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Restored 1980 Xj650 (4k0)

XJ Garage item created by David Gaunt, Oct 16, 2019

Average User Rating:
5/5,
Tags:
  • Year:
    1980
    Make:
    Yamaha
    Model:
    XJ650
    Engine Size:
    650
    Modifications & Accessories:
    Restored to stock, except for exhaust mufflers.
    Restored from two old and wrecked bikes. Really enjoyed doing it.
David Gaunt, Oct 16, 2019
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  1. Jordan Litchfield
    Looks a gem! I’m curious how you got the fairings looking so clean. On a cafe conversion of my own 82 XJ650. Someone has made an attempt on them at some point but need to give it some proper love now.
    Jordan Litchfield, May 9, 2020
    1. David Gaunt
      Thanks. Not sure what you mean by fairings, if you mean side covers, they were repainted
      David Gaunt, May 18, 2020
  2. Old_School_Rock
    Very nice! I'm doing a 1982 Seca 650. What did you do to clean up the wheels? Thanks.
    Old_School_Rock, Jul 12, 2020
    1. David Gaunt
      Hi, just elbow grease and some paint.
      David Gaunt, Jul 14, 2020
  3. chips
    Hello Dave thats a lovely job
    are those Marvin silincers

    thanks

    Steve
    chips, Feb 15, 2021
    1. David Gaunt
      Yes they are
      David Gaunt, Mar 9, 2021
  4. chips
    Hello Dave
    Is that the original cardinal red
    chips, Feb 15, 2021
    1. David Gaunt
      It’s not as I couldn’t find the paint code but it’s a very close match
      David Gaunt, Mar 9, 2021
  5. Matthew Ryan
    I have a 1980 XJ650. It doesn't look anything like that bike, style-wise. Sloped gas tank and Maxim side cover. Were there 2 models? Maxim. And Seca?
    Matthew Ryan, Feb 22, 2021
    1. David Gaunt
      Hi yes the maxim was more popular in the USA.
      David Gaunt, Mar 9, 2021
  6. Gord Vail
    Heh Dan
    Where did you pick up your exhaust pipes,,,, they look mint
    Gord Vail, Jul 17, 2021
    1. David Gaunt
      They are marvins, readily available in most places.
      David Gaunt, Aug 3, 2021
  7. Gord Vail
    Beautiful job on the Bike, I am restoring my silver one. If I had the money. I’d love to have the matching Red.
    Gord Vail, Jul 17, 2021
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  8. Artur1968
    Great job
    Fantastic motorcycle
    Artur1968, May 2, 2022
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  9. Artur1968
    Hello
    My name is Artur and I am from Sweden. I have a 1981 yamaha xj650 4K0.Your bike is fantastic. This color is beautiful. What is the paint code?
    Kind regards
    Artur1968, May 2, 2022
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    1. David Gaunt
      Hi Artur, I can’t remember off hand but will find it out for you. As I recall it was the original code from Yamaha.
      David Gaunt, May 26, 2022
  10. Ty Snaden
    Looks like my 1982 Seca. Is the engine YICS?
    Ty Snaden, Jun 4, 2022
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