I checked my brushes today, Happy Birthday Rick.:P
ALTERNATOR BRUSHES Fits XJ750. Replacement Alternator Brush Set/2 - 18 x 5 x 4.5mm.Fits All with Electromatic Field Rotors $18.00US...
Where did you order your brushes from? I would rather replace mine than get the dreaded rubber stamp.:P
That's us we like to help. This being my first Yamaha, I came here looking for help with a couple of thins and have been doing the things to my...
Check the kickstand safety switch, I had a similar problem on my 86. A shot of WD40 inside the rubber boot took care of it for me.
If you haven't gotten the message yet FULL FACE. As a former racer who has had a multitude of lids over the years, There is nothing better you can...
Give credit to all the folks here, a well educated bunch of people at keeping these bikes going. Most posters who answer your questions here will...
I'm in Ocala. Nice clean 650, I wish My motor was natural instead of painted, like yours.
Nice bike, I have known about the 4cylinder 400cc Yamahas since they were kicking my but in Okinawa in 1982. They were beautiful bikes then as...
As you are sitting on the bike the #1 cylinder is the one on the left. As far as firing order goes, That would be a Robert or Rick O Matic area of...
If you are at all like me you'll put a lot of s-miles on with this bike. Never having owned a Yamaha before this one, I often think to myself...
X models came with Mikunis, N&S models got the Hitachis.
I have them on my 86. The brakes are the same on the standard and X model. No problem with fit, just get ready to learn to brake with only two...
Get a rebuild kit for the petcock asap. stretching the spring doesn't work for long.
My 86 max came with the black motor also. I suppose it was cheaper to paint than to polish.