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XJ DIY How-To Instructions

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  1. RickCoMatic
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    Your Fuse Box -- A Ticking Bomb??? By: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Sep 23, 2006 ... 2
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    RCHER
    Apr 26, 2018
  2. 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
  3. cds1984
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    XJ750 Engine removal and split - Pictures.

    cds1984, Jul 7, 2012 ... 2 3
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    hogfiddles
    Dec 12, 2017
  4. 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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    DarinAdkins
    Jan 20, 2023
  5. 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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    coltblade
    Feb 29, 2020
  6. hogfiddles
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    Wheel Bearing Replacement

    hogfiddles, Aug 17, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 17, 2017
  7. k-moe
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    What WD-40 is Really for

    k-moe, Nov 21, 2020
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    cgutz
    Aug 11, 2021
  8. 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
  9. darkfibre
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    TCI rebuild thread.

    darkfibre, Jun 23, 2012 ... 2
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    XJ550H
    Jun 8, 2020
  10. bigfitz52
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    Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal replacement w/pics

    bigfitz52, Jul 12, 2009 ... 2
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    DaygloDavid
    Jun 17, 2022
  11. Franz
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    Rotor Locking Tool Fitment

    Franz, Feb 7, 2021 ... 2
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    lostboy
    Feb 12, 2021
  12. tskaz
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    Replacing your starter motor brushes w/ pics

    tskaz, Mar 30, 2014 ... 2
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    Andrew Nichols
    Apr 24, 2020
  13. 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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    k-moe
    Jun 12, 2018
  14. bigfitz52
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    Rebuilding the Yamaha Vacuum Fuel Valve w/pics

    bigfitz52, May 9, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    Lanpoop
    Jan 8, 2021
  15. 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
  16. hogfiddles
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    Rear shock stud end repair

    hogfiddles, Jun 9, 2015
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    Paul Howells
    Sep 17, 2018
  17. k-moe
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    Read This First

    k-moe, Mar 13, 2017
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    k-moe
    Sep 28, 2020
  18. RickCoMatic
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    Old School Method of One Vacuum Gauge Carb Sync

    RickCoMatic, Sep 16, 2006 ... 2
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    Steve R
    Aug 13, 2015
  19. CaptNemo
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    LCD Screen

    CaptNemo, Jan 2, 2009 ... 2
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    Rooster53
    Oct 18, 2023
  20. 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
  21. Gamuru
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    HOW TO: Test your starter circuit

    Gamuru, Jan 23, 2008 ... 2 3
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    Brickiejase
    Dec 18, 2022
  22. 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
  23. 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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    BABAKU
    Jul 15, 2017
  24. 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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    Tim morris
    Jul 28, 2023
  25. 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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    chris123
    Aug 26, 2023
  26. 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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    Johnius
    Dec 27, 2022
  27. BigT
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    Dissolving broken bolt with alum

    BigT, Mar 1, 2017
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    k-moe
    Aug 23, 2019
  28. Doublebourbon
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    Dirt Cheap Manometer

    Doublebourbon, Aug 5, 2016
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    Doublebourbon
    Aug 24, 2016
  29. 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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    Franz
    Jul 12, 2021
  30. LarryMc
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    Clutch rattle fix (XJ550)

    LarryMc, Nov 21, 2017
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    LarryMc
    Aug 23, 2019
  31. RickCoMatic
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    Clutch Adjustment & Clutch Cable Replacement Procedure

    RickCoMatic, Nov 23, 2006 ... 2 3 4
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    bigfitz52
    Oct 27, 2011
  32. 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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    RickCoMatic
    Jul 15, 2010
  33. k-moe
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    Bleeding the XJ750 Seca Front Brakes

    k-moe, Jun 30, 2019
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    Franz
    Jul 1, 2019
  34. hogfiddles
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    bigfitz's Seca 550 Instrument Cluster Teardown

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  35. 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
  36. hogfiddles
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    Bigfitz's 550r: 150mph speedo retrofit

    hogfiddles, Aug 21, 2017
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    hogfiddles
    Aug 21, 2017
  37. Nuch
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    Another Tach Gear Housing Oil Seal Replacement!!!

    Nuch, Mar 26, 2018
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    bigfitz52
    Aug 26, 2020
  38. bigfitz52
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    AIRHEAD VALVE ADJUSTMENT with Pics

    bigfitz52, Jan 6, 2009 ... 15 16 17
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    k-moe
    Aug 18, 2017
  39. 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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    XJ550H
    Apr 27, 2016
  40. Nuch
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    1985(86) XJ700 Caliper Rebuild

    Nuch, Jan 30, 2018 ... 2 3
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    12,268
    Jeff Stablet
    Jun 25, 2022
  41. hogfiddles
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    1982 XJ650RJ Seat Cover Replacement

    hogfiddles, Apr 1, 2020
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    hogfiddles
    Jul 10, 2020
  42. RickCoMatic
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    "Clean Your Own Carbs!" Old School Method by: Rick Massey

    RickCoMatic, Aug 28, 2006 ... 2
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    joshua
    Sep 29, 2009
  43. MattR

    ‘81 Maxim 650 project

    MattR, Oct 8, 2021
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    Berserker
    Jan 25, 2022
  44. barrie

    yamaha xj750 1984 compatable carbs

    barrie, Oct 12, 2014
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    barrie
    Oct 12, 2014
  45. chuckle

    xj900f flooding carbs ?

    chuckle, Sep 2, 2015
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    chuckle
    Sep 2, 2015
  46. chuckle

    xj900f flooding carbs ?

    chuckle, Sep 2, 2015
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    scro0llerguy
    May 11, 2016
  47. jim kibblewhite

    Xj900 1984 cam chain wear pad replacement

    jim kibblewhite, Oct 19, 2019
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    tjantunen
    Apr 7, 2022
  48. Alexm

    XJ750M Shifter Cover removal

    Alexm, Jan 10, 2021
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    Toomanybikes
    Jan 18, 2021
  49. mack holland

    XJ750 Seca rear shock dismantle

    mack holland, Nov 8, 2019
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    mack holland
    Nov 8, 2019
  50. ant797

    xj750 repair manual

    ant797, May 27, 2016
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    ant797
    May 27, 2016
  51. PJC750

    xj750 Mixture Port Cleaning

    PJC750, Apr 27, 2019
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    PJC750
    Apr 29, 2019
  52. John Xj750

    XJ750 Maxim overcharging

    John Xj750, Sep 12, 2022
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    Oblivion
    Sep 13, 2022
  53. IdahoSecaFan

    XJ750 Battery sensor

    IdahoSecaFan, May 18, 2018
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    IdahoSecaFan
    May 25, 2018
  54. ewg

    xj700 engine removal help

    ewg, Mar 8, 2015
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    jmilliken
    Mar 23, 2015
  55. gcrick

    XJ650H - luggage rack install tips

    gcrick, May 11, 2008
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    ktcubed
    May 17, 2009
  56. Kris Taylor

    xj650 year differences

    Kris Taylor, Jan 23, 2015
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    hogfiddles
    Apr 12, 2015
  57. CanadianXJ650

    XJ650 Wheel bearing replacement Tool

    CanadianXJ650, Feb 18, 2023
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    Dan Gardner
    Feb 28, 2023
  58. maximxj650j

    XJ650 Starting Problems...

    maximxj650j, Oct 7, 2016
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    dkavanagh
    Nov 8, 2016
  59. yogi_b

    xj650 has spark, compression, fuel, wont go.

    yogi_b, Nov 12, 2017
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    Toomanybikes
    Nov 23, 2017
  60. seca550RK

    xj600 rebound damper holding tool

    seca550RK, Jul 14, 2018
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    XJ550H
    Jul 14, 2018
  61. Baxter

    XJ550RH Clutch question

    Baxter, Sep 24, 2016
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    dkavanagh
    Oct 4, 2016
  62. TG2

    XJ550 Won't Start

    TG2, Jan 21, 2019
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    XJ550H
    Apr 7, 2021
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