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  1. Daniel92
    Thread

    XJ900 S Diversion buzzing sound

    Bike started making buzzing sound when I connect the battery. It sounds like there is a bee under the fuel tank. I checked fuses and tried to...
    Thread by: Daniel92, Jul 30, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  2. Jason Piccolo
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    ALL- You've been incredibly helpful on this sight for my few years of 1981 XJ 550 Maxim ownership I recently (last 5 months) was recovering from...
    Thread by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 20, 2023, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Lourium
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    82 Xj550 Maxim Battery install

    Hello! Recently got the bike and finally got the battery in the mail today. When going to install the battery I have 3 wires. Negative, Positive...
    Thread by: Lourium, Aug 13, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. DFinchy23
    Thread

    Just Bought My 1980 XJ650 Maxim and have questions

    I recently bought a 1980 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim. Seems to be in ok condition. Changing out the starter solenoid and battery. Was able to get it to...
    Thread by: DFinchy23, Apr 18, 2023, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. river bringhurst
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    1983 carburetor issue

    So I have a 1983 xj650 Maxim and it’s been sitting for two years so I cleaned them and got the butterfly valves moving with the throttle because...
    Thread by: river bringhurst, Oct 25, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Erick Quezada
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    Ready to start This proyect

    Hello all. New here. And new to the motorcycle arena. Looking to start this cafe racer project. Will have lots of questions going forward. If...
    Thread by: Erick Quezada, Apr 7, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Kevin Skorski
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    82 Maxim 650 Wont Start

    Hi, I have an 82 maxim that just recently wont start. I've been having battery problems, where I would need to get a jumper pack to start it. It...
    Thread by: Kevin Skorski, May 17, 2021, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Dullahan93
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    Battery Replacement?

    I'm new here, recently bought a 80 XJ650 Maxim project bike and I've been searching for a new battery. The manual says to use a 12NI2A-4A, but I...
    Thread by: Dullahan93, Apr 3, 2021, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Jacey Chavez
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    Electrical advice needed

    I have a 1982 Yamaha xj750 café racer build that had been working great for the month and a half that I've had it, but I went to the gas station...
    Thread by: Jacey Chavez, May 11, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Karl9309
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    Lithium battery regulator

    Hi everyone, I have a 1982 XJ650RJ. I replaced the original lead-acid battery for a lithium ion battery Shorai (model: LFX14L2-BS12). I was...
    Thread by: Karl9309, May 8, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Karl9309
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    Regulator for Lithium ion battery

    Hi everyone, I have a 1982 XJ650RJ. I replaced the original lead-acid battery for a lithium ion battery from Shorai (model: LFX14L2-BS12). I was...
    Thread by: Karl9309, May 7, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Dtperrell
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    Weak Spark

    I have an 81 XJ550 Seca that I have fighting to make run for a while now. I cleaned and soaked the carbs and replaced the seals for the throttle...
    Thread by: Dtperrell, Jan 28, 2019, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Ty Ho
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    Fuel pump on a 1980 xj650

    Hi, I'm new to the forum, just recently picked up a xj650 on trade. And I was wondering... has anyone here tried to put a fuel pump on one of these?
    Thread by: Ty Ho, Jul 27, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. ctvolkers
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    83 XJ550 seca starter troubles

    posting here after my local garage burned down—-I’ve been having intermittent troubles with my bike starting that I had been attributing to the...
    Thread by: ctvolkers, Jul 26, 2018, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. ColtonS3290
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    Starter issues

    Ok, so I have a 1983 xj750 maxim. I have replaced the starter bushings and the starter was like new. Had no issues starting. Fre months later the...
    Thread by: ColtonS3290, May 31, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. IdahoSecaFan
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    XJ750 Battery sensor

    Hi ya'll. I replaced the old, deader-than-a-doornail battery with a new, sealed battery for my '81 750 Seca. The bike, when new, had a...
    Thread by: IdahoSecaFan, May 18, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  17. PlzHelp
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    Right side battery cover missing; Options?

    I've noticed while scouring for parts that many bikes are missing their right side battery cover panel. I have just recently bought a 1982 XJ650J...
    Thread by: PlzHelp, Mar 31, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. Tonybluegoat
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    Upgraded to 325 CCA Battery on XJ650

    XJ650, I just got this bike yesterday, put in a new charged battery of 165 CCA (as specified for this bike) and it takes forever to start, if it...
    Thread by: Tonybluegoat, Feb 7, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Tymen
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    smaller battery

    Hi fellow riders, currently im customizing my XJ650 '82. I am wondering if a smaller battery will work. The less visible, the better. Like a...
    Thread by: Tymen, Jan 2, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Get2theChopper
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    1981 Yamaha XJ650 battery

    I Pulled the acid battery from my good 1981 xj650 to temporarily use on my exact same model 1981 xj650 project bike. After cleaning the carbs and...
    Thread by: Get2theChopper, Aug 30, 2017, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. WArider87
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    XJ 650 Maxim Start Issue (new to this bike)

    Hey everyone, I just got the XJ650 81' on Sunday and immediately began working on it. It was my fathers before and he had not ridden it in about...
    Thread by: WArider87, Aug 3, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Keats Ross
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    Very First Bike, 82 XJ SECA

    [ATTACH] Let me just say, honored to finally be a motorcycle owner and be apart of your forum! I just bought an 82 XJ7 Seca (That's what the...
    Thread by: Keats Ross, Jun 7, 2017, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Datt Mtn
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    Charging Circuit being a PITA

    So I had a failure to chooch at 3am last night downtown. Luckily I was able to bribe a construction worker to let me put my XJ750 on their site...
    Thread by: Datt Mtn, Aug 7, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Nickembry
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    My 81 xj650

    Finally got it "done" still needs a couple little odds and ends but its running.
    Thread by: Nickembry, Jun 13, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Bobbers4life
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    Charging issue

    So I re wired my Xj550 RH to a basic hard wiring diagram off the diagram there are 3- 10amp accessories add fuse blocks. my motorcycle ran and...
    Thread by: Bobbers4life, Apr 28, 2016, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. vugt47
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    82 XJ650 battery upgrade

    So i have been working on my brat build for a while now and i want to have the naked look so i need to get a smaller battery or one that will be...
    Thread by: vugt47, Mar 29, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. Mrmojorisin
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    Electrical/ Battery Issues 1985 xj700

    Hi all.... new to this site, as i have only recently purchased my '85 maxim. it was a spur of the moment buy. I couldnt really say no to...
    Thread by: Mrmojorisin, Mar 9, 2016, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Core
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    Battery voltage

    I have had a nagging intermittent problem with starting my bike. The bike is a XJ900RL. I bought it Oct 2015 and the guy told me that the battery...
    Thread by: Core, Feb 20, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Khan
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    750 Seca Weak Charging System Leading to Poor Cold Starts

    So this winter my 82 750 Seca has been having cold start trouble. When the weather gets down real low the starter will crank and the engine will...
    Thread by: Khan, Feb 13, 2016, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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