So I order the clip package you posted on Amazon. Won't get it till July 23rd .... Oh well I know it's the right thing. So I put the regulator I...
This feels like my best bet currently. https://www.amazon.ca/Glarks-Electrical-Automotive-Connector-Motorcycle/dp/B07Y51MXQ5?th=1 Opinions? If I...
Nevermind looking closer it's a little different. Still might be a good replacement.
Battery order. My local battery shop just sold the last matching battery, my luck. Should have it in a few days though. That kit isn't available...
Ok Gentlemen I have the regulator in hand, getting the battery tomorrow. I sourced a clip from a local auto parts store. It's a Deutsch clip. I'm...
Awesome thanks 78, you've been super helpful!! I'll get moving on this stuff and update with results, hopefully soon.
So I'm starting to think you're describing some of my issues. I went to go do some of the tests you said, but my battery (which was on my charger)...
----Sorry for the delay I, busy with home renovations and didn't have time till now---- For the first test (12.5) what do you mean "power on" Key...
XJ550H the regulator is $50 Canadian, so probably closer to $40 USD haha, maybe that's sounds better. ----update---- So I think there is more to...
I haven't started my repair yet, just getting my ducks on a row first. I do have a lead on a used regulator at a local bike scrap yard for $50. At...
The bike side it definitely melted. The regulator side has a bit of browning, but not really melted.
This is the regulator. I doubt you can notice a failed one visionally though.
So leave the regulator in and just replace the connector? Think the connector on the regulator is ok? And just change the knarly looking one in...
Yeah I didn't take a pic of the regulator. I did take a pic of the TCI cause I want to get confirmation it looked fine. The regulator basically...
Hi Guys My 82 XJ650 left me stranded in a parking lot the other day. On literally the hottest day on record in 70+ years ...... 42 degree C (110f...
Like I said I know nothing about welding. But from what I was able to digest is that the weld did not fail, the metal broke where is was stressed...
So I ended up getting it welded today. We ended up taking the tank off and draining the carbs and leaning it to an almost 45 degree angle so he...
I have been. I like the kickstand a lot better. I read the "tricks" for the centre stand on here cause I was having a tough time with it....
I know nothing about welding .... That's why I'm looking for someone for this job. Funny it lasted so long. I've owned the bike for at least 7...
Thanks for all the advice guys. It seems like the welder will be able to it without tipping it. It didn't look very rusty to me, I'll post a pic....
Hey Guys Was hoping to get opinions if it's a bad idea to lay my bike on it's side? (it's an 82 XJ650 Maxim) My kickstand broke the other day...
Nuts, but I figured as much. Found a seat for a 550 .... so close.
Does the 550 have a different seat? or are they the same?
Well I dont really know what to do ... I think my best option might be to source an original seat that needs a cover and and use the new cover...
A little worried now cause I bought a replacement cover from The Mac fellow on Ebay after a few positive reviews. Now I'm not so sure it'll fit...
From my reading here I gathered most of the seat pans were fiberglass. Mine is for sure metal, I stuck a magnet against it and it sticks. (bike is...
On those types of sites usually shipping to Canada can be just as much as the item (sometimes more) Plus add the almost 30% for our lower value...
Has anyone been able to find any decent and affordable aftermarket footpegs? I'm in Canada so shipping and exchange is brutal. I'd like to be...
Yeah that's the thread i've been using. Very well done thread. I meant up a size, don't know why I put down a size ... Thanks for the response!
Just finished measuring all my valve clearances. They are as follows: 1= exhaust = 0.203mm intake=0.152mm 2= exhaust = 0.203mm intake=0.152mm 3=...
I got her all back together! Everything seems to be working well, and she fired up fairly good considering everything was sitting for a month and...
k guys cases sealed. Working away cleaning gasket surfaces. for the gaskets (particularing the oil sump) what do you guys recommend for treatment...
Awesome Thanks for the response K-Moe! So just so I got this right, do a very thin bead and the let the case meeting spread it out a bit ? Or...
I have been back at it recently. I split the cases and got the new primary guide in and am ready to re-seal the cases. I am still unsure of how...
Alrighty. this project is already taking a lot longer than I thought so I may as well do that too while I'm at it. I'll refer to the factory...
Ive been mostly using the Haynes manual. I have the service manual too though. The Haynes manual does describe to Remove the alternator, but since...
Ok guys I'm back at it today. Here come a couple newbie questions. I didn't remove the alternator , I think that was a mistake. Should I remove...
Anyone know if the clutch has to come apart with the "cheat" method of replacing the primary chain guard?
Ok well I'll inspect it for excessive wear but will most likely leave it. Thanks appreciate the help!!
So can you replace it without removing the head or cylinders? I ordered the parts from Chacal and I ordered a chain. But not sure if I got all...
Sorry if I'm hijacking the thread k-moe I was just about to embark on replacing my primary chain guard. I found a piece of plastic in the...
Lube is the only thing I didn't really do. That could have been my mistake. The unit I bought came as a cable and housing all together already...
I have a clutch cable break on my XJ650 about almost a year ago, maybe a bit less. Had no idea how old it was so I got a new one and replaced it....
Well Good news is it came back to life. It was on the charger for like 4 or 5 hours before I went to sleep and it was not done yet. It was done...
My ignition wasn't the greatest, and some one also took a screw driver to it recently and I haven't had the opportunity to fix it. I am able to...
The problem is some A hole tried to steal my bike, I guess. I also take it he wasn't very successful. Hard to believe a criminal would be...
Soooo many to choose from. I love my micro brews. I usually choose local. My absolute favorite is a fruity well hopped IPA from light house...
Got to be careful man. Recently I went down on my bike, going fairly slow ie maybe 10km/h I did a little tumble over the right side of the...
Ill check the choke thing. I don't think it's the battery. I top it up with distilled water fairly regularly. I usually take it out and give...
Looking on some advice on my bike. Now that it's getting a bit colder I can't really get her started in the morning. funny thing is it seemed...
