The VJMC in Australia were due to have the annual rally this weekend, May 1, 2 and 3. Unfortunately, we had to call it off about 5 weeks ago due...
Very nice and I'd love to have it. I'm interested if $3,000 is in AUD and includes transport to Brisbane, Australia.
Great find and a nice looking stock bike. Well done.
We do have restrictions on novice riders. After reaching the legal driving age, it relates to power to weight ratio and experience. Drivers/riders...
Yep, you sure can. Send me an email at SunshineCoast@vjmc.org.au and I'll return with a scanned copy. Maybe you could ask Len (chacal) if he has...
David, I have the original 4K0 sales brochure and it quotes: Max. power output: 73 PS / 9,000 r.p.m. (DIN) Maximum torque 6kg-m (59.2 Nm). I saw...
Well here are left and right mufflers if you want to pay over the top for them. One in France and one in Germany. I was wrong, they are not NOS...
Thank Mbdvd. I looked on their site and they have a set of reverse cone that look similar....
1. There is a 650 the same colour in Sydney and I thought it was a respray until I saw this one. I haven't even seen photos of that colour scheme....
Worked perfectly. Thank you.
I'm sorry, it's probably my own fault but I'm struggling to empty my mailbox. I have 14 messages and the limit is 10. I can see the messages and...
[ATTACH] Posting this for a fellow XJ owner who is less computer literate. He is looking for a pair of good mufflers for his Japanese import...
Window 7 with Chrome or Firefox, various Android with Chrome, iphone with Safari. It's not a big deal it just happens every time i go back to the...
For the last 4 years, each time I come back to the Forum to choose a new thread, I have to wait a few seconds for the Hotspots message to resize...
It looks a bit like mine did when i first bought it. That colour house paint must have been on special at some time. [ATTACH] It's brushed up...
I had a 650 in 1981 and I have one now but I don't tell that story because it is the same year that the Holden Camira won Australian Wheels...
www.vjmc.org.au The photo in my avatar is actually the last photo (about 12th) in the rolling banner on that site.
C-AUS maybe get yourself along to a Melbourne meeting of the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club. The guys there will be able to point you to local...
We are coming into swap meeting season. I saw two of these 900s at a swap meet a few weeks ago. I'll keep my eye open for you.
Again, I'm glad you're okay. The damage looks light, mostly bars and blinker although I see a small dent in the tank and a chip in the speedo...
Maybe buy this. http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/81-xj650-maxim-rat-bobber-many-subjective-improvements.117084/
Well, that's my point. I can turn to 100 people I know who enjoy riding their bikes as they were designed. Those unfinished projects we see on...
Consider buying one that's already bobbed. They look good but not that good to ride further than a few miles. Once you've done it, you might be sorry.
Hey Kurt, It looks like you're doing a great job on the rare 550. I think you can forgive yourself for letting go of the 650. Well done.
Bought my master cylinder and caliper rebuild kits from chacal a few months ago. Everything was perfect. Delivery to Oz no problem and has full...
I agree, people seem to be brainwashed by FB. You are supplying your details to a corporate giant to market to you. They make you join their...
7 was Barry Sheens' number. He was a great rider/bloke/everything but he was a Suzuki rider. What about Rossi's 46 or as an Aussie, what about...
I paid $400 fitted for sport demons about 3 weeks ago. It was the same price as 5 years ago.
Looks good as is but stripping it further might change that. I hope you have a fat bum because that seat doesn't look too comfy on the unsealed roads.
Sorry, not looking for help for myself but just pointing out that it might be a common problem and the things I've covered.
I've had my 1980 XJ650H for 8 years. It's totally stock and done either 110,000 or 210,000 kms. Great bike but it cuts out almost every time...
That movement in the calliper is definitely not normal. It should be pretty easy to find considering the skill you've shown by doing the...
I don't have any but they seem to come up a couple of times a year on the two auction/selling web pages. Keep your eye open.
Dnardy, I have a spare headlight but they have no attached wiring. From memory, the wiring is in the harness and it just plugs into the back of...
If you're happy to fit a used xj600 cooler why not just find a correct, used xj900f cooler?
Not only that but Len (chacal) will supply the correct size wire to clean the port in the master cylinder and the glue to replace the glass!
I'd avoid the complete teardown or you'll meet a new girl and it'll end up on ebay as another failed project in pieces and worth nothing. Do what...
Frapfrap, see Trev at Surfside Motorcycle Garage in Brookvale. 9905 4755. He did his apprenticeship on XJs and has a great business specialising...
I think you mean you want it to sound like a British bike or an old twin. Is that right? It's a 4 cylinder japanese bike. They are meant to...
Another day of clear blue sky, 27C and open road overlooking the Glasshouse Moutains in Qld. Not perfect but pretty good. [ATTACH] And going...
Typo but I'm sure you meant XS850 - 3 cyl. We also had an XS750 special which was a twin. Basically an XS650. But we didn't get the XJ700.
Okay. Thanks. With all the imports we get now, I've still not seen an XJ400. It looks a nice bike. I bought my first XJ650 in March 1981 and have...
A mate of mine moved to Seattle. He says a lot of Seattle people are round. ;-)
Hi Hogfiddles, In regard to your xs400rj (seca), the (seca) bit has confused me because I only associated that with the XJ650 in the USA ie the...
Steve, posted a response on your gallery photo about parts. In summary between chacal, Yamaha dealers and used in wreckers and on ebay, you'll get...
Nice day yesterday for a ride. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Guys, you might want to try the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club for local rides and parts. www.vjmc.org.au
I'm an Aussie XJ650 owner but don't have a Fbook account. I can see lots of other Fbook sites but the Yamaha XJ650 Owners Australia wants me to...
Well done. You could also have just taken the bulb out of the BATT light on the dash.
Alive, since you are in Qld, there is no doubt, it has to be an XJR1200. If you want to try something different, ex cop FJs can be bought for...
