Looking for a carb bowl. I think it is left side. Drain screw must be removable. I have attached an image of the 3 bowls I have I think I am...
What I am thinking is that I will know what I have.... a used wheel might not have much life either then looking for another and another etc etc.
Crap! Is there any machinist you guys know that will ship me out a couple linings? I can install them myself I say, just remove old lining,...
The 1984 750 max has a cracked drum lining, the 1983 650 max has a piece chipped off its lining.
Guys, are the rear wheels the same on the XJ650k, and a 1984 Maxim? The yahama part#s are different. Also, can you change the rear brake drum?...
I had a similar issue but it was exhaust rubbing over axle castle nut.
Well everything looks good with the differential. I see the weld joining the seams of differential tube. Instead of grinding the weld, could I...
I would recommend against using just brake cleaner, it dries out parts a lot. I would spray diesel right after. This is what I do on inframe...
I will check for this weld bead. Is there a part# on the differential housing so I can differentiate the parts? I was talking to two previous...
The tire is. Kendo Challenger 130 90 16. So far I don’t see any obvious parts missing. I have the axle with two spacers and nut. Wheel bearings...
I haven’t been riding the 1984 xj750, i know about rear brake lining delamination on these bikes. it has a designation of a midnight model, but...
Hello, I have recently got my wifes XJ750 running, and I am basically trying to complete as much work on it, and or figure out what parts we need...
Got my wifes 1984 XJ750 running today. We bought it 3 weeks ago, and it was the first time it was running since 1998. CB750 coils, but had to...
All the stuff arrived! Got them installed today! Flag Terminals would help, but you can get it done with straight spades...
Appreciate it, I have ordered a set and 25foot of 7mm wire.
Would this be the CB750 coil you were using?
I have a 750 Maxim and a 650 maxim that needs both hand levers and a choke cable. Will Virago parts fit? Want to keep genuine yahama parts on...
Hey guys, giving an update! It was the diode pack at fault. I replaced the diodes on the small PCB with 3A Diodes and a fresh 1watt 8.2OHM...
I was only able to track down a single 1A diode, around my small town. Does anyone know for a good tested diode pack, or a new one? I cant find...
The only thing I unplugged in headlight bucket was the 6 pin for the lo-hi selector/turn signals. I however have gotten an XJ750 wiring diagram...
The saga continues. So now, if the bike is in neutral AND I put the sidestand down the bike shuts off. The bike will not start with the...
Is this the sidestand relay? I think it is, so bike is shutting down when I plug this in. This means I must have something wrong with kickstand...
Good news guys! I found the location of the headlamp relay, it is supposed to be by the rectifer/voltage reg. But the pigtail harness was cut out...
Thanks for the reply. No there are no other relays with metal cover anywhere else except the starting circuit cutoff relay. Is the headlight...
Basically the 6 pin connector, in the headlamp that connects to the lo/hi selector switch has a Blue wire with black stripe, I can trace it back...
Does anyone know if the Canadian 1983 Xj650 has a headlamp relay at all. My headlamp wire is a blue/black stripe that has continuity with rear...
I am sorry it is an 1983 XJ650.
Right, but relay is unplugged. So how does the rectifier switch the headlamp relay? Why when I plug in headlamp relay the bike shuts off.
Alright, To summarize a very long story, the bike always started and ran fine with existing headlamp relay. Headlamp knocked off working low and...
Should I benchsync and color tune now? What colortune part# do I need?
Alright. Just in from the garage. Bench synced the carbs. double checked all fuel levels and adjusted #3 fuel level a bit higher than the 4mm...
Right so I need to service and plug the YICS system, is there any way to roughly set these without yics system plugged to enough to see if this...
I will bench sync tomorrow then, should i match all other cylinders to #3. #3 Cylinder is currently between 15-20 INHG. (Not running) Rest of the...
All 4 are complete, no tips damaged, springs still there etc etc. Turned out 2 turns each.
Guys! Thanks for responding! yes I wet set all the float levels to the method described in the Yamaha manual. The air jets are all still in...
I have a 1982 Xj650. It was setup for a KN Air filter and rejetted. When I got this old project bike #4 cylinder wasn't running. So I cleaned...
Hello everyone! Before I post this, I want to thank everyone with all their advice so far. I have taken the last few days to recheck everything...
I have jumped the battery with a new excellent commerical HD battery and no difference, then I did the full spark test. I have swapped hot plugs...
Thanks for reply! , does it matter that the cylinder isn't running for vacuum sync? I have a vacuum gauge all ready to go.
Guys, I am stumped on this one, if you become to know me I only ask for help when I am completely jammed up. I have a 1983 XJ650k Maxim....
Got here because my Wife and I bought an old used XJ650, and technical and restoration advise.
