Wondering how different the XJ650J is from the XJ1100 with headlight assembly parts? Anyone know about this?
Check out my eBay item #180655387785. As the subject line says - mint, removed from my '82 when the fairing and bags were installed in '82. I will...
Have a look at my eBay item #180655385293. As the subject line says, it's absolutely mint, removed from my '82, when the fairing was installed in...
Well, she's gone. What a sad Sunday watching the excited new owner ride her away. He is stepping up from a 400cc dirt bike, nice off-road but...
Maybe fellows, but after looking into all options, I went with in-line blade fuses 4-years ago and don't regret it. They are 100% moisture-proof,...
Heading out in a couple of weeks to pick up my new ride and it would be nice to have her sold to a good owner. PayPal accepted.
By the way, this is a nice running bike that has given me a great education as well as great service. Windshield is 2-year old Slip Streamer. I...
Well XJ friends, my Maxim is up for sale. Pretty much as in my gallery, except she's not as shiny. She has been a great bike for 5-years but I...
If so, you have dodged a bullet mate. Hope you don't have to pull the motor and split the cases. Did that, did a bad re-assembly (three times) and...
Hey Fitz - nice of you to chime in. Here we go - corner lenses are KG229A for red or amber. Flat rectangular ones are KG229B. Photos should give...
Not ditching anything Brewer, as I love the bags. See my gallery for pics of the bags there Bob. Your conversion sounds like a great plan and if...
Looking for a supplier, manufacturer or old dealer/collector of tail light lenses. My KG Engineering bags and trunk are no longer made and I am...
The new motor runs well and I am pleased with the supplier, a bike bone yard in St. Hubert Quebec called Motocam J. However, after a few weeks of...
Looking for exhaust in decent shape.
Cinch the fairing frame up too far and pinch the front brake hose just enough that it doesn't slack off, almost cooking your brake pads and...
Reverse the choke and throttle cables when installing new engine. As my Newfoundland pals would say, "well, that was some dumb there b'ye"....
Man, do I feel like a stupid idiot. I've had the engine in and out 4 times now and never did this stupid thing. So as an update, she runs and...
Yup, that's the part, also called a Primary Chain Guide. Your problem could also be the cam chain guide, but this is less likely. Best to...
Here is a list: aluminum breather pipe (about 1.5" long, inserts into top rear of shifter side cover), hose, air box connection, 2 clamps. That's...
So, home for lunch and I gave it a spin and paying more attention this time, it went to 6,000+ then I killed it. Hit the button again and away she...
What's happening is that when it starts, it's almost like it's unthrottled - goes to about 4000rpm for a few seconds (sounds wonderful) and then...
This morning on a whim I went out and gave it a try. VROOOOM! What I thought was a response to throttle last night was not that at all....
So, Rick you're thinking TCI? Did I also read elsewhere that you provide a TCI service? I'll try the fuses and review the connections, but the TCI...
OK, so after testing the pickup and finding it faulty, i swapped in the old one (it pays to have the right tool - the retaining bolt for the rotor...
Super fellas, appreciate the details you provide. Rick, the rotor retaining bolt in the new engine is the culprit here. As the connection for...
Yup and there be nada. No spark at all.
Great, thanks for the info. I was just about ready to give it away after all the effort today in the heat and humidity. Spent all that money,...
Welcome fellow Maritimer - lots of us here in the Atlantics. Looks like a fine project. XJ4Ever has my vote too. Super service, great selection,...
Nope - couldn't get them out anyway. I will search the forums for testing procedure and see where that leads.
OK XJ gurus my blown original engine has been replaced with a gently used engine (38,000km) but it will not start. Every system was working well...
This is one XJ rider that has tried just about everything. Tire pressure, new tires, balancing, wheel bearing check, axle and pinch bolt torque,...
This is a great idea for us memory challenged gearheads...maybe we could extend this to look after all those box-end wrenches I keep losing track...
OK Swissjon - settle down! Thanks for the early morning chuckle though. I'm cheap but not that cheap. What I meant was that a bike without...
About a year and a half later, and it's hot as hell, humid as a shower stall - this is SO much better than winter. I figure it's time to re-ask...
Agreed mlew, 'cause there's nothing easier than stealing a bike without a handlebar position lock.
Len and the crew have done it again. I ordered a diode block for my bike (before it blew up) and it arrived in perfect condition and in good time....
Hey Ghost. Just the motor. Whole bike was a wreck and delivery cost from Quebec was rough enough just for the engine. Just wanted to be sure...
So I found a good 650 from an '83 Midnight with 37,000km or 22,000 miles with 170 compression. Other than the cosmetic differences, are there any...
After a lot of thought I have decided to replace the blown engine in my '82 xj650j. The old girl has me by the heart apparently. Looking around...
Looking for some input from anyone who has replaced an engine with another. Posted elsewhere, my Maxim tossed a rod out the front of the block. At...
Hey Hog: Looking for a YICS engine for my 650 Maxim, as low miles as possible - got anything in good shape left?
Well, the picture says it all - yes, that's a con rod poking out the front of the block. The motor has 3000-km (2000-miles) since reassembly and...
My 650 Maxim needs complete exhaust, do you have anything left? Pete
Well Chunga, you could certainly try this and post the results. Problem is that the transmission gears, shift forks & drum all block access to...
That advice would be great as I need the same solution with no real answers. Local bike shop has never had universal parts tried and has no...
It's the PCV hose. On mine, its on the flat surface of the air box below and between the 4 holes that face the carbs. The hose connects at a...
Fox, welcome to the best place for you to be, welcome to the forum. Opinions are like noses - we all got one, but repair/restore, please! Very...
Well, the Co-operators made it work at $316, so I will take that. The NDP have taken over NS and we are in for 4 long years of government...
Right side muffler assembly needed most but a complete system in very good condition is the goal. I have been unsuccessful at restoring the...
Got my quote to be re-insured today...jumped 20% over LY. Yikes! So after a few heated chats with insurers that were frustrating, I found one...
