It turns our that something in the headlight bucket was shorting out causing the fuses to pop. All fixed now ! Thanks for the help. I do want to...
In the never ending quest to get my 81 XJ650 started that was running last month. I've replaced the right side handlebar switch and the relay...
In an attempt to fix my turn signals my bike won't do anything with the starter switch on the bars. I wiggled the wire and it cranked over, so I...
I purchased an OEM tool kit and was wondering if anyone had one ? I would like to see how it mounts umder the rear seat.
Good morning men. I was wondering if anyone in the central PA area want to do a pre spring carb clinic. Cleaning, synchronization...etc.
Does anyone have either a top box, saddle bags, or tool roll on their XJ. I commute 34 miles one way in my 81 650. I have a tactical backpack...
It fits and sounds great ! No exhaust manifold gaskets were required at all which is odd. My buddy and I just had to bend the center stand foot...
Mine is an 81 XJ 650, i would like the email address, yes. You would expect a 415 dollar exhaust to relatively fit.
The old pipes were beveled and didn't have gaskets. They didn't leak either.
Well I got a new MAC 4 into 2 megaphone system. Looks great but, doesn't fit worth a damn. The header pipes fit but doesn't have room for gaskets....
This is by far the most technical response yet ! Which I appreciate as a trained automotive professional. Thanks for all the advice, there's a few...
I plan on keeping the oem airbox setup. So, with a higher flow exhaust the fuel air ratio shouldn't need to change. I'm only concerned about the...
81 XJ650
The Mac system doesn't have a cross over pipe no. It seems like a decent aftermarket system though.
I was going to weld my crossover pipe today and found so many other cracks and rust holes. So my 33 year old exhaust couldn't be fixed. My header...
She is fixed ! Once the inner spacer was in the right location, it torqued up fine. I have been riding it for the past 3 days. Now, my turn...
Well I think I figured it out after taking it apart again. The inner spacer between the two wheel bearings is laying on its side and not in line...
I'm going to take it back apart after work. I didn't remove the wheel bearing at all and the seal on the left side is even with the fork. So, I...
I have a FSM and when I tighen the axle nut to toque the wheel walks to the left edge and the rotor begins to run on the inner fork. I'm an auto...
81 Xj650. I do have the spacer between the right fork and wheel.
I removed my front wheel to paint it. When I put it back together I go to torque the wheel it keeps drawing the rotor towards the inside of the...
Yea, I ordered another one. i have no idea what happen to mind.
Okay, thars a good deal. I just cleared my mailbox. Could you send me some information.
I have an 81 XJ 650 and my wheel spacing is off. I removed my front axle and wheel to paint it. When i go to torque it down, the wheel walks to...
That's the one I'm looking for. How much are you looking for it ?
I have an 81 Xj650 and Im looking for a the upper fork emblem that covers the brake junction. The ones eBay are rubbish and bike bandit wants 62...
My bike fell off the center stand while on a slight angle with the forks turned towards the road. It pushed something to the right about a 1\4 of...
I was looking for that thread via the search feature, and didn't find it. Perhaps I take her back apart tomorrow.
I got it all back together a few days ago after watching a random youtube video. Now, it runs best only on reserve (fuel flows with no vacuum). I...
Well I rode the mighty yamaha today and notice a little fuel leak from the back side of the petcock. So, I removed everything and even found a...
81 Yamaha XJ-650
I'm looking for the two orange reflectors that go on the front forks and and original or NOS tool kit. Also a document holder for under the seat.
I'm not quite sure what happen, one of the many joys of working on old things. Something maybe was to tight. The new parts looked the same as my...
Good evening. I was getting my 81 XJ-650 ready for spring. I put the battery in, gave her some choke and she fired up. So, I decided to do my...
Thanks for all the help ! I purchased the eBay on and look forward to putting it on.
I went to the local upholstery shop, where they work on a lot of restorations...etc. They wanted 200 dollars to re-do my seat. I would have been...
I've noticed a little valve tap and saw that my oil was about a half quart low. So, I added some and a few days later it was low again. There are...
Well, I knew that a re jet was needed and I would sacrifice power due to the lack of back pressure. I just wanted a little more growl from the old...
I was wonder if I have to adjust my carbs if I remove my mufflers all together. I would like the bike to me louder (My inner bad ass).
I was wondering if anyone is up for a ride in central PA (Williamsport or State College) next weekend.
I rode about 200 miles last weekend and I snapped a photo of the group of bikes I rode with.
I live in Williamsport, and would love to make the trip ! I need help adjusting my valves.
After weeks of hard work and small fixes I finally took the old girl out for a long journey. I rode with two new bikes (GSXR & FZR-6) and it did...
Worked out great ! I ran a tap through the hole and its fixed. Now, this might sound strange but it seems like my axle is longer. I went to torque...
Sorry, its a 81 XJ650. I do have the washer behind the castle nut. Everything it lined up and even also.
Well, I got a new front tire and something isn't right. I put the axle back in, lined up the speedometer gear....etc. But, when I go to torque it...
Well I'm going to chase the threads with a tap first, and see if my new bolt will fit properly. If not, I'm going to just use a larger bolt with...
I'm not the first owner. But, it makes you wonder about the engineering about the old bikes.
I had to get a new front tire put on my bike and the dis assembly was super easy and straight forward. Then, with my new rubber installed i found...
Dammit, I tried to resize the picture as small as I could. I need to explore my picture sharing options.
