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IN NEED OF HELP, made a stupid mistake, XJ500 Now Won’t start :(

Hello, i went thru a nicotine withdraw and with bad concentration made a really stupid mistake. I am very embarrassed about it…(especially because...

Thread by: Blaž Podbevšek, Nov 9, 2025, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ front end modernisation.

Hello Xj's I have purchased xj750 1983 for spare parts for my other xj750 1984 Seca, what I needed I took out and decided to make a cafe racer...

Thread by: 11M XJ750, Apr 24, 2025, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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86’ XJ700X Engine rebuild kit? Does it even exist?

Decided to buy another XJ project (1986 Yamaha XJ700X) because I didn’t learn my lesson the first time. Moto shop said it ran, and I’m sure it...

Thread by: Shelby Biggs, Mar 30, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ-900 Seca Anti Dive Wire Clip Removal Aide

In the process of trying to rebuild my anti-dives on my 1983 XJ-900 Seca, I ended mangling the little wire clips (XJ4EVER part# HCP21521) that...

Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Mar 15, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: XJ 3D Printing & STL Files
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High Mileage Woes - power loss and starting to burn oil

Well, I feared this day might come. My wife has been riding the Seca 550 a lot, and it now has over 115,000 km (about 71,500 miles); and these are...

Thread by: 4nik8r, Dec 4, 2024, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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30% of the way there...

I start making her pretty this weekend. :D [ATTACH]

Thread by: Zoot_Suit, Jan 5, 2024, 386 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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When is an engine rebuild required (1981 XJ650 4KI)

I have been told the bike I purchased (In bits with engine separated from frame) has done 30,000km. The engine has been sitting for maybe 3 or...

Thread by: Jadds, Nov 2, 2023, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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750 SECA Engine Rebuild Question

Question BLUF: how do I know if something is wrong without a known-good reference engine or cringing while on a post-breakin test ride? The...

Thread by: Brock M., Oct 13, 2023, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ550 Maxim Caliper Rebuild

Hey, y'all. Just a quick questions on brake caliper rebuilds: Does the flat side of the piston or the "cup" side of the piston go against the...

Thread by: j_ham, Jun 22, 2023, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Front brake caliper skewed? 82' XJ650 Maxim

Hey guys. Trying to put my front brake caliper on, but for some reason the bolt hole for the caliper doesn't line up with the mounting hole on the...

Thread by: PlzHelp, Mar 8, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Unknown part in cylinder - 82' XJ650 Maxim

Hey guys, me again. After the success of getting new keys for my 82' Xj650 Maxim, I decided to clean the tops of the cylinders to get ready for...

Thread by: PlzHelp, Mar 2, 2022, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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New key problems - 82' Xj650 Maxim

Hey guys. I've been fixing up an 82 maxim for a little bit now (Broken bolt in head had me stuck for a while) and I finally got everything...

Thread by: PlzHelp, Mar 1, 2022, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Rebuilding my xj750 In my 82 Seca

Alright so im giving up on trying to replace the starter clutch springs and rollers thru behind the alternator. I couldnt get the rotor off so I...

Thread by: nothinbutjets, Jul 5, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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1981 XJ 550 Won’t turn over

Hey, So the last couple of weeks been working on my 1981 XJ550. The bike ran (not perfectly) but was able to turn over about a month ago....

Thread by: Reid H, Feb 4, 2021, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Cleaned and rebuilt carbs, now only runs with enrichment ON

I spent weeks reading and watching every piece I could on rebuilding carbs and educating myself as much as possible before digging in or taking...

Thread by: MinnesotaXJ, Jul 23, 2020, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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'82 XJ550 mixture screw problem

Hi Folks, I've got a 1982 XJ550R Seca, doing a carb clean and partial rebuild: new needle valves, gaskets, o-rings, and also replacing 2 of the...

Thread by: hedgehog, Jul 11, 2020, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Feul delivery issue?

[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I'm stumped. I have a 1982 xj550 maxim. Last year I had to rebuild/clean the carbs because the bike began pouring feul from...

Thread by: Jon Ressler, May 8, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Bearings

Is this really the only place to get crank and rod bearings for xjs? I have been looking and this seems like the only place

Thread by: yamahamaxim650, Apr 27, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Now that's a delicious clutch'za pie~

Thanks Chacal for the parts! Starting on the work today I'll give you guys an update in afew days on how it's going. [IMG]

Thread by: Maxwell Partridge, Apr 27, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Upper End Rebuild

Hi Y'all, having finished the carburetor rebuild I'm onto the engine refresh now. I am doing an upper end rebuild because basically every seal is...

Thread by: Jeromey Green, Dec 2, 2019, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Need Help Removing Crankshaft for Head Removal

I'm trying to find how to remove the entire head for gasket replacement on my xj550. Anyone know how?

Thread by: Preston Packham, Jul 6, 2019, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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No spark on Ignition coil 2/3 no idea what it could be

Hey guys, So my Dad and I have recently restored his old Yamaha Seca XJ750 and put in a new motor on the old frame. The problem is there's no...

Thread by: dmurch5409, Jun 24, 2019, 29 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Middle gear had no oil deal. xj650rj rebuild

*oil seal Hey everyone. I need help. I am rebuilding my 1982 xj650r seca and while trying to assemble my gear components together i have noticed...

Thread by: Andrii, May 5, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ Carb re-install suggestion

I have been reading a lot of this site as I refurbish parts of my 1985 xj700n, and it has been very helpful. Earlier today I was trying to...

Thread by: Jon Iszard, Apr 14, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ550 Bobber Custom Gas Tank

Hey all, I'm currently rebuilding an 81 XJ550 (my first rebuild-project) and am trying to figure out the overall design/look I want for the bike....

Thread by: David Zylstra, Mar 17, 2019, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Starter rebuild

Ok...I guess I'm officially "that guy," annoying everyone with videos. o_O This one's wayyyyy tooo lonnngg.... but I just felt like squeezing in...

Thread by: turpentyne, Dec 20, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Videos
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Clutch trouble

Hey everyone, So last time I posted it was about some carb issues which I’ve worked out and I’m happy to say the bike runs like a champ. Butttt...

Thread by: Random, Oct 15, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Why won't it run?!

So just some background, I bought an 81 xj550 seca that had been sitting in a garage for 5 years and would not start. Naturally the first thing I...

Thread by: Dtperrell, Oct 5, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ 900R (aka: XJ 900 SECA): Engine Rebuild/Replacement

I live in Tasmania, Australia and am on the hunt for parts to perform a full engine rebuild on my 1983 Yamaha XJ 900R (aka: XJ 900 SECA)....

Thread by: thegeneralfuz, Apr 28, 2018, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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BEST SOURCE FOR CARB REBUILD PARTS

I've recently purchased a 1982 Maxim 650 (g?). PO said ran when parked 12 years ago. Motor has good compression but the carbs sat with that...

Thread by: REUBEN, Apr 13, 2017, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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82' Xj750 seca

Hey everyone I just purchased two xj750s that need work. As far as I can tell the only part I can't locate is the right fairing/battery cover....

Thread by: Riders Mark, Mar 28, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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First post/engine rebuild question

Hello everyone, I've had two '82 Seca 550's since June of '16. I've worked on cars for almost my whole 22 years on this planet but this is my...

Thread by: petebrusch, Mar 26, 2017, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Bike2 - XJ900 rebuild

Part 1

Thread by: Core, Dec 6, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Clutch and 1st Gear stuck

So I bought this bike (81 650 maxim) with the purpose of learning how to rebuild it. The clutch does not activate and the owner told me it just...

Thread by: Laces, Apr 24, 2016, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1983 XJ750 Maxim

[ATTACH] Starting a rebuild project on my 1983 XJ750. I love this bike so much. Appreciate any comments or advice. XJ4EVER

Thread by: DeanXJ750, Feb 28, 2016, 68 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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XJ750 MM Newb Tinkerer

Hi guys, I want to say hi to the community and thank everyone that's reading this, and to thank the community to build this forum in the first...

Thread by: Hans, Dec 15, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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1981 XJ 550 Seca -- Engine Rebuild

It happened, a couple of months ago, I am coming home from work and I noticed that beyond 60 mph, acceleration was pretty sluggish and at there...

Thread by: robvoisea, Nov 21, 2015, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat

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