so.. assuming a 200 lb rider (me in full gear) on that '82 xj650j, which weighs 447 lbs dry.. 2 gallons of gas (13 lbs) and a few lbs for...
ok - so.. if I'm pulling 4.5 k in my '82 XJ650, regardless of the gear.. is there a graph that can tell me the HP? If I recall.. she'll make...
yes - 10 amp fuse.. although I've had a 20 in there by mistake and it also blew. Can't see any obvious cuts in wires.. so - other than 'it...
I'll take that switch apart and clean it. I guess that without a bulb, the fuse wouldn't blow under the above scenario... Thats what was...
Odd as it sounds, it might be the actual sealed beam headlight. With the bulb out I can flip the high/low beam switch and the fuse doesn't blow....
Just went to get my '82 XJ650 inspected - first ride of about 12 miles that she had since 1999 or so (PO had said it was running a few years ago -...
I just noticed that in addition to the Cheng Shin Marqui, they now offer a "HiMax".. (saw these on the Tires Unlimited website) Looks like...
Kiwi - do you mean the main bolts - or the bolts holding the springs? seems that there is hardly any torque placed on the spring bolts....
I noticed that on my '82 xj650 there is a bolt, spring washer and nut on the front fork (pinch bolt). On the right rear, however, the spring...
ever find that seat? I have one - I'll try to get a pic for you.
do you still have the clutch cover? and . do you have the air cleaner covers (R&L)?
I had to clean all of the clutch plates - they were REALLY gummed up after they sat for years! By simply leaning the bike on its side stand...
