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82 XJ650RJC Seca time capsule

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Simmy, Jun 27, 2025.

  1. Simmy

    Simmy Well-Known Member

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    IMG_4758[1].jpg IMG_4759[1].jpg IMG_4760[1].jpg IMG_4761[1].jpg IMG_4762[1].jpg IMG_4763[1].jpg IMG_4764[1].jpg IMG_4767[1].jpg IMG_4768[1].jpg IMG_4770[1].jpg IMG_4771[1].jpg IMG_4758[1].jpg IMG_4759[1].jpg IMG_4760[1].jpg IMG_4761[1].jpg I remember shopping for a 650 Seca in 1989 because I needed a reliable bike for a Velorex sidecar I bought.
    At the time I had a choice between about 5 red Secas. I still have that bike/sidecar.
    Anyway I was looking at my local classifieds and found and bought this gem.
    It looks exactly like it's 1989 gain.
     
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    Franz Well-Known Member

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    That's a beauty.
     
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    Simmy Well-Known Member

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    The previous owner saw that the oil pump covers were not 100%
    I would give them a 98%, too nice to worry about anyway.
    He ordered new Yamaha covers then found out they weren't original for the RJC.
    nice bonus
    IMG_4767[1].jpg
    And Kawasaki parts, bonanza!
    I know where those fit on my KDX
    IMG_4768[1].jpg
     
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    Simmy Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone know if this tool kit is complete?
    Unfortunately I didn't get the door for the compartment
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    jayrodoh YimYam

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    WOW! Here is the most complete tool kit I've seen on an XJ. It's from my 82 650RJ.

    Tools.JPG
     
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    Its a stunning bike. Definitely was not rode hard and put away wet. I have a couple tool sets that are almost complete, sans the screwdriver handle.
     
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    How much did that little jewel cost you?
     
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    @Simmy, that is even nicer in your pictures than in the ones in the ad you had previously linked to. You have done very, very well.
     
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    I finally got around to registering this bike in my name.
    The serial number is about 120 bikes made after my sidecar bike, another RJC.
    Registered in 83, next owner in 90 then he sold it to his BIL in 2000 who never rode it, just kept in his heated garage and polished it every year. That's who I bought it from. He said he even changed oil a few times.
    So I'm owner #4
    This bike doesn't run, at least I was told that.
    My aim is to keep it as original as possible for as long as possible.
    The carburetors are currently untampered, perhaps that has some appeal but I do need to get it running, ha.
    It needs new tank emblems and the Yamaha sticker for the tail piece.
    The rubber grommets for the side covers need replacement. Battery of course.
    A few tools are missing from the tool kit I'll need to find.
    I have an original owner's booklet for the XJ650RJC which belongs in the tail compartment.
    And the chain lock, missing that.
    It has BS Spitfire tires on it, where can I get some Bridgestone Mag-Mopus tires, just kidding
    Apparently still available in 18" fronts
    MAG.MOPUS | | Motorcycle Tires | Bridgestone Corporation
     

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