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XJ DIY How-To Instructions

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  1. Dan Gardner
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    HOW TO: Repair plastic side covers

    Dan Gardner, Mar 27, 2022
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    Roast644
    Nov 3, 2023
  2. mark1911
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    Homemade fuel level adjustment YM-01312 tool and adapter for Mikuni carbs

    mark1911, Apr 15, 2021
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    3,749
    chris123
    Aug 26, 2023
  3. Franz
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    Rotor Locking Tool Fitment

    Franz, Feb 7, 2021 ... 2
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    4,133
    lostboy
    Feb 12, 2021
  4. k-moe
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    What WD-40 is Really for

    k-moe, Nov 21, 2020
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    3,173
    cgutz
    Aug 11, 2021
  5. k-moe
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    Thread Placement: What Goes Where.

    k-moe, Aug 22, 2020
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    k-moe
    Mar 16, 2021
  6. hogfiddles
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seat Cover Replacement

    hogfiddles, Apr 1, 2020
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    hogfiddles
    Jul 10, 2020
  7. k-moe
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    Bleeding the XJ750 Seca Front Brakes

    k-moe, Jun 30, 2019
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    3,656
    Franz
    Jul 1, 2019
  8. Nuch
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    Another Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal Replacement!!!

    Nuch, Mar 26, 2018
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    4,053
    bigfitz52
    Aug 26, 2020
  9. Nuch
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    1985(86) XJ700 Caliper Rebuild

    Nuch, Jan 30, 2018 ... 2 3
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    12,316
    Jeff Stablet
    Jun 25, 2022
  10. LarryMc
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    Clutch rattle fix (XJ550)

    LarryMc, Nov 21, 2017
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    LarryMc
    Aug 23, 2019
  11. hogfiddles
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    Bigfitz's 550r: 150mph speedo retrofit

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  12. hogfiddles
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    bigfitz's Seca 550 Instrument Cluster Teardown

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  13. hogfiddles
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    Bigfitz's AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics - parts I & II

    hogfiddles, Aug 20, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  14. hogfiddles
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    Wheel Bearing Replacement

    hogfiddles, Aug 17, 2017
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    2,667
    hogfiddles
    Aug 17, 2017
  15. k-moe
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    Read This First

    k-moe, Mar 13, 2017
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    k-moe
    Sep 28, 2020
  16. BigT
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    Dissolving broken bolt with alum

    BigT, Mar 1, 2017
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    k-moe
    Aug 23, 2019
  17. tabaka45
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    Replacing Alternator Seals in XJ700N with Pictures (applies to all XJ models)

    tabaka45, Jan 3, 2017
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    5,574
    k-moe
    Jun 12, 2018
  18. Doublebourbon
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    Dirt Cheap Manometer

    Doublebourbon, Aug 5, 2016
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    3,547
    Doublebourbon
    Aug 24, 2016
  19. k-moe
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    How to Use a Multimeter and Read Schematics and Wiring Diagrams.

    k-moe, Jul 25, 2015
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    5,243
    BABAKU
    Jul 15, 2017
  20. hogfiddles
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    Rear shock stud end repair

    hogfiddles, Jun 9, 2015
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    7,205
    Paul Howells
    Sep 17, 2018
  21. tskaz
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    Replacing your starter motor brushes w/ pics

    tskaz, Mar 30, 2014 ... 2
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    27,680
    Andrew Nichols
    Apr 24, 2020
  22. 750E-II_29Rbloke
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    XJ900RK Anti-Dive stripdown how-to with pics...

    750E-II_29Rbloke, Dec 5, 2013
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    Polock
    Nov 22, 2018
  23. osprey1000
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    Why you need to rebuild your caliper and M/C w/pics

    osprey1000, Feb 17, 2013 ... 2
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    13,595
    coltblade
    Feb 29, 2020
  24. bigfitz52
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    bigfitz52, Feb 17, 2013 ... 2 3 4
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    39,812
    DarinAdkins
    Jan 20, 2023
  25. cds1984
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    XJ750 Engine removal and split - Pictures.

    cds1984, Jul 7, 2012 ... 2 3
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    57,138
    hogfiddles
    Dec 12, 2017
  26. darkfibre
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    TCI rebuild thread.

    darkfibre, Jun 23, 2012 ... 2
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    14,137
    XJ550H
    Jun 8, 2020
  27. bigfitz52
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    REAR WHEEL BEARING REPLACEMENT: How-To w/Pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 28, 2011 ... 2
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    Brenden
    May 19, 2018
  28. bigfitz52
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    CLUTCHES 101-Part 1: the 400/550/600s with pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 29, 2011 ... 3 4 5
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    65,400
    Franz
    Jul 12, 2021
  29. bigfitz52
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT Part 2: The Tool vs. ZipTie -w/pics

    bigfitz52, Dec 19, 2010 ... 2
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    33,123
    XJ550H
    Apr 27, 2016
  30. bigfitz52
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    Rebuilding the Yamaha Vacuum Fuel Valve w/pics

    bigfitz52, May 9, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    96,729
    Lanpoop
    Jan 8, 2021
  31. bigfitz52
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    Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal replacement w/pics

    bigfitz52, Jul 12, 2009 ... 2
    Replies:
    38
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    31,360
    DaygloDavid
    Jun 17, 2022
  32. Chorca
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    Doing the 750 Seca's Forks.. (Rebuild.. now a HOW TO!)

    Chorca, Jun 11, 2009 ... 5 6 7
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    100,395
    Johnius
    Dec 27, 2022
  33. bigfitz52
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 6, 2009 ... 15 16 17
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    286,525
    k-moe
    Aug 18, 2017
  34. CaptNemo
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    LCD Screen

    CaptNemo, Jan 2, 2009 ... 2
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    10,272
    Rooster53
    Oct 18, 2023
  35. SQLGuy
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    How to convert to LED's and still have everything work

    SQLGuy, Nov 7, 2008 ... 4 5 6
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    75,535
    Tim morris
    Jul 28, 2023
  36. Gamuru
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    How-To Links (now with links that work)

    Gamuru, Mar 21, 2008 ... 2
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    Dre42
    Jul 7, 2020
  37. Gamuru
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    HOW TO: Test your starter circuit

    Gamuru, Jan 23, 2008 ... 2 3
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    55,581
    Brickiejase
    Dec 18, 2022
  38. RickCoMatic
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    Clean Your Own Carb's - The Whole 9 Yards - by: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Jan 2, 2007 ... 3 4 5
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    261,457
    RickCoMatic
    Jul 15, 2010
  39. RickCoMatic
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    Clutch Adjustment & Clutch Cable Replacement Procedure

    RickCoMatic, Nov 23, 2006 ... 2 3 4
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    81,766
    bigfitz52
    Oct 27, 2011
  40. RickCoMatic
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    Your Fuse Box -- A Ticking Bomb??? By: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Sep 23, 2006 ... 2
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    22,144
    RCHER
    Apr 26, 2018
  41. RickCoMatic
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    Old School Method of One Vacuum Gauge Carb Sync

    RickCoMatic, Sep 16, 2006 ... 2
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    39,487
    Steve R
    Aug 13, 2015
  42. RickCoMatic
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    "Clean Your Own Carbs!" Old School Method by: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Aug 28, 2006 ... 2
    Replies:
    37
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    46,752
    joshua
    Sep 29, 2009
  43. Aurel

    Refresh your old rubber safely (boots or other)

    Aurel, Apr 24, 2024 at 2:08 PM
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    71
    Melnic
    Apr 25, 2024 at 8:53 AM
  44. chris123

    Proper Valve Clearance Measurent?

    chris123, Apr 3, 2024
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    240
    Minimutly
    Apr 6, 2024
  45. mleatherwood

    Motorcycle safety switches possibly faulty

    mleatherwood, Mar 5, 2024
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    166
    Melnic
    Mar 5, 2024
  46. David3.14

    1981 xj650lh shifter assembly

    David3.14, Feb 10, 2024
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    189
    Franz
    Feb 10, 2024
  47. Bruce R

    Starter Button pieces '82 XJ650

    Bruce R, Feb 5, 2024
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    2
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    160
    Bruce R
    Feb 6, 2024
  48. wrenchsnappah22

    Electrical issues... stator

    wrenchsnappah22, Oct 7, 2023
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    359
    short_circutz
    Oct 8, 2023
  49. Bobby Wilson

    1982 Yamaha XJ1100 Wiring Question

    Bobby Wilson, Oct 7, 2023
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    433
    chacal
    Oct 7, 2023
  50. Jake Bane

    650 seca engine removal

    Jake Bane, Sep 20, 2023
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    6
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    543
    Jake Bane
    Oct 21, 2023
  51. nablats

    valve clearances - xj650 (uk) differs from usa??

    nablats, Jul 31, 2023 ... 2
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    1,852
    DaygloDavid
    Aug 26, 2023
  52. Weezil51

    Starter button

    Weezil51, Jul 27, 2023
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    564
    chris123
    Jul 28, 2023
  53. John withey

    Air intake tubes

    John withey, Jul 7, 2023
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    5
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    694
    Melnic
    Oct 3, 2023
  54. Gutter

    Steering head bearing replacement

    Gutter, Apr 13, 2023
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    4
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    696
    Timbox
    Apr 20, 2023
  55. CanadianXJ650

    XJ650 Wheel bearing replacement Tool

    CanadianXJ650, Feb 18, 2023
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    1,254
    Dan Gardner
    Feb 28, 2023
  56. Simmy

    Centre Stand Spring

    Simmy, Jan 3, 2023
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    774
    lostboy
    Jan 3, 2023
  57. Barnesto

    1980 xj650 maxim, bill of sale, finding full VIN #

    Barnesto, Nov 25, 2022
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    703
    Rooster53
    Nov 26, 2022
  58. elderwood

    signals 82 xj1100j

    elderwood, Oct 4, 2022
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    706
    elderwood
    Oct 4, 2022
  59. John Xj750

    XJ750 Maxim overcharging

    John Xj750, Sep 12, 2022
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    696
    Oblivion
    Sep 13, 2022
  60. elderwood

    82xj1100j shifter wont work help please

    elderwood, Sep 10, 2022
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    2
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    629
    elderwood
    Oct 5, 2022
  61. TerryAW

    Oil pump chain drive

    TerryAW, Sep 1, 2022
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    7
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    769
    TerryAW
    Sep 5, 2022
  62. Jason Piccolo

    Headlight Dimming and wiring problems…

    Jason Piccolo, Aug 23, 2022
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    854
    Jason Piccolo
    Sep 7, 2022
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