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  1. canaweb
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    XJ Horsepower

    so.. assuming a 200 lb rider (me in full gear) on that '82 xj650j, which weighs 447 lbs dry.. 2 gallons of gas (13 lbs) and a few lbs for...
    Post by: canaweb, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Horsepower

    ok - so.. if I'm pulling 4.5 k in my '82 XJ650, regardless of the gear.. is there a graph that can tell me the HP? If I recall.. she'll make...
    Post by: canaweb, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. canaweb
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    Hi Beams

    yes - 10 amp fuse.. although I've had a 20 in there by mistake and it also blew. Can't see any obvious cuts in wires.. so - other than 'it...
    Post by: canaweb, Jun 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. canaweb
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    Hi Beams

    I'll take that switch apart and clean it. I guess that without a bulb, the fuse wouldn't blow under the above scenario... Thats what was...
    Post by: canaweb, Jun 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hi Beams

    Odd as it sounds, it might be the actual sealed beam headlight. With the bulb out I can flip the high/low beam switch and the fuse doesn't blow....
    Post by: canaweb, Jun 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hi Beams

    Just went to get my '82 XJ650 inspected - first ride of about 12 miles that she had since 1999 or so (PO had said it was running a few years ago -...
    Thread by: canaweb, May 14, 2007, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    more on tires

    I just noticed that in addition to the Cheng Shin Marqui, they now offer a "HiMax".. (saw these on the Tires Unlimited website) Looks like...
    Thread by: canaweb, May 12, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. canaweb
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    Need Clutch Replacement Advice?

    Kiwi - do you mean the main bolts - or the bolts holding the springs? seems that there is hardly any torque placed on the spring bolts....
    Post by: canaweb, May 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. canaweb
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    rear pinch bolt

    I noticed that on my '82 xj650 there is a bolt, spring washer and nut on the front fork (pinch bolt). On the right rear, however, the spring...
    Thread by: canaweb, May 7, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. canaweb
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    Wanted: Stock seat XJ650

    ever find that seat? I have one - I'll try to get a pic for you.
    Post by: canaweb, May 3, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. canaweb
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    Parts available

    do you still have the clutch cover? and . do you have the air cleaner covers (R&L)?
    Post by: canaweb, May 3, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. canaweb
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    clutch problem

    I had to clean all of the clutch plates - they were REALLY gummed up after they sat for years! By simply leaning the bike on its side stand...
    Post by: canaweb, Apr 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. canaweb
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    clutch problem

    I seem to be having a similar problem. I got things running, adjusted the idle down to about 1800rpm.. Up on the center stand running in...
    Post by: canaweb, Apr 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. canaweb
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    anyone familiar with Suzuki GS 850s?

    Does anyone here know much about the Suzuki 850 line of bikes? I might end up getting a GS 850 'parts bike'... and was wondering how I can tell...
    Thread by: canaweb, Apr 11, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. canaweb
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    Making a nice looking comfortable seat

    Stock seat from a 1982 XJ650J. I'll try to get some pics since I'll probably throw it onto ebay. I hear ya on the cash.. kinda fun to see how...
    Post by: canaweb, Apr 5, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. canaweb
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    Stopping power - front brake

    Is there an aftermarket fork brace available or does everyone fabricate their own?
    Post by: canaweb, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. canaweb
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    Making a nice looking comfortable seat

    I might have an old seat I can part with.. pan is in great shape but the cover is ratty. I'm sure I can do better than the $60 + shipping I've...
    Post by: canaweb, Apr 3, 2007 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    mixture screw setting

    First thing I did when I replaced the fuel line a few weeks ago! Prett cheap insurance! by the way - what is the total length of the custom...
    Post by: canaweb, Apr 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    8? xj650 parts bike - free in oakland CA

    ... and I'd be interested in the air cleaner covers.... :-)
    Post by: canaweb, Apr 2, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Master Cylinder Cover Screws

    yes - do yourself a favor! I hear the Craftsman set works well! I had the same problem on my brake cover and tried to use the old style...
    Post by: canaweb, Apr 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    mixture screw setting

    I have an '82 XJ650J - got it with the carbs so gunked up I couldn't even twist the throttle! Took them off, cleaned them, but feared going 'too...
    Post by: canaweb, Apr 2, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Who would buy a set of these?

    I agree Ric.. ! bad path to be headed down, since this is a forum of bikes and not judgements (except of tires, oils, etc.). As was said...
    Post by: canaweb, Mar 29, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Runs great/Starting nightmare

    silly question - I got some new plugs - I'm assuming that the small screw top (opposite gap end..) needs to be removed exposing the small threads...
    Post by: canaweb, Mar 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yamaha screw & bolt sizes

    close - southern Albany county. Saratoga is about an hr from home.. Do you fly? or just on Evie and Dora?
    Post by: canaweb, Mar 23, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Yamaha screw & bolt sizes

    True Value hardware rocks! I got ALL of the screws, spring washers and nuts needed for the headlight assembly for about $3.00!! Dealer wanted...
    Post by: canaweb, Mar 22, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    VIN decoding?

    Try this link; http://www.dropbears.com/m/models/yamaha/xj67info.htm looks like you have an '85 700...
    Post by: canaweb, Mar 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yamaha screw & bolt sizes

    Hi Polock, no, thats South Albany (4B0). They recently did a ton of work on the runway. I usually fly out of a small private strip though.
    Post by: canaweb, Mar 21, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Yamaha screw & bolt sizes

    Thanks for the tips! I have an ACE close by. Still - is there a method of determining the proper size using Yamaha's part number - or is the...
    Post by: canaweb, Mar 20, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Help diagnose xj so owner won't give up hope on a great bike

    I also have an '82 but I'm still messing with it to get it running. Near Albany NY though, so I'm not too close... Didn't you post a pic of you...
    Post by: canaweb, Mar 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Yamaha screw & bolt sizes

    Anybody know Yamaha's naming conventions system for screws and bolts on this bike? My question - is there a way to use the Yamaha part #s to...
    Thread by: canaweb, Mar 18, 2007, 21 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Headlight

    by the way - I also picked up a 7" sealed beam bulb from DennisKirk.com - so I'm hoping I can use it. less than $9 vs $29 from the dealer.
    Post by: canaweb, Mar 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight

    On a sort of related note; I'm working on my '82 XJ650J Maxim and the headlight was broken when I bought it. The previous owner handed me the...
    Post by: canaweb, Mar 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. canaweb
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    airbox needed to start?

    By the way - I just got a set and a half (6) of those carb to airbox rubber connectors - but - it looks like one of the tubes is a bit shorter..!...
    Post by: canaweb, Mar 9, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    airbox needed to start?

    I just removed and cleaned the carbs on my XJ650J ('82) although I didn't use any tools to clean gunk out of any of the small tubes or jets. Just...
    Thread by: canaweb, Mar 7, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Lean mixture in the afternoon?

    I just removed and cleaned the carbs on my XJ650J ('82) although I didn't use any tools to clean gunk out of any of the small tubes or jets. Just...
    Post by: canaweb, Mar 6, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. canaweb
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    what type of engine oil do you use?

    so.. with the local cycle shop charging $5/qt for 20w-50 'motorcycle' oil, looks like I have no choice but to pay that or use car oil? I can't...
    Post by: canaweb, Feb 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. canaweb
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    what type of engine oil do you use?

    Thanks! That clears things up! As for oil - I guess if I can find car oil without the anti friction stuff in it... By the way - are these...
    Post by: canaweb, Feb 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    what type of engine oil do you use?

    The manual seems to call for 20w40 - but I can't seem to find it in local outlets like WalMart. Of course, reading this thread it would appear...
    Post by: canaweb, Feb 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    tires?

    hmmm - its looking like the tires are the inexpensive part. One shop here charges double their shop rate of $75/hr to mount tires that they...
    Post by: canaweb, Feb 20, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    tires?

    General - non aggressive. Just around town sort of thing...
    Post by: canaweb, Feb 20, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    tires?

    any reviews of Cheng Shin? They seem to be the cheapest - and sometimes that's not a reflection of quality... (sometimes..)
    Post by: canaweb, Feb 20, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    tires?

    I have a 1982 XJ650J Maxim and it needs new tires... Looks like Yamaha sent these out with Bridgestones - but it has Avon Roadrunners on it. I...
    Thread by: canaweb, Feb 20, 2007, 21 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  43. canaweb
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    Owner's Manual -XJ-650J ??

    Got everything I needed - plus found a maint manual on e-bay cheap! Thanks everyone!!
    Post by: canaweb, Feb 20, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Owner's Manual -XJ-650J ??

    I'm near Albany. Now we need to wait for the 3 ft of snow to melt... so much for my 'Sunny Day' policy...
    Post by: canaweb, Feb 15, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Owner's Manual -XJ-650J ??

    I have a 1982 XJ650J -Yamaha Maxim - and can't seem to find an Owners Manual Any idea where I might find one in pdf online? Thanks in...
    Thread by: canaweb, Feb 14, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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