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Driver's Backrest?

I got an '81 650, is there such thing as driver's backrest. Something i can buy and don't have to fabricate myself?

Thread by: xjyamaha, Feb 2, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Interchangeable Seats

I have an 81 650 and the one thing i don't like is the seat. I was looking at an 85 650 and noticed the frame looked very similar to my 81 and the...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Jan 29, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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650 seat swap??

I really want a better seat for my 81 650. I don't want to shave mine down because putting the original cover back on won't look right and i'm not...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Jan 31, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Replacing exhaust??

I found an exhaust i like but i am uncertain if it will be usable with my bike. It is a 4 into 2 exhaust, but my bike is 4 into 1. My bike has the...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Dec 27, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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What would you upgrade to from the XJ, if you decided to????

I've begun to really enjoy my old XJ since i've brought it back to life, but i can't help thinking that in a couple years i may want to upgrade....

Thread by: xjyamaha, Oct 23, 2007, 109 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Sorry, non-motorcycle related, need car help!

I'm looking at a 2005 ford mustang GT with 25,000 miles, V8 and all the goodies, but it needs a new rear clip, i'm figuring that'll be a spendy...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Sep 12, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: Other
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Cruise Control?

I was wondering if anybody has ever installed aftermarket cruise control on their bike. I took about a 2 hour ride on saturday, almost got killed,...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Aug 7, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Lingering issues.........

Well just got done with valve shims and resetting timing, valves are now all in clearance and timing is set. Bike runs pretty good but still a...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Aug 1, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Redone Valves, Rough Running

Just got done putting in my new valve shims, and reassembled. I had a hell of a time getting the thing started and after a little starting fluid,...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Jul 25, 2007, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Valve Shims

Anybody out there with a few extra shims, i need 3 at 290, 1 at 285, 1 at 265, 1 at 260 and 1 at 255. I have a few that i could send you in...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Jul 11, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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removing valve cover

My bike sat for quite a few years before i spent alot of time and money getting it where it's at now. The thing has always had a piston slap or...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Jul 7, 2007, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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parts needed and wanted, just throwing um out there

I have been looking on Ebay pretty regularly for awhile and cannot seem to find/snag a fork emblem for my 81 650. If anybody know of where i can...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Jul 7, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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E-Z $

A guy at work is selling a 2002 honda shadow 1100 with 1500 miles and aftermarkets pipes for $1800. I guess the thing is spotless and elderly...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Jun 21, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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about to give up on my 650

...ok, the bike will run on choke, but will eventually die, i dont know if it's from flooding or what, and without choke when i blip the throttle...

Thread by: xjyamaha, May 5, 2007, 33 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Front brake Caliper and Clutch

I have a couple of issue with my 82 xj650. #1. I just put on my new front tire and cleaned and replaced the seals in my caliper, i completely...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Apr 17, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Forks: Removing the Circlip????

So the oil in the forks should probably be changed, it's been sitting for a few years. The plugs were so rusted that i had to soak them first in...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Apr 6, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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psssst noise??

I recently cleaned my carbs to a T and put them back on the bike. After starting and running a bit, every once in awhile a "pssst" noise will...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Mar 25, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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any comments?

I bought some RTV sealant and hose tape today to see if i can restore my intake manifold a little. Anybody ever done this?

Thread by: xjyamaha, Mar 22, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Renewing Gaskets???

When i pulled my intake manifolds off to renew, i noticed that the gaskets weren't ruined or in too bad of conditions, i believe they would be...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Mar 21, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Xj650 intake manifolds

First full riding season with my xj650 which last year i restored. The bike had trouble idling from the start, it did sit for the last 10 years,...

Thread by: xjyamaha, Mar 20, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat

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