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  1. Kurtis Luse
    Thread

    Dies after start and random plug

    Hey y'all, I’ve got an issue. I can’t quite wrap my head around with my 1980 xj650. Last time I asked, a question for my bike it was grenade...
    Thread by: Kurtis Luse, Jul 16, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Samuli
    Thread

    Stalling XJ 900s Diversion

    So, I cleaned the carbs, checked and adjusted the valves (and changed oils front & back, changed the air filter also). I followed the instructions...
    Thread by: Samuli, May 11, 2022, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. mbarrett96
    Thread

    XJ650 Throttle Tube Options

    What is everybody using for a replacement throttle tube? All that i can find on the internet is the OE replacement that includes the grip. Anybody...
    Thread by: mbarrett96, Mar 4, 2022, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Jacob Paradise
    Thread

    Left cylinder not firing / throttle issues. Help

    I have a Yamahaxj650 H, 1981 with a left cylinder that won't fire and I can't give it throttle without it stalling. I replaced the plugs and...
    Thread by: Jacob Paradise, Aug 22, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. PlzHelp
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    Full Throttle on Starting (82 XJ650 Maxim)

    So as of today I have a problem. I bought this bike a year ago, and have been trying to restore it to running. Nothing was inherently broken when...
    Thread by: PlzHelp, Jun 26, 2019, 33 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Wayne Cochrane
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    Open throttle = high pitch hum

    Hey all, I’m wondering if there’s any reason why my engine emits a high pitch hum when I open the throttle? I’d love to get to the bottom of this...
    Thread by: Wayne Cochrane, Jun 1, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Daniel Diblasi
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    XJ650 Start up rev issue

    I recently put together my xj650 and I started it for the first time today and as soon as i start the bike it revs up to 7k and I have to kill it....
    Thread by: Daniel Diblasi, Feb 16, 2018, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. GMarCR
    Thread

    1980 Maxim 650 Throttle lag

    Hi Everyone ! I picked up my Maxim in the spring and have been working on its since I got back in the summer. I am having issues with the...
    Thread by: GMarCR, Jul 15, 2017, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. omglimepie
    Thread

    1985 XJ700 maxim throttle lock

    Hello, First time motorcycle owner/poster here. I just bought this 85 xj700 maxim with 12,000 miles on it, recently my buddy and I took the carbs...
    Thread by: omglimepie, May 25, 2017, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. it_shiva
    Thread

    XJ750 Intermittant running (solved). Now mid range bog.

    Hi Guys, Newbie to the XJ community and to bikes in general but I am having some problems with my XJ. Heres the situation. I bought the bike with...
    Thread by: it_shiva, Feb 16, 2017, 37 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Bryan Moon
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    Replacing throttle cable...first time... please help

    Hey all, this is my first time needing to replace my throttle cable. I have a 1982 XJ750 Maxim. The throttle cable snapped on a ride and now I...
    Thread by: Bryan Moon, Jan 27, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Timmy89
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    Having idling issues

    thank you for looking at my post. Any thoughts or comments are greatly appreciated i have a 1982 Yamaha xj650 maxim I'm having issues with...
    Thread by: Timmy89, Sep 8, 2016, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. craiygxj
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    New Member, First Post, High Rev when opening throttle '82 XJ650 Maxim

    How's it going everyone, first time poster here and a new owner of an '82 XJ650 Maxim. Acquired the bike from a friend where it had been sitting...
    Thread by: craiygxj, Aug 7, 2016, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. ChaseP
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    Idle trouble

    I got my carb cleaned and rebuilt and it finally starts! The problem is that now the engine revs similarly to a stuck throttle. I don't know how...
    Thread by: ChaseP, Jun 10, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I'm restoring my grandfather's 650 that has been laying on its side ever since he passed. So far the engine turns over, but the bike wont start....
    Thread by: ChaseP, May 16, 2016, 130 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Xynr
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    Throttle sleeve broke off

    Hey everyone So my throttle sleeve (or tube) (the plastic inside the grip that controls throttle) broke off on my first ride. I was wondering if...
    Thread by: Xynr, Mar 25, 2016, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Core
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    Throttle cable and overreving

    I thought I would start this thread to ask if anyone has had this problem before me and if there are any tips for me before I start searching for...
    Thread by: Core, Feb 13, 2016, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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