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  1. Trkdrvr
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    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    Thanks for the info Yesterday I bought an old bike (Honda 750k) That was heading for the scrap. I thought one hundred bucks why not. This bike...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Nov 24, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    Post by: Trkdrvr, Nov 24, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Trkdrvr
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Here is the Craigslist ID 7800037940 Type in search and it will pop up
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Nov 8, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Trkdrvr
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Hey Brahtweed Not sure how to get the word out to everyone on this site but I just ran across a Craigslist post today for a 82 xj550 in...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Nov 7, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Trkdrvr
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Sounds like a great season! Road today in southern New Hampshire but not many days left. Already starting a list of upgrades for spring time. List...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Nov 6, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Trkdrvr
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    10mm?

    Thanks for the info I appreciate it Paul
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Oct 28, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Trkdrvr
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    10mm?

    Hi everyone, Question. When I order new mirrors do my 650 Are they 10 mm or 8 mm? Any help would be appreciated Thanks Paul
    Thread by: Trkdrvr, Oct 21, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Trkdrvr
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    A new project, the abandoned xj650RJ

    lol it was 31 degrees when I left on my bike for work. Tomorrow it’s gonna to be 42 but I hope to ride until November 15 . Southern New...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Oct 17, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    A new project, the abandoned xj650RJ

    Shotgun Good Luck with your project. I had to fabricate the side covers (they are actually just a flat piece of thin steel) I took the paint down...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Oct 14, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    A new project, the abandoned xj650RJ

    I speak from recent experience I just pulled an Xj650 out of a barn in may 24. Wasn’t sure if I was in over my head but with the advice and...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Oct 13, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. Trkdrvr
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    Just picked up a 1982 xj650 maxim for $80 and tbh, ive never done this before!

    Welcome I too am a newbie, 82 Xx 650 I bought the barn find may 24 If not for this site I doubt I would have been able to bring this thing back...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Oct 3, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    For Sale Lots of parts available 550/650/750.....Maxim and Seca

    Maybe this will help with your tank emblem search. I started this barn find in may 24 Rattle can paint and found emblems on eBay 11.00$ only catch...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Sep 23, 2024 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale Lots of parts available 550/650/750.....Maxim and Seca

    Post by: Trkdrvr, Sep 23, 2024 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. Trkdrvr
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    Free xj650 left side cove

    Ok sounds good
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Sep 1, 2024 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Free xj650 left side cove

    Absolutely glad you can use it. I am currently in Pennsylvania but I am scheduled to be back in home Thursday. I can send usps then. I will let...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Aug 31, 2024 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Absolutely a newbie to Yamaha

    Thanks for the info. You have responded to a few of my questions and along with other members have really been helpful. From a newbie’s...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Aug 28, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Absolutely a newbie to Yamaha

    Quick question Finally registered my 650 barn find. And after a looong list of fixes glad to say I am safely driving to and from work and around....
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Aug 27, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Free xj650 left side cove

    If anyone needs the left side cover it’s free just cover shipping
    Thread by: Trkdrvr, Aug 23, 2024, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Looking for ride information

    Thanks so if anyone is keeping tabs they can add 1 xj650 to the list of”back on the road bikes”.
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Aug 20, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for ride information

    It did the bearings were original and the grease was dry and hard. Took a test ride and handled very well
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Aug 19, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for ride information

    Upgraded to all balls bearings yesterday. Little unconventional way of doing it but worked out. I suspended the handlebars from rafters in my...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Aug 19, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for ride information

    Thanks hunt I will be checking the swing arm after I do steering head bearings
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Aug 14, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Trkdrvr
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    Looking for ride information

    lol I am already sweating like a pregnant nun doing the steering The swing arm I’ll cross that bridge when I get to it Thanks for the info
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Aug 14, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for ride information

    Thanks for info looks like I doing steering bearings. Will upgrade to all balls tapered because I am guessing these may be original. I will...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Aug 13, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for ride information

    Did the steering test bike on center stand front wheel in the air definitely not smooth. Handlebars straight in line with bike there’s resistance...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Aug 13, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for ride information

    Thanks I will tell you bringing this barn find back to life after sitting for 7 years for me would be next impossible without the help of people...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Aug 13, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for ride information

    Thanks will do
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Aug 12, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Looking for ride information

    Good afternoon Bringing an 82 xj650 back to life since June Done new brakes front and back, new wheel bearings, new seat cover, fabricated side...
    Thread by: Trkdrvr, Aug 12, 2024, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Thanks will keep that in mind
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jul 30, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Trkdrvr
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Sorry if I did something wrong.
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jul 30, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Trkdrvr
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Over the weekend I max 2 k over the rattle can paint job last weekend. Thanks to the help from the members I am making progress on my xj650 barn...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jul 29, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jul 29, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Trkdrvr
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    Rattle can paint

    Just finished the rattle can and max 2k clear coat this weekend. Came out pretty good not professional but wanted to dress up this barn find...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jul 29, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    WOW Absolutely impressive
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jul 25, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Trkdrvr
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    Rattle can paint

    Thanks for info and tips really appreciated. Btw I am 60 years old and have never spray painted anything lol. With a lot of help from Xx forums...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jul 25, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rattle can paint

    So yesterday I took my 82 xj650 tank down to bare metal, etched primer then 3 coats of primer dry for four hours. Wet sanded with 400 grit wiped...
    Thread by: Trkdrvr, Jul 21, 2024, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Trade/Swap Left side cover 82 xj650

    Have a left side cover(black) looking to trade for pair of tank emblems. We can split the shipping. Tabs are not cracked and cover is in decent...
    Thread by: Trkdrvr, Jul 19, 2024, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  38. Trkdrvr
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Thanks for the info I will be degreasing the engine next weekend And looking into it. Paul
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jul 16, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Trkdrvr
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Impressive I read some posts by members and it blows me away how knowledgeable they are . Good work I just started a barn find June 2024 it ran...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jul 14, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Replaced seat cover 1982 650 maxim. Came out pretty nice if I don’t say so myself lol. Also pulled rear tire and did battle with the bearings....
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jul 6, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jul 6, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. Trkdrvr
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    Absolutely a newbie to Yamaha

    Thanks for the info Appreciate it
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jun 18, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Absolutely a newbie to Yamaha

    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jun 18, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. Trkdrvr
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    Absolutely a newbie to Yamaha

    Nice talking to you hogfiddles It turns out the bikes is a 650 but 1982, It runs idles tank inside is clean no rust But I am a couple of months...
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jun 18, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    A little bit of custom work on 81 XJ650 Maxim

    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jun 10, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Newbie three weeks old looking for info

    Dan thanks for the information I appreciate it. Hope you have a great day Paul
    Post by: Trkdrvr, Jun 10, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Newbie three weeks old looking for info

    1982 maxim 650 Found on Craigslist Runs and idles Tank is in real good condition inside Changed oil and drained tank, added 1.5 gallons of gas...
    Thread by: Trkdrvr, Jun 9, 2024, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Absolutely a newbie to Yamaha

    Thank you for the advice and information I did buy it and looking forward to working on it
    Post by: Trkdrvr, May 25, 2024 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Absolutely a newbie to Yamaha

    Hi all Need a few questions answered. 60 years old and been away from motorcycles for last ten years. By no means am I a motorcycle mechanic but...
    Thread by: Trkdrvr, May 24, 2024, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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