I recently purchased a 1981 XJ650 which runs well but needs a little TLC.
This is my first Yamaha (having owned Kawasaki's and Harleys) so I was
wondering if there are compatible parts. I mean, if I see an item on EBay,
like gauges, or something like that, will it still fit my '81? I've done a
little poking around and now know that the XS650 is a 2-cylinder vs. the
XJ650 which is a 4. Obviously the pipes won't match, neither will the
ignition and charging system, but what about chassis parts? Will an XS650
seat fit an XJ650 frame? Are some of the parts the same for the two models
around the same years, ie. 1979-83? Any expert help would be appreciated. I
would like to clean this bike up a bit, repaint the frame and swingarm
(some rust spots need attention), repaint the fuel tank and side covers,
and polish up the engine covers and maybe even the carbs. If anyone has
some advice on fixing up this kind of bike, I sure would like to hear some
of the stories, good or otherwise.
I will try to check this NG a little more often but would appreciate
response via e-mail. Thanks in advance.
On Tue, 13 Dec 2005 02:28:24 GMT If you fall from a tree,leave your
anger on the branch and then bigbiker71@hotmail.com sent this :
>I recently purchased a 1981 XJ650 which runs well but needs a little TLC.
>This is my first Yamaha (having owned Kawasaki's and Harleys) so I was
>wondering if there are compatible parts. I mean, if I see an item on EBay,
>like gauges, or something like that, will it still fit my '81? I've done a
>little poking around and now know that the XS650 is a 2-cylinder vs. the
>XJ650 which is a 4. Obviously the pipes won't match, neither will the
>ignition and charging system, but what about chassis parts? Will an XS650
>seat fit an XJ650 frame? Are some of the parts the same for the two models
>around the same years, ie. 1979-83? Any expert help would be appreciated. I
>would like to clean this bike up a bit, repaint the frame and swingarm
>(some rust spots need attention), repaint the fuel tank and side covers,
>and polish up the engine covers and maybe even the carbs. If anyone has
>some advice on fixing up this kind of bike, I sure would like to hear some
>of the stories, good or otherwise.
>I will try to check this NG a little more often but would appreciate
>response via e-mail. Thanks in advance.
This should be of use to you,
http://www.xj650.com/
HTH :)
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>This is my first Yamaha (having owned Kawasaki's and Harleys) so I was
>wondering if there are compatible parts. I mean, if I see an item on EBay,
>like gauges, or something like that, will it still fit my '81? I've done a
>little poking around and now know that the XS650 is a 2-cylinder vs. the
>XJ650 which is a 4. Obviously the pipes won't match, neither will the
>ignition and charging system, but what about chassis parts? Will an XS650
>seat fit an XJ650 frame? Are some of the parts the same for the two models
>around the same years, ie. 1979-83? Any expert help would be appreciated. I
>would like to clean this bike up a bit, repaint the frame and swingarm
>(some rust spots need attention), repaint the fuel tank and side covers,
>and polish up the engine covers and maybe even the carbs. If anyone has
>some advice on fixing up this kind of bike, I sure would like to hear some
>of the stories, good or otherwise.
>I will try to check this NG a little more often but would appreciate
>response via e-mail. Thanks in advance.