XJ650 Cafe Racer Build part 1 - DOES IT RUN?!
Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары
So before I start pulling this bike to bits, I felt it would be a good idea to see if it ran!
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@skecthymodz8729
4 жыл бұрын
You should pin this
Yay she runs....look forward to the build. I finished my project so I'm in need of a new one.
I am rebuilding an 83 xj650 seca turbo and will be following this as a reference. Love it!
Rad I just finished a Motorbike project and this has inspired me to look for another.
am seeing the video now but i am already in love with the color grading great job
#earlysquad! Kicking off another build series ✌️ Really digging the stock instrument cluster!
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
They will be going unfortunately! Don't really work and won't fit what I have in mind
Cant wait for the rest of the build! Loved your last build.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it!
Another awesome video mate :) here's hoping that the bike starts running better as soon as possible I can't wait to see more of this new build keep up the stellar work!.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Cheers man! I hope so too!
Love this series man! I’m going to do a build this year! You’ve inspired me.
@sublime2craig
4 жыл бұрын
You can find a '82 XJ650 in pretty good condition for $1500 all day especially in California. People love these bikes to cruze the PCH, go to the beach, etc. Great bike for a first time build or budget custom job.
Wicked video again dude... Can't wait to see what's in store for this build
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
hopefully it will be clean and simple! I just need to make sure its mechanically sound first :)
I had 1 of these Secas that I bought brand new in late 82. In less than 2 years I managed to put 12-14 thousand miles on it even though I had 2 cars I was also driving. Great bike for me as a beginning rider. In one of my longer days "in the saddle" I put in 700 miles in a day....mid Tennessee to outside Shreveport, Louisiana. Just a few months short of loan payoff some idiot pulled out of a side street into my path. I have come close to buying another one 3 or 4 times but something always seemed to happen to the money that I had saved for the purchase. Incredible that this series has 33+ parts, I always thought this bike was close to perfection...well, maybe the suspension is a tiny bit soft.
Great start to the build series Jish, I wish you all the luck with your new project.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! im super stoked to turn what i have in my head into a real thing!
Thats a great start to a build. It runs!
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
sure does! still not as well as id like. so im going to be doing a full engine service and cleaning the carbs properly
I luved my seca, back in the day. 1st bike I dragged my knees with. Get a pipe, I had a Kerker & dynojet rejet. The OEM exhaust is a powerkiller
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
I think its an after market 4-2-1 Motad exhaust on it but with how it was looking on startup ill be going custom!
Hell yeah dude! Again great cinematics and this bike is gonna be sick! And a little more powerful than the cb125 ;). Congrats on the new build, looking forward to the episodes!!
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy!
Only starting on part 1, long road ahead but I’m told it’s a good one 🏍 😃
Looking foward to following this!!
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Me too!
Well done fella, and what a fantastic bike to choose, these things are brilliant, bullet proof, and so customisable (proper word), it will probably take you through every emotion you've ever had, and then some. I had my first one of these in 83, my gf, then my wife, then not, but we're still together (I know) didn't want me to trade for a car even in winter, she loved it that much. Mine arrived in boxes, as most of my bikes did back then, mine was a 650 twin US Custom, it was a proper custom when I finished it, everyone thought it was a Triumph, it was a definite triumph as far as I was concerned. My wish for Jish, is all you can dream of and more.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much mate! lets see where this build takes us!
Yesssssss it's alive👍now the fun begins
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Wish it was! still running not very well so a full engine service and carb clean is on the cards!
All right Jish 🤘!!!! Great proyect Keep going with the channel 😉👍 Best wishes buddy See you 😊👏😀
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Much love brother!
Hey mate, you are at it again! Makes me very happy I must say. Seems like you take on a big challenge but this baby has potential, never mind a little exhaust discharge. Big shout out to you for bringing those forgotten beauties back to life and glory. Greetings from the other side of the big pond and all the best for the build. I'll follow your progress.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
If you havent noticed i tend to take on projects way too big for me 😆 its a good way to learn in my eyes. And hopefullu we will come out with a beautiful result! PS, i always enjoy your comments ✌
Sounds nice!
digging the yellow and black color scheme in the intro logo!
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
New intro colours for a new build! ;)
Looking forward for a new badass exhaust and awesome video and loved the lady tattoo on the arm.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy! having some more tattoo work soon
So glad you’ve done a small bike build and now doing a big bike build
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Progressing mate! Im a man of my word
@harryfirks9228
6 жыл бұрын
Jish I love it hope to do my own cafe racer build soon just finishing of my current project to build the funds for it your vids have definitely inspired me and have given me confidence to get on and do a cafe racer build myself so I thank you for that keep it up
Can't wait for more!
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
you and me both!
Some great looking shots Well done
@jishh
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
Hey buddy as a motorcycle mechanic myself I've seen that black stuff out the exhaust many times when bikes have been standing along time.I see that spark plugs and looks very black means the bike is running very rich.Clean the carbs and set the air screws 2 full turns out just so they more or balanced just to get it started properly.If the bike starts and gives out white smoke it means piston rings are worn more than likely and oiling up the plugs.Clean the air filter also
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment buddy! Ill be pulling the carbs off and giving them a good clean plus some new spark plugs. If they start blacking up ill do this :)
I can't wait what next ! You chose great music to your clip - for me it is perfect match.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it! i put a lot of time into finding the right music for the videos to get the right feel
@kacperson88
6 жыл бұрын
Keep doing that ! :) I wish you all the best about your channel and opportunities around that :) Greetings !
Good effort! Looking forward to seeing how this turns out. I’m in the middle of building a er500 cafe racer to sit along side the 600 hornet. Best thing you could with the carbs is get them cleaned inside to remove al the gunned up fuel in the jets filled by carb balance both easy jobs. Bin the rusty exhaust in favour for a custom titanium jobbie. Oh and by a new battery !!!👍👍
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
I with i could afford a titanium exhaust! ill be most likely making one myself with my friends! but don't worry new battery is on the list as well as a carb rebuild :)
I'll saw your every video keep working good luck 🤞
Hey, I bought a 91 XJ600 here in Aus about a month ago, been sat for over a year. You got lucky, mine needed the carbs removed and cleaned, the tank flushed, a new fuel filter and plugs to get it running. And I suspect one of the coils is not giving a good spark to Cylinder 1. I'll be watching this build intently. Cheers.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Ill be doing a full engine service :) ill be removing the carbs as its still not running smooth but its all good fun and will be good to learn
Looking forward to watching a fork swap!
New sub. Excited to see how this turns out.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! Me too!
That intro was super nice!
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
New intro for a new build!
Jish is the Peter McKinnon of the motorcycle building side of KZread 🤣
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
I'll take this as a compliment in its highest form! LOVE Peter McKinnon and take a lot of inspiration from him
I Have the same bike, its really funny in the Twistys. And when it runs, its really relaiable
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Good to know! hoping after a good engine service it will be running sweet and then i can move onto making it look pretty!
Well done on draining the old fuel and pulling the plugs, I hate it when folks try to start a stood bike without touching anything, I like to put new plugs in and dump the old oil and filter, the crud out of the zorsts is most likely rust as they have rusted away internally, again, I like to pull the cans off and check them before firing it up, you might have old mice nests in there, plus I've found old wasp nests in cans as well . Other stuff for your to do list, take an advanced riding course, do a track day, and do some riding in France etc.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
it wasn't enough in all honestly. ill be stripping and cleaning further until she's running right! Don't worry I have all sorts of plans in the future for riding
Good set of forks, as for stuff on floor hope it’s just the exhaust packing. 👍
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! im hoping for a simple fit!
@motobuc4120
6 жыл бұрын
Btw, pretty sure these are not USD forks mate
wehay bud! next project!!
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
im loving it!
I love histoire music
I just picked up this same exact xj650rj. How much did you get yours for?
bro one suggestion for you that how to paint tank ,welding different parts, in which you are doing every thing hope you like it
Never hold the starter button on for that long. Good way to burn it out. If it doesn't start right away, something is wrong with it and should be addressed first. Fuel, spark or electrical are to be checked first. Suck, squeeze, bang, blow, the basics of an engine. It's obvious it wasn't getting enough fuel to start, so the carbs need to be checked. The valves need to be checked also and the shims are to be swapped to get the proper clearance in those engines (pain in the ass to change them)
Hey man any advice on a battery for an 82 XJ750?
That's probably just carbon build up that was in the exhaust. If you remove the baffle and clean the soot off it will stop
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Pretty sure thats all it is!
This is one of my favourite bikes and I can't wait to see the final stages and finished product. What are your plans for all the parts you've removed? I'd like to buy most of the parts removed so far (I am up to Ep5) Headlight+brackets, rear wheel, seat +tailpiece, rear mudguard and tail lights incl indicators front+rear. Please let me know if you also plan on changing the dash+dials Josh. Good luck with the build Sir.
@jishh
5 жыл бұрын
Planning on just keeping them till its built in case i need spares the sell them :)
@colinbeatson5026
5 жыл бұрын
Keep me in mind then please Josh, Thanks.
I have the US version of this bike. Just with the non-yics engine. And it’s a blast. I did a front end swap with a gsxr750 and it’s a beast now.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Awesome! What did you do front wheel wise? go gsxr or keep it stock?
@taylo105
6 жыл бұрын
Jish I kept the gsxr wheel. Didn’t want to deal with a rim swap too. With how large the rotors are, you can hardly see the gsxr rim anyways.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
This will be my dilemma 😅
@taylo105
6 жыл бұрын
Jish pros and cons each way. If you haven’t already join xjbikes.com. There is a ton of info on the bikes and the guys can answer any question you could have.
nice!
Just bought the exact same motorcycle for 40$ really good shape too!
@jishh
4 жыл бұрын
Bargain!
Loving your videos!!! Actually inspired me to make my own cafe racer.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Yes! happy to help
Nice
Hey Jish! Amazing Content
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Whenever its ready mate! I only finished filming and editing this this morning!
How are you change the oil, and clean de carb
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
exactly what ill be doing :)
Do you have a full license now as you didn't with the 125cc build? Interesting project mate. 👍
@jishh
5 жыл бұрын
Nope not yet! I have my cbt to ride the 125 ( when it works ) ill be working on my full test when the bikes closer to completion
Might have some valve issues there Jish. Look forward to the build man.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Im pretty sure its just the exhaust. ideally I need to strip and clean the carbs
Starting a rusted pile of motorcycle in a room i feel like isnt very safe lol xD The fumes coming out that thing must be like 20 year old cancer spores
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
I have the back door open, plus its not been sat for that long aha! my friend started his bike that has been sat for 21 years yesterday
Will you have it ready for bike shed 2019?
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Hope so!
@skelator_
6 жыл бұрын
Jish nice! Looking forward to seeing the build
Congratulations! I would ride the shit outta that!
No entiendo nada de lo que decis pero igual me veo todos tus videos
Nice tip is too gingerly feel the exhaust manifolds on start up to see if they are getting warm and make sure all cylinders are firing. I don’t think they were buddy.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
They got warm :)
How much did the bike cost, and good luck dude
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
I'll be doing a cost up video at the end buddy!
why not doing a scrambler this time?
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
for me, its too big for a scrambler, however I may put some more knobbly tyres on so I can take it down some lanes!
Those didn't look like USD forks to me?
Hey amazing bike bit please before running they engine again change they oil and oil filter, waiting for more videos ✌️
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Its next on the list :)
What year is this??
@jishh
5 жыл бұрын
81 ✌
Are you sure this forks are USD?
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
They aren't. I got mixed up in excitement
Aqui é Brasileiro 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Love following you, but did you just say upside down forks? they don't look like it.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
i got too excited. they are just shiny mean looking forks
@russellthomson1775
6 жыл бұрын
haha, yea they are awesome looking forks.
Top banana good sir.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
always banana!
Damn thats a lot of exhaust poo 😂😂
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
the bike has pooped itself for sure
Does not look like USD forks...
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
Turn your screen up side down then they will be ;)
Nice video but these are no upside down forks at all.
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
They are if you turn your screen upside down :D
The side stand was down
@jishh
6 жыл бұрын
it was yes
@jameswb2155
6 жыл бұрын
Jish happy you got it sorted can’t wait to watch the next vid your living the dream wish I could come help
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This is the main reason why these bikes are becoming non existant. People keep chopping the shit out of them to make these god awful cafe bikes that serve no purpose. I have been hunting for an XJ for 2 years that hasnt been butchered and there hard to come by. Thank You
@jishh
4 жыл бұрын
What country are you from?