Hey guys. I haven't been around for a while but am glad to see that there is some XJ interest in the area. Fonz. I actually work AT the airport....
Well, as painful as this will be, I've decided that I really need to sell my beloved XJs. They've been wonderful, but I just can't afford to keep...
I'm with PhillyTurbo. If you're in the Philly area, we can probably get you going. Greg
I'm a little surprised by this. I have a beautiful '82 identical to that that I listed here a few months ago and no one seemed to have any...
Great! I got your message but have been so busy I hadn't had a chance to call you back. I'm really glad that you were able to get her back on the...
This may or may not be useful to anyone else here. I had been using NJ Riders ins here in NJ. Good company, and great prices. However, my...
I have a pair of calipers off an '82 750 Seca. I think they're the same. Not entirely sure though. I could probably be talked out of them. Greg
As Polock stated, gears don't slip. However, shift forks do. A very common XJ problem is worn shift forks and jumping out of 2nd gear is a classic...
Sorry Vinny, I don't know Sam any better than you do. You could try sending him a pm here. That's about all I could suggest. Greg
20+ years is a long time for a bike to sit. I would assume that any fluid in the bike is now tar. The carbs will almost certainly need to be...
Hey Sam, Sorry to hear that you have to let your Maxim go. I understand though. This can be a great site for selling an XJ. It's a bit hit...
It's raining here in Philadelphia. I ride every day that it's not. I feel bad that I couldn't take part, but safety first. Greg
94.143m Dang it Kiwi. I'm going to get fired over this!
I think the numbers are still off. This will be my 370th post and I'm still in 6th gear. Of course, maybe my shift forks are just worn! Greg
This may have been suggested before and if so, I apologize. From time to time, I'll see an XJ in my travels and I suspect that some of them...
87.552 WOOOOOO WHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Looks like a nice bike, but the sitting for 6 years concerns me deeply. The carbs will need rebuilt. It will need a battery and god knows what...
Hard to say, but it sure sounds like you have some sort of electrical issue. Might be multiple problems. I would first worry about getting it...
Yeah, I vote for warped rotor too. Take the caliper off and put a nice straight edge up against it at several points. Should be pretty obvious. Is...
Gas evaporates really quickly. I usually let it sit overnight and it's dry in the morning. Oh and nedder is absolutely correct. No dumb...
All valid points. Don't buy this bike unless you're willing to get your hands dirty. If you have hopes of taking it to the local Yamaha shop and...
It looks like a pretty good deal to me. Cosmetically, it looks pretty nice and the mechanical problems sound pretty minor to me. However,...
Re: 1982 seca turbo XJ650LJ e-Bay sale over Timing is everything I guess. I bought a really nice '82 with 22K on the clock on eBay a few months...
I like the look too and would be interested in a set. Gaiters are rubber boots that cover fork tubes. They kind of look like bellows. You used...
Damn, I read these things all the time. Harley guys don't give us the time of day..... da da da da. Here are some 'Harley guys'...
I'm up for this sort of thing just about anytime. I can never get anybody to come. I'm more or less ready to give up. If you ever want to come up...
Good Karma -- even if not Instant. Well done, Greg
These don't come around as often as they used to: '83 Seca Turbo Gas tank The extra gallon capacity is really nice. I was able to mount one...
So, should I take it you're not interested in getting together Saturday? Greg
Hey all, Looks like we have a fellow XJer who needs some tuning this weekend. I'm happy to help. Anyone else interested in getting their bike...
As a matter of fact, I do! Not sure what your schedule is like but... This Saturday, I'm having some new windows and a door installed on my...
I live right across the border in Audubon NJ. About 2 miles from the W Whitman. While I won't synch your carbs for you, if you come over, I'd be...
It is. Drop me a line. Greg
Can't help with valve adjustment instructions but have you tried synching the carbs? Sounds more like a carburation issue than valves to me....
I have both a 750 and Turbo. No question, the Turbo is faster. The 750 is nice, but the Turbo will out accelerate it in a heartbeat. The Turbo...
I don't think you should vent your frustration at the users here because they don't want to buy your bike. The users here are spread, literally...
Looks like a good tool. The guy seems to be a little hardcore about his rules. I've been burned on eBay before too though and I can understand...
Talon, I think things in GA are very, very different than elsewhere. In most states, certainly here in NJ, you couldn't even register a bike...
Perhaps title searches are easier in GA and Talon just didn't realize how difficult it is elsewhere. Let's try not to assume too much. Greg
I just bought a rebuild kit from the local Yamaha dealer. It was about $50. Greg
Too bad. I think it would probably still have been worth what you would have paid, but it would have obviously taken some work. Not a fan of that...
Come on. That'll buff right out.
Thanks for the plug Joe. I hate to let her go, but I have to thin the heard somehow. I can't believe I'm not selling the Harley! :) Greg
I think it might need a little tlc.
I think the only difference is the size of the heads. I guess each one would be 25 cc larger. Other than that, I believe they are identical. Gre
Yeah, there's a price to pay for that badge. I have an '88 1200 that has cost me more than all my XJs in repairs. It's slower than my Xjs....
Those are cool bikes. Being a Turbo guy, I really like the styling. Man I wish I could find one of them here in the states. Greg
Nice looking Sporty. What year is it? Greg
Sounds like the priorities of your projects just changed! It appears that you know what needs done. Just a matter of getting to it. Greg
Don't sell yourself too short. I never took autoshop and until two years ago at the ripe old age of 35, I never put a wrench to a motorcycle....