UpDate : I Ended up taking the carbs apart to have closer look, I Could tell by the smell after taking the first Float Bowl off I was in for some...
Are there any other models of carbs that will work with a 81 xj 650 I just picked up another project and the float bowl drain screws are so stuck...
Still here from Milwaukie Or.
NEW BIKE THIS TIME AUG.2019 JUST Picked up a 81 XJ 650 Non runner
yes Dufur is a great little place
Milwaukie Oregon Here
new bike this month xj750 maxim
I Really got messed up trying to load pictures, Not Sure why but here is the rest of the story not much just the back end of my bike as it has...
im working on it[IMG]
[IMG] Well this turned out badly i will have to figure out the pic thing I Changed out the windshield for one off of a newer model yamaha 2009...
My New Look For My 82 650http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b535/gang311/IMG_20150326_182858_093_zpsdcotfm81.jpg Well I did some remodeling on my...
Well I did some remodeling on my 82 650 this winter it still runs like a sweetheart but looks a little badass I changed my pipes my bags and rear...
right side cover ?
online and alive and still riding but freeezing
You can do a money order or just put the cash in a letter i have never had a problem just wrap a piece of paper around it shipping for regular...
NEVER GOT YOUR P. M. Please resend
it cost 2.50 to send one to California I live in Oregon, you want the stem and all? send me your zip code and we will go from there the shipping...
I have a bunch of misc. parts I figured some one might be looking for these ,I posted them on photo bucket, Just make a reasonable offer and you...
I Noticed you live in Portland I have a extra tank I live in Milwaukie Just south of Portland, The tank is not pristine by any measure I got it...
Nice Looking XJ ,You should have no trouble selling it for that price that`s about average for where I live also West Oregon. good to see someone...
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Well we will see if this thread gets to stay. I never took pics of patching up the tank where the emblems were I forgot to take some before pics...
Thought I would share a method i used to help restore a old gas tank I purchased as a back up for my plan to repaint / refinish my bike tank this...
[ATTACH] Hello all I Live south of Portland Or. and always looking for riding buddies, Or share info about bikes and hobbies. Hit me up I`m game...
I might add I ride a solo seat and never plan to have a passenger so those worries are not mine either.
I`m not sure I stiffened the springs, But my goal was to lower the bike a bit to fit my body better, And that I did about 2" in height when you...
Well its kinda of embarrassing (o-well) When I took apart the kill switch one of the first things I cleaned up, Thinking it could be a easy fix...
:)Yeah Problem solved and back in the wind
Well its day five of a non running bike I have checked just about everything multi times, the condition of the system is now all lights are...
To Misterhare : if you are still having trouble and from your last post yes it sounds like your solenoid is indeed one of your problems replace...
I Realize the age of this thread /post but just to help clarify when you short your starter solenoid you look at it you will see two nuts that...
:)For one thing I want to thank you for your help you really showed a lot of helpful kindness going out of your way to help me chase this down ,...
I forgot to add about rooster`s truck I too have a old truck 73 F250 hi boy and I can recall having the same problem spark, gas, air, no start I...
I Messed with it a few hours again today still no start ,I took the kill switch apart cleaned all the wires and terminals , Got back inside the...
o_OWell after further inspection I was unable to cause another episode of failure to my signal circuit so I put the head lamp bucket back...
If you are still looking I will give you one free if you pay shipping. I live at 97222
[ATTACH] I lowered my 82 xj650 I used a route that most guy`s do not want to try, That is I cut close to 2" out of the fat end of my shock...
[ATTACH] here is a shot I took the pic from the forum and change it a little
:cool:At the time I first posted this bit I was unaware that the horn and brake light(s) were also inoperable but After checking and before...
Well I got mine working again, But the problem still exists I did not fix anything but all is working. I did take apart all the connections check...
Thanks for the answers I removed my stock fuse box and replaced it with inline blade type fuses. But I am going to check inside the headlight...
Hello I am rather new here but been lurking for a while, Maybe some one can help me out ,I have a 82 xj650 and once in a while my electronics...
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There are a lot of ways to lower these bikes, I can speak for one of the less used ways. What I did was I cut about 1.5 inches out of my coil...
There We go kinda big I guess I`ll have to work on that,
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Did not work
I`m a new member but have been lurking in the background for a while ,I figured this is a good time to try loading a picture myself this is my 82...