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  1. Ben Baum
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    XJ650 Air Box Pop when trying to start.

    Hey all, I have just finishing rebuilding my carbs and got everything back together today. I was trying to get the bike to run for the first...
    Thread by: Ben Baum, Feb 28, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Grim
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    xj700 maxim forks on a xj650?

    Was wondering if I could put 700 forks on my 650. Need new forks anyway and figured I would get 700 forks so I could get the extra brake disc....
    Thread by: Grim, Jan 9, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. 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
  4. jjcurtiscb
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    1982 XJ650 Maxim Build

    My little brother started me down the path to XJs a couple of years ago when I needed a winter project. After I finished a rather minor...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Dec 21, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. jjcurtiscb
    Thread

    Blog readers / custom bike builders.

    I started writing a blog to pass the time during the job search and figured I might as well write about some of my journeys into the customization...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Nov 30, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. jjcurtiscb
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    This is what I created with help from this fine community

    About 2 years ago (and into last spring) I came onto these boards looking for help fixing a 1982 XJ650 Maxim. My questions ranged from carb...
    Thread by: jjcurtiscb, Oct 22, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Dave30
    Thread

    1980 XJ650 Carb Tuning

    Hello All! First post here and hoping to get some help with these monstrous Mikuni carbs. I got the bike a couple months ago in fairly rough...
    Thread by: Dave30, Oct 7, 2020, 100 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Alex Siddall
    Thread

    Bike seems to flood itself out as it warms up

    So I recently started rebuilding my 82 xj650 maxim. I have receipt rebuilt the carburetors. It will flood itself out while sitting there not...
    Thread by: Alex Siddall, Sep 27, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  9. BarnfindXJ
    Thread

    For Sale 82 XJ750 & 1100 combo parts bikes for sale

    Have a 82 XJ750 and 1100 for sale. Both parts bikes, but the 750 is close to running. I got everything moving until i realized the 750 had no...
    Thread by: BarnfindXJ, Sep 4, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. thesemyname
    Thread

    82 xj650 secca turbo parts

    Hello everyone, I've decided to part out my 1982 XJ650 secca turbo. Everything is available except the turbo and in good condition. Please let me...
    Thread by: thesemyname, Aug 19, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. MikeVT
    Thread

    1982 XJ650 Maxim Project

    New to this forum; any help much appreciated: 1) Oil drain plug stuck (19mm). Any tricks? Been spraying it with PB B'laster numerous times,...
    Thread by: MikeVT, Aug 11, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. thecanadiankid
    Thread

    '81 Maxim xj650 NO POWER

    Hey all, I'm brand new here and just purchased my first project bike for the whopping price of $80 CAD. It's a 1981 Maxim 650 and I am getting...
    Thread by: thecanadiankid, Aug 4, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Dalexander
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    In search of 81-82 xj 650

    Hi guys, I purchase a 81 xj650 midnight maxim as my first project bike and was super excited to get started on it, but hit a snag when I realized...
    Thread by: Dalexander, Jul 6, 2020, 14 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. Gkito
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    Wanted 82 650 maxim battery side cover

    Hey, looking for a maxim 650 battery side panel. Any colour or condition anyone got one they would post to Scotland.... Thanks
    Thread by: Gkito, Jul 5, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. alanolynn
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    Have you reached out to your friends lately?

    Good afternoon folks. First time poster here... I recently lost a good friend of mine and his significant other insisted that I take his '82...
    Thread by: alanolynn, Jun 29, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Dalexander
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    Having trouble location VIN number

    Having a hard time finding the VIN number on my 1981 xj650 maxim. I bought this bike recently for $180 without ownership and it has been partially...
    Thread by: Dalexander, Jun 24, 2020, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Dalexander
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    Anyone know if this 81’ xj650 is a seca or maxim?

    [ATTACH] Just purchased this partially modified 81 xj650 on kijiji and I am not sure if it is a seca or not. I want to covert to a cafe racer, I...
    Thread by: Dalexander, Jun 23, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Daniel Murray
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    New Front Rotor Recommendations '82 XJ650 Maxim

    Hey y'all, I've had really poor front brake performance for a while and noticed my front brake pads have been wearing unevenly. I suspect the tire...
    Thread by: Daniel Murray, May 6, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. neuarc
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    1982 XJ650 Manual PDF?

    Hi everybody, Just purchased my first motorcycle, a 1982 XJ650. I'm looking into rebuilding the carbs and entering the church of clean, but those...
    Thread by: neuarc, Apr 29, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Sarah
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    Won't start! :-( help, please?

    I've been riding my bike regularly, it's a 1980 Yamaha XJ650 with 27,158 miles on it. We've done a LOT to it (partial list on my profile and...
    Thread by: Sarah, Apr 23, 2020, 67 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. SeanM706
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    Not sure what to do next

    It's been a while since I introduced myself and Black Betty, my 1981 XJ650 Maxim. Thanks to many of the threads here, I was able to clean and...
    Thread by: SeanM706, Mar 26, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Nick S
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    Engine/carb issue with xj650 maxim '82, please help

    Hello, I got this bike about a year ago (summer of 2019) and have been working on and off (since I have to be at school during the spring and fall...
    Thread by: Nick S, Mar 25, 2020, 72 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Brandon Spencer
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    Jish YouTube Channel

    Found this guy on YouTube doing a full Cafe Racer build on a XJ650. He includes a front end conversion and come custom part making. Videos are...
    Thread by: Brandon Spencer, Jan 21, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Videos
  24. Tombez
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    YICS Chamber Missing Passages XJ650J

    I opened up what I believe to be the YICS chamber on my XJ650J '82 Maxim to clean it, only to find there are no visible passages connecting to the...
    Thread by: Tombez, Jan 12, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. SeanM706
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    New to the XJ Life

    I picked up my 1981 XJ650 in October (birth year bike!). She has 21.7k miles on her and wasn't running when I brought her home for $500. She came...
    Thread by: SeanM706, Jan 2, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Ben Babuski
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    I'm new to mechanics and I'm taking apart my engine!

    I have a 1982 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim that I bought for dirt cheap from a guy off of eBay. I got the bike because I wanted to learn how to work on bike...
    Thread by: Ben Babuski, Nov 26, 2019, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Thomas Dermako
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    Weak spark on 1 and 3 XJ650

    Hi all. Firstpost here. I just got an 82 650 that had been in dry heated storage for about 5 years. It ran when parked. The bike is generally very...
    Thread by: Thomas Dermako, Nov 23, 2019, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Zachary Barton
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    Clutch Slipping

    (1982 xj650 Seca Non-yics) Hey everybody! I have my bike together but I'm starting to feel it slip when I really goose the throttle. It used to...
    Thread by: Zachary Barton, Nov 3, 2019, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. mwmatt
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    XJ650 '80 Air Cleaner Joint

    The airbox-to-carb rubber boots on my 1980 XJ650 Maxim don't seem to be long enough to reach the carburetor. After looking at the schematics, the...
    Thread by: mwmatt, Oct 31, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Showcase Item

    Restored 1980 Xj650 (4k0)

    Restored from two old and wrecked bikes. Really enjoyed doing it.
    Posted by: David Gaunt, Oct 16, 2019 in category: XJ Garage
  31. William Thompson
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    For Sale Xj650 and Xj750 forks

    I have a set of 1981 XJ650 forks (upper and lower parts together) for sale. Good condition, straight, no pitting. I took them off to upgrade the...
    Thread by: William Thompson, Sep 19, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. Sarah
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    Motogadget m-unit

    Hey all! I was just wondering if anyone here has a motogadget m unit on any of their bikes. I busted my fuse block, and I ran across the m unit...
    Thread by: Sarah, Jun 19, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Bikenoob
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    Can't get xj650 to start

    I bought an xj650 that had been sitting for years and I've cleaned the carbs, changed oil and now I want to make sure it runs before I do any more...
    Thread by: Bikenoob, Jun 1, 2019, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Prosper50
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    Rear Fender for 1980 Maxim?

    Hi Folks. I'm neck-deep in a bobber build of a 1980 XJ650. The stock rear fender assembly just doesn't cut it, so I'm wondering if anyone can...
    Thread by: Prosper50, May 28, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. MaximusXJ650
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    Rookie in need of help! xj650 Maxim

    Sooooo... I installed a battery today (bike didn't come with one) and noticed that the metal plate from solanoid to battery had snapped where the...
    Thread by: MaximusXJ650, May 21, 2019, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. BKthickburger
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    '81 XJ650 will turnover, but won't start. Any help would be great!

    I've had this bike for a few years now and have been trying to start it since the weather is getting warmer. It sat during the winter, so I...
    Thread by: BKthickburger, May 8, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. J. Alanko
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    New owner of XJ400 seca '82

    So i bought a XJ400 seca 1982 as my first A2 motorbike. I understand its more rare model of XJ. I was wondering how many parts are cross...
    Thread by: J. Alanko, May 6, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. Andrii
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    Middle gear had no oil deal. xj650rj rebuild

    *oil seal Hey everyone. I need help. I am rebuilding my 1982 xj650r seca and while trying to assemble my gear components together i have noticed...
    Thread by: Andrii, May 5, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. SwIrv
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    XJ650 Drive shaft removal

    I have been trying to remove the drive shaft off the frame and I'm having a problem with the screws that are on the drive shaft joint. Super tight...
    Thread by: SwIrv, Apr 25, 2019, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. SwIrv
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    Moving engine off frame (81 Xj650)

    I started removing my engine off the frame and I got everything off except bolt number 7. I hit it with WD-40 and other penetrating lubricants but...
    Thread by: SwIrv, Apr 12, 2019, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. ctvolkers
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    xj650 seat on a 550?

    Hello there--the seat on my 550 has a tear thats opening a little bit more each time I ride. I've been on the lookout for a new seat as I haven't...
    Thread by: ctvolkers, Apr 5, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Sarah
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    Sticking front brake, help?

    Hey all, been a while! But I'm back lol! With questions! So I was getting my 1980 XJ650 ready for spring riding, and I noticed that my front...
    Thread by: Sarah, Apr 2, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Mike00
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    valve adjustment - 1982 Maxim XJ650

    Hello all. I picked up this neglected 1982 xj650 Maxim about a year and a half ago, brought her back to life, rode it around a little last year....
    Thread by: Mike00, Mar 3, 2019, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Zachary Barton
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    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
  45. sloambbr
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    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
  46. SwIrv
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    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, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. anthony771
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    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
  48. Forkman
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    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
  49. Robinwolfy
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    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
  50. EagleLakeWood
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    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
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