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  1. RideAlong420
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    82 Maxim 650 Carb Issues; Dead Cylinder

    I was reading that a spray bottle of water would also work, if there's a leak that it will rev down, and it's a little safer than say carb cleaner
    Post by: RideAlong420, Apr 18, 2026 at 11:41 AM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. RideAlong420
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    How to convert to LED's and still have everything work

    How much "free" amps does the charging system even make?
    Post by: RideAlong420, Apr 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  3. RideAlong420
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    How to convert to LED's and still have everything work

    Ideally all of them, honestly. based on the original calculations, (though I don't see in the OP if he replaced the headlight, I assume he did),...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Apr 15, 2026 at 1:25 PM in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  4. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    Some future upgrades/tasks I'd love to do to this bike: take everything off the frame, sand it down, repaint frame. It's both gross and there's...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Apr 13, 2026 at 1:53 AM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    Messed around with the bike this weekend, quite a few updates here: Finally got the bike started in my GF's garage. It would not start, even with...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Apr 13, 2026 at 12:37 AM in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. RideAlong420
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Small question, not sure where else to ask: those cool roll stands like this: [ATTACH] Is there a way to make those work with the XJ? I'd like to...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Apr 9, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    I don't have a better photo right now, but I have this one from before I cleaned the bike of the Master Cylinder. Is this the "type A" sight...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Apr 3, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    Is it possible to convert a master cylinder that comes on the XJ to something more modern, with a detached reservoir? I have to disassemble the...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Apr 2, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. RideAlong420
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I love those OEM control units, much nicer and cleaner than the ones on my 1982 XJ650. Never understood a three post killswitch when you could...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Mar 27, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. RideAlong420
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    How to convert to LED's and still have everything work

    Any possibility of the images in the OP to get reuploaded? I have electrical education and can wire stuff up to breadboards or whatever but I need...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Mar 27, 2026 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  11. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    I've certainly read those and have gone through the xj4ever catalog repeatedly learning as I go. Not the same as having someone knowledgeable next...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Mar 27, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. RideAlong420
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    1981 XJ650H; How can I remove these front pegs?

    The rubber of my footpegs is really bad, and I was hoping to replace the footpegs with something a little more modern, anyways. If I am...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Mar 27, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    Cool, thank you for the context! I've been trying to google as much as I can, to figure out as much as I can on my own, but stuff like this...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Mar 27, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    I'll have to see when I'm over there probably next week, I'm not sure. I am sure however that they "appeared" non-removable for 2/3. The caps look...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Mar 27, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. RideAlong420
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    1986 XJ 700 maxim front fork replacement

    I'd personally have no problem with that, but it depends on enough variables... is it worth the work trying to jbweld and sand down stuff for the...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Mar 27, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    Alright, looking at more stuff, it seems the "spark plug CAPS" were out of spec, but I couldn't seem to remove the inner caps. If I am...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Mar 26, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    One thing as well... on each side of the carbs there are those U shaped....washers? and those seemed moist, like there was a very very small leak...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Mar 26, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1986 XJ 700 maxim front fork replacement

    Looks like 36mm tubes from them is somewhere in the ballpark of $350+ vs ebay has used forks for like $100 or so
    Post by: RideAlong420, Mar 26, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    Have had the motorcycle parked in the GF's garage all winter (she took it out to ride at one point when it was warm enough out) and now that it's...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Mar 26, 2026 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    It wasn't that, the PO was my now passed grandfather, and my dad sold it to my grandfather, before that, and now it's mine. "The guy" in this...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Nov 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    If the forks are pitted, I can check tomorrow, does that mean I have to replace both of the forks?
    Post by: RideAlong420, Nov 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    I'm not sure how to answer the second question, but it seemed both forks were leaking. We had parked the bike and then looked at the tire and...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Nov 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    The last time that I had had this problem on my own, about a week ago, granted I didn't have my multimeter on me at the time, the bike wouldn't...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Nov 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    I looked at the cable connections on the regulator and they all seem to be fine. I didn't see any damage, so I'll order some brushes. I already...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Nov 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    I updated the bike to have this fuse box, however, in the position you can see here in the photo, I can't actually put the seat back on, it is too...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Nov 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    There are four cables on the connector that plugs into the TCI, there are five blades on the TCI itself for the connector to potentially connect...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Nov 2, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    I don't know if it's obvious from these photos, but there's a whole connector on the TCI module, that's just not connected to anything
    Post by: RideAlong420, Nov 1, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    So far I've cleaned almost all of the wiring harness connectors,with electrical contact cleaner, and let it fully dry. And also some of the...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Nov 1, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    I'm starting to finally work on the bike now, I tested the voltage across the battery before I turned it on, at 12.66/7 that should be plenty...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Nov 1, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. RideAlong420
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    Video thread

    I have got to set up a USB port on this thing
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 31, 2025 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. RideAlong420
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    Ordered from Len the other day for some grommets, was great! I even got a sticker!!!
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 29, 2025 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  32. RideAlong420
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    Video thread

    What do y'all use for video recording? Looking to buy something but it seems go-pro lasts for like an hour or something goofy, and I want...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 29, 2025 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    I took off the bike chain that came with the motorcycle...I don't think it's ever been used in it's entire history. Was a bit of a pain to take...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 29, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    This is the manual I have, it has circuit diagrams and step by step instructions. Doesn't seem to be missing anything.
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 29, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    Haven't had time to test anything, but I'm gonna head over to the hardware store and buy some "electrical contact cleaner" spray and some...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 28, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    How do you clean the “rectifier/regulator”? I cleaned the battery terminals (including the cable that connects to the engine block) and tried...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 23, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    I have the original XJ650 Yamaha manual, is the Haynes manual worth it? I haven’t been riding the clutch much, as you say, during my MSF I rode a...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 22, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. RideAlong420
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    Power Lock Key

    I'll have to see what options there are in the area, my area mostly only seems to have roaming locksmiths
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 22, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    Not yet, might be a few weeks before then
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 20, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    When this happens I have to recharge the battery. I can check with the DMM probably Tuesday
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 19, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    I've been riding it around in the parking lot, not at a high rpm because parking lot, and eventually the bike dies on me like before, like the...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 19, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    So if I change the idle speed adjustment screw, I have to also change the air mixture screws on the carbs and resync? If so, that might have to...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 16, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    Learning tons of new things about this bike every day, apparently the XJ650 idle screw needs to be adjusted to around 1050rpms, and there is a...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 16, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. RideAlong420
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    An *updated* Maine list!

    Love seeing XJ owners in my state
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 16, 2025 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  45. RideAlong420
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    Why You NEED TO REPLACE Original brake lines w/pics

    The images in the OP are unavailable, any way to reupload those to imgur or something else instead?
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 16, 2025 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Power Lock Key

    My bike still has this! I was wondering what this was! Now I need to figure out how to make copies of my 1 and only key for the bike...Lowes/Home...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 16, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. RideAlong420
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    How did you get here?

    My Dad had a yamaha motorcycle, I think I saw him use it once or twice as a kid but it had been parked for ages. Apparently, the story goes he...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 16, 2025 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. RideAlong420
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    I recently ordered from Len to replace the side fairing grommets (which are either missing or rotten) so once I get those in, I’ll likely just get...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 14, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    So, a bunch of things happened: Bought a new battery, since I figured there was a problem with the old battery, since it was 10-15 years old...
    Post by: RideAlong420, Oct 12, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ650 Starting issues

    Hello! I have inherited an 1982 XJ650J from my father, after having got my motorcycle license recently (last month, having taken the MSF course)....
    Thread by: RideAlong420, Oct 10, 2025, 65 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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