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  1. BigHouse
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    For Sale 1981 XJ650

    Forgot to add location: Grand Rapids, MI. Negotiable on price.
    Post by: BigHouse, May 16, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. BigHouse
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    For Sale 1981 XJ650

    Correct. It is in the same condition, as my last post in that thread.
    Post by: BigHouse, May 16, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. BigHouse
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    For Sale 1981 XJ650

    im selling my 1981 Yamaha XJ650. I have a back injury from work, so I won't be riding this season. It could use a tune up: oil change, new spark...
    Thread by: BigHouse, May 16, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. BigHouse
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    hmm, alright I'll give it a shot. Would dirty carbs result in difficult starting, or potentially a slipping clutch? Or should I take off and...
    Post by: BigHouse, May 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. BigHouse
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    Alright, I changed the oil. It looks like it needed it, and it may have only slightly improved the problem. But it is still the same as the...
    Post by: BigHouse, May 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. BigHouse
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    That marks sense, bacon makes everything better. How about "irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)"
    Post by: BigHouse, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. BigHouse
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    Gotcha. Sorry new to forum etiquette. Would the mods mind if I deleted my old thread (If that is common, or possible) and created a new thread...
    Post by: BigHouse, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. BigHouse
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    Thanks for the help. It is a brand new battery so I can rule that part out I think, would the standing and cranking voltage tell me more than just...
    Post by: BigHouse, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. BigHouse
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    Thanks for the help. It is a brand new battery so I can rule that part out I think, would the standing and cranking voltage tell me more than...
    Post by: BigHouse, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. BigHouse
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    My XJ650 has irregular starting issues. One morning it may start right up, and the next morning it will not seem to be able to catch enough...
    Post by: BigHouse, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. BigHouse
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    Nah I can do it. Get some rest. And thanks again.
    Post by: BigHouse, Apr 26, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. BigHouse
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    Alright I finally have an update. It seems that there was some home made wiring done by the previous owner. So, I replaced all the fuses, one of...
    Post by: BigHouse, Apr 25, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. BigHouse
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    A quick apology to all those who gave advice: Life has thrown a couple curve balls at me, so I have yet to be able to really sit down and find the...
    Post by: BigHouse, Apr 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1985 XJ700N Fusebox - Cleaning connections

    My XJ650 is had similar problems. Did you ever find a solution to this?
    Post by: BigHouse, Apr 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    I just got to that part of the guide (extremely helpful, thank you so much). Yes it is still the original fuse box. I just read that it is highly...
    Post by: BigHouse, Apr 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    To describe my problem a bit more: My bike was running fine, as soon as I put on my left blinker, everything shut off (not sure if it was related,...
    Post by: BigHouse, Apr 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. BigHouse
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    Irregular starting issue (I will pay in craft beer or bacon)

    Hello hopefully fellow Michiganders. I finally got my first bike. I was really excited about it, but it has been anything but reliable. It has...
    Thread by: BigHouse, Apr 2, 2017, 31 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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