I have an in-line filter and I watched videos on using apple cider vinegar to clean some rust and then use a liner.
So finally got the carbs back on the bike and I’m trying to clean the inside of the tank. What would be my next step after I finish the tank? I...
Any powedered laundry soap will work? Need to do my tank as well.
@mrdawson havemt looked into wet setting, what exactly is the method for that? I've seen rigs that people make from pvc but that's quite a lot to...
is there a way to make a homemade tool that will work for dry setting floats? Haven't had time to work on the carbs, plus my bike was towed...
Idk about how long but he responded to my message about parts again and said he'd take $500 for the bike.
I asked if he'd sell me parts and it's a no go. I paid $850 for mine and I was able to ride it home with a title. Lol.
https://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/d/1982-yamaha-650-secca/6250213746.html Came across this and thought someone might be interested. I wish...
The set in the front came off the bik and are quite dirty. Still need to finish cleaning them but the others are the extra set. Pretty clean but...
I'm pretty sure they're the same but will post pics of both to double check with you guys.
@hogfiddles So I've found I have a stripped mixture screw that just won't come out. It will move like 1/4 a turn but nothing more. Is it better to...
These are the shaft seals?
Well I honestly was gonna use the rubber tip ones but I SUHpose that if I'm buying things I might as well get metal ones. Lol. Also with the...
Ok thanks everyone. I laughed when I saw carP cleaner as well. Pretty funny. I didn't soak the body's as I don't have that much cleaner. Just...
@k-moe thanks for answering. @Jetfixer i did break the rack apart and was going to get the o rings. What are the shaft seals? @hogfiddles...
Realized that my XJ wouldn't run unless on the choke, so decided to break down the carbs and see if something was blocked. As I was taking out the...
@Taylo105 used one in his build. Maybe he has some insight for you.
Not sure about UV resistant but it's got some thickness to it.
Just bought some nice black vinyl from the local fabric store for $14 and some change. Girlfriend is going to redo the seat. She's way more crafty...
Gonna check the Yamaha store here and try to get the gasket before I do. Just cuz I'll have it off.
So installed new battery this morning and it fired right up. Breather is functioning well, IMO. Rode it to work and the shift pedal isn't...
No none at all, the seal slid on pretty snug even with a bit of oil rubbed on it. Will check the breather after I get a new battery. Thanks for...
@k-moe yes the flat side was out and there were no nicks or burrs on the actual shaft. I didn't replace the gasket itself but it isn't leaking...
So unfortunately after testing my battery it seems to be going bad. When starting the bike it drops to 8v I just keep going down from there. So...
I moved from Indy a year ago. If I was still there I'd snatch that from you. Good luck with the sale!
Just an update: finally got around to changing the oil. Everything went fine and I do believe I had some fuel in the oil as it was very thin and...
Found out I am getting power to my rear turn signals, they were chopped off. My hand control might need to be replace though. Also did my first...
Try rocking it back and forth a bit. Some bikes stick to my knowledge.
Something like this http://www.dimecitycycles.com/2-5-chrome-w-black-face-mini-speedo-tach-kit-1-4-ratio.html
@chacal thanks for the info, not sure if I need a tach right at the moment. I have a few other things I want to do like turn signals and ss brake...
Ok thanks, I wasn't sure if I could make it work. I saw some stuff on converting them to electronic somehow. Any recommendations on what kind of...
Yeah, I was gonna order an oil seal from Chacal, I just got back from there and they had it in stock for just a little cheaper. Hopefully I can...
So I live in Albuquerque and just found out that the oldest Yamaha Dealership in America is just 10 minutes from me. It's called Bobby J's Yamaha,...
@XJ550H The PO put a 750 motor in but I believe it still has the 650 harness and everything else. Also the tach is mechanical. It has a slot in...
I'm in ABQ, how north are you?
I talked to the PO and got the speedo and tach but he didn't have the other indicator lights. I do have the plastic housing for them though. Since...
Ok so I put my bike info in my signature. Hopefully you all can see it now. Ordering the part tomorrow, hopefully if get here soon. Also what...
@Chitwood @Timbox Just got home and looked again. After cleaning what oil I could the other day, it does kinda appear to come from the shift...
@Chitwood thanks! I did not know that.
@Timbox nothing near the top of the motor. I word most of it off and it was only slightly higher than the shifter. @Rooster53 my petcock only has...
My bike seems to be leaking oil from what I think is the crankcase?? It's not a lot just some drips. So i believe it could just be a gasket...
Update: temporarily connected adapter with quick disconnects. Needed to replace the bulb as there was a fingerprint on the bottom of it. Obviously...
@XJ550H you are the man. Those are what I meant by blade connects. Potato vs Potato. I'll use them temporarily until I can get the actual connector.
Hello, I decided to make a new post about this. So after looking over the wiring diagram into the Haynes manual, I cannot find out how to do this....
@XJ550H makes sense. He didn't have any on the bike. Previous owner wanted to do a integrated light system. Turn signals in the lights. I don't...
So found the problem with the brake light, at least the rear brake. When pressed it doesn't pull the sensor enough, have to adjust the spring a...
I'm not trying to cut it or do anything stupid eapecially hearing it's limited. I don't plan or really riding until I get those two things...
Unfortunately not. They seem super expensive so I don't know what I'm going to do there. Going to contact the previous owner to see if he still...
Hi all, new to motorcycles but I just bought a 82' XJ650. I've completed the MSF class and just need to learn to ride and work on this beauty....