1. Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

xj650

Page 1 of 2
  1. Zachary Barton
    Thread

    No Spark!! Aaahhh!

    Hey Y’all, I have an ‘82 650 Seca. I’m getting no spark at any plug. Coils passed resistance tests (both sides) Pick-up passed resistance test...
    Thread by: Zachary Barton, Jan 21, 2019, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. sloambbr
    Thread

    Rookie help, smoke from gearbox, rubber boot burning. XJ650G Maxim

    I'm pretty new to the motorcycle scene but got myself a 1980 XJ650 Special (japanese import) which I believe is the exact same as the XJ650G...
    Thread by: sloambbr, Dec 11, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. SwIrv
    Thread

    Xj650 Suspension

    I'm currently in the process of tearing down my bike and planning on what I would like to have it look like for next spring. I wanted to drop the...
    Thread by: SwIrv, Nov 30, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. anthony771
    Thread

    1982 xj650 Cranks but wont start 2 days after buying.

    Hello, I bought a 1982 xj650 maxim 2 days ago. It ran beautifully and started right up when I was testing it before buying. Rode it home 25 miles...
    Thread by: anthony771, Nov 15, 2018, 72 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Forkman
    Thread

    Xj750 Midnight maxim FORSALE ASAP

    Moved to BC and couldn't bring my bike with me. Heading back home for a week and would like to sell my bike so my parents have some room in the...
    Thread by: Forkman, Nov 7, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. Robinwolfy
    Thread

    2nd ground strap on engine?

    I picked up a 1980 XJ650 Maxim and the previous owner had given up partway through making the bike barebones. So I ended up having to rebuild and...
    Thread by: Robinwolfy, Oct 17, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. EagleLakeWood
    Thread

    Sizzle and frying sound when starting

    1982 XJ650 Seca I'm making custom side covers and I wanted to set things back a little bit from the frame, so I relocated the solenoid and mounted...
    Thread by: EagleLakeWood, Oct 4, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Brokenxj650
    Thread

    19mm by 2.00mm for all valve shims?

    Sorry I'm new and I've tried googling the answer. Yes I'm sure I do not need to replace them all, but it snows where I live and I'll have time. So...
    Thread by: Brokenxj650, Sep 18, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  9. Sarah
    Thread

    Starting problems, advice needed

    Hi all! Long time, hope everyone is doing well! Ok, this is regarding my 1980 XJ650. I rebuilt the starter last year and it's worked great since...
    Thread by: Sarah, Sep 16, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Davit Apikyan
    Thread

    81 xj650 shifter issue

    Hey guys new to the forums and I am a new owner of a xj650, so 2 days ago I bought a xj650 1981 and it had this shifter issue, like when you are...
    Thread by: Davit Apikyan, Sep 3, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Forkman
    Thread

    For Sale 83 Midnight Maxim xj750

    Sadly I have to sell my 83 midnight maxim xj750 because I'm being relocated for work and cant bring it with me. Bought the bike in the spring and...
    Thread by: Forkman, Aug 26, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. Silvo614
    Thread

    xj650rj no spark/ ignition questions

    i have a xj650 seca i bought to fix up. bike came semi disassembled but when i first got it i put it back together and in trying to start it. i...
    Thread by: Silvo614, Aug 23, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jish
    Thread

    New XJ650 builder! "Sort of Youtuber?"

    Hi there! A few weeks ago i recently picked up myself a 91 XJ650 seca Very different to my previous build that was a little 1977 cb125. I make...
    Thread by: Jish, Aug 14, 2018, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Tonybluegoat
    Thread

    How I resolved my fast idle on 82 Maxim

    All props to the guy who see the matrix when it comes to these bikes. I don't. I bought an XJ650 (82 Maxim) where the previous guy had spent...
    Thread by: Tonybluegoat, Jul 27, 2018, 49 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Daniel Diblasi
    Thread

    What size Jets should I run?

    I have a 82 xj650 and I am running filter pods and no exhaust. I was wonding what size jets I should get for the set up I am running. I was...
    Thread by: Daniel Diblasi, Jun 30, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Forkman
    Thread

    77 xs750 tank on XJ750 maxim..

    Thinking of picking up a 77 xs750 tank for my 83 xj750 and I was wondering if anyone has done this before and how difficult is it to mount it...
    Thread by: Forkman, Jun 23, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Forkman
    Thread

    For Sale XJ750 Midnight Maxim TANK for sale

    for sale is my mint condition black xj750 maxim tank. its in great shape and has zero holes or rust. it does have one tiny pin size dent on the...
    Thread by: Forkman, Jun 18, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. C-AUS
    Thread

    81 XJ650 - Will not change gears

    Hi all, I have the bike up on it's centre stand, and when I click through the gears, clutch in, it goes into first, up to second, and then most...
    Thread by: C-AUS, Jun 13, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. JJ29
    Thread

    Looking at buying a this XJ650, advice and opinions please

    [ATTACH] So i currently have a Suzuki TU250 and looking for my next bike. There is a 81 XJ650 for sale near to me on the Gold Coast, Australia and...
    Thread by: JJ29, May 27, 2018, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Glen Botterbrodt
    Thread

    Seca 650 Project

    Good afternoon all! Today I get the privilege of creating my project/restoration thread since last night I finally got my Seca to run! My plan...
    Thread by: Glen Botterbrodt, May 8, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. larry6ft
    Thread

    Tach needle erratic.

    Tach works but not ready right. Any suggestions would helo. 1980 XJ650
    Thread by: larry6ft, May 1, 2018, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. 750MaximSeattle
    Thread

    Will ‘82 xj650 Maxim parts (grab rail, seat, exhaust with brackets, foot pegs) fit ‘82 xj750?

    Are the frames, including attach points, and different between the 650 & 750 Maxim’s? Going from a complete xj750 Maxim using the engine and tank....
    Thread by: 750MaximSeattle, Apr 10, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Oinktron
    Thread

    Mystery XJ650RJ Rebuild/Upgrade

    Hello, I'm new here, so I thought I'd share why I'm here: I'm in my senior year of highschool, and I'm fixing up a motorcycle I've identified as...
    Thread by: Oinktron, Apr 4, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Jmkrull
    Thread

    Safe to powdercoat final drive hub?

    Just wondering if it’s safe to cook the final drive hub without completely disassembling it, minus shaft and oil seal out. Anyone know or have...
    Thread by: Jmkrull, Mar 31, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Jmkrull
    Thread

    XJ650G vs XS650G Wiring

    Just wondering if the wiring for the XS650G and the XJ650 are the same. Does anyone know? Thanks.
    Thread by: Jmkrull, Mar 9, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Colin McEachern
    Thread

    81 650 Maxim to 818

    Hey guys I am currently undergoing the procedure of adding power lol. I have a 1981 Maxim 650 and rode it around a bit last year and had a 750...
    Thread by: Colin McEachern, Mar 5, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Tonybluegoat
    Thread

    Upgraded to 325 CCA Battery on XJ650

    XJ650, I just got this bike yesterday, put in a new charged battery of 165 CCA (as specified for this bike) and it takes forever to start, if it...
    Thread by: Tonybluegoat, Feb 7, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. C-AUS
    Thread

    "First" time rider, what am I getting into with the XJ?

    Hi guys, A quick introduction to myself, 17, from rural Australia, but studying in Melbourne. I used ride a bit as a kid, but stopped when I went...
    Thread by: C-AUS, Feb 3, 2018, 20 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. Tymen
    Thread

    smaller battery

    Hi fellow riders, currently im customizing my XJ650 '82. I am wondering if a smaller battery will work. The less visible, the better. Like a...
    Thread by: Tymen, Jan 2, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. XJ650SECATAY
    Thread

    1982 Yamaha Xj650 Seca Wiring Diagram

    I have a 1982 Yamaha xj650 Seca that needs to be re-wired. Does anyone have/know where to find a wiring diagram for this bike?
    Thread by: XJ650SECATAY, Nov 28, 2017, 11 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  31. Cafe_Guy94
    Thread

    CDI Issues. Or so I think.

    Hey everyone quick question... so I rewired my bike from scratch because my harness was trash. I watched a few good videos and looked up some...
    Thread by: Cafe_Guy94, Nov 16, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. yogi_b
    Thread

    xj650 has spark, compression, fuel, wont go.

    as in the title, had the bike sitting there for 6 years and got it going about a year ago, did a fair bit of non engine related work which is...
    Thread by: yogi_b, Nov 12, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  33. Poseidon97!
    Thread

    Newbie needs help

    I am looking to purchase a 1981 xj650 to fix up over the winter season and get riding next summer. It is currently advertised as an "easy fix"....
    Thread by: Poseidon97!, Oct 22, 2017, 70 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Connor Skill
    Thread

    XJ650 turns over but won't start!

    Hi. I am having trouble starting my XJ. It turns over just fine but won't start. I do have a spark plug that isn't giving off any spark but should...
    Thread by: Connor Skill, Sep 17, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Connor Skill
    Thread

    Xj650 swing arm swap?

    Would it be possible to swap the swing arm on an xj650 to a virago or any othe mono shock? Has anyone tried this?
    Thread by: Connor Skill, Sep 9, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. NZ-XJ550-Cafe
    Thread

    Rubber intake boots

    hi I need to replace the intake boots (carbs to head) on my 1980 XJ650, anyone know if some 81 XJ550 maxim boots will fit? I found some for a...
    Thread by: NZ-XJ550-Cafe, Jun 29, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Chestballs
    Thread

    82' XJ650 Seca

    Hi all, new to motorcycles but I just bought a 82' XJ650. I've completed the MSF class and just need to learn to ride and work on this beauty....
    Thread by: Chestballs, Jun 25, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Steve1958
    Thread

    Pilot jetting advice for my XJ650 sought

    Hi there, I'm new to the forum and I have a question regarding pilot jetting. I’m sure its be asked many times, but maybe not for this reason....
    Thread by: Steve1958, Jun 22, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Lance Daniels
    Thread

    My Shocking Xj650...

    Good day all. My Father-in-Law gifted me with a 1980 yamaha xj650 maxim. It did not run, but with information gleaned from this site I was able...
    Thread by: Lance Daniels, Jun 20, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. taptapindustries
    Thread

    Sticky Valve? Transmission Fluid Fix. Experiment. XJ650

    [MEDIA]
    Thread by: taptapindustries, May 25, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Videos
  41. taptapindustries
    Thread

    Compression Test XJ650

    [MEDIA]
    Thread by: taptapindustries, May 19, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Videos
  42. vugt47
    Thread

    Blinker issues (aftermarket)

    I bought some blinker leds and a led relay but I'm using the factory switch, when I try to signal the lights barely light up... what relays have...
    Thread by: vugt47, May 10, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. Mikey Roy
    Thread

    NEED HELP FROM EXPERIENCED XJ650 USERS PLEASE!!!

    Hello Fellow Riders, I just picked up a 1981 Yamaha XJ650, the owner already did the Bobber conversion on it and it looks pretty good. Some...
    Thread by: Mikey Roy, May 5, 2017, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. JohannesSwe
    Thread

    My XJ650 4k0 1980

    So, Like promised i thought i'd start a thread about my bike. First of all, i am Johannes from Sweden, so hello to all. At mid march this year i...
    Thread by: JohannesSwe, May 5, 2017, 15 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. Marosh
    Thread

    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
  46. Trashbaby
    Thread

    82 xj650 Maxim over heating

    Hey guys. First post on a forum. I just bought this bike and here's what's going on. It's hard to start the bike at first. It does start, then...
    Thread by: Trashbaby, Apr 26, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. craiygxj
    Thread

    Windshield Windscreen Yamaha XJ650 Maxim

    Anyone ever put anything a bit larger than a Slipstreamer spitfire or hellfire windscreen on an XJ650 Maxim? Aside from the opposite end of the...
    Thread by: craiygxj, Apr 21, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. craiygxj
    Thread

    1982 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim Exhaust System Question

    Purchased these header pipes and exhaust mufflers off eBay from a reputable seller with a ton of XJ parts, said they came off of a working bike as...
    Thread by: craiygxj, Apr 10, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Cafe_Guy94
    Thread

    Time to hook it back up...Help?

    Alright so ive cleaned my carbs and I'm working on cleaning out the gas tank. In afraid the bike do not come with all the hoses and connections....
    Thread by: Cafe_Guy94, Apr 2, 2017, 92 replies, in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  50. FoundATurbo
    Thread

    Found a seca turbo.

    hello, recently I started working at a motorcycle shop, in the warehouse "graveyard" are a bunch of bikes, mostly crashed or stripped of their...
    Thread by: FoundATurbo, Mar 14, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
Showing results 1 to 50 of 88
Page 1 of 2