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  1. chacal replied to the thread Yamaha XJ750 MidMax 1983 Carburetor problem.

    Certainly could be, as they would let more air into the carbs than is intended, thus cause a lean mixture and a hanging idle....

    Jun 5, 2026 at 10:03 PM

  2. chacal replied to the thread XJ650 Starting issues.

    Your thoughts are correct.

    Jun 5, 2026 at 10:00 PM

  3. cds1984 replied to the thread XJ650 Starting issues.

    In saying that, changing a cam chain should be in your toolbox of knowledge. It's pretty rewarding if it needs to be done and no engine...

    Jun 5, 2026 at 12:08 PM

  4. cds1984 replied to the thread XJ650 Starting issues.

    Once you start... Don't get me wrong, splitting the engine and rebuilding it is much less frustrating than tuning those damn cv carbs. I...

    Jun 5, 2026 at 12:04 PM

  5. cds1984 replied to the thread XJ650 Starting issues.

    Before you know it, you'll be splitting the engine and doing a full engine rebuild! It's fate.

    Jun 5, 2026 at 11:44 AM

  6. cds1984 replied to the thread XJ650 Starting issues.

    You are deep in now! With the valve cover off, move the rotor (crank) a bit forward and see how much slack is in the chain. Move it a...

    Jun 5, 2026 at 11:36 AM

  7. Fuller56 liked Simmy's post in the thread 82 XJ650RJC Seca time capsule.

    I think it looked around and feared what Frankenstein experiment is in store for me? Rest assured this one has survived intact this...

    Jun 5, 2026 at 5:49 AM

  8. dabiff replied to the thread Time to sell.

    Well seems there's No interest here, so will sell locally. Thanks for looking!

    Jun 4, 2026 at 5:41 PM

  9. Fuller56 replied to the thread 82 XJ650RJC Seca time capsule.

    @Simmy, it was just waiting for you to find it. Did you hear it's sigh of relief when it rolled into your shop and met your other XJ's...

    Jun 4, 2026 at 6:13 AM

  10. cds1984 liked RideAlong420's post in the thread XJ650 Starting issues.

    My 650 tank is fine, I just bought a 750 tank (both 1982 Maxims) so I need to clean up the bigger tank before I can put it on the 650.

    Jun 3, 2026 at 1:45 PM

  11. cds1984 replied to the thread XJ650 Starting issues.

    Keys. The wafer locks are very simple to disassemble and if you have a play with the wafers and get lucky or get creative with chacal...

    Jun 3, 2026 at 1:42 PM

  12. cds1984 liked RideAlong420's post in the thread XJ650 Starting issues.

    Looks like I could probably get some like, thin steel plates, cut them with my metal cutter snips, drill a hole, and get some 6 x 1.00...

    Jun 3, 2026 at 1:36 PM

  13. cds1984 replied to the thread XJ650 Starting issues.

    Ahh... I have xj750 seca tanks and I think the 900 tanks have the same issue with rust and water settling at the bottom rear of the...

    Jun 3, 2026 at 1:35 PM

  14. cds1984 replied to the thread XJ650 Starting issues.

    For the plate part I used some old computer case steel, some tin snips, a drill and a bit of tyre tube. :)

    Jun 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM

  15. cds1984 replied to the thread XJ650 Starting issues.

    Spray on putty generally. It's what spray painters put on the metal to make it look rounder than the actual metal underneath. Seems to...

    Jun 3, 2026 at 1:11 PM
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