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  1. Jadds
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    eBay carb kits

    Does anyone have any experience with eBay parts like carb rebuild kits like this one? Are they worth it, is it a mistake buying them?
    Thread by: Jadds, Feb 5, 2024, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Soda Blasting works (On aluminium)

    Just did some soda blasting on a brake caliper part. I think it came out quite well. Missed some bits but it got difficult to see in the cabinet I...
    Thread by: Jadds, Feb 5, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    When is an engine rebuild required (1981 XJ650 4KI)

    Amazing! Built his own engine. Top Tier bodging lol
    Post by: Jadds, Nov 10, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    When is an engine rebuild required (1981 XJ650 4KI)

    This series is brilliant. I have watched them a number of times. Particularly like the refit of a 900 rear wheel and all the machining to get it...
    Post by: Jadds, Nov 9, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    When is an engine rebuild required (1981 XJ650 4KI)

    Is it hard to find bearings for this motor? And yeah the whole run out for bearings and plastigauge measuring scares me. But I think what I will...
    Post by: Jadds, Nov 9, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    When is an engine rebuild required (1981 XJ650 4KI)

    Did a rebuild on a briggs single once. It had push rods for the valves. I got it going again :-) but an XJ650 engine is a whole nuther level.
    Post by: Jadds, Nov 9, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    When is an engine rebuild required (1981 XJ650 4KI)

    Yeah I kinda wanted to do it for the learning oo. But I dont have the skills/experience to go that far and I really dont want to Break anything :-)
    Post by: Jadds, Nov 3, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    When is an engine rebuild required (1981 XJ650 4KI)

    Thanks for the tip! I dont know if a compression test can be done without being able to turn the engine over though. Would the starter need to be...
    Post by: Jadds, Nov 3, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    When is an engine rebuild required (1981 XJ650 4KI)

    I have been told the bike I purchased (In bits with engine separated from frame) has done 30,000km. The engine has been sitting for maybe 3 or...
    Thread by: Jadds, Nov 2, 2023, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    I got a multi tool which has some brass bristle wheels. Haven't had a chance to get stuck into them yet. Also gonna try the scotchbrite suggestion...
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 13, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Jadds
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    Cheers Bensalf. Was wondering how to tackle that groove.
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Jadds
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    Thanks Franz. Will give that a shot tomorrow. Im disappointed that I can reuse more of the pistons but as these are the parts of the bike that...
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    Thanks Franz. Ive cleaned up the pistons. now onto the calipers. should I soak them in the brake fluid?
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    So, I had 2 what I thought would be good pistons. But Im thinking I really only have 1. Or should I say bugger it and just get 4 new replacement...
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    pulled apart the 4 calipers. There's a fair bit of brown gunk in the caliper bore of each and some on the pistons. I think I have 2 usable...
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 7, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    pulled apart 4 front calipers. Missing some washers, some "squeal plates" and need to replace a fair bit of stuff.
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 7, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    yeah, new hoses for sure. the bike didn't come with any. Goodridge are apparently up to scratch
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 6, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Jadds
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    Thanks Franz, new rebuild kit needed me thinks.
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 5, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    Making my own assessment...the piston needs replacing.
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 5, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    Hope these photos show the pitting on the caliper. photo 474 shows pitting on the face of the piston, 475,476,477,478 shows pitting on the sides....
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 5, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    Affirmative
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 4, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Jadds
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    @Franz thanks for the tip. will clean them up and have a good look.
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 4, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    Good call. :-) will do
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 4, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    Any comments on the quality (or lack thereof) of the piston and bore? To my untrained eye they look like they just need a good clean. No...
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 4, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    Thanks Franz! managed to pop it using the bleed screw and a grease gun. The bleed screw just needed some cleaning to free up the bleed channel in...
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 4, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    I guess id need a compressor for that. Although its probably a good investment.
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 4, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    Hey bensalf, Thank you! Unfortunately I don't have any brake lines either. When I bought the bikes they were pretty much dismantled into a load of...
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 4, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    just found this thread...https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/difference-between-brake-bleeding-screw-and-grease-fitting.36150/ I think I need to do...
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 4, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    Thanks @Franz
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 4, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Suggestions for popping the brake calliper piston

    So, I have read and read about the various ways to pop the piston in the great threads on here but I am in a spot of bother and would love some...
    Thread by: Jadds, Mar 4, 2022, 34 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj650 Suspension

    Was just reading this....https://global.yamaha-motor.com/stories/yamaha-handling/list/vol04/02.html.....and various other threads about lowering...
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 1, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    how wide can my tire be?

    nice read
    Post by: Jadds, Mar 1, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Head gasket, 1982 maxim 650.

    bummer
    Post by: Jadds, Feb 12, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Jadds
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    Xj650 Suspension

    Thanks! I guess if I don't put the rear mudguard on this might not be a problem. Im still in two minds about what to do. When you say every...
    Post by: Jadds, Feb 12, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Head gasket, 1982 maxim 650.

    I wonder if Corey ever got his XJ back on the road. - seriously.
    Post by: Jadds, Feb 11, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj650 Suspension

    Hey XJ550 H. Thanks for the hit up. So you don't recommend lowering it at all. I get the U-Joint issue. The working angle is not huge so lowering...
    Post by: Jadds, Feb 10, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj650 Suspension

    Thanks K-Moe! Im a short dude and the stock bike and seat leaves me grabbing air with my feet. I will lower as much as I can...so 1 inch looks...
    Post by: Jadds, Feb 10, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj650 Suspension

    Hey k-moe, Does the same limitation apply to the U-Joint if you are lowering both the front and back of the XJ? Thanks, New to this game. JD
    Post by: Jadds, Feb 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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