Hey guys! My bike has been running great until a few minutes ago. I started it up to warm it up for a ride. I didn't have the choke on quite...
I finally found time to get my carbs back on my bike after a full rebuild. I flipped the petcock to prime to fill the bowls and then flipped it...
I'm not at home right now and I wanted to swing by Walmart on my way home to see what they have for LED bulbs to replace my tail/stop light and...
I'm proud to say that my carb rebuild is complete...well, almost. I haven't gotten them back on the bike yet. The carbs weren't really dirty at...
After rebuilding my carbs on my 82 XJ650, I'm finding it very hard to get the butterfly on the first carb I'm putting back together re-installed...
I have a quick question before I start putting my carbs back together. I know from reading the Church of Clean that I should put thread locking...
While cleaning my carbs, I found that the main air jet in all four carbs is a #36. I'm assuming that they swapped one of the air compensator jets...
Well, I took the first step in rebuilding my carbs on my 82 XJ650 Maxim. I got the carbs off and it was actually pretty easy. It took me about...
Sorry this is so long...just wanted to be thorough. This spring I installed a spin-on oil filter kit on my 1982 XJ650 Maxim. In previous oil...
I need to confirm some torque specs for an 82 XJ650 Maxim. I have a Haynes and a factory service manual but I know there are misprints. They...
I have finally gotten around to changing fork seals on my 82 XJ650 Maxim. I took the first one apart and it only had 110ml of fork oil in it and...
I just rebuilt my stock petcock on my 82 XJ650 Maxim with parts from XJ4Ever (thanks to Len). I just wanted to share a few pics. It'll be the...
I'm going to put a fuel filter on my 82 XJ650 Maxim and Len's catalog says that the 90 degree one he sells is the most popular. I'm thinking I'll...
I replaced the rubber donuts on my valve cover bolts on my 82 XJ650 Maxim tonight and one of them wouldn't get tight. It's the left outside one...
I have an extra genuine Yamaha XJ650G Factory Service Manual for sale on ebay:...
This may seem like a stupid question to some but I'm asking it anyway since I've never done this before. I'm getting some new tires for my '82...
I borrowed a compression tester from O'Reilly Auto Parts to check my compression on my 82 XJ650. I didn't do this when I bought it a couple of...
I have a quick starter question. I've had my '82 XJ650 for a couple of years now, and it's always paused when I hit the start button. I turn the...
I ordered a spin-on oil filter kit from Len with the Purolator PureONE oil filter. I haven't put it on yet but I did read the following on...
What would cause my turn signals to work if I hold the switch but they won't stay on if I let the switch go? I went for a ride earlier and they...
Is there a way to refinish the chromed plastic Yamaha fork emblem for cheap? Mine is in pretty rough shape with the chrome peeling off. Looks...
Can anyone point me to a running carb sync tutorial? I'm using the two-bottle method but just need to know the specifics and steps of doing it on...
I'm finally going to be tackling my fork rebuild on my 82 XJ650 Maxim. I got the rebuild kit from Len over a year ago so I think it's time. I...
I tried searching but couldn't find anything. I'm sorry if this has been asked a million times. Is it recommended to change the oil filter every...
I have a few questions about colortuning and carb synching. What type of temporary fuel supply setup do I need when I do these so that I can...
I've noticed on my 82 XJ650 Maxim that I have a harmonic vibration from about 5100 rpms to about 5400rpms no matter what gear I'm in. It's pretty...
BigFitz's write-up on cleaning and lubing a speedometer says to clean it with mineral spirits or paint thinner. I don't have either of those and...
I was going to take my speedometer cable off of my 82 XJ650 Maxim today and clean and lube it when I noticed that the two screws holding the...
Is a fork rebuild on an 82 XJ650 a few hour process or is it a weekend job? This would be the first time I've done it and will follow along the...
Here's a pic of my plugs from my 82 XJ650 Maxim. Tell me what you think. [img]
Is there a link to a write up on how to clean the carbs on an 82 XJ650 Maxim? I have a low rpm stumble. I do have some valves to bring back into...
So, I finally found the time to check my valve clearances. I did learn one thing through trial and error. If you turn the crankshaft...
I need to check my valve clearances so I've been reading over the thread explaining the process and looking through parts from chacal. I have...
Can someone please post a pic of how the stock horn on an 82 XJ650 bolts to the frame? When I bought the bike there was just a junk horn halfway...
Ok, I know this has been talked about a lot but I just want to make sure. I bought some Valvoline 80w-90 gear oil that says it will work wherever...
I'm just curious where you guys are finding 20W-40 motorcycle oil for those that are. All I see everywhere is 20W-50. I would prefer to have...
I'm looking for a stock right muffler for a 1982 XJ650 Maxim. All my pipes look excellent except the right muffler is cracked all the way around...
Can anybody give me any information on two bolts I'm missing? I missing the bolt on each side that is pointed at by the yellow arrow in the...
I just bought an 82 XJ650 Maxim and I'm missing the right mirror. I have a couple of questions. First, what are the stock mirrors supposed to...
I have never owned a bike but would like to. I have found a 1981 XJ650 Midnight Maxim that would be a project bike for $350. The carbs are off...