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  1. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    Hi All, I went ahead and took it all apart to powder coat... My question of the day is... how do I remove the rear end gear housing from drive...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    let me ask you guys... putting this bike back together... to save you all a million questions, what do you guys suggest for putting it back...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Lakermatt
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    CAFE SEAT PAN FOR XJ650'S?

    HI All, Do you know where they sell café seat pans just for the XJ's? I have seen dime city cycles sells a few "universals", but they seem to be...
    Thread by: Lakermatt, Aug 7, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    thanks man!! that's exactly what I need. I just save 275 bucks... I can just buy wire and make my own now... awesome. I looked around and...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    have you guys ever modified your wire harness to make it simpler? I am looking at the Sparck moto harness that he makes for 275, but want to save...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    ok. thanks!
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    as promised.. here are the photos. let me know what you think. It seemed to brake fine when I rode it.... but I want to make sure. thanks.
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    ok. I will take pic tonight. I had some car problems last night and got sidetracked...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    I also wanted to ask you guys.. I took apart the brakes shoes off the rear hub and noticed that a little piece of the outer brake hub had chipped...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    I also checked the swing arm bearings and they were dry, as well as head bearings. everything seems tight. no wobbles or looseness. I don't think...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    ok.. what do I need to take off to see if there is water in there?
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    ok. I might as well give it a try. tearing it down is the easy part... its trying to remember were everything goes when putting it back together...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    I already sent him a message. I am going to replace front and rear bearings, and swing arm bearings. I asked him how hard it was to replace the...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    I removed the filters off the carbs and duct tape them shut. stuffed rags in exhaust ports, and then duct taped them, and duct tape the various...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    where do you guys find all of your bearings? Ebay? or ?
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    I didn't even think of that.. damn it... ok.. so I need to get new swing arm bearings, and what other bearings? Head bearings?
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    Hi All, I want to show some progress pics. I tore this bad boy all down. went and bought some aircraft remover... boy does that crap work!! used...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    NICE!!!
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    no... I just like black and gold combo for a café for some reason... I am a New Orleans saints fan though.. so maybe it is in the back of my...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. Lakermatt
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    NEW TANK, BUT NO KEYS!! HOW TO OPEN GAS CAP LOCK???

    just an FYI.. after about 1 hour I got the damn thing open... good god that thing was hard to break into... or I just make a TERRIBLE vandal... LOL!!
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    my problem is that i want the gold to be the same color all around the bike... so if I powder coat the frame gold, and paint the tank with black...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 31, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. Lakermatt
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    NEW TANK, BUT NO KEYS!! HOW TO OPEN GAS CAP LOCK???

    LOL... I know!! I was drilling on that bad boy like I was breaking into the U.S Mint!! and was denied!! I am going back at it tonight with SHARP...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Lakermatt
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    NEW TANK, BUT NO KEYS!! HOW TO OPEN GAS CAP LOCK???

    okie dokie.... any preferred method?? LOL
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 30, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. Lakermatt
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    NEW TANK, BUT NO KEYS!! HOW TO OPEN GAS CAP LOCK???

    HI All, I took back my tank yesterday, and found a cherry new 650 seca tank. went on flawlessly!! but one problem... no key to gas cap!! so tried...
    Thread by: Lakermatt, Jul 30, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. Lakermatt
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    R1 FORKS ON A 82 XJ650?? CAN IT BE DONE? HAS IT BEEN DONE?

    Hello All, I was researching that the r6 front end 2003-20012 will swap on the xj650 with some bearing changes and a spacer, but will an R1 front...
    Thread by: Lakermatt, Jul 28, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. Lakermatt
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    Yamaha Seca xj750 tank alternative ?

    100% guarantee I have a 550... thanks guys.
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. Lakermatt
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    Yamaha Seca xj750 tank alternative ?

    sure!! send em!
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    HI All, just got the whole bike stripped. that motor removal was easy!! a lot easier than I thought.... going to start to strip paint off the...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. Lakermatt
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    Yamaha Seca xj750 tank alternative ?

    that's how mine are mounted. screw holes is the confirmed deal. thanks Hogfiddles!
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. Lakermatt
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    Yamaha Seca xj750 tank alternative ?

    well that confirms it... has the screw holes. I will return and get a new one. thanks!
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. Lakermatt
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    Yamaha Seca xj750 tank alternative ?

    that's probably what it is... because those coils look to be oem and bolted correctly.. I will go back to where I bought it and swap it out......
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. Lakermatt
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    Yamaha Seca xj750 tank alternative ?

    ok... my coils look to be mounted correctly... I will go back in the garage when I get home and so some rechecking. can you send me a picture on...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. Lakermatt
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    Yamaha Seca xj750 tank alternative ?

    NO. the problem I am having is that the tank mounts on the front are too close together. it will not pass the ignition coils to get to the pins on...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. Lakermatt
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    Yamaha Seca xj750 tank alternative ?

    hi all, just want to add that a 650 SECA tank will NOT fit a 650 MAXIM frame. just tried it... now I have a 650 SECA tank for sale. perfect condition.
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    I have been introduced to dime city cycles. whats your guys opinions on this company?. looks like they have tons of stuff. but I feel some of the...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. Lakermatt
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    best way to remove motor and shaft drive

    ok. awesome!! thanks guys.
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. Lakermatt
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    best way to remove motor and shaft drive

    it doesn't say how to remove the shaft drive from the motor. I seen there is a black rubber boot in between. open it up and seen 5 bolts holding...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    yeah. I agree. I just seen that and thought of a pretty good idea of using old tank if you swapped for the seca tank. trying to use everything...
    Post by: Lakermatt, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. Lakermatt
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    best way to remove motor and shaft drive

    Hi All, is there any information on how to remove a motor from XJ650? also best way to remove drive from motor? any special tools needed? I also...
    Thread by: Lakermatt, Jul 20, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. Lakermatt
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    82 MAXIM XJ650 CAFE RACER

    HI All, I am new to this forum. I just purchased a 1982 Yamaha XJ650 running. I want to turn it into a café racer. I found a tank off a 1983 seca...
    Thread by: Lakermatt, Jul 20, 2015, 49 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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