Update: Bike was taken to best Vintage Mechanic in area ( 50 mile range) and he said he tested (and replaced) alot of parts ( including battery,...
1982 XJ750J NEW: Tires, Front Turn signals, Brakes, oil change, air filter, spark plugs, and few other minor additions.
Any other XJ Riders/owners in the area?
Yes, (truck, sparebattery, Battery charger, jump box.. at different points in assessment of issue.)
Would love to find a local who can assist me ( I am a hands on learner and only have the Haynes manual, electronic owners manual, wiring diagrams,...
Here are the "Findings" from my tests today with my current Multi meter (I don't 100% trust it). Battery: In volts Before installing in bike:...
One set of wires sparks and other does not ( repeated by local Yamaha dealer mechanic) and that was why they said they tested ignition coils an...
A little over 12 volt before connected, will record the numbers again. ( wrote them down before changing ignition coil, but will redo test. But...
Yes
Update: Installed the new to me used Ignition coil, still won't start. Took it to a Yamaha dealer who said the issue was electrical between...
Ok so I did miss label the cable ( it is the spedo cable). Checked fuses, and the ignition coils were tested ( sever different times by three...
Contact info is: Cell: 231-499-0067 ( best to text me as I live in the backwoods of Michigan.) Email: M_A_N_G2005@yahoo.com Here are all around...
. 1) It has a cable that runs from front left fork at wheel end to the "dash box" and plugs into the Tachometer, what would call it? 2) Cranks...
1982 Yamaha XJ750J Maxim $1,000 (located in Alden Mi 49659) Great starter bike, low mileage, only has light "lay down" dents/scratches. DOES NOT...
Was looking for a cheap ( have learned my lesson, don't worry) bike to learn to ride on. I found a 1982 XJ750J that fit the requirements and...
Update: I managed to find a very highly rated Ebay seller who had used (but tested good) 82-83 XJ750 ignition coils and waiting for them to arrive.
I have an AGM Sealed battery ( also had it checked and confirmed .. twice). Fuses were checked... I am currently at the point of the checks of :...
Does the XJ750 have an inductive type ignition, or a CDI ignition?
Any important "Specs" I need to pay attention to?
Why was it parked in the garage in the first place?
How reliable are "after market" coils? Are they a smart option, or is it an OEM only thing?
Update: Been busy with other parts of life. Local Yamaha dealer said the coil to 1/4 was bad , but before I removed both coils the 2/3 was not...
After a quick chat with local Yamaha dealer ( by phone). I checked all four plug wires ( had only checked. two earlier) and found two plug wires...
All plugs look same ( almost all white). No clue as to mixture screw setting ( where is it?). Fresh OEM in bike.
Battery was tested ( By AutoZone) and said Battery was at 90% ( Salesman said that means it is good) but needed to be charged ( and was at Fire...
Update: Might have bad battery ( according to Father-in-law who sells for Deka Battery , after looking at the battery) . Also found the smell of...
As far as I can tell Starter spins same ( not really. Sure I was not noting it before. How Do I check side stand switch ( and should it matter ,...
How do I check Crank case for gas ( other than change oil)? , and it fired right up after being on it's side ( three times, different trips )...
Down for only a few minutes ( up to 5 minutes according to witness).... Long story, just say I was not happy.
This was posted in another thread but moved to a new post per request of "KMoe" 1)I have a 1982 XH759J that just all of a sudden won't start....
1) Why should I not have jumper cables attached to a running vehicle?--->"jump start it with car battery do not have the car running."-XJ550H
Good to know, but can I mix the Petroleum and "mineral" motor cycle oils in my bike? ( same weight )
Example I am currently using Yamalube 10w40 ( I believe) it is a mineral oil based oil , but since my bike uses oil I went to local auto store and...
I did a quick search and did find the answer. 1) I was wondering what the real difference is? 2) Can a person mix the Mineral based with...
First car ( bought it at age 15) was a 1986 Chevy Celebrity Station wagon. ( Bought it in 1999).
Most likely, one of my coworkers ( also a Yamaha owner) said to also check that.
So I miss typed it is a 1982 XJ750J Maxim, Dark red, with a couple after market parts.
No problem, I gave a 1972 XJ750J with about 35,000 miles, and looks great for a 35year old bike. It is my daily driver.
http://brookeshaffer.com/library/timekeeper/the-chivalrous-welshman/time-to-kill "Tommen Forbes is basically your average sixteen year old: hates...
I have not tried them anywhere else other then the air box cover ( 3 bolts) and the two side covers ( the battery box cover , and matching cover...
the bolts that were for the tv the bracket is holding. ;)
Just wanted to pass the word on "Life hack" that I found by accident. The bolts to the air box, Side covers, and sure other parts are exactly the...
"All of the foam/ gauze filters will require rejetting the carbs."... Sorry but you lost me... If I use a filter like the EMGO , I will need to...
Thanks for all the advice, but what about air filters as well?
I have a XJ750J. Is there a good local chain store ( AutoZone, Advanced Auto, O'Riley) I can buy Oil and air filters at? And what is best oil to...
:p Naa, just many (like me) live way out in the woods.
Did a search, and found no more recent posts since like 2010 for Northern Michigan riders. Are there anyone else in Northern Lower Michigan? And...
Not sure it helps, but my XJ750J (1982) has the upturned top tab on it's air box cover. But has 5 screw holes ( picture looks like it has 3).
Working on it, His brother likes sleeping on it and Wife won' let turn them into "biker cats" ...yet.
LMAO I'm married so, yes.
