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  1. Jens
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    '82 XJ650RJ Seca not starting, out of ideas.

    Only one exhaust valve is out of spec by .02mm. But the other three exhaust valves are right on the cusp of being too tight, would it be...
    Post by: Jens, Oct 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Jens
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    '82 XJ650RJ Seca not starting, out of ideas.

    Yes, I already got all the part/tools ready for my valve adjustment, got them in the mail from Len the other day. Was having quite a moment of...
    Post by: Jens, Oct 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ650RJ Seca not starting, out of ideas.

    Hello fellow XJ owners. I'm not sure where to carry on from here, she won't start. I have new spark plugs in and good spark. After cranking a...
    Thread by: Jens, Oct 13, 2014, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Yamaha XJ650RJ Seca fork spring replacement options

    I have found a couple used replacement forks, but I'm not so keen on switching my 30 year old springs for another pair of 30 year old springs....
    Post by: Jens, Oct 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1982 Yamaha XJ650RJ Seca fork spring replacement options

    Pulled out my fork springs, and not only are they both shorter than the manual calls for (23.86 inches free length), but one is almost 1.5 inches...
    Thread by: Jens, Oct 6, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 fork seals

    One source says they are both 36mm diameter, another says the Maxim has a 26mm air assisted telescopic fork.
    Post by: Jens, Sep 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 fork seals

    Yea, I figured as much so I've been looking around locally for replacement forks. I've found a couple forks from an XJ650 Maxim. Does anyone...
    Post by: Jens, Sep 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 fork seals

    Well, nothing seems to be working. It hasn't moved in or out at all. I'm starting to lean towards just leaving it in and trying to flush it out...
    Post by: Jens, Sep 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 fork seals

    Yea, Yesterday I attached a tie down straps to the cap, and another strap to the fork tube. I tightened the straps around a tree and the bottom...
    Post by: Jens, Sep 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 fork seals

    I appreciate the tips though, I don't want to give up on it! I'll leave it again over night with more penetrating oil, and try more pressure...
    Post by: Jens, Sep 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 fork seals

    I already have the oil seal out. I think the cap is already pressed as far in as it goes, which is why it is so stuck. When I took the fork off...
    Post by: Jens, Sep 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 fork seals

    In theory I could just leave it in there and not worry about changing the 'o-ring' right? The point of the cap is to not let fork oil out the...
    Post by: Jens, Sep 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jens
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    1981 XJ650 fork seals

    And here is the still stuck one.
    Post by: Jens, Sep 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 fork seals

    No such luck, It compresses all the way and still no 'pop'. It's sat two nights over now with penetrating oil and it doesn't seem to budge. I...
    Post by: Jens, Sep 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ650 fork seals

    I'm bringing back an old thread if that's alright. I'm sitting with this issue at the moment. The cap on my fork is stuck. When I took it apart...
    Post by: Jens, Sep 17, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stripped thread for header attachment

    Unfortunately I'm not having any luck. My metal drill bits aren't making a dent in it at all. I haven't tried a left hand drill bit yet, would...
    Post by: Jens, Aug 27, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stripped thread for header attachment

    Just tried attaching the headers again, and it looks like 3 of the remaining holes are also a bit stripped. Can't get the bolts to grip any...
    Post by: Jens, Aug 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stripped thread for header attachment

    Found this http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=29356.html that answers the gasket question
    Post by: Jens, Aug 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stripped thread for header attachment

    Also, is it necessary to replace the gaskets between the header and cylinder? The old ones look to be in alright shape.
    Post by: Jens, Aug 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stripped thread for header attachment

    Excuse my poor terminology, but I removed the headers and noticed that the thread is completely gone on one of the holes. Actually the hole is...
    Thread by: Jens, Aug 19, 2014, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New XJ owner!

    So the consensus is, new seals and it should all be good??
    Post by: Jens, Aug 16, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ owner!

    The black stuff on the piston can probably come off with a bit of elbow grease and a wire brush. But the scratches inside the cylinders are deep...
    Post by: Jens, Aug 16, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ owner!

    Thanks for the replies everyone! I'm going to leave the gas cap for now, there are more pressing issues, like my brake callipers! They are a bit...
    Post by: Jens, Aug 16, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ owner!

    Thanks for the info everyone. I'm a bit bummed it doesn't have the original paint. The person who painted this one didn't do a great job either,...
    Post by: Jens, Aug 15, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ owner!

    I'm going to do an oil change tomorrow and I was hoping someone could confirm the proper oil type. SAE 20W/40. Is that correct? The local shop...
    Post by: Jens, Aug 14, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ owner!

    And a video. I'm having a hard time inserting the video directly in the post, so here is a youtube link....
    Post by: Jens, Aug 14, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ owner!

    Attempting to add photos. [img] [img] [img] [img] [img]
    Post by: Jens, Aug 14, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    New XJ owner!

    Hello everyone! I'm pretty excited to be a new owner of a 1982 Yamaha XJ650! I recently moved to Amsterdam from Vancouver and needed a fun new...
    Thread by: Jens, Aug 14, 2014, 21 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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