised...
    Thread by: morg65, Mar 4, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. morg65
    Thread

    Starter clutch slipping and type of engine oil. XJ650

    Hi all, Morg again.. Had me oil changed recently and lately I notice that the starter seems to slip when I push the start button. Seems to be...
    Thread by: morg65, Feb 22, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. morg65
    Thread

    Slight play in throttle tube XJ650...Slack cable maybe.?

    Hi all, There seems to be a little bit of slack on my throttle meaning that when I rev up there is a small bit of travel in the grip before she...
    Thread by: morg65, Feb 21, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. morg65
    Thread

    Rev Counter jumps around 6000rpm

    Hi all, Have my 82 XJ650 starting on the button now mainly due to the great advice I have been given here by all you guys. Here's something I...
    Thread by: morg65, Feb 18, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. morg65
    Thread

    Finding neutral on my 82 XJ650..

    Hi all out there. Have been messing around with my clutch adjustment and just cant seem to find neutral when she warms up. I have to turn her...
    Thread by: morg65, Feb 4, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. morg65
    Thread

    NGK BP7ES Gapping from new and clutch adjustment XJ650

    Hi all, Just wondering.. I recently purchased a set of BP7ES plugs for my XJ650 and am wondering if they are the correct gap when taken out of...
    Thread by: morg65, Jan 15, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. morg65
    Thread

    Self cancelling indicators...XJ650

    Hi all, And a Happy New Year to ye.. On me way in this morning I noticed that when I used the indicators the engine stalled..When I cancelled...
    Thread by: morg65, Jan 8, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. morg65
    Thread

    Knock when taking off in first gear from the rear..XJ 650

    Hi again all ye experts. Morg65 again looking for advice.. I have an 82 XJ650..She only has 26000 miles up on her and is an original one lady...
    Thread by: morg65, Nov 14, 2012, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. morg65
    Thread

    Hey there again..Question regarding my XJ650 shaft.

    Hi all, Me again..Now have my XJ650 finally on the road. She only has 26000kms on her but I notice that when I pull off in first gear I sometimes...
    Thread by: morg65, Oct 3, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. morg65
    Thread

    MY XJ is hard to start from cold..

    Hi all.. Me again.. I know I should be ashamed of meself but I dont use my XJ as often as I should..Sometimes she sits there for a few months..I...
    Thread by: morg65, Nov 21, 2011, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. morg65
    Thread

    XJ650 4th cylinder not as hot as other 3.

    Hi all, Just got my carbs back from a local legend,,have been cleaned and balanced. Funny thing is even thought my XJ 650 4KO now runs well she...
    Thread by: morg65, Apr 4, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. morg65
    Thread

    My 82 XJ650 4K0 is misfiring and wont run..Help...

    Hi all. Am new here so go asey as we say in Ireland. I got me hands on a beautiful 1982 XJ650 4KO model. She has only 22k genuine miles and I...
    Thread by: morg65, Oct 6, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
Showing results 1 to 36 of 36
Search Again