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  1. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    If I had only known then.... LOL
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    UPDATE! So, I didn't mention this earlier, but 3 of the intake manifold bolts basically turned to powder when I put a wrench on 'em. :mad: I...
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. 4ltern4te
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    WANTED: 1982 XJ650J head

    Looking for a good to excellent condition head for a 1982 XJ650J Are there any out there? Thanks!
    Thread by: 4ltern4te, Jul 15, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    me too. still fabricating forward controls. Pics when we're done. ;)
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Not until just now, but THANK YOU!! you rock! THIS is why I'm here..
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    motor is back in the frame, hoping to have her running and riding around on Monday. (before we tear it down for the last time, and make it pretty)
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. 4ltern4te
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    put the motor back in the frame, and began mocking up some forward controls. Also, I drank a beer. OK, maybe 2. ;)
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. 4ltern4te
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    Can you say "hideous"?

    seconded.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 19, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Just about done with cleaning up the frame, we spent a little time knocking down some 31 year-old slag, and cleaning up some of the welds.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. 4ltern4te
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Ground some 31 year-old slag off the frame, and got it ready for primer.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Just ran across this.. It was Crath. :)
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. 4ltern4te
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    Is it just me or does it seem harleys break down ALOT?

    Thank you! This is the very first bike I ever bought over the phone, without riding or seeing it in person first. Kind of a gamble, but it really...
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650 stock to bobber project - on a budget

    Edit-- I'm crazy jealous of your lathe. ditto. want it. awesome bike..
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. 4ltern4te
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    XJ650 Somerset Cafe Racer Project

    That's just super-cool of you. Awesome XJ! You do nice work.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. 4ltern4te
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    Is it just me or does it seem harleys break down ALOT?

    but also why I'm building a Maxim.. ;) I guess I just like ALL motorcycles..
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. 4ltern4te
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    Is it just me or does it seem harleys break down ALOT?

    That's true, this is why I had to make my Harley mine..
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 10, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. 4ltern4te
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    Is it just me or does it seem harleys break down ALOT?

    Well, my Harley and my Yamaha sit side by side in the garage, and I haven't caught em fighting once yet.. ;)
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. 4ltern4te
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    Is it just me or does it seem harleys break down ALOT?

    that is one crazy frame.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. 4ltern4te
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    Is it just me or does it seem harleys break down ALOT?

    I actually haven't listed my *other* bike here, I wasn't interested in being flamed for owning a FLSTN, but, too bad, I LOVE the bike. And yes,...
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 9, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    '82 xj650 Maxim Service Manual

    http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/p=313563.html http://www.filecrop.com/yamaha-xj650-se ... anual.html
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. 4ltern4te
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    85 Maxim X - On going restoration - Pic & Questions

    wow.. that's just beautiful. Nice work!
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Thanks, guys. We've finished hard-tailing it, and we're taking our time trying to make everything smooth and clean. Here's what's left: 1....
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Great day for a ride !! Did you ride ??

    Sure did. The wife and I rode for about 2 hours.. Kinda chilly, but really pretty nice overall. In Minnesota, it's been winter till like last...
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Setting the stance. I think it's looking pretty good so far. We may be looking for shorter fork springs. We're *still* waiting on the pipe bender.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    tacking things up.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    tacking things up.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    tacking things up.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    my son, fabricating the ends of the hardtail.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    My son just getting started with some extra support.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, May 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    getting ready to hard-tail it..
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    No goin back now... WOOOHOOO!!!!
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    How much driveshaft angle is too much?
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Carbs are back together, and smooth as silk.. Can't WAIT to get the tube bender. Ordering it today!!
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Cleaned up valve cover, needs paint.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Pulled the valve cover, looks pretty clean.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Taking rust off chrome

    I did my carb hats in Coke, and scrubbed them with aluminum foil. It actually *erases* the rust, but does nothing for the pitting, so they're...
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 19, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  37. 4ltern4te
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    carb boot repair

    NICE!! Have you run these on the bike yet?
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 19, 2013 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  38. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Right now, I'm waiting for float bowl gaskets, and the new intake manifolds I bought. I'm gonna haul the block down to an auto shop this weekend...
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Not much, since it won't stop snowing here.. Including tear-down, and rebuilding the carbs, and clean-up, I bet I've spent about 12 solid hours on...
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Just found a NOS set of TourMax intake manifolds for my XJ *with gaskets* for $60.. SWEET!!!
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    oil filter cover inside
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Oil filter cover
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Squeaky clean (almost)
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Here they are all cleaned up.. Much better.. A little pitted, but they are 31 years old.. Amazing what Coca-Cola and crumpled up aluminum foil...
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Just cleaning it up, mainly.. It's filthy.. It ran perfectly before I started breaking it down. I think the farthest I may go into the engine is...
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Hi Dave, We haven't cracked the block open yet, but thank you for the offer! I'm hoping that the inside of the engine looks as good as the carbs...
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    More to come, we're busy with the carbs, wheels, and swingarm cleaning atm.
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    Maxim-in-a-box?
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    swingarm off, harness off, headlight off, engine OUT! I'm gonna leave the forks on for mock-up, and next comes the fun part. Cutting, welding,...
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. 4ltern4te
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    1982 XJ650J chopper project

    time to remove the { intake manifolds? | carb holders? | intake boots? } Does ANYONE know what these are properly called? ALSO- does anyone...
    Post by: 4ltern4te, Apr 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
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