My 1st XJ650 Maxim

Just picked up my new toy. Can't wait to see the final project.
got this 1980 XJ650 seat was missing other than that everything seems to be here. I

I always wanted a bobber so this will make me a great fun ride. I am new to working on my own bike game.. so GOD help me ill do my best.

Motor runs good but it idles really high. i think my to do list will be like this in no particular order

1-take it all apart clean it
2-check valves
3-compression test
4- replace all-spark plugs
5- something else
6- something else
7- cut the back end
8 make new seat
9- replace handle bars with drag bars
10- replace tires.
11- replace breaks.
here is my progress so far hard to take a bike apart with a 2 yo son running around.. any help would be highly appreciated..




I started to dis assemble yesterday and put on a few hours today(more like minutes) working on this while i take care of my 2yo is hard..
trying to get it to the bare frame by the end of the week
took bars off gas tank and carbs


I also made my 1st cut so happy today..



i was thinking to cut the airbox but after reading . im keeping it and mounting the seat not as low..

 

You could easily buff out the covers on that motor, dunno about the fins though. You could throw some pods on it too, although you will need some rejetting, im in the middle of one of these projects right now, is that a 81'?

 

It's a 1980 let me know how the pods work out for you. I just took the carb off today and I have to clean it is nasty..

 

keep up the good work your way ahead of me and my bobber conversion and I don't have a 2 year old too assist LMAO

 

The pods are nice, ivr put about 600 miles on it since ive rejetted and put the pod filters on it, it loses all the "clutter" near the engine, just gives it a smoother look...

 

I know it's hard but little everyday helps. All I need to do today is take ke engine out. St have have to remove the drive shaft 2 of the bold heads are striped so having a lot of trouble with the 2...

 

Nice I have not done anything to my carbs so pods will do... And yes they do look sharp...

 

What's the best way to fix holes in my gas tank. ... I took the Yamaha emblems and left me with 2 holes . Should I take it and get it weld or would bondo work?

 

Got the bike all striped down .. Cleaned the frame. Fixing tank .will be ready for paint Monday.

 

nice progress man, just bondo the tank badge recess and you'll be good.

 

Carbs are done . Just finish gas tank.. Will finish frame tomorrow.. And then back to assembly..

 

Gas will eat through bondo, so hope you had the holes welded or you can use jb weld marine grade.

 

yup I had the tank welded.