Welcome to the fold! I would throw in that this would be a good time to make sure the starter clutch (it's internal and you do have to split the...
Want to? Yes Is it in the cards this year, sadly no. I feel your pain with the teens. Mine are 19 and 16, sadly no spousal support for them...
Where in Minneapolis? That's where I am, we should ride.
All together, and following the recommended break in process as posted by, I believe, Chacal. I have done the initial 15 minute idle, and the...
Now that I look at the kick stand, it looks like maybe the kickstand lever is bent.
Reinstalling the engine and reconnecting stuff like foot pegs. This does not seem right as the kickstand won’t allow the peg to swivel back. Did I...
So I’m thinking this tachometer drive gear should spin freely….
Ok. I’ve come to my senses and realized it makes no sense to not put new ones in.
Crossposted to the FB groups. Yamaha XJ650RJ (Seca) Doh! I’ve spent the entire riding season rebuilding my engine (it’s hard to find time) and...
I have Loctite 515 ready to go, but it looks like I need to get Loctite Klean ‘n Prime. Is that necessary??
Getting ready to put the cases back together. Do I loctite the bolts? Red or blue?
Thanks! I didn't know that I should swing it up to align the lower case half, makes sense though! I appreciate the confirmation.
Aren’t there supposed to be a pair of these half moon circlips at each of these four locations in the picture? (please excuse the double line on...
Neighbor's impact driver to the rescue. Gotta get me one of those!
Anyone else have difficulty with the clutch center nut? I bent the tabs out, and have a flat piece of steel with some bolts to hold the drive...
Not me checking my bank account and realizing it won't be this time around for that 900...........
Just noticed you're in Fargo! I'm in Minneapolis, and my daughter will be starting at NDSU this fall.
Ugh, y'all are so supportive where do I find more excuses! I guess, I'll have to do it! Just anxious to get it out and ride. It's a beautiful day!
Engine is out, cylinder is honed and ready for new piston rings. Starter clutch works fine most of the time and I am freaked out and worried I'll...
Thanks!
OK, I've been perusing this, and still don't quite understand. Do I have to split the cases to get to the Starter Clutch? Or are you saying I can...
Hey, I went to Goshen College (many) years ago.........
Saw it there, looks great!
Thanks! To clarify, I was doing TDC by the marking on the side under the timing inspection cover. The main point of my question was whether it...
I'm in the process of replacing piston rings and cylinder base gasket on my 1982 XJ650RJ Seca. This is non YICS. Followed instructions for tear...
Well I screwed that post up! Here is what I was trying to say: In your thread there is considerable discussion about the chain guide. Is this...
Thank you!
I used baby powder to verify that, indeed, I have an oil leak at the cylinder base gasket tight at the location of a broken cooling fin. I...
I've been running on repaired posts for a couple of years now. I used a JB Weld product someone on here suggested, along with drilling into the...
Went for a ride, changed the oil and washed it today. Low 50’s in MN made for a good birthday ride.
Thanks! That's what I was thinking.
Hey folks! I have my M/C cleaned up and ready for the new sight glass, and noticed in Len's instructions that it says to do the rebuild BEFORE...
Always doing a shoulder check, but having trouble getting the mirror to just barely show my shoulders instead of a really good view of them....
I am seeking suggestions for mirrors that afford greater visibility behind me. I have aftermarket mirrors (black) and am wondering if the stock...
My grandpa was known for predicting the winter with wooley worms. The more black, the harsher the winter, you you're in for a rough one....
Super helpful, thanks!
I hope this is the right location, I was deciding between here and the XJ Modifications forum. I bought some grip heaters for my 650 Seca, and I...
Ok. Lines installed, new DOT3, bled. I will rebuild the m/c and calipers in winter. Thanks all!
I am so glad this story ends with new brakes and not something worse!
Definitely planning to replace the fluid, who knows how old it is! It looks good but holy cow if it's 40 years old too......... How hard are the...
Thanks to you all for making sure I replaced them! I would like to just replace the lines, and rebuild the master cylinder and calipers this...
Mine is not a vacuum one. It works fine but it was installed by a previous owner. I did have sticky floats but changing oil after the event...
I wouldn't be much help in that, but I do wonder about a South Minneapolis XJ discussion over beer..... Hell, maybe one of y'all has gauges for...
Wait, that's like right by me!?! I was intrigued by the google maps idea and then I was like oh, must have defaulted to my location. What is the...
Yeah, I don't think they're exactly falling off the shelves here either. I'll probably kick myself for not buying it in a few years, but the dent...
Well I screwed up the second picture....[ATTACH]
Not sure if this is an appropriate spot for this, admins please let me know if not. Ran across this craigslist ad, including parts for XJ650R....
Not sure if he will ship, but there is one listed here:...
I agree! And, honestly, I am watching from the perspective of my own equity, thinking about how much I should eventually invest in mine. I tend...