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  1. derbybrit1
    Thread

    1982 XJ650L Turbo - Carbs Overflowing

    How much fuel pressure do the carb needles and seats see at idle? I understand that the check valve opens about 2.8psig, and have seen references...
    Thread by: derbybrit1, Nov 2, 2026 at 11:55 AM, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. bash305
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    83 xj650 Turbo Fueling issues

    I have an 83 650 turbo and recently ive had an issue where after driving for a bit, the bike starts to bog down and lose power if the petcock is...
    Thread by: bash305, Jul 20, 2026, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. co.dirtbiker
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    TBM does an XJ-650 Turbo

    For The Bearded Mechanic fans, Craig started a series on two classic 80's turbos: A CX-500 Turbo and an XJ-650 Seca Turbo. Been wondering when...
    Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Jun 29, 2026, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. bash305
    Thread

    Xj650 turbo float height

    I’m looking at my float height recently as I see to be running rich and i checked the wet height and it is slightly above the bowl, I was...
    Thread by: bash305, Feb 20, 2026, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. JayCeeGT
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    XJ650 Seca Turbo intake woes

    Hello! So i bought a seca Turbo and have been working on it for a couple years, Sadly i cant for the life of me find the proper intake boots....
    Thread by: JayCeeGT, Jan 23, 2026, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Andy F
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    Can I ride without a turbo?

    I'm focusing on cleaning carbs for my XJ650 Seca Turbo. They were VERY dirty. Bike ran but very rough. It has a bypass valve installed temporarily...
    Thread by: Andy F, Jan 31, 2023, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. JP may
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    Seca 650 turbo parts

    I have 3 almost complete bikes also alot if parts. Parting out. Offers plus shipping thanks.[ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH][ATTACH]
    Thread by: JP may, Oct 4, 2022, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. Toomanybikes
    Thread

    Should I buy this bike ?

    [ATTACH] This popped up on Craigslist today
    Thread by: Toomanybikes, Dec 30, 2021, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. David Jefferis
    Thread

    For Sale 1982 XJ650 TURBO

    Hello, I have a 650 Turbo that I need to sell. I bought it as a project bike, but got bogged down in the rebuild taking care of my elderly...
    Thread by: David Jefferis, Oct 1, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. RussellNash77
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    Weird problem on my Yamaha XJ650 Turbo

    Hello, I finished after many months of work my XJ Turbo but she has a weird problem. The bike starts fine, she need only a just a little choke...
    Thread by: RussellNash77, Sep 11, 2021, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. John Bookout
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    1983 xj650lk Seca Turbo Start button and Spark

    Hello Everyone this is my first post and it comes after scouring the forum best I could and googling any and everything (xj4ever and xjcd the most...
    Thread by: John Bookout, May 30, 2021, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. LPKirby
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    Turbo XJ650 Maxim (Maybe)

    I've recently decided to rebuild my maxim ground up and had a crazy thought when I started to think about the intake... Lots of people hate the...
    Thread by: LPKirby, Dec 29, 2020, 29 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Meintii
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    Wanted 82 Seca Turbo Parts - Front Turn signals, headlight bezel etc

    Picked up this bike cheap and as such its missing a few things. Looking for the following (may update): Both front turn signals/housings...
    Thread by: Meintii, Jun 18, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. jarman_nick
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    82 xj650 leaking oil. Maybe the turbo?

    Hey guys, I’ve recently purchased an 82 xj650 and I believe the turbo is leaking oil. When I get into boost burnt oil smoke comes out the...
    Thread by: jarman_nick, May 24, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Andrew Nichols
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    For Sale 2 650 Seca Turbos in MN

    Found this on Craigslist and thought I'd share. (I know nothing about the bikes or the seller.)...
    Thread by: Andrew Nichols, Feb 12, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. Michael R Bernardi
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    turbo bike parts

    Hi All, Thinking of buying an 82 seca turbo. Already own and worked on a Honda turbo of the same year. Was just wondering on parts availability....
    Thread by: Michael R Bernardi, Jan 31, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. ttrm007
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    For Sale '82 Seca Turbo Project/Parts

    I have a seca turbo that has been in my heated garage sitting for a very long time. I was acquiring parts to do a restoration but lost interest....
    Thread by: ttrm007, Dec 10, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. MADBADGER
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    Bogging down at point of turbo engagement. Why?

    I'll try to keep this short. Bike: 1982 XJ650 Turbo. Mostly stock parts, rearranged. See pictures. Problem: Under load at high RPM I lose power....
    Thread by: MADBADGER, Apr 9, 2019, 68 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. ManBot13
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    For Sale 1982 Turbo Seca

    I'm looking to thin the herd, so I'm putting up my Turbo Seca for sale. It's been running really well, and only 15,800 miles. Asking $2500. I'm in...
    Thread by: ManBot13, Jan 17, 2018, 28 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. Zluck
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    XJ650 Turbo Magis, I need your help

    So I just picked up an 80 2XJ 650 turbo. It’s fairly clean with low miles, the battery is charged up at this point so I know it’s not the...
    Thread by: Zluck, Oct 22, 2017, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Marosh
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    Engine temperature

    Hi I want to ask what is the normal engine temperature and what is the max tolerable one After 20 min ride the temperature on the gauge clock...
    Thread by: Marosh, Apr 28, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Masterx
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    Gasoline level Sensor for Seca Turbo

    I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to correct the gasoline sensor an '82 Seca Turbo 650 so that it gives me an accurate reading on the...
    Thread by: Masterx, Feb 5, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Showcase Item

    1982 Turbo Seca

    Posted by: ManBot13, Jul 19, 2016 in category: XJ Garage
  24. ManBot13
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    Finally painted my turbo seca

    Hi guys, I've had my turbo seca on the road now since 2012, always knowing that I wanted it to look like this but in blue instead of red. [IMG]...
    Thread by: ManBot13, Jul 17, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Ky13harbor9
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    Turbo XJ550

    Have any of you seen this article? I was just googling around to see if anyone had turbo'd their XJ550... and sure enough, someone has....
    Thread by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 7, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Core
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    Readneck turbo

    I have been reading and studying what turbo charges are and what they do. I am also aware that Yamaha did come out with a turbo model of the XJ in...
    Thread by: Core, Oct 26, 2015, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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