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Restored 1980 Xj650 (4k0)

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

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  • 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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. JCH
    Nice work David,looks like it just came off the Showroom floor...
    Do you live here in Wash Area ?
    JCH, May 5, 2020
    1. David Gaunt
      Thanks. I am from Perth Australia
      David Gaunt, May 7, 2020
  8. 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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  9. Kalikiano Kalei
    That's a beautiful restoration! I had a 1982 XJ750 (black) with only 44K miles on the clock. Like a FOOL, I sold it and have regretted doing so ever since. Your restored 650 is a jewel!
    Kalikiano Kalei, Apr 22, 2020
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    1. David Gaunt
      Thanks, I enjoyed the restoration process and riding it is as much fun as I remembered back in the early 80’s
      David Gaunt, Apr 28, 2020
  10. Chal
    Wow, that's a really beautiful looking bike. Inspiring but you've really set the bar high.
    Chal, Oct 28, 2019
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