XJRider.com FAQ

XJRider.com:  Frequently Asked Questions

These are several of the questions which are are routinely asked on XJRider.com. If you're new to the sit, unfamiliar with its layout, or simply wish to look through the most frequented questions ask about the XJ600, Seca II and Diversion, this is a good place to start:

I'm new to XJRider.com: 

How do I post pictures on XJRider.com?

I'm considering buying an XJ600 Seca II:

Is the Seca II a good beginner bike?
How much should I pay for a Seca II?
How much horsepower does an XJ600 Seca II make?
What is the Seca II's fuel economy?

I'd like to repair and maintain my Seca II:

I just bought a used Seca II. What maintenance should I do?
What kind of oil should I use in my XJ600?
I don't have spark. What should I check?
I had to split my engine cases. What sealant should I use?
Where do I buy parts for my Yamaha Seca II?
Where can I find part numbers for my Yamaha Seca II?
What octane fuel should I use?
Where do my vacuum and fuel hoses go?
I get a vibration between 4000 and 5000 rpm. What causes that?
How do I replace my fork seals and what fork oil should I use?
My XJ idles high after it warms up. What's wrong?
What kind of paint should I use on my exhaust?
My valve cover leaks oil. How do I replace it?
How do I clean my carburetors (carbs)?
How do I know when to clean my carburetors?
My XJ has a stripped starter gear. How do I fix that?
My XJ floods with fuel and then won't start. What's wrong?
My Seca II won't start. What should I do?
Where should my pilot screws be set at?
What tires are available for my XJ600?
My XJ600 makes a check-check-check noise at idle. What causes that?
My XJ600 makes a tapping noise at idle. What causes that?
My Seca II stumbles right after startup. What's wrong?
My bike won't run without the choke on. What's wrong?

I'd like to modify my Seca II:

How can I get more power from my XJ600 Seca II?
I want to upgrade my rear shock. What's available?
I want a lower cowl (belly pan). Where do I get one?
I want to runa wider rear tire. How wide can I go?
What headlight should I use for a naked conversion?
What gauges work best for a naked conversion?