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  1. RideAlong420
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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
  2. 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
  3. RideAlong420
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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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. RideAlong420
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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
  24. RideAlong420
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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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. RideAlong420
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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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. RideAlong420
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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
  31. RideAlong420
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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, 47 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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