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  1. aholeinthewor1d
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    Yamaha -82 XJ650 Valve tool problem

    Yikes I haven't checked clearances on my bike yet but that was the plan once I get the brakes and some other things sorted out. Hopefully you get...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Jun 16, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. aholeinthewor1d
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    Weird Turn signal switch issue

    Did you ever get your turn signal switch working? Can't believe I found a thread about this because the SAME thing happened to me tonight. I took...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, May 22, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. aholeinthewor1d
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    Looking for tire recommendations...

    Do you have the BT46? If so how have they been? I am about to pull the trigger on those but as I was digging around I saw a decent bit of people...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, May 17, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. aholeinthewor1d
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Quick question about front brakes. Before anyone says anything YES I am replacing my brake lines, banjo bolts, crush washers, and also...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, May 10, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. aholeinthewor1d
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Thanks! I was doing some searching on Amazon and found these which I "think" are the correct size?...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Apr 25, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. aholeinthewor1d
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I know this was from over a year ago but is there any chance you have a link to the kit and could you also tell me the two different size bullet...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Apr 25, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. aholeinthewor1d
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    Will a 700 seat fit on a 650?

    What exactly would have to be done? If you have any links where someone did it already that would be awesome. Thanks!
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Jul 8, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. aholeinthewor1d
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    Will a 700 seat fit on a 650?

    Ever since I got my 1980 XJ650 a few weeks back I've been checking Facebook and craigslist for similar bikes just to see what's out there and to...
    Thread by: aholeinthewor1d, Jul 8, 2022, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. aholeinthewor1d
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    Front and rear brake overhaul - need help with parts list!

    Just hit 31k today. Only maybe 200 are mine though. Need to stop and get this brake stuff figured out though. Just a little overwhelmed with...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Jul 7, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. aholeinthewor1d
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    Front and rear brake overhaul - need help with parts list!

    Thanks! Forgot to mention that but I was definitely planning on doing the steering head bearings. Didn't think of the wheel bearings but assuming...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Jul 7, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. aholeinthewor1d
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    Front and rear brake overhaul - need help with parts list!

    Thanks I was planning to talk to him once I got at least a list together first that way he can let me know if I am missing anything. Figured I'd...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Jul 6, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. aholeinthewor1d
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    Clutch Cover - Do I NEED a new gasket right now?

    I ended up changing it last night. I put a few ounces of seafoam in the crankcase and let it idle for maybe 20 minutes and went through the gears...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Jul 6, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. aholeinthewor1d
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    Clutch Cover - Do I NEED a new gasket right now?

    Yea I thought of that but unfortunately don't have anyone to help lean the bike over that much. I was back and forth about the seafoam but I think...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Jul 5, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. aholeinthewor1d
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    Clutch Cover - Do I NEED a new gasket right now?

    I picked up a 1980 XJ650 Maxim a few weeks ago and just got some oil, new filter, and new plugs which I'd like to change tonight. When I was...
    Thread by: aholeinthewor1d, Jul 5, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. aholeinthewor1d
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    Front and rear brake overhaul - need help with parts list!

    Got my 1980 XJ650G Maxim a few weeks ago and it’s in really good shape but I don’t know the history at all. I have read the posts about the rear...
    Thread by: aholeinthewor1d, Jul 2, 2022, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. aholeinthewor1d
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    Spark plug help - Do I need non resistive?

    Thanks! I will look into the kits he offers then. For now do you know which spark plugs I can use? Seems hard to find non resistive ones like the...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Jun 30, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. aholeinthewor1d
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    Spark plug help - Do I need non resistive?

    I’m gonna be changing the oil soon on my newly acquired 1980 XJ650 Maxim so figured I’d do the plugs as well. I’ve been doing tons of searching on...
    Thread by: aholeinthewor1d, Jun 29, 2022, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. aholeinthewor1d
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    BP7ES spark plugs

    Any chance you could link the NGK caps? I put my model in on their website and none show up. Only plugs. Thanks
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Jun 29, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    First oil change on "new" XJ - Looking for some general advice!

    This is the correct stuff right? I was gonna pick it up at Walmart today when I get the oil.
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Jun 28, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. aholeinthewor1d
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    First oil change on "new" XJ - Looking for some general advice!

    Thanks. I was actually thinking about changing the oil now and then changing it again in a few weeks just to be safe. Since I'm changing it twice...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Jun 28, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. aholeinthewor1d
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    First oil change on "new" XJ - Looking for some general advice!

    Thanks! Yea I can't believe how good of shape it's in. I've obviously heard of seafoam but never needed to use it for anything. What exactly would...
    Post by: aholeinthewor1d, Jun 28, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. aholeinthewor1d
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    First oil change on "new" XJ - Looking for some general advice!

    I am now the owner of a "new" 1980 XJ650G Maxim. I got the bike about 2 weeks ago from a family member for free! Him and his friend got it from...
    Thread by: aholeinthewor1d, Jun 27, 2022, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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