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  1. BallAquatics
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    Bike dies after 2 mins

    Gas cap vent. Loosen the cap and see if that solves the problem...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Mar 17, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. BallAquatics
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    Brake fluid refresh...

    I must have worded that part badly. I flushed all the fluids when I first got the bike, but that was back in 2020. Yesterday's photos are of the...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jun 18, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. BallAquatics
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    Brake fluid refresh...

    Flushed and refilled the brake fluid on the NC700X. I noticed the fluid was a bit discolored when I had the bike out for a ride this morning. I...
    Thread by: BallAquatics, Jun 17, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. BallAquatics
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    Shell Rotella T6 15W-40 Synthetic Oil Experiment

    For what it's worth, I've been running Rotella T6 in my 2012 Honda NC700X for the last 20000 miles with great results. All my other bikes are...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jun 17, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. BallAquatics
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Changed oil & filter and just some general maintenance. Went for a shake down ride of about 35 miles. Bike just clicked over 10000 miles the...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jun 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. BallAquatics
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    XJ650L Power Up Kit Instructions Needed

    '82 Seca Turbos suffered from weak performance when they were initially introduced. Tired of being embarrassed by Honda CX500 Turbos in...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jun 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. BallAquatics
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    '82 XJ650L Seca Turbo Hesitates Just As Boost Kicks In

    No, that's NOT as good as it gets. The bike should pull strong right through the rpm range. Did you do a complete carb rebuild with new throttle...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jun 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. BallAquatics
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    Carb cleaning

    I use Simple Green Pro HD. works great on aluminum parts. I get mine at Home Depot for around $15 a gallon. I have a 22L Velvor Ultrasonic and...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jun 12, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. BallAquatics
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    Carburateur (Mikuni BS30)adjustments for Seca 650 Turbo

    Cool :cool: That certainly makes it easier to remove them for cleaning!
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jun 6, 2024 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  10. BallAquatics
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    Carburateur (Mikuni BS30)adjustments for Seca 650 Turbo

    All the turbo carbs I've rebuilt have brass caps over the pilot mixture screws. I drilled a small hole in the cap and then used something like a...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jun 6, 2024 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  11. BallAquatics
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    When for a fantastic ride! The xj650lj clicked over 10000 miles on the way home... [img]
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jun 4, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. BallAquatics
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    Valve Shim Pad double check

    I would definitely get a set of gauges with the sizes I needed. They are inexpensive and will last a lifetime. As for the actual adjustments, I...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Apr 6, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. BallAquatics
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    carb diaphragm replacement tutorial?

    http://jbmindustries.com/HITACHI.html
    Post by: BallAquatics, Mar 31, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. BallAquatics
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    new Turbo owner having some fun

    That kid is a hoot!!! Unfortunately, he thinks he is going to sell it for a wad of cash.....
    Post by: BallAquatics, Mar 4, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. BallAquatics
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    Carburetor Rebuild

    IN THE CHURCH OF CLEAN https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/in-the-church-of-clean.14692/
    Post by: BallAquatics, Mar 4, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. BallAquatics
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    It was a beautiful sunny 65F day here in Ohio. Had the turbo out on some twisty back roads. I'm loving the Michelin Road Classic tires. They...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Mar 3, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. BallAquatics
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    My winter project

    Thanks, I'll have to look into that! It's about 300 miles down the road from Wheels Through Time, easy enough to do in a day.....
    Post by: BallAquatics, Feb 15, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  18. BallAquatics
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    Hello, new owner and first time motorcycler here looking for advice

    Welcome to the forum Frank. Did the previous owner say it was in running condition, or just couldn't get it started? A bit of history would aid...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Feb 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. BallAquatics
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    My winter project

    Thanks guys. My wife and I used to tour on this bike and getting it back on the road meant a lot to me. Riding it made me feel so good that I'm...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Feb 15, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  20. BallAquatics
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    Best Tires???

    I used to buy all my tires at RevZilla, but I bought both sets of these at https://www.motosport.com/ They have combos where you pick the sizes...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Feb 15, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. BallAquatics
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    Best Tires???

    Yep, I put Michelin Classics on the XJ650LJ, and Bridgestone Battleax on the CBX. I almost put the Classics on the CBX, but wanted to try the...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Feb 14, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. BallAquatics
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    My winter project

    Well, bike is all back together. We had some fantastic weather last week and I put a little over 100 miles on it. [IMG] I've been riding it...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Feb 14, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  23. BallAquatics
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    My winter project

    It lives!!! Took about 4 hours to get the carbs back in and everything else involved reinstalled. Even after all the checking, the #6 carb...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jan 25, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  24. BallAquatics
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    My winter project

    Carbs are complete! Float valves installed, float height set, and all leak tested. Block of wood holds throttle wide open to help with...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jan 19, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  25. BallAquatics
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    My winter project

    I paid $3800 for this bike back in 1980. It's the only bike I ever bought new. $16,000 is around the current going rate. One owner all original...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jan 15, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    My winter project

    Thought I'd bench sync the carbs Friday and in a moment of distraction screwed one of the sync screws until it fell out of the carb. Had to...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jan 14, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    My winter project

    The carbs came off pretty easy. You have to "drop" the engine to get the carbs out. You remove all the motor mounts except the bottom one on the...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jan 12, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    My winter project

    Carbs rebuilt and rack put back together..... [IMG] Getting choke to work smoothly was a bit fiddly. Spent about half an hour until I realized...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jan 11, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  29. BallAquatics
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    My winter project

    Carbs 1, 2, & 3 done and dusted... Hope to do 4, 5, & 6 next week! [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jan 7, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  30. BallAquatics
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    My winter project

    LOL There are several models of older Hondas that have carbs with this issue. I believe CX500 and some GL1000 models... don't quote me on that,...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jan 5, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  31. BallAquatics
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    My winter project

    Thank you Sir! My carb rebuilding skills are in large part due to the excellent content on the subject that YOU have posted on this site.
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jan 5, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  32. BallAquatics
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    My winter project

    These carbs have a pressed in idle jet that needs to come out to get everything squeaky clean. First I measured how deep down the tower it was to...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jan 4, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  33. BallAquatics
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    My winter project

    Doing a complete rebuild. Got my kit from Randakk's yesterday... also picked up choke shaft seals & air tee's. [IMG]
    Post by: BallAquatics, Jan 3, 2024 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  34. BallAquatics
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    My winter project

    Washed the dust off of my 1979 CBX that has been in storage since the fall of 1988. It needs a bit of TLC, but I'm hoping to have it back on the...
    Thread by: BallAquatics, Jan 1, 2024, 33 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  35. BallAquatics
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    Happy New Year!

    Happy New Year guys. Thanks to everyone who has helped get my bike back into tip-top shape over the past year. Your knowledge and kindness saved...
    Thread by: BallAquatics, Dec 31, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. BallAquatics
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Rebuilding another set of mikuni bs30 carbs..... [IMG]
    Post by: BallAquatics, Nov 29, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. BallAquatics
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    [wanted] exhaust gssket xj 650 turbo

    Brian @ BDESIGNS http://www.bdesigns.ca/Exhaust.htm
    Post by: BallAquatics, Nov 27, 2023 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Playing with AI

    I was playing around with Googles AI known as Bard today. I asked it a question about the Seca Turbo and it gave me bad info... Question... how...
    Thread by: BallAquatics, Nov 18, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. BallAquatics
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    Clutch slipping running out of ideas.....

    Wow, thanks for all the input guys! I'll check out the steel plates and look into getting some springs and bolts. I'll also adjust the clutch so...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Nov 7, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Polished up the wheels and mounted & balanced some new tires..... [img] [img]
    Post by: BallAquatics, Nov 7, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. BallAquatics
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    Clutch slipping running out of ideas.....

    It's on it's second change of Rotella 15w40 non-synthetic. I use this in my other older bikes without problems and figured it would be fine in...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Nov 6, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Clutch slipping running out of ideas.....

    My clutch in the '82 XJ650LJ slips terrible when the turbo comes on. I changed out the fiber discs and springs with Yamaha parts but still have...
    Thread by: BallAquatics, Nov 6, 2023, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. BallAquatics
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Oil change and a shake-down run for the turbo after the carb and valve work. Sunny and 60 degree day here in Ohio. ;)
    Post by: BallAquatics, Nov 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. BallAquatics
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    Oil for xj 650 turbo

    I use Rotella 15w40, it MA/MA2 oil [ATTACH]
    Post by: BallAquatics, Nov 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. BallAquatics
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I got to use that home-made valve cover gasket and did a valve adjust and installed the rebuilt carbs on the 82 XJ650LJ [IMG] I found genuine...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Oct 27, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. BallAquatics
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    Shims for XJ650LJ

    Found 'em on EBay! ;)
    Post by: BallAquatics, Oct 21, 2023 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  47. BallAquatics
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Made a valve cover gasket for the xj650lj..... [IMG]
    Post by: BallAquatics, Oct 19, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Shims for XJ650LJ

    I'm looking for 3 valve shims... 1 -- 260 1J7-12169-F1-00 2 -- 275 1J7-12169-J1-00 If you've got any, PM me total cost shipped to Ohio...
    Thread by: BallAquatics, Oct 18, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  49. BallAquatics
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    Xj 650 turbo 1982

    [IMG] https://www.partzilla.com/catalog/yamaha/motorcycle/1982/xj650lj/carburetor
    Post by: BallAquatics, Oct 17, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. BallAquatics
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    Ultrasonic Solution for Aluminum

    My cleaner is 18 litre so I usually put my cleaning solution into a smaller container and then put the container into the cleaner..... [IMG] I...
    Post by: BallAquatics, Oct 10, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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