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  1. perryfager81
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    1982 XJ 650 Restored To Stock. Near perfect. $2500 LAS VEGAS

    This is the same ad I have on Craigslist in Vegas. I'm parting with my 1982 XJ650 Maxim. I restored it and it's perfect now. It's been my daily...
    Thread by: perryfager81, Jul 6, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. perryfager81
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    Sorry guys but I have to give up

    Don't give up, I've found 2 xj650's on craigslist for under $200. They are out there. Post a picture of the cracked part. I'm sure you can find a...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. perryfager81
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    82' XJ650 Restoration - FINISHED!!!

    One more thing, this is what it looked like when I bought it for $150. [img] [img]
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. perryfager81
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    82' XJ650 Restoration - FINISHED!!!

    So I finally finished off this bike a few months ago and have been loving riding it around town. Thought it was time to post some pictures of it...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. perryfager81
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    82' XJ650 Restoration - FINISHED!!!

    Re: 82' XJ650 Restoration - Ingnition problmens???? I figured it out. The pickup coil was so corroded a fair ammount fell out when I took the cap...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. perryfager81
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    No fire from right coil (new coils).

    Check your pickup coils and CDI box.
    Post by: perryfager81, Apr 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. perryfager81
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    Stubborn ignition rotor bolt.

    put a long wrench on the square part and try an impact gun if you have it.
    Post by: perryfager81, Apr 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. perryfager81
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    82' XJ650 Restoration - FINISHED!!!

    Re: 82' XJ650 Restoration - Ingnition problmens???? Cool, thanks, I'll try that out.
    Post by: perryfager81, Mar 31, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. perryfager81
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    LOOK at her!!!

    Thats awesome, I'd scoop that up in a heartbeat!
    Post by: perryfager81, Mar 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. perryfager81
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    82' XJ650 Restoration - FINISHED!!!

    Hi forums again! I'm in the process of restoring my 82 xj650 to stock. It was almost finished till it left me stranded on the freeway in Vegas...
    Thread by: perryfager81, Mar 29, 2011, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    I'm half tempted to put a liner in it.... Although I've been running it with chunks of rust, a pannel clip and a washer in there; so far the...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    Waite a minute. I used Marine Clean, just cheked in the garage. I still have the bottle of Metal Ready. I think I did it right then. I marine...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    crap... must have grabbed the wrong bottle when I left. lol that explanes why theres more rust in my tank and my friends now than when we...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Piston Ring?

    I havn't done a compression test yet, the breather hose is not hooked up to the air box because I removed it and replaced it with an ammo can...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    Good leson for the day. I'm eargly waiting the voltage lesson :) I did the forkes today on my XJ went pretty well. I used the guide here...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Piston Ring?

    Thanks for your input. so the numbers 00,01,02,03,04 are for the sets of rings? or over sizes? Like 04 set comes with rings for all cylinders or...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    Good idea on the metal ready. I'll try that. I remember the instructions saying something about flash rusting, I wasn't to worried about it...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    One more thing on the POR-15 I used. The liner looked pretty good untill I felt around in the tank and found a large pocket where the liner had...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1981 XJ650 Piston Ring?

    So are the over sized ring kits from people boreing the pistons out or from years of wear and they gradually become larger? or somehting? The...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. perryfager81
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    '82 Seca 650 runs perfect when cold and lean when warm

    Hi, You could probably bennfit from syncing your carbs. I used the method described here http://xj650.blogspot.com/2009/04/how-t ... carbs.html...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    So I Left a friend’s house on my way to this house party across the freeway when a few blocks on the bike sputtered then died at a stop sign....
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Piston Ring?

    Hi all, So I've put about 500 miles on my 81' xj650 that I'm just about finished building. And I noticed that theres a fair ammount of exhaust...
    Thread by: perryfager81, Jun 19, 2010, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    haha.. I get lots of wind noise when the visor is closed or open. It was really hot comming up that hill so it was open. Its really only an issue...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    Rode out to Laughlin for the weekend. I've ridden around 450 miles on this bike now. Some thoughts on my bike: I need a bigger more comfy...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    xtrmbldr911 for sure! We should get togeather and ride sometime
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    Rode about 250 miles today, no break downs = Awesome! That bike is realiable!
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    haha.. it rains like 2 or 3 times a year in vegas... Got tires on the bike gone riding for the rest of the day. :)
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    Progress today. I managed to fit all the exectric's into the ammo can and cleaned the bike up a bit. The new tires were susposto be ready this...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    I only have 1 of the side panels, I'm was planning on leaving them off anyway. I'm going to add 81mm Mortor cans on the side as saddle bags. They...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    wow I've been busy on my bike. It's like 90% finished right now. I'm walking about a week or so ahead of schedual so its been full throttle to get...
    Post by: perryfager81, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    Made a lot of progress this weekend. Welded a plate in place for the Ammo Can Electrical Box, figured a way to mount the solo seat got some...
    Post by: perryfager81, May 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    Well, I was trying to hook up the RFID box and must have shorted it out or something. Good thing it was only 9 bucks. New one is on its way as...
    Post by: perryfager81, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. perryfager81
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    Guages for an XS650 on my '82 XJ550?

    I hope the will. I'm planning on using them on mine. I'm thinking that it will work, just have to crimp connections on the wires and use the oem...
    Post by: perryfager81, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    Update My fuse box arrived in the mail today. Got it installed just now. I also got the toggle switch and RFID box for the ignition. I'll...
    Post by: perryfager81, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    Heres a video of it running. Today when I started it it sounded much better than last night. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkxK1tsXOY0
    Post by: perryfager81, May 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    It's ALIVE......mmmuuuuhahahahaha.... After cleaning the carbs again, I found the needles were sticking and one had come loose. Sorted the...
    Post by: perryfager81, May 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. perryfager81
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    Pods, Carbs and Jet's... Oh My: The 7th Layer of Hell

    By the way, why did you hate the pods?
    Post by: perryfager81, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. perryfager81
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    Pods, Carbs and Jet's... Oh My: The 7th Layer of Hell

    I'll take the K&N ones. could you send me a pic? PM me with your info.
    Post by: perryfager81, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. perryfager81
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    Pods, Carbs and Jet's... Oh My: The 7th Layer of Hell

    Thanks for the input. I got probably the cheepest air filters from e-bay. $20something for 4, i'm not expecting to much from them. I'm going for...
    Post by: perryfager81, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. perryfager81
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    Pods, Carbs and Jet's... Oh My: The 7th Layer of Hell

    Hi, I'm working on getting my 81 XJ650 up and running. I'm going to use pod air filters on it with the stock exhaust. I've been reading a bunch...
    Thread by: perryfager81, May 13, 2010, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650H Restoration

    Thats to bad about the cylinders.... I'm sure you can find a replacement on e-bay either a "new" engine or just the top end.
    Post by: perryfager81, May 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1981 XJ650H Restoration

    Safest was is probably to get the manual for the bike. E-bay has them for around $30, they go over the proper procedure for rebuilding the engine...
    Post by: perryfager81, May 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    So I played with it for a bit, the longest it would run for was about 2 seconds. It backfired a few times, spudders and made some a few other...
    Post by: perryfager81, May 10, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. perryfager81
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    Progress!! I got a new pickup coil from E-bay off of a 81 Seca. Hooked it up and I'm getting spark in all cylinders now. I'm working on starting...
    Post by: perryfager81, May 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. perryfager81
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    81 XJ650 Electric Issues - Wireing Diagram Needed

    Here is the one I have been using http://www.iditclv.com/xj650/wiring_diagram.pdf Perry
    Post by: perryfager81, May 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    I think I have solved my spark issue. I dissasembled the plugs which connect to the CDI box. When I reverse the Orange and Gray wire I get spark...
    Post by: perryfager81, May 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. perryfager81
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    81 XJ650 Electric Issues - Wireing Diagram Needed

    Progress!! I just started plugging stuff in till something happened. This is what I came up with, turns out the diargam I had is right, I was just...
    Post by: perryfager81, May 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. perryfager81
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    81 XJ650 Electric Issues - Wireing Diagram Needed

    That link is helpfull, It will be nice to use that when I re-wire the bike. But I'm looking for something like, this color wire goes on this...
    Post by: perryfager81, May 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. perryfager81
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    81 XJ650 Electric Issues - Wireing Diagram Needed

    Hi, I'm trouble shooting why I don't have spark in cylinder's 2&3 on my bike. I've reversed the coils and both work, I've also replaced the CDI...
    Thread by: perryfager81, May 2, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 Build

    Really, you went though 3 CDI boxes till you got a good one? I tried the new one yesterday and it didn't solve the problem. Still no spark in 2&3....
    Post by: perryfager81, Apr 27, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
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