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Interesting electrical option - with an XJ example

This popped up in my feed this morning. The fact that it was an XJ caught my attention. Obviously selling the product, but an interesting option...

Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Feb 10, 2026, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Under seat wiring routing on '83 XJ900

Just got a new (to me) '83 XJ900 Seca (US) to keep my '83 XJ750 Seca company. It's in pretty decent shape with less than 24,000 miles and I think...

Thread by: co.dirtbiker, Sep 30, 2024, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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cycom unit

afternoon ive scarred just about every forum that i could to try and figure it out myself before making this post, what supplys power to the...

Thread by: Travermurphy, May 12, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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virago 920 igniter wiring?

i recently had gotten a 920 virago with the usual wiring harness some what botched, curious if anyone had any directions on the stock igniter...

Thread by: Travermurphy, May 8, 2023, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Fj600 Wiring Please Help

I've had my bike apart since last fall tracing down wiring issues. the only reason I started that is because 2 out of 4 carbs went bad. The body's...

Thread by: Sly, Aug 12, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Accessory wiring question - XJ650RJ

I hope this is the right location, I was deciding between here and the XJ Modifications forum. I bought some grip heaters for my 650 Seca, and I...

Thread by: JMark, Oct 30, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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LED Turn Signal Conversion

I’ve seen many posts with this topic but am not able to understand most of the content. My ’82 750 Maxim has a busted flasher relay and front left...

Thread by: Andrew Lake, Aug 19, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Need a wiring guru to please help. 81’ xj750 seca

Hello, so I thought my issue of my bike only turning off if taking off a battery lead was my ignition switch. So I removed it and cleaned it....

Thread by: Wegan, Aug 4, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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'81 Maxim xj650 NO POWER

Hey all, I'm brand new here and just purchased my first project bike for the whopping price of $80 CAD. It's a 1981 Maxim 650 and I am getting...

Thread by: thecanadiankid, Aug 4, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Need help with wires getting to hot on my Xj750?

So had this bike in my garage growing up and I never really knew what it was. It was always just a motercycle to me that was always there. Now...

Thread by: Jacob Talley, Jul 24, 2020, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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81 Maxim 650 wiring help

Hi all, I am the owner of an 83 Maxim 750 that I've modded quite a bit, so when I saw someone selling an 81 Maxim 650 with a bobbed frame I...

Thread by: Jdtrumpet, Jul 2, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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Head unit electrical mess

So I just took off the head unit of the motorcycle and found this within the bucket I had to dremel cut off because it was already cracking and...

Thread by: Maxwell Partridge, Apr 17, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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82 XJ550 Maxim starter button won't work. Help!

I'm trying to restore an 1982 XJ550 Maxim I got for next to nothing. When I originally bought the bike the previous owner said that the starter...

Thread by: b.pillz46, Feb 28, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1986 XJ700 pickup coil connector

PO chopped the connector off the pickup coil, and I've been having a hard time figuring out where these wires are supposed to go! Even if I buy a...

Thread by: micnorian14, Feb 8, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Photo of headlight relay wiring?

Does anybody know of a location on the site with a photo of the proper wiring setup for an xj650 headlight relay? I have the replacement relay but...

Thread by: Justin F., May 9, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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85 FJ600 Wiring diagram

Does anyone have a good wiring diagram for a 85 fj/xj 600? As far as i know the the only difference between the 2 bikes mechanically is the...

Thread by: Sly, Apr 26, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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Weird electrical- please help identify problem?

81 XJ750 SECA. (Not what it looks like, I know, but I promise.) End of last season I noticed the battery had died. Cleaning her up for spring,...

Thread by: Trevanion, Apr 5, 2019, 60 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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2nd ground strap on engine?

I picked up a 1980 XJ650 Maxim and the previous owner had given up partway through making the bike barebones. So I ended up having to rebuild and...

Thread by: Robinwolfy, Oct 17, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Sizzle and frying sound when starting

1982 XJ650 Seca I'm making custom side covers and I wanted to set things back a little bit from the frame, so I relocated the solenoid and mounted...

Thread by: EagleLakeWood, Oct 4, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1982 xj750 fuse box wiring. Wrong color wires

Just made a trade for this bike a while back. Bike was a mess so I’m going pretty deep trying to clean everything up. Fuse box was non existent...

Thread by: Colton, Apr 11, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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82 xj750j Charging System Problems

First I want to thank everyone who regularly contributes to this site. I have used it countless times and it has always been helpful. I have an...

Thread by: ucmlamb, Apr 6, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Wiring Diagram Help

Quick Question. None of the the wiring diagrams I've seen give anything remotely useful in terms of a direct pin to pin layout. Right now, I'm...

Thread by: Jmkrull, Feb 12, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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headlight issues

Hi all, I have a 1982 XJ750 Maxim. I have a problem with the headlight. My headlight doesn't turn on anymore and it happened out of nowhere (as...

Thread by: Bryan Moon, Nov 20, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Wiring XJ 550 4v8 1982

Hi! New here, recently bought a Xj 550 4v8 the euro version. My first bike actually and I am slowly learning. The goal is to have it up and...

Thread by: fessus, Nov 11, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1982 XJ550 Maxim Wiring Help

I currently have a 1982 XJ550 Maxim project bike that im working on wiring switches to. I swapped to one inch bars and i have one inch controls im...

Thread by: CurleyJ00, Jul 19, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Electrical / Ignition Issues

Hello all, 82-83 Yamaha Xj750 Maxim. I'm having a problem with the electrical system. It seems like cylinders 2 and 3 aren't firing. At least it...

Thread by: Bleechmint, Jul 14, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Ignition Issue.

Hello all, 82-83 Yamaha Xj750 Maxim. I'm having a problem with the electrical system. It seems like cylinders 2 and 3 aren't firing. At least it...

Thread by: Bleechmint, Jul 14, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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Steber's Cantankerous Wiring Conundrum

It's about that time in my build where its time to focus on a totally custom wiring harness. I'm choosing to start a separate thread, similar to...

Thread by: steber, Jul 10, 2017, 60 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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1984 XJ/FJ600 Wiring Diagram

Hi, Does anyone have a good clear scan from the Haynes manual a wiring diagram for the 1984 xj/fj600? I found a scan of it but I can't make heads...

Thread by: kiwi5000, Jun 28, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ1100 WIRING DIAGRAM HELP

Hey Team, I am working on replacing the stock computer, speedo, tach assembly on my Xj1100 with a single aftermarket gage. My question is that I...

Thread by: David Cormier, Apr 26, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Electrical issues

So I've got what may be some basic questions for some of you, I've recently bought my first bike knowing it has an electrical issue (along with...

Thread by: BigVinceDawg, Oct 31, 2016, 65 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Aftermarket Speedo Wiring

I've rewired my bike, xj550 Seca, using the minimum wiring diagram. However I am adding an aftermarket speedo. This is the one I bought:...

Thread by: jmcgrew, Jun 20, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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1980 Honda CM 200T electrical issue?

I'm looking at this bike for a friend, and it's got what I think is a grounding issue. It won't start with the kickstarter, and the electric start...

Thread by: jmilliken, Jun 9, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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Wanted '83 XJ550 Seca Parts Bike

I am restoring my 1983 Yamaha XJ550 Seca (it's sat for over 6 years in my Uncle's backyard) and she needs help. I am looking for a parts 83 XJ550...

Thread by: Richie Fox, May 7, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Push button Ignition switch.

Hello there fellow XJ riders! So I've been following this forum for about a year now and haven't posted anything until now. I have been helped...

Thread by: XJAlex550, Feb 4, 2016, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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What's going on with my fuses?

Howdy! Shortly after purchasing my 1982 XJ550RJ, I came across a potentially bad modification made by a previous owner. I found that there are...

Thread by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 23, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat

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