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  1. bunglejyme
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    XJ650H (1981) Alternator

    Can someone tell me if the Yamaha XJ650H (1981) Yamaha XJ650K (1983) alternator rotors and stators are interchangeable?
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Jun 3, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    CAN A BAD VOLTAGE REGULATOR DAMAGE THE ALTERNATOR?

    If a voltage regulator is damaged, can it in turn damage a field coil alternator? I've read that the opposite is true: that a bad alternator can...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Apr 26, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. bunglejyme
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    CONTINUITY PROBLEM BETWEEN ALTERNATOR SLIP RINGS AND BRUSHES

    With my bike's engine running at 2000 RPM and a voltmeter connceted across the battey terminals the alternator output will not go above 12Vdc....
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Oct 27, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. bunglejyme
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    Do I have a bad Stator?

    My bike is a 1981 XJ650 Maxim. Today I was checking the output of the charging system with a VOM and measured a constant 12v with the engine...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Oct 12, 2015, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. bunglejyme
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    Mirror Stem Screw Threads - Both sides RH or no?

    I have a 1981 XJ650 and just received a set of brand new aftermarket mirrors that I purchased from an on-line source. Much to my disappointment,...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Aug 27, 2015, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. bunglejyme
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    Looking To Trade Valve Shims

    Greetings, I am seeking other members who trade valve shims. My bike is 1981 Yamaha XJ650 and the shims are 29mm diameter. The shims I have to...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Jul 8, 2015, 47 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. bunglejyme
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    Poor Man's Valve Shim Idea

    The clearance on one of my 1981 XJ650 exhaust valves is .005" out of spec on the plus side (.013"). I don't want to go through the trouble of...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, May 14, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. bunglejyme
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    Using RTV Gasket Maker For Valve Cover

    I need to replace the valve cover gasket on my 1981 XJ650 and do not wish to spend the money on an OEM style gasket. My desire is to use an RTV...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Oct 7, 2014, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. bunglejyme
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    RTV Gasket Maker For Valve Cover?

    I need to replace the valve cover gasket on my 1981 XJ650 and don't want to spend the money for an OEM style replacement, so I'm considering using...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Oct 7, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. bunglejyme
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    PROTECTIVE FINISH FOR CARBON STEEL PARTS ON CARBURETOR?

    The carburetor on my 1980 XJ650 Maxim has various and sundry carbon steel linkages and brackets that are rusty. Also the diaphragm covers are all...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, May 13, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. bunglejyme
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    Valve Clearance Shim Grinding

    I would like to grind a few thousandths off of the valve clearance shims in my bike to compensate for tight clearances. Does anyone know if these...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Oct 18, 2013, 40 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. bunglejyme
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    ENGINE DIES IMMEDIATELY WHEN BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED

    I am experiencing charging issues with my 1981 XJ650. Battery is new and kept on a 2amp maintainer while bike is sitting. From sitting on the...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Aug 23, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. bunglejyme
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    Aftermarket Voltage Reg For 1981 XJ650?

    I need to replace the voltage regulator on my 1981 XJ650. Can anyone recommend a reputable aftermarket replacement? Thank you
    Thread by: bunglejyme, May 6, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. bunglejyme
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    NEW BATTERY NOT FULLY CHARGED AFTER RIDE

    When not riding my bike’s battery is plugged into a 1.5A maintainer. And so last fall, right after a ride I connected the maintainer up as...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Mar 22, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. bunglejyme
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    Starting Clutch Not Engaging After Riding

    I've been experiencing a nasty rattling sound from within the engine and no clutch engagement when I push the start button. I just eplaced the...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Dec 5, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Gasket Maker For Engine Work

    Does anyone know of any good reason why I should avoid using a gasket maker product when re-assembling my engine case? I know that Loctite and...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Dec 5, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. bunglejyme
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    SHIFT PEDAL GETS STUCK ON '81 XJ650H

    My 1981 XJ650 shift pedal is stuck when I try and shift up into 2nd and 3rd gear. This problem is worse right after I get moving but seems to...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Oct 17, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. bunglejyme
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    CAN I REPLACE MY XJ650 VOLTAGE REGULATOR WITH AN AUTOMOBILE?

    I've been giving some though lately to what I would do if the voltage regulator on my 1981 XJ650H failed. I haven't put any effort yet into...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Sep 17, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. bunglejyme
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    Voltage Regulator Concerns - '81 XJ650H

    I just replaced my 2-1/2 year old battery due to a bad cell. In the process I decided to do some charging system diagnostics to make sure that...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Sep 17, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. bunglejyme
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    STARTER CLUTCH NOT ENGAGING & MAKING RATTLING SOUND

    LAST SUNDAY, AFTER 2 GREAT HOURS RIDING MY 1981 XJ650 MAXIM, I STOPPED FOR A 15 MINUTE BREAK. WHEN I HIT THE START BUTTON TO GET GOING, THE...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Aug 23, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. bunglejyme
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    LUGGAGE RACK FOR 1981 XJ650?

    Does anyone know if Yamaha ever offered an OEM luggage rack for the 1981 XJ650 Maxim? If not, does anyone know of a source for aftermarket...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Apr 23, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carburetor Tunig Frustrations

    I am looking to tune the carburetors on my 1981 XJ650 Maxim for optimum fuel economy and performance. I own and use both a Colortune and a...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Apr 18, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ1100 Availability

    I've been thinking about upgrading from my 1981 XJ650 Maxim to something bigger and have been scanning Craigslist and Ebay for XJ900's and...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Nov 29, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yellow Residue In Carbs

    My bike sat for a year until I recently tried starting it. I added stabilizer to the last batch of gas that I put in the tank last fall but I...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Oct 28, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Main Air Jet for 1981 XJ650H

    My 1981 XJ650H has OEM Hitachi carbs on it. All the jets match OEM specification except for the Main Air Jets. The reference I am using is a...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Oct 28, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Instrument Panel Replacement Light Bulbs

    I am having difficulty finding a match for the 12V 3.4W light bulbs that back-illuminate my 1981 XJ650H Maxim instrument panel. A standard #57...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Sep 10, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. bunglejyme
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    Fork Damper Rod Removal

    I am doing work on the fork assembly of my 1981 XJ650H. While I am at it I wish to replace the fork seals but need to remove the Damper Rods. I...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, May 16, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. bunglejyme
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    Rubber Caps For Carb Tuning Ports crack and leak

    Any of you who synchronize your bike's carbs are familiar with the small brass takeoff tube that comes off the top of each rubber carb holder....
    Thread by: bunglejyme, May 14, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Distorted Air Box on '81 XJ650

    I replaced the rubber carb holders and the rubber tubes that connect the airbox to the carbs; however, I could never get the rubber air intake...
    Thread by: bunglejyme, Oct 1, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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