XJ650 Cafe Racer Build part 2 - Engine Service & Back to Basics

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

Before we start customising and doing the fun stuff its best to make sure the engine and all the basics are as good as they can be!
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  • @seanhunt3417
    @seanhunt34175 жыл бұрын

    Really looking forward to watching this build.

  • @fzswede9533
    @fzswede95336 жыл бұрын

    I think you are going about this the right way. It’s nice to see the progress 👍🏻

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it buddy ☺

  • @taysonreda6145
    @taysonreda61455 жыл бұрын

    Seca 650's are pretty rare! I have the exact same buke that I'm working on as well. I'm really excited to watch your build because it will probably end up answering a lot of questions that I have! Thanks for the videos!

  • @woodywoodpecker2708
    @woodywoodpecker27086 жыл бұрын

    This is much more interesting than you think. I love the real life report on your build. Keep it going, you're gifted.

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Im trying to learn from the previous bike and make sure it runs before i build it 😅

  • @SwedenAirhead
    @SwedenAirhead6 жыл бұрын

    This is as interesting as anything else in the build! Who wants a crappy engine in a cool shell. Nice video!

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Exactly! Thanks man

  • @ConnorGMedia
    @ConnorGMedia6 жыл бұрын

    Ayy hype on the new video, man!

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    ✌⚡

  • @wdavidgulesian6105
    @wdavidgulesian61055 жыл бұрын

    i used colortune on my two xj650s to dial in to perfection the idle mixture screws and it was the best $50 i’d ever spent!

  • @jorgecordovanavarro9164
    @jorgecordovanavarro91645 жыл бұрын

    Looks and sound good!! waiting for the next video!!

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @CormacBoyle83
    @CormacBoyle835 жыл бұрын

    Change the air filter, they are so cheap and worth doing from service perspective. Can really help getting it running 100% smooth again. I learnt hard way after poor idle/running issues on my bike - pulled carbs out cleaned, balanced, messed about with idle settings this took hours! New filter was all it needed (even thou it looked fine).

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Im buying some K&N pods when funds allow plus this one looks like its pretty decent for now anyway :)

  • @stevenbooth6034
    @stevenbooth60346 жыл бұрын

    Really looking forward to seeing how this bike turns out!!!

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Iv some ideas in mind so hopefully i can pull it off!

  • @nookingo
    @nookingo5 жыл бұрын

    I can tell the difference of how have gotten so much more confident fixing motorbikes, the first one was mistakes after mistakes, well done.

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Apprecaite it! You dont learn if you dont make mistakes

  • @Skydmig
    @Skydmig5 жыл бұрын

    Oh man I have been eyeing this exact bike a collector is selling. The one I’m lookin at is in pristine condition, having been kept as a reference bike for teaching how parts in bikes work as is mandatory for people who want a license where I’m from. I’m really on the edge of buying it. Looking forward to seeing your progress. I have a great reference manual for the xj650 series (Haynes), so write me if you need some information.

  • @dazthejazz1640
    @dazthejazz16405 жыл бұрын

    Great work, I did virtually the same work on mine this weekend. I have the two into two system, so no need to remove the exhaust to do the oil and filter. I can’t recommend cleaning the carbs enough, it made all the difference with mine. Keep em coming!,

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ill be doing just that then :)

  • @jeison002005
    @jeison0020055 жыл бұрын

    exelente moto Jish. Que bien que el motor arrancó.

  • @TIBORANGE
    @TIBORANGE6 жыл бұрын

    A service is always a good idea! 👍

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    I felt i did a good job making a job like a service interesting 😆

  • @dowser81
    @dowser815 жыл бұрын

    You have to admire someone who does bike mechanics wearing a pristine white t-shirt ;-) bike sounds like it has a good strong motor nice work.

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    its actually an old shirt that i didn't mind getting dirty! it looked better than the other shirt i had on that day with a chocolate stain down it haha!

  • @DriversSide
    @DriversSide6 жыл бұрын

    Good video man! New oil works wonders!

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sure does! Thanks bro

  • @joegarrett8110
    @joegarrett81106 жыл бұрын

    Are all four downpipes hot? Same temp? I would suggest a good strip and clean of the carbs, check the diaphragms for splits and the intake rubbers too. Then a carb sync if all is well. Clutch basket sounded a bit rattly, may just be my ears. Great video, looking forward to the next one.

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    They all get hot and i dont feel any difference across them. Ill be giving them a good clean when the engine comes out :)

  • @millerswood39
    @millerswood395 жыл бұрын

    Awesome man, the bike sounds good. What I did with my old Honda in put in a bottle of carb/engine cleaner. And then ride the bike for a good hour. That worked great for my Honda. 👍🏻🛠️ Keep it up, nice to watch your vids!

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    I may look at this actually! Was going to clean out the tank and change the fuel filter too.

  • @SniperZaku
    @SniperZaku4 жыл бұрын

    Probably about to pick this up

  • @nakedgoblin4090
    @nakedgoblin40905 жыл бұрын

    Good job hope to be doing a project like this

  • @builtbythehand3902
    @builtbythehand39025 жыл бұрын

    Nice work buddy definitely sounds better!

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks dude!

  • @david555montez9
    @david555montez96 жыл бұрын

    Cool Jish 🤘 You're very inteligent Best wishes buddy 😀🤘

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha thanks 😘

  • @harryfirks9228
    @harryfirks92286 жыл бұрын

    Great vid got to say you vid quality has improved

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Means alot! Trying to make them better each video ✌

  • @AndrewLynch9
    @AndrewLynch96 жыл бұрын

    Well done getting it to idle!

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Im happy with it now. Enough to carry on with the build ✌

  • @enriqueazua6446
    @enriqueazua64466 жыл бұрын

    Excelente vídeo....esperando el cambio que le daras a esa moto.

  • @AKUCHILLO
    @AKUCHILLO Жыл бұрын

    Es lo mas bonito que he visto jamás

  • @johnkingston7244
    @johnkingston72445 жыл бұрын

    Basics are good, nicely done. Is it worth a quick compression test while your are recommissioning the engine?

  • @stevehufngel7221
    @stevehufngel72215 жыл бұрын

    A gear oil change is recommended if the bike has benn standing for a lot of time :)

  • @samhough6502
    @samhough65026 жыл бұрын

    You need to leave it running for a while on new plugs to tell if its running too rich. The soot won't deposit on the plugs that quickly. If I were you I'd be checking the valve clearances as well if it's not runing 100%. It's a bitch of a job but if it hasn't been done for a while then will only cause more issues down the line. Plus would be good to finally have a valve adjustment video on KZread that was done with some enthusiasm and didn't send us all to sleep (excluding Ari Henning's one) haha!

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Its something ill look into! Its all steps in the right direction ✌

  • @AlbertSpice
    @AlbertSpice6 жыл бұрын

    Hypeeeeeee

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    ⚡✌

  • @tomas19cronin
    @tomas19cronin6 жыл бұрын

    You want to strip and clean those carbs and do the idle adjustment on a red hot engine doing it cold could cause it to idke shit when you finally take it for a ride and get It upto temp other then that great work.

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    The bike isnt usable in this state ( no front brakes being a main one ) but i did actually run the bike for about 10 mins with revs to get it warm. Its just cut up with editing ✌

  • @carltonolson6813
    @carltonolson68136 жыл бұрын

    Running definitely alot better, probably clean the carbs and sync them and she'll be purring 👍

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thats the idea! I just wanted it to run well enough for me to be happy to carry on with the bike before building it all then finding out it needs lots of engine work and chance of dirtying the frame etc

  • @Ad.Mitch.GCR1
    @Ad.Mitch.GCR16 жыл бұрын

    Good work Jish Lad! Sounds better for a bit of tlc.. Keep it up and she'll be a minter. Good luck with the drive shaft oil when you get to it... Hopefully its not thick like tar as my CX

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yess! Thanks buddy. I just wanted her running without any major problems before i pull the engine out 😅 ill be doing the oil soon enough!

  • @taxus750
    @taxus7504 жыл бұрын

    Carb balance is way out for a start, that's why it won't idle properly and it rattles (the camchain is trying to keep the engine in time). I'd also have checked HT leads and coils when changing the plugs. Bloody good bike the XJ650 - I had a red one years ago (late '80s) and I'd still have it were it not for a SMIDSY.

  • @Scrappy7238
    @Scrappy72385 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid , just revving the bike didn't bring me much further. Couldn't see what screws you were turning to get the idle adjustment. Would of been good if you had a light in there for the camera.

  • @MrEdleman
    @MrEdleman5 жыл бұрын

    Next time you do a oil change if your worried about oil not being in the whole engine case. pull the spark plugs and crank it for a little bit with the electric starter. Don't forget to cut the fuel with the petcock. other wise you will probably just flood it.

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    To be fair i should have know this but i did forget 😅

  • @hawkinsracinguk12321
    @hawkinsracinguk123215 жыл бұрын

    New exhaust and carb strip down will be sweet mate. Exhaust looks like the baffles have disintegrated proberbly not worth repairing. Loved your cb125 build I watched while series in couple of days looking forward to this series in real time. Will you be taking the cb to any more shows this year?

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ill be going custom with the exhaust and the carb will be cleaned out at a later date :) Unsure on the shows as its having some issues at the moment so I haven't even had a chance to ride it much aha

  • @MrAmorti

    @MrAmorti

    5 жыл бұрын

    Definitely worth cleaning the carbs out. After 2 years the idle jets will probably be partly blocked. You can spend a long time trying to tune that out ;)

  • @paulwindress1741
    @paulwindress17415 жыл бұрын

    Which Daytona are the new forks from please?

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    All will be told in the next video :)

  • @karlfalardeau5409
    @karlfalardeau54095 жыл бұрын

    Did you get a lithium-ion battery to replace the old lead-ion one? If so, which one do you suggest getting...? I have the exact same bike and looking to change my battery as well!

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    This actually will be a topic in my next video :)

  • @karlfalardeau5409

    @karlfalardeau5409

    5 жыл бұрын

    Great!!! Can't wait

  • @RADIORUNNER1966
    @RADIORUNNER19665 жыл бұрын

    It most likely been said but this motorcycle has to have its carbs (4) synced with a x4 bubble device, then and only then will the engine run smooth and have the power it was designed to have ...

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    You are correct my friend

  • @BrianHarrisCISSP

    @BrianHarrisCISSP

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is a Yamaha yics engine which connects the intakes together as well. It takes a special tool to block that off to properly sync them. The throttle shaft seals and carb boots almost always leak. The rack on these is a pain to separate as well

  • @thomaseubanks5323
    @thomaseubanks53235 жыл бұрын

    @jish hey man, do you know where I’d be able to find a replacement button for the electric start? I just got an 82 xj650rj seca and that’s all that’s missing on it. I know I can rig something else up with another button but i figured I’d ask! I’ve looked around online but no luck yet.

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hey man! Im really not sure! I still have my hand controls and debating on using them or not still

  • @thomaseubanks5323

    @thomaseubanks5323

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jish thanks for the reply man! Fun to watch you work on these bikes, and it helps me too. Haha well let me know if you plan to sell it! I imagine I’ll figure something out besides putting a screwdriver in there but it’d be cool to have the real thing lol.

  • @thomaseubanks5323

    @thomaseubanks5323

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jish looking forward to seeing the finished product!

  • @thomaseubanks5323

    @thomaseubanks5323

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jish finally found it man.. lol yay. Thanks for the videos man.

  • @iridemanila
    @iridemanila6 жыл бұрын

    you should take it out for a ride mate ;)

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    I would love to! But the rear tyre is flat as a pancake and the front brake doesnt work.. so not the best idea 😅

  • @NilsOberheim
    @NilsOberheim6 жыл бұрын

    I would consider checking the final drive Oil. The bike doesnt Look very well looked after, like mine when i bought it. The Oil Was realy stinky in There :D

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ill look at that too buddy :)

  • @jpich85
    @jpich855 жыл бұрын

    Have you done a compression test?

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    not yet

  • @dowser81

    @dowser81

    5 жыл бұрын

    the way in which the bike fired right up does not in any way point to the bike needing a compression test and would be a waste of time

  • @spymaine89
    @spymaine896 жыл бұрын

    plug gap , what set at

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    I just eyeballed them from what the old ones were set at

  • @spensermelchor2706
    @spensermelchor27065 жыл бұрын

    Dude where did you get that shirt at? Or is it one of your own designs?

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Its a old Status Error shirt iv had for a few years! They dont do them anymore :(

  • @spensermelchor2706

    @spensermelchor2706

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jish bummer i thought for sure it was your design. Ready to buy one lol

  • @tghra
    @tghra6 жыл бұрын

    I like video content you.

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @devinbuchanan9939
    @devinbuchanan99395 жыл бұрын

    Where are you finding your parts at

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Ebay :)

  • @devinbuchanan9939

    @devinbuchanan9939

    5 жыл бұрын

    Have you found a carburetor rebuild kit I need the one with the transfer tube seals

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Its on my list. Ill need tl rejet when the pods come so ill look at that point

  • @TulsaMotoClub
    @TulsaMotoClub6 жыл бұрын

    Whats up with you hand buddy?

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    I have a real soft wrist and sometimes it hurts to move so i just strap it up whilst i work 😅 nothing to worry about! Had it for years

  • @gilleslucas6787
    @gilleslucas67876 жыл бұрын

    First react!

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    ⚡✌

  • @owen5834
    @owen58346 жыл бұрын

    Did you check the compression?

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    I havent as i dont have a tester but im sure i could borrow one from a friend

  • @owen5834

    @owen5834

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jish pretty easy job and gives a good insight to the engine. Looks like you have a pretty good bike there, really looking forward to the build!

  • @dowser81

    @dowser81

    5 жыл бұрын

    the bike shows no signs of needing a compression test as it fired right up with excellent compression.

  • @dowser81

    @dowser81

    5 жыл бұрын

    your bike has excellent compression Jish hence the reason it fired right up, really you would only be looking to do a compression test on a bike that has problems starting which yours clearly doesn't buddy.

  • @owen5834

    @owen5834

    5 жыл бұрын

    Alan Dow so if a bike fires first time it must have good compression. Ok then......😂

  • @Psycrow11
    @Psycrow115 жыл бұрын

    Clean those carbs!

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    I will

  • @ianrooke278
    @ianrooke2785 жыл бұрын

    START WITH THE BASICS AND MAKE RELIABLE FIRST

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    I did?

  • @ianrooke278

    @ianrooke278

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@jishh I was just agreeing with you sort the basics then Go 4 the fancy forks 😳

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Caps makes it sound like you are shouting 😂

  • @keithf8890
    @keithf88906 жыл бұрын

    Carb strip and clean.2 year old fuel isnt kind to jets.

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    I did empty the old fuel out in the last video as well as run fresh fuel through. Ill strip the carbs when the engines our

  • @dylansmith7705
    @dylansmith77056 жыл бұрын

    I’m sure you’re already gearing up for this, but pods on a rack of CV carbs are going to be a nightmare.

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Indeed i have! Ill be going with some K&N's over cheapo ones this time

  • @ZippoVarga

    @ZippoVarga

    5 жыл бұрын

    You'll be needing to re-jet the carbs. Your best bet right out of the box is to have them professionally tuned and ask the mechanic if you can watch the process of tuning and bench synchronizing them. When you adjusted the idle of each carburetor you were actually throwing any chance of the carburetors being in "sync" right out the window with each turn of the adjustments. Being synchronized and properly jetted for the air pods will mean the world of difference between a crappy running poor fuel economy bike and a seriously fun bike to twist the throttle on. With 7 bikes, many with multiple cylinders and being a small engine mechanic (Check my Channel), having the proper knowledge and tools is paramount to a smooth running bike from idle to wide open throttle. Keep the rubber side down (from across the pond) Zip~

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Don't worry buddy! this will be on the cards on the final build back up as i know when iv taken the carbs off and put everything back together it won't be running too well until its been set up and tuned properly! For now i just wanted to know everything was working and there wasn't any underlying issues with the engine before i start pulling it apart

  • @ZippoVarga

    @ZippoVarga

    5 жыл бұрын

    It sure sounds healthy and certainly worthy of your next build, there's no denying that. I did notice a little starter clutch slippage though. It's an easy enough repair if it becomes an issue later on down the road. By slippage I mean, the clutch that should be behind the stator is a roller bearing clutch usually with three or four rollers, as many plungers and springs and the springs get weak over time and the plungers become mushroomed. This weakens the grip the clutch rollers have and causes the clutch to slip making a distinct sound in the process and it can cause the clutch drum to also slip while the engine is running. It's nothing that will blow up and put the bike out of service and most Cafe` builders do a starter delete and make the engines kick start only anyhow. Really looking forward to this build Buddy. Zip~

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've actually been watching guides on this as it was mentioned! ill be doing it at some point :) i have to as this bike hasn't got a kick starter! Appreciate your comments though mate. so helpful and informative for me and others to see

  • @mylesbotes2873
    @mylesbotes28736 жыл бұрын

    Hey my buddy,rather strip those carbs I can tell u now they need cleaning

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Im listening!

  • @adityapundir8128
    @adityapundir81285 жыл бұрын

    10w30 🤔🤔🤔🤔. why

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thats what i was recommended

  • @adityapundir8128

    @adityapundir8128

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jish by whom . its an 650 right . i don't think that 10w30 is good enough

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    The Hayes manual for my model of bike buddy Plus the website i ordered the oil from. gave them my registration and thats what also came up to be the correct oil

  • @adityapundir8128

    @adityapundir8128

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jish if you turst them good but i still prefer little thicker grade

  • @I0ITuGI0I
    @I0ITuGI0I5 жыл бұрын

    I never understand people trying to save dead batteries, just throw it out ffs, all you're going to do is end up stranded because it died after a ride, fit a new one and stop fucking yourself.

  • @jishh

    @jishh

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was only trying to bring it back to life so i could make sure the bike ran and in case i needed it for whatever reason whilst stopping the bike down etc. it was never the plan to keep this battery in the final build

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