Just thought I'd share with my xj folks. Around 8/25 I bought it off a friend/co-worker for $300, 54k with a clear title. He bought a '82. I'm...
Double post deleted. Gary H.
Was out for a spin when I ran into this[ATTACH] Chris, 18, on the left teaching Burlin how to ride his '85, I think, radian 600 in a school...
I just started a conversation with Sno but I'm curious...does anyone know why the Premium Member Banner is not showing under my forum name? My...
You guessed it. The infamous primary chain guide has broken. Spent Saturday removing the oil sump to affirm; there was a chunk of guide in the...
First post. Wow! Gary H.
Happy 2014 Father's Day to all the members and visitors on this forum. May God Bless. Gary
[img][/img] This is a pic of "Solid" the day I brought her home in June 2011. She's my first bike. This is also my first pic in a...
I need to get this right. I don't see a color change in the Colortune plug. Valves are in spec. Carbs sync'd. Bike starts and idles at 1050rpms....
Hey All, I wasn't going to post this for the sake of trying to save face. :roll: Yeah, I did it...stripped two valve cover holes. Helicoil...
Hello All, I am in the process of replacing my HG to stop a oil leak at the transfers. I've just finished reading SecaMaverick's...
Members, Got a question...last fall while I was cleaning my carbs I found a bent diaphram spring in carb#1. I tried to unbend the spring but...
Hey All, I didn't want to steal CB's thread so I'm posting this. Crispybacon is selling, parting-out or wrecking his 40k '82 650 Maxim because...
Guru's and Members, My bike has a head to block oil leak on the right side at the oil transfers, I removed the head, cleaned the gasket and...
Hey all, Yeah, it's me...again. The one who said I can feel the revs at 14mph. I took my speedo cable and gauges off my bike. I cleaned and...
Hey All, Checked air in tires...low, around 28psi in each. Put 32psi in front, 36psi in rear and I'm off. Want to see how having correct...
I'm trying to accurately sync my carbs. My '82650j idles at 1050 rpms fine without the EC and with the YICS port unblocked. When I block the...
I was trying to sync my carbs. With the YICS port blocked I had all four gages around 6 inches then my neutral light went out, front brake switch...
Hello All, I see a lot of threads saying the same thing I, a newbie, have said...I cleaned my carbs and my bike won't start or idle. Starter...
Bought new regulator/rectifier, alternator, starter relay and fuse box from Len. I'm not getting anything at black ground going into regulator...
In my Haynes manual the electrical schematics show the thick red main power being drawn directly off the battery (pg. 265). The book also shows...
I just want to thank this forum for all the help and support during my 650j rebuild. I know for a fact that I would not have been able to get...
I'll be 44 years young in April...ARIES!!! My kids are teenagers and starting to do their own things so they don't think they need mom and dad...
I've been ordering parts from Len and company since I first found out how using this website (around Nov '11). I have never had a problem nor...
So far I've... Disassembled engine down to crankcase Removed,decarbonized and re-located 3 good pistons. Replaced #3 piston and rings. Deep...
I was prompted by one of our members to post this forum. In June last year I bought my 650. I did'nt know much about bikes but have liked them...
Thanks to Fitz, Ricomatic and mlew getting on my tail about checking my valve clearance and possibly saving me from a major catastophy I've.......
Isn't the cold start or "choke" cable suppose to "seat" in the sleeve on the left hand control switch? I've bought a aftermarket cable that is...
Help a newbee. I was riding one day and my bike started dragging. I pulled off and killed my bike. Upon inspection the airbox dumped a large...
If anyone has a set of or the right stock muffler for my '82 xj650j you want to sell please contact me.
Cool, Real Cool. Received entire order in 2 days. Everything fit as described. Thanks xj4ever. Now, I need to go order more parts!
