Hey - noticed I fat fingered the subject… this bike is a 650. (Not 7650) Can a moderator correct that? ;)
Laying low. Getting run down by life's challenges, picking myself back up and now I am just plain old tired…. Making plans for retirement but...
Northwoods in Wisconsin. If you are in the area let's start a discussion.
Hey all, I’ve been hiding, the XJ is collecting dust in the Northwoods and we bought a 2003 Fleetwood Jamboree class C RV. I value the knowledge...
It is a new bike to you. You must check the brakes... stopping is more important then going. Just sayin’. ;)
Small brass plugs? Use a small drill bit and carefully drill into the center of the plug, be cautious if you pop through it, you can damage the...
Started researching this on the www and found waaaayyy too much information to make sense of it. So I thought it would be wise to poll a group of...
Nick, Have you done a “complete” carb rebuild? Broke the rack and replaced all rubber bits and pieces? You can’t do a half-arsed job of...
Jeepers! A guy goes awol for a few months and the world is turned upside down.... I read the first few pages and then my eyes glossed over....
This seems like a much better deal. https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/mcy/d/wheatfield-yamaha-650-maxima-xj-lm/6999489827.html
Holy Clutch Cable Batman! https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/mcy/d/gary-1981-yamaha-xj-550/7001298589.html
I know a guy near Tomahawk that has a 5.0l V8 from a 1995 F150... if anyone is looking. ;) Pay for the engine get the rust bucket that it is...
Another cheesehead... up near Tomahawk. I do understand not having a garage but am a huge proponent of doing stuff myself. Most shops don’t know...
Hwy 56 in western Wisconsin. Part of the driftless area, up down and fun turns, not a lot of traffic but you should watch for the Amish. Ends at...
Derrek don’t take that personal.... that is why you are here, a lot of places employ people that are younger than our bikes, expecting...
Cardinal sin as it may be in some areas... I switched from bourbon to scotch* - I find it helps me quite a bit with my confusion. *Do NOT...
There are experts here that should answer you shortly... then there is me! o_O Looking left to right on the picture of the bowls (bottom of...
Happy belated Sherlock! Our farm is just south of Tomahawk. Sadly do to situations too lengthy to mention, I am working in (and spending way...
@MattiThundrrr Heard that Canada’s supply of weed is already getting low. What did you do?! :p
Easy, tell her no one else in town can provide the love and attention to detail than yourself. And then mumble stuff about safety and how you and...
Do not underestimate the value of going through all electrical connections and verifying they are tight and clean. 35 year old wiring... o_O
Side stand not included...
Trebor welcome to the camp. This is a really good summary of the XJ world....
Are the carbs not going onto the engine side ‘tubes’ or the air box side? (On a 650Maxim) For the engine side make sure bores are clean smear a...
This will help: https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/bigfitzs-airhead-valve-adjustment-with-pics-parts-i-ii.116006/ And since you are in a...
BS. This thread was dormant for months, yesterday’s news. It was resurrected recently and Sybe (one of the known and respected pod runners)...
I must have one of those... my wife is always telling me where to go. P.s. don’t tell her I said that. :eek:
There are no short cuts and mechanics in a can (spray cleaner) won’t fix 36 year old worn out parts. It sounds like you read the Bible for Church...
^^^ There is great value in cleaning and reseating the many electrical connections...
Tony, Tony, Tony. Really? I mean REALLY? Social media slandering statements because of your ego... I love when someone who finds a fix puts up a...
Sounds like a dog-sitter may be in your future. Hang out at the local dog park and ask around, sure there is a trusted person that will take care...
Really depends on Neta. You know her the best, Is she relatively calm when upset or is she a freak-n- fly kind a dog? If she is a run for cover...
The 5k ‘harmonic buzz’ is a documented phenomena- not a vibration as much as a sensation. I feel it in my left foot peg the most.
:eek::rolleyes::p :confused:
Here is a quick 2 cents... My understanding is that the front fender is part of the structural design of the front forks - probably should leave...
That’s Hogfiddles with the Shim Pool and carb services and unobtanium pieces and Carb Clinic Host and dulcimer making skills and awards....
Something tells me this is the type of stuff that brings you great joy!
Lupz- Bob really IS your Uncle! Generally most new members canNOT post pictures until after 5 previous text posts. Welcome to the best kept...
Not sure I fully understand your question. You need to know what clearance you have, what shim is in there now and then do the “goes-into’s” to...
Some call it Evilbay...
Did you also clean/rebuild the master cylinder?
I am here to lift your stump... :p Maybe. All the above. I would also add a focus on the battery and it’s voltage when cranking. Measure the...
After being in the belly of the beast (I worked at HD for a brief period), they are in dire straits and any move that will keep them solvent for a...
What they said ^^^ Do not underestimate the power of going through the whole bike and cleaning / greasing/ reseating all of your electrical...
Cherry bombs? They are louder than straight pipes. Had a set on a 75 Scout and would set off car alarms.
^^^^ that. Really. I heard that medicinal grade marijuana can help with resting/ recovery. Just sayin’... o_O Tramadol is a decent non-opioid...
Pop the clutch on that tractor quick enough and you will... Had my Leyland 270 on 2 wheels once - that was enough. :eek:
Berryman’s has a gallon with a basket. Looks like a paint can. Put parts in basket and soak. Keep all of carb 1 parts together, all of carb 2...
Life juice.
My 2 cents... Price is too high. I believe it was received warmly when it was first released. It is embraced and coveted these days on the WWW and...