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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by XJRiderNZ, Mar 20, 2012.

  1. XJRiderNZ

    XJRiderNZ Member

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    Hi All,

    I'm new to this forum so I thought I would introduce myself.

    I live in Shakey Town (Christchurch, New Zealand) and I acquired a running 1982 XJ650 Special (16F) about 4 months ago which is in need of TLC.

    I love this bike and am going to attempt to rebuild it from the frame up, I am quite mechanically minded but new to motorbike mechanics so I hope you guys can be patient as I ask lots of questions :)
     
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    Welcome from Michigan!
     
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    WELCOME from TN!!! Lots of HELP and info here...

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    You will find answers here - - - WELCOME!
     
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    Welcome from VA! You will find all your answers to these bikes right here. Just ask away! Good Luck! and we all like pictures:)
     
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    Cheers Guys.. Ill keep the picture thing in mind as well, its nothing special at the moment but will be taking pictures as I restore the bike :)
     
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    Welcome to the site from Wisconsin!

    Look around, ask questions, and stay awhile, you'll be glad you did!

    Chris
     
    mtnbikecrazy55, Mar 24, 2012
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    Welcome aboard.

    Don't make the mistake of tearing too far into the motor only to discover the bits you need to put it back together aren't available or ungawdly expensive.

    Get a manual and do your research; diagnose the motor (compression test, valve clearances, etc.) don't assume that because it runs it's a viable lump. These things will run halfway decent with three good cylinders and one really sour one.
     
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    Done a compression test and all 4 are good, going to check the valve clearances when I can get a new gasket as theirs already a bit of leakage.

    The only part I'm nervous about so far is stripping the bike to pieces and then getting another big earthquake here while its in bits :p
     
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    Welcome from a snowy Thunder Bay....good choice of bike - what about spares availabilty?


    Dave
     
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    G'day from the West Island hope the shaking has settled down for you Kiwi's for a while at least.
    Welcome, good people and info here.
     
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    Spares availability here is an absolute nightmare, Need to order most bits in frm overseas with high shipping rates :( got lucky and got my hands on 2 spare carb racks and various other bits of a similar model the other day though :)
     
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    Yea settled down quite a bit, still a little on edge all the time though lol seems to be developing a pattern of a big one every 6 months so hopefully we are not due for another big one soon lol
     
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