Well the bike found a good home in Western Aussie, the new owner seems very keen on riding her more than me. I still have my FJ1100 to keep me...
Well sadly the time has cone to sell my fav bike, I joined the board around 2008 looking for info on these great bikes! I also have an FJ1100 and...
A few years ago when I needed to replace my shocks, I just measured the distance "eye to eye", then went to a wrecker and picked up some very...
On the subject of the jbm diaphragms, I've had them in my fj1100 and xj650 for over 5 years and they work without fault. The jbm site offers all...
Gday, considering the cost of rebuilding an engine, perhaps look for another motor via an Aussie wrecker? Or a donor bike. I reckon you are...
I challenge anyone to find a useable part on the bike recently advertised, I reckon the brake pedal is good to go. I cannot find a single other...
Have a run through of the many diy files on the board, heaps of info. Or, check YouTube, heaps of guys showing clearly how to do what you're...
G'day, I came across this for sale on ebay, the seller says "good for parts only". After having a real close look, I sent him a message asking...
G'day, The spacers I inserted a few years ago. Placing them just under the fork screw cap adds a little pre-load to the springs. A poor man's...
, I , a I saw this fix on another forum, seems to be fairly simple.... http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=17302.0
gday, Welcome to the forum, sounds like you intend on doing some serious miles... Check out this site, has heaps of rides, ratings, and write ups...
I hear great things about the Pirelli's, although I reckon the Bridgestone BT45's have suited me well, and they're cheaper. I recently bought...
Gday, hell, my xj650 was a $300 non runner, the fj was $1000 and well worn, I don't restore 'em, just ride 'em! I like having the insurance, old...
I finally got around to insuring the bike today, did it through RACV, full comp, agreed value of $3500, excess of $300, all for $72 per year....
I have been using jbm diaphragms in my 650 and FJ1100 for 6 years or more and they are great! They are a tight fit. Regarding the carbs, replace...
Sorry can't help with the caliper, if it was just the rubber boot, is it needed for the brakes to work? Of all the things I have fiddled with on...
Thanks for the comments, if I was to ever re-paint her, I reckon I would stick to the same colour. Almost every XJ650 Seca I have seen on the...
G'day all, Well after procrastinating for years, I finally got my old XJ back on the road, albeit on club plates, but finances don't allow too...
G'day all, I came across this site awhile ago and found it really good to see local rides as updated by members. basically, if you have a...
G'day all, I got the heads up of an XJ650 facebook page, just log in and search for: Yamaha XJ650 Owners Australia
Where are the pictures guys? The Aussie sub forum would benefit with lotsa pics of the XJ... cheers, Gareth
G'day, I always loved the classic lines of this XJ, not so much a fan of the cruiser version though. My XJ was always more reliable than my...
G'day, I bought the same long hose kit about a year ago and it works very well, I use it with the YICS bar and the balance is spot on! I also use...
G'day, I have had my XJ650 RJ for a few years, I put her aside when I bought a Yamaha FJ1100, I figured I would give the XJ a nice paint job while...
Hello, I have been a member for a few years, but had to re-register, maybe board "lost" me? Anyway, found this classic book, a must read! The...
