BREAKING NEWS
- >>19-Apr-2010: XJ650 Hardtail Chopper
- >>07-Apr-2010: The New Everything Yamaha XJ650 Site
- >>06-Apr-2010: Hacked
- >>23-Jul-2009: XJ650 Adventure
- >>26-May-2009: Green with Envy
- >>06-Apr-2009: HOW TO: Bench Synch your Carbs
- >>30-Mar-2009: HOW TO: Install a Headlight Modulator
- >>27-Mar-2009: Red Beast
- >>12-Jan-2009: HOW TO: Test a Relay
- >>11-Jan-2009: Silver Special Maxim
XJ650 Hardtail Chopper
I came across this chopper on my countless hours spent looking at pictures of Yamaha Maxim and Seca motorcycles. I really loved the clean look of this hardtail chopper. I had the misfortune of losing my muffler on a midnight ride into Istanbul, Turkey and I remember how loud it was. Looking at the missing muffler on this motorcycle makes me cringe thinking about the noise this bad boy must unleash. The owner of this Yamaha XJ650 hardtail is a g...
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HOW TO: Install a Headli...
Have you ever seen those motorcycles coming at you with those headlight modulators? The pulsating headlight makes them very noticeable to other motorists. Unfortunately, these units can be rather expensive. After doing some research, I've come up wi
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I came across this chopper on my countless hours spent looking at pictures of Yamaha Maxim and Seca motorcycles. I really loved the clean look of this hardtail chopper. I had the misfortune of losing my muffler on a midnight ride into Istanbul, Turk
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XJ650 Adventure...
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HOW TO: Install a fuel filter
Posted on January 6, 2009 and filed under breakingnews , Fuel , Howto . You can follow any responses to this entry through theRSS 2.0 . You can leave a response or trackback to this entry from your site
For those who've requested a "How-To" on installing a fuel filter, here you go. This one's actually pretty easy. I had mine installed in about ten minutes. That includes the time it took to take pictures and notes. The fuel filter we'll be installing is a Primeline part number 7-02357.
You should be able to pick one up at any CARQUEST or NAPA auto parts store (Note: NAPA sells it under the Balkamp# 740-1158). You may even be able to find one in you local hardware store. Look in their small engine department (think: lawnmower). You'll also need a couple of clamps, a pair of cutters, a flat-headed screwdriver (for prying), and a 12mm wrench.
We'll be working on my 1981 Yamaha XJ650 Maxim...
Here are the steps...
1. Remove the Seat.
2. Loosen and remove the Retaining Bolt at the rear of the Fuel Tank using a 12mm wrench.
3. Turn Fuel Selector Valve to "On".
4. Remove the Fuel and Vacuum Hoses from the Fuel Petcock.
5. Remove and set aside the Fuel Tank.
6. Cut the Fuel Hose in an appropriate location for your new Fuel Filter.
7. Install the Fuel Filter with two new clamps.
8. Re-install the Fuel Tank but don't install the Retaining Bolt.
9. Lift up on the rear of the Fuel Tank and carefully re-install the Fuel and Vacuum Hoses.
10. Re-install the Retaining Bolt and Seat.
That's it. You're done!
(Yes, I know... I forgot to get hose clamps. I'll put 'em on later.)
(Written by Don Bangert Author of several How-To's and the blog, The Path Less Traveled.)