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New XJ650 owner

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by Zoot_Suit, Aug 1, 2023.

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    Zoot_Suit Active Member

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    I recently bought a 1982 XJ650 Maxim that I plan on restoring over the winter.

    I haven't wrenched on a motorcycle since 1989, so I'm sure that I will have a lot of dumb questions. :D


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    When I bought the motorcycle, it had a dent in the top of the tank, I used a Harbor Freight "paintless" dent removal tool kit. It took the dent out, and some paint, however, as I'm going to be repainting it, I'm not too concerned.

    Before and after removing the dent.
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    Zoot_Suit, Sep 11, 2023
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    Looks in good shape. Pipes don't look like they have much rust. Some water and aluminum foil will clean up the chrome really well.
    Have you gotten it started?
     
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    Nice work on the PDR.

    The 40+ year old paint along with the relatively thick metal on the tanks makes glue pulling pretty tough on these.
     
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    The header and x-over pipes have pretty rusted and pitted spots, unfortunately I'm going to have to paint them. The rest of the chrome is in great shape.

    As it had been sitting for years, I brought it home, installed a new battery, and blew a whole can of carb cleaner through it. Fired it up, let run for a few minutes, shut it off and began dismantling it before it even cooled down.
     
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    I began dismantling the bike today.

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    Zoot_Suit, Sep 23, 2023
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    Hmmm, scoring like that indicates particles in the oil - usually due to the filter being bypassed. Sealing washer omitted?
     
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    I suspect it was a combination of abuse and neglect.
     
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    Grrrr...
     
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    I see the torx bits that are stripped, but I"m impressed none of the Intake or exhaust manifold bolts sheared on you. That is why I won't be doing this cause I know it would happen to me :)

    Any time I"ve had fastiners stuck, before trying too much I heat/cool cycle them. Depending on the situation, propane torch or solder heat gun to target. Solder heat gun is pretty good at targeting what you heat up. Good Luck.
     
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    A learning process and sorry to see, but curious if you drilled the staked portion of the torx screw before attempting to remove, and was an impact driver used?
     
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    I took it to a shop. They got them out... for only $295... but really, it was worth it because I most likely would have caused catastrophic damage.
     
    Zoot_Suit, Oct 18, 2023
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