If it doesn't turn at all, you've got issues.
The easiest way is to pull the spark plugs, spray some Mystery Oil or similar lubricant in the plug holes and let it sit for a few minutes, raise...
Good advice from StahlMaster. Since your battery and ignition switch are lunched, the very first thing you should do is turn the crank by hand to...
Start by deciding what you want from the bike and how much time and money you're willing to spend. Understand that it will probably take more of...
Other than the hardware, you have it oriented properly.
Began tearing stuff down in preparation for the lumpectomy, but got totally sidetracked by the exhaust. Thought I'd clean up a spot or two just to...
Looks like you're making good progress. Mezzmo's videos are great. Lots to learn there. Just wish I had his talent (and his tool collection)....
Opposible thumbs come in handy once again.
I second the running semi-choked theory. My first suspicion was tight valve clearances, but you said they were all within spec. Make sure your...
Stripped the "new" tank. Before: [ATTACH] After: [ATTACH]
It's actually antibacterial ointment. You'll need gobs of it for the road rash you're going to get the first time one of those 5" wheels meets the...
Didn't even try that. At least now it will open with my old key. Or a screwdriver. Or...
Received new brake parts and seat cover from Len (Chacal) at XJ4Ever. Great stuff, as usual. Started rebuilding brakes until it got to be about...
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Brake parts and seat cover arrived today. Everything present and accounted for, and exactly what I needed. Thanks again, Len.
Tore down the rest of the brake system, including the master cylinder, hoses and rotors, and gave everything a good cleaning and a close...
Not as much as I would have liked. Too many projects! I did manage to get my calipers off, apart and thoroughly cleaned. Ordered some parts from...
I've really enjoyed your XJ650 build videos on YouTube - addicted to them now, in fact. They are very well put together and extremely informative....
Don't know if you found one yet, but this one looks workable: https://www.ebay.com/i/164113682692?chn=ps
I've tried, but it's there, and everything else looks so good. Guess I'll have to get used to it, though. Seems risky to mess with it.
Sorry about the lack of visual evidence. Do I have to sign up with Smugmug or Photobucket to post pics here? I haven't been here in several years.
So I got this little ding in my muffler - still don't know how it got there. [IMG] I don't know if the image will come up here, but it's a...
You shouldn't have to "flush" the case with any special agent or anything. Just go and get yourself a case of oil and two new filters, drain the...
Fitz is on to something here, and this is where I'd look first. I've had no-starter-response issues with two of my three Seca 650s, and in both...
Take a look at the eBay copy again, Fitz. Nowhere does the seller claim the bike was "stored since new", only that it is "flawless", "as new", and...
No big plans, really. The bike needs no mechanical work to speak of, but it could use some cosmetic refreshments to bring back the "like new"...
A thread for the vets. I'm turning 50 in a few weeks, so I've been waxing nostalgic lately. If you could snap your fingers and have three of your...
Are you sure you have the right VIN? My recollection is that the "1J" designation was assigned to the older SR bikes, and possibly a few RDs way...
Yikes! You have to work pretty hard to lunch one of those motors after only 15K unless there was some kind of serious factory defect, which is...
Time to see THE MAN. http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14561.html If you don't see what you need here, or shipping to OZ is impractical,...
Well said, ZZR. Different bikes find their way in to different hearts for all kinds of different reasons, and that's a big part of their overall...
And if you understand, you aren't afraid to ask. I liked my '86 R80 a lot, but I have never regretted selling it. I missed the Seca 650 enough to...
The original style fairing added the touch of elegance that made the old "S" airheads so cool, IMO. You should be able to find something on...
I guess you never owned a Taurus SHO. :evil:
MN-M may be on the right track, here. If you've been having carb issues, leaving the petcock in the "prime" position could have dumped a bunch of...
Bass--never leave the petcock in the "prime" position. This allows the fuel to run freely to the carbs, even when the bike is not running. This,...
Welcome aboard, Anton. Good luck with your project, and don't be afraid to post some pics. This is definitely the place to look if you need any...
It probably is. Carl is right about the drippy rocker gaskets, and if the HG was blown, you would likely be experiencing worse symptoms than just...
Let me preface this post by saying that I have no commercial or financial interest in Olympia Moto Sports. I don't sell their gear or own stock in...
I ride all year round, although I pretty much stop commuting on two wheels once the winter sets in hard. Bitter cold doesn't bother me (good gear...
Re: For sale 1982 650 SECA Looks pretty nice--sorry she's gotta go. A more detailed description of the bike's condition and some better pics...
Re: Sliding backrest/luggage rack Does anyone know for sure if this unit will work on a Seca 650 without any major mods? If so, I'd definitely be...
I may have a collector box for you, but your middle name might be a problem. :D PM me for details.
Speaking strictly from my own experience, I would not recommend Joe Rocket gear. I have found their stuff to be way overpriced for the sub-par...
Bumpski. This is a rock-solid unit with lots of life left in it. OEM exhaust parts for these bikes aren't getting any easier to find.
Apart from the nightmarish shipping logistics, this could actually be a pretty good investment for the right person. Even in this economy, vintage...
Color me shocked. The bike remains unsold after the high bid of $3750 failed to meet the reserve.
The seller is dreaming. Unless George Clooney's first street bike was a Seca 900, and he wants another one just like it, nobody is going to offer...
That is impressive. Go for it, Glenn. What's an extra 600 Loonies shipping cost for probably the nicest original 900 you will ever see from this...
Probably not enough to challenge your tires (or your onion sack, for that matter) in the twisties. A better question might be: How much hearing do...