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1984 Yamaha xj900f

waynedear Posted a lot Posts: 1,378	1984 Yamaha xj900f waynedear @waynedear
	Oct 28, 2019 14:19:09 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Spotted on fb marketplace, thought it must be wrong..... 1984 Yamaha xj900f + parts £250 and only 36 miles away. Message was sent, questions answered, I’ll have it. Cadged a tail lift van from a mate and nipped over to Winsford on Saturday morning, what did we find, well I’ll tell you. A superb condition 44k beauty, he has had to stop riding at 71, it’s too heavy and arthritic hands means he struggles with brake and clutch. Newly fitted matching Bridgestone tyres, new brake pads, heated grips and a (but it did not help him) ‘easy pull’ clutch helper. As can be seen it has a twin headlight PowerBronze full fairing, brass bar ends that he made along with a homemade top box and pannier carrier. She does not run, the black fuel tank is a bit of a leaker, he sourced from Germany a very clean replacement tank, shame it’s blue, I have swapped them this morning, new seals for the tap and fuel level sensor (he supplied the new seals) had a bit of a job working out which of the 7 pipes from the carbs go where, sorted that but could go no further as I need some small hose clamps, I just know though that she will start straight away. Hope to get it started in the morning. Included in the price were so many new and used spares it’s ridiculous, he gave me the new Haynes manual as the old one was grubby, along with a factory book, lots of the spares are brand new, he bought things ‘just in case’..... going from a quick look around ebay I estimate a good £600+ of bits, good tanks go for £250 alone. Boy did I get lucky
	Last Edit: Feb 4, 2020 13:35:36 GMT by waynedear Bicycle x1 Alfa Giulietta (now wife's) Alfa 156 BMW 630i Honda rc36

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sciclone Part of things Posts: 896	1984 Yamaha xj900f sciclone @sciclone
	Oct 28, 2019 20:14:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's a good grab. Bikes are great as a project because even when they don't run, they don't take up a lot of space. Worst thing is carbs... 1 is dark art, synching and balancing 4 is black magic of the highest order.


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waynedear Posted a lot Posts: 1,378	1984 Yamaha xj900f waynedear @waynedear
	Oct 28, 2019 20:22:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 28, 2019 20:14:29 GMT sciclone said: That's a good grab. Bikes are great as a project because even when they don't run, they don't take up a lot of space. Worst thing is carbs... 1 is dark art, synching and balancing 4 is black magic of the highest order. Good job I have 3 sets of carbs, I set of replacement vacuum’s and slides and a custom balancing tool in one of the boxes
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	Oct 29, 2019 11:53:21 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Ya jammy sod! 😕😎😎😆


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waynedear Posted a lot Posts: 1,378	1984 Yamaha xj900f waynedear @waynedear
	Oct 30, 2019 12:34:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Replacement tank now has a tap and a fuel level sensor, alas fuel is leaking from the carbs and the choke cable is not working. All the homemade rack and supports have been removed and grab rail reinstalled
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fastblatt Part of things Posts: 307	1984 Yamaha xj900f fastblatt @fastblatt
	Oct 30, 2019 15:39:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	What and absolute bargain 👍🏼
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rblote Posted a lot Posts: 2,074	1984 Yamaha xj900f rblote @rblote
	Oct 30, 2019 21:48:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	curse word, I am getting old. I bought one brand new in 1991....I thought that I bought it only the other day. To be honest, I did not have it very long. I For what ever reason I didn't feel very comfortable on it.


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vader Part of things Posts: 425 Club RR Member Number: 93	1984 Yamaha xj900f vader @vader Club Retro Rides Member 93
	Oct 30, 2019 22:06:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That's a steal!
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waynedear Posted a lot Posts: 1,378	1984 Yamaha xj900f waynedear @waynedear
	Oct 31, 2019 13:12:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Today just to get the choke cable out I have had to remove the fabulous home made brass bar end, remove the superglued on heated grip then remove the l/h handlebar just so I could slide the choke lever and switchgear off so I could separate them and get the cable out 😤
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s1105117 Posted a lot Posts: 1,181	1984 Yamaha xj900f s1105117 @s1105117
	Nov 4, 2019 22:24:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I reckon that is what is known in the trade as a bargain there! looks a nice little project, when done should be a great ride! Thing about bikes taking up less space though, is it means you can acquire more than one of them....


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waynedear Posted a lot Posts: 1,378	1984 Yamaha xj900f waynedear @waynedear
	Nov 11, 2019 15:08:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nov 4, 2019 22:24:15 GMT s1105117 said: I reckon that is what is known in the trade as a bargain there! looks a nice little project, when done should be a great ride! Thing about bikes taking up less space though, is it means you can acquire more than one of them.... Just out of shot on the left of the lockup is my guzzi project.
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waynedear Posted a lot Posts: 1,378	1984 Yamaha xj900f waynedear @waynedear
	Nov 11, 2019 15:14:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Where are we at, I worked out where all 7 pipes from the carbs go, put replacement tank on, fuelled it up and gave it a go, 4 churns of the starter killed the battery, collecting a new one at 16.30. Stripped paint from damaged areas of the old tank, 4 leaks, some have been brassed, 1 has been tinned, the main one has thick tank sealer inside and filler outside, my ‘wonder welder’ will sort it all.
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waynedear Posted a lot Posts: 1,378	1984 Yamaha xj900f waynedear @waynedear
	Nov 12, 2019 12:23:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	After being unused for 2 1/2 years and a change of owner I am happy to report we have a running and sounding sweet Yamaha xj900f 😄 . Alas the clutch cable is not doing as it is supposed, luckily a new one is in with the spares, fitting it tomorrow after oiling it.
	Last Edit: Nov 12, 2019 23:30:09 GMT by waynedear Bicycle x1 Alfa Giulietta (now wife's) Alfa 156 BMW 630i Honda rc36

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waynedear Posted a lot Posts: 1,378	1984 Yamaha xj900f waynedear @waynedear
	Nov 16, 2019 12:46:19 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	After fitting a freshly oiled new clutch cable,,,,,,,, no clutch, head scratching. (Thursday) This very morning I stripped out the release lever and spring to find the previous owner had put it together wrong when he fitted a clutch easi-pull. Cleaned, greased, fitted correctly and BINGO, working clutch, rode it up and down the entry a couple of times, all seems well, I’ll go for an mot in the week.
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waynedear Posted a lot Posts: 1,378	1984 Yamaha xj900f waynedear @waynedear
	Dec 2, 2019 14:28:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Happy to report that a visit, first time in a few years, to an mot tester resulted in a pass, warped disc is the only advisory, I rode 7 miles and could not feel anything but I will change them. She rode lovely but I really need to paint the tank 😄
	Last Edit: Dec 2, 2019 14:29:33 GMT by waynedear Bicycle x1 Alfa Giulietta (now wife's) Alfa 156 BMW 630i Honda rc36

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	Dec 2, 2019 17:33:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well done. Whats next for ye?


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waynedear Posted a lot Posts: 1,378	1984 Yamaha xj900f waynedear @waynedear
	Dec 2, 2019 17:44:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Dec 2, 2019 17:33:30 GMT @quickrack1 said: Well done. Whats next for ye? Next up is huge,,,,,,, keep or sell
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ian65 Part of things Posts: 276	1984 Yamaha xj900f ian65 @ian65
	Dec 7, 2019 21:45:46 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	great job, 70's and 80's J bikes are very collectible now, I restored this 1975 Honda last winter...
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waynedear Posted a lot Posts: 1,378	1984 Yamaha xj900f waynedear @waynedear
	Feb 4, 2020 13:36:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Back to all black and all the better for it I think.
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s1105117 Posted a lot Posts: 1,181	1984 Yamaha xj900f s1105117 @s1105117
	Feb 5, 2020 15:51:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Feb 4, 2020 13:36:33 GMT waynedear said: Back to all black and all the better for it I think. looks smart in black. looks a very decent ride that mate! Decided your plans for it? Be a shame not to give it a fair run out! Also, you say a Guzzi project....?


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