what about 81 xj650 and 81 xj550?
I want to change the exhaust pipes. the original ones are quite damaged. This is what I found out on ebay:...
I had almost the same pegs on my bike (xj650), they fitted fine.
Why couldn't you get it to start? Dead battery? Did it crank?
I would get a voltmeter/multimeter, manual and check voltages, fuses. I got one from pepboys for 4 or 5$, cheap and useful.
Another problem appeared this morning. RPM dropped even lower, when i open the throttle the bike dies and then it's really hard to start it
When I got the bike it was ok. didn't have any of that issues. The bike was purchased 8 months ago. I haven't been using it too much. I went...
everyday I notice another problem with my bike. Can you guys tell me how to fix these problems: 1. clutch. when I turn 1st gear the bike jumps a...
when you use a car to jump start a motorcycle don't keep your car running because it might damage bike's electric circuit. the other thing is...
thanks, that cheered me up. I'll get back to you guys after i speak to the insurance company. btw I've read older posts concerning titles, and...
thanks for the quick respond, I'll call the insurance company tomorrow, but in case something happens, do you think i'm still covered by the...
here is the thing: on the right side of the frame I have the short number, on the left long one (white sticker). the title has the short one...
so, my title has the short VIN number. I wonder if it's possible to change it for the long one
thank you all for the responses and suggestions. Looks like the problem has been solved and this is what was done: The other day I took the...
Is it possible that cam chain isn't adjusted? could it have something to do with the cam chain? when I take the valve cover how much oil should...
Thanks for your respond it is air cooled. Have watched the video? I realize what each color means. for me it looks white. Don't you think so?...
here is the picture and link to video, so you can decide if it's white, gray or blue [img] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZxHfKKxHcE
i forgot to add: when the bike is really wormed up, smoking is almost gone. also, when I got the spark plugs out they were very dark. BTW, what...
no, it's not. I used only a little bit.
Hello everyone Here is the problem: one day i decided to check the shims in my motorcycle ('81 xj650). All of them were fine so i did not change...
it doesn't matter if the engine is cold or warm, the noise is the same all the time
you'll see it's not as difficult as it looks like. once you start doing it everything will become clearer. use the link from Bushy
Hey guys. When I turn the engine on, i can hear some rattling or knocking coming out from the cylinder. I don't know if that's how it should...
Any other ideas?
web site links are welcome. thanks
that's a lot of money. I was looking for a helmet for less then 100$. Few days ago I bought masei 803 flip-up helmet on ebay. didnt get it yet. I...
Hi everybody Right before this winter I bought 1981 yamaha xj650. because was cold I didn't get to ride it a lot, just on the street by my...
