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  1. trailblazer68
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    Probably something stupid....

    Ive got an 82 xj650 thats giving me fits. I picked up a battery for it a while back fried something. The polarity was reversed or marked wrong on...
    Thread by: trailblazer68, May 17, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    Eventually i may upgrade to a bigger tank but for the time being this is going to be more dirt oriented. At least for what im calling the trial...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 14, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  3. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    Idk yet. I havent measured it. I picked it up from a local motorcycle salvage yard. I believe its an original xs tank though i dont know the year....
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 14, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  4. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    Picked up a tank a rear fender and a pair of mufflers thsi weekend. Habe motor mounts coming. Once they show up i can do some final mock up and...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 13, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  5. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    Its only in there temporarily. I dont have any of the mounts hooked up its actually just strapped in place right now.
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 9, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  6. trailblazer68
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    82 xj650 blowing main fuse

    The started isnt engaging the motor it spins over but isnt kicking in to engage the motor. The one you just sent said with engine running increase...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    Well i dropped the motor in the frame just to see how she looked.... Im gonna die on this thing lol
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 8, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  8. trailblazer68
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    82 xj650 blowing main fuse

    Yeah it would help if the bike started lol. The starter spins over but doesnt engage without the rectifier hooked up also the rectifier being...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. trailblazer68
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    82 xj650 blowing main fuse

    Well tried starting the bike with the rectifier disconnected and it spins over but doesnt engage the motor. Ohming out the alternator im getting...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. trailblazer68
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    82 xj650 blowing main fuse

    Right which was why i picked up a new one but with that not changing anything im thinking it may be in the alternator windings. Ill un hook it...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. trailblazer68
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    82 xj650 blowing main fuse

    I didnt go that far with it. I spun it over a few times to make sure the starter was kicking but i neverr actually tried to start it like that. I...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 8, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. trailblazer68
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    82 xj650 blowing main fuse

    No this is my maxim street bike. With the rectifier disconnected the fuse wont blow. Coming from the battery through the solenoid into the fuse....
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. trailblazer68
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    82 xj650 blowing main fuse

    Alright so im having some issues with my 82 xj650. The main fuse keeps blowing. Now i already replaced the glass fuses for blade types a few years...
    Thread by: trailblazer68, Mar 7, 2017, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    No kidding from 75 down into the teens again. I was planning on having the xj up and running my rectifier took a shit so now im waiting on that to...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 5, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  15. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    Reworked frame support to fit around the mono shock reservoir finish welded and painted. I also tacked an extension to the factory kickstand so it...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 5, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  16. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    Thats not the bearing style that was on my xs650 frame. Mine had loose ball bearings those ones you showed replace the loose ball bearing setup....
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 5, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  17. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    That was the only way to really do it like that. How would i have found a set of tapered rollers that wouldve fit on the xs when it didnt have the...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 5, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  18. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    I probably couldve found something but the tapered rollers are better bearings than the xs frames original ball bearing design for this...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 5, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    No no not the races the race cups. The part of the tube the bearing races actually sit in. Took some time to get them level and square but they...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 5, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  20. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    An update on the frame work. So far the most interesting bit is that the wr200 swingarm is the exact same size as the factory xs650 swing arm at...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 5, 2017 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  21. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    Oh i know its possible thats just going to be the hardest part of the fab work i think figuring out the geometry for it so i get the full travel....
    Post by: trailblazer68, Oct 21, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  22. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    I cant do both? Maybe my interest in bikes is such that i enhoy working on them as much as riding them. Plus im 260lbs. That dr350 when new...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Oct 20, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  23. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    That was the reason i picked it up. It had a fresh topend and the compression check i did confirmed that. But my theory now is that if im going to...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Aug 23, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  24. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    Just didnt have the power i needed until i put a bunch of time in it. It was fine for mostly level trail riding but had a horrible time with any...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Aug 23, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  25. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    Plus finding a yz490 frame..... With a title.... That i can get street legal.... Whereas the xs frame has a good title.
    Post by: trailblazer68, Aug 22, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  26. trailblazer68
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    Well thats the rub the wr200 frame i have already. Everything i need is there. Im actually following 2 very similar builds on advriders forums...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Aug 22, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    This link is to the inspiration... Its the blue bike. Page 22 if it takes tou to the beginning...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Aug 15, 2016 in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    The ultimate street and trail bike

    Ok so its been a while since ive been on here. Before i aske my question let me start from the begining. I picked up and old 2stroke dirt bike...
    Thread by: trailblazer68, Aug 15, 2016, 35 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    ideas wanted - XJ conversion to dirt bike

    Its nice to see someone trying something new and not saying to hell with it when others say it cant be done. Ive had my xj650 for 6yrs now and i...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Jul 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    82 XJ750 "GS" winter project

    Any more progress on this project? Im curious to hear how it handled the woods proper with those new tires
    Post by: trailblazer68, Jul 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. trailblazer68
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    PA - inspection law - Horn

    I really don't think it matters as long as it works though. But I've never seen an inspection station that has a decibel meter.
    Post by: trailblazer68, Apr 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    PA - inspection law - Horn

    That's a fact of life when it comes to motorcycles. I'm replacing mine this year with one from harbor freights selection probably the WOLO or an...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Apr 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    PA - inspection law - Horn

    ive known guys to get away with train horns on their trucks, as the main horn. as far as i know there is no decibel limit looking at the...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Apr 5, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. trailblazer68
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    Mad_bohemian's VooDoo '82 xj750 Project-FINALLY COMPLETE!

    my friend this is easily the cleanest most beautiful i have ever seen, and for it to come out of your home garage is absolutely incredible. i have...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Mar 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. trailblazer68
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    750 maxim cam into 650 maxim

    any idea what kind of power gains you can get with 750 head on a 650?
    Post by: trailblazer68, Feb 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. trailblazer68
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    How fast have you gone on your XJ?

    I have an 82xj 650. According to the gps speedo I once hit about 120mph before backing off. It had more left but I was actually getting blown off...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Jan 29, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. trailblazer68
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    Gossamer got saddle bags!

    thnaks bigfitz
    Post by: trailblazer68, Nov 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. trailblazer68
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    Gossamer got saddle bags!

    just wondering where you got those bags from and the cost was??
    Post by: trailblazer68, Nov 16, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. trailblazer68
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    quite possibly the raddest looking xj I've found...

    cooter: This bike and its rider represents the reason that motorcycle riders get such a bad reputation with both the public and the...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. trailblazer68
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    GAS TYPE????????

    old biker dude , do you realize how much water 4 teaspoons per gallon actually is in a 3-4gallon tank? what are you doing emptying your water...
    Post by: trailblazer68, Jun 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. trailblazer68
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    What is it? Oil shooting...

    thats cause theres no resistance on it soon as you touch it itll stop
    Post by: trailblazer68, May 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. trailblazer68
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    What is it? Oil shooting...

    ok so the good news is it was overfilled with oil so now all is good thanks for the help
    Post by: trailblazer68, May 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. trailblazer68
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    full of oil, not showing

    ok thanks
    Post by: trailblazer68, May 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. trailblazer68
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    What is it? Oil shooting...

    actually i have a 650 with a similar problem. the rear seal for the output shaft went on me, when i replaced it and refilled the oil it started...
    Post by: trailblazer68, May 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    full of oil, not showing

    i have an 82 maxim. the rear seal for the shaft output went bad so i swaped it out and filled the oil now its leaking from the airbox, i wonder...
    Post by: trailblazer68, May 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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