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XJ650 Maxim Factory Service Manual (need help)

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http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/ ... dition=new

Before I put money down on that, I just want to make sure thats what Im actually looking for.

Also, I saw that Haynes manuals came highly recomended by some people, is there a general consensus on the quality of those manuals?

Thanks for the help guys.

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I guess the year model would help. Im after a manual for the 83 Maxim, which is what the manual on Amazon would cover.

MrEllis_XJ650_Maxim, Mar 2, 2012

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That is the correct manual, but do some more shopping around. You could find it for a better price.

Yamaha XJ650 G - K SERVICE MANUAL

Yamaha Supplementary Assembly Manual XJ650 XJ 650

OWNERS MANUAL YAMAHA XJ650K XJ 650 RTW46

All three for less than the price on amazon

The Haynes manual

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I got my factory manual from Len at XJBIKESFOREVER. Very nice manual, fast delivery as he had it in stock.

Loren

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Thanks for the input guys.

I went ahead and ordered a haynes manual. I figure that will get me deep enough for the time being.

MrEllis_XJ650_Maxim, Mar 3, 2012

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I have these two in Adobe form, free if you want 'em -- send a pm w/your email

someone here sent 'em to me free -- pass 'em along

p.s. I believe the G is the European version but I'v been using it extensively for my 650H and i can't find any discrepancy (to date) -- I also have the Haynes, and I've gotten into the habbit of reading both and cross checking the Haynes which is more verbose and has more pictures
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What the "G" means is that it's a 1980 model year. G='80, H='81, J='82, K='83. The added "R" means "Seca" and an added "L" designates either the turbo or Midnight versions, depending on year.

The 650 "G" and "H" models (80 and 81) were the same, with the pre-YICS motor.

That "G" book is the "base" manual, from which all other 650 manuals derive. I have a 650RJ ('82 Seca) manual, which consists of the base "G" book plus the appropriate supplement for the 650RJ. The books for the 650J and K are just the base "G" book plus the appropriate supplements.

I'm not sure about the genesis of the 750 books.

'83 XJ550R, '81 550R

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bigfitz52 said:

What the "G" means is that it's a 1980 model year. G='80, H='81, J='82, K='83. The added "R" means "Seca" and an added "L" designates either the turbo or Midnight versions, depending on year.

The 650 "G" and "H" models (80 and 81) were the same, with the pre-YICS motor.

That "G" book is the "base" manual, from which all other 650 manuals derive. I have a 650RJ ('82 Seca) manual, which consists of the base "G" book plus the appropriate supplement for the 650RJ. The books for the 650J and K are just the base "G" book plus the appropriate supplements.

I'm not sure about the genesis of the 750 books.
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Ahhh... THANKS Fitz....

OK folks the manual is free to down-load at this site -- it will be there for two weeks from tonight.

https://www.yousendit.com/download/M3Bu ... cExMbjhUQw

Let me know of any issues... thanks

p.s. it's a big file -- like over 100meg

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do you have the 750 supplement up too

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maverickbr77 said:

do you have the 750 supplement up too
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see page 3 of that down-load -- note the supplement is first and the 650G is after it and starts on page 57

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got it thanks

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Mav........did you get my email awhile back regarding the carb clinic?

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XJ900RK, XJ700, a couple dozen more XJ's, 2 Hondas, 2 Suzukis, 2 xs400 Secas....and counting
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ya I did but I am soon to be heading to NH for work so don't know if I will be around or not. If I have a few days I may make the ride in for the clinic but I won't know till its a lot closer.

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Some one emailed me and asked again for the manual that I have - 1981 XJ650 and the 1981 XJ750RH Supplement - there are two manuals in this single file and since the file is over 100MB I pay a small fee to pust this up and it stays out there for 20 days

So here are the manuals for free for twenty days from the date os this post

https://www.yousendit.com/dl?phi_action ... c0ozZU1UQw

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I have downloaded the xj650g manual but cannot find instruction or photos on how to lift or remove the seat on my 1982 XJ650RJ SECA. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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I have downloaded the xj650g manual but cannot find instruction or photos on how to lift or remove the seat on my 1982 XJ650RJ SECA. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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I have downloaded the xj650g manual but cannot find instruction or photos on how to lift or remove the seat on my 1982 XJ650RJ SECA. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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It should go like this:

1983 XJ900RK

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Insert key in lock (in LH sidecover) and turn toward the rear (clockwise.)

Under the frame rail, a couple inches to the rear of the lock, is a flat tab hanging down. This is the latch release. Push it (rearward, IIRC) while the key is turned, to release the left side of the seat. The seat is hinged on the right, and should pivot up.

'83 XJ550R, '81 550R

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bigfitz52 said:

Insert key in lock (in LH sidecover) and turn toward the rear (clockwise.)

Under the frame rail, a couple inches to the rear of the lock, is a flat tab hanging down. This is the latch release. Push it (rearward, IIRC) while the key is turned, to release the left side of the seat. The seat is hinged on the right, and should pivot up.
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Thanks guys that was really helpful.

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bigfitz52 said:

Insert key in lock (in LH sidecover) and turn toward the rear (clockwise.)

Under the frame rail, a couple inches to the rear of the lock, is a flat tab hanging down. This is the latch release. Push it (rearward, IIRC) while the key is turned, to release the left side of the seat. The seat is hinged on the right, and should pivot up.
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Thanks guys that was really helpful.

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