How much did all the turbo conversion parts for the build cost? The xj700 Maxim is similar to the 650, so I would think the parts & numbers to get it dialed in, would also be similar.
Seriously, this is the stuff of sorcery and alchemy! I have done basic and intermediate mechanics courses that enjoyable and useful for basic maintenance and at least give me the insight that this here is on another level of Jedi style skill, experience and knowledge. It should be obvious to anyone that there so much more that went in to this build than just in the film - thanks so much for sharing. If I had one constructive comment it would be that I wish you had taken a longer walk around the final finished bike whilst it ticking over so I could get a better look. Whoever gets that bike is very fortunate.
Hola alguien podría ayudarme por favor, tengo una Yamaha xj 650 modelo 82, me podrían decir a cuántos psi lleva de precion las barras de la suspensión delantera?? gracias de antemano...
Thanks! It's weird to think a 35 minute video is considered short, I'll keep that in mind in the next build video. Just don't like putting in excessively long cuts or showing the same thing over and over.
Near as I can tell, you haven't sent SQUAT to any other shop! Appreciate that much because I live at the end of the road in the 3rd world and make everything from scratch: steel, wood, concrete, sheetmetal, plastic, earth . . . .whatever. Absolutely LOVE to see you cutting, welding, tapping and fabricating it all. Good work! Keep it up!
I got a 1980 xj650 a year ago, and I’m still working on it since I’m in college. It’s a fun bike and an interesting one at that. The fact that you built something so sick inspires me. Much love bro
Yup, I was totally impressed by your exhaust right up until I saw your custom intake for the screw and then I wasn't impressd anymore. I was f'ing blown out of my boots! You are talented my new friend!
borderline asmr lol. I own a 85 xj700x. Its been semi restored/rebuilt so defititenly cant chop it up but would love to do this one day. Fun to watch thanks for uploading. That first ride was probably a blast
Thanks for leaving the hammer thumb fiasco in... nice human touch. Always was, and will continue to be envious of people who have such skill and dexterity... Subscribed🙏
It's hit and miss with the draw-thru setups; many times you can't hear the turbo, and if you do, it's very faint and only at certain RPMs. This bike is on the more faint side. The bigger CC twin cylinders (like they harley + the virago) whistle pretty loud at all RPM's. Always thought that was odd. Could be the small carb's on the smaller engine's and small air filter dampening the sound too. Cheers!
Very engaging and addictive build, i did my own turbo conversion on a 2JZ GTE some years back so this was like everything in minature. However a few shop practices i would have been crucified for as an apprentice, fasten the damm vice down 😁. Use clamps to hold sheet down particularly with hole saws, if they bite its chopping your hand off. Hands getting way to close to cutting tools. At one stage it looked like you were using grinding wheels on ally, this can cause the blade to clog, overheat and shatter. And leave the tape for plumbing not oil fittings, use Loctite. On the flip side a good range of skills on show and a very nice looking bike (except the exhaust popping through the seat - what was someone thinking 😁) Great video
Very nice....I just bought an 82 Yamaha seca Turbo...my buddy and I are doing a naked street fighter turbo....you definitely have us some ideas....I especially like the way you put your front fork tubes together.. Among other thing...
Been watching your videos since you had 1k subscribers. I feel like you’ve always gone the cheap route and do some sketchy stuff on your builds, and I get that as a mechanic myself. It’s not always easy getting the best of the best parts and tools. I really liked this build tho. Love how you got the tank to look that good with rattle cans. And the exhaust is phenomenal. This bike looks so fun to ride and super fast for what is and it sounds REALLY good. Great build sir.
Every Mechanic/Fabricator has done a repair that they wouldn't want to represent their work, and that they definitely wouldn't record and put on the internet. Many of the mistakes I made were out of just being inexperienced, or having such a tight budget I had no choice but to do something ghetto. Like welding exhaust pipe with a flux core welder. Other than working on stuff and doing basic repairs to dirtbikes/cars, I wasn't a motorcycle mechanic/facbricator prior to this channel; I was a CNC machinist. We've still just barely scratched the surface. This is still the early days of my work. You ain't seen nuthin yet!
I was about getting a heart attack at times you started drilling into the carbs, and various other parts where "holes were not supposed to be" :) This conversion is really nice and close to my heart, since the XJ650 was my first ever bike...
Looks like you know what you're doing. I have an unhealthy obsession for the 83-84 Yamaha XJ650L Seca Turbos. Heavy, unreliable (for a Yamaha anyway), and love it or hate it styling, but very fun and comfortable. I know this was a Maxim XJ650 in it's previous life, but seeing xj650 turbo caught my eye and I had to check in. Thanks for bringing up some Yamaha Turbo memories.
Unbelievable ! I have 3 stupid questions ! How long it took you from day one to the end in days or hours ? Where did you learn all that ? Did you work in a motorbike shop for years or did you learn everything by reading, trying and putting your hands into it ? what is your background ? Thanks for showing us how you do ! it's inspire me a lot ! Greetings from Switzerland !
What is the solution you spray on the motor at the beginning of your videos before you scrub with the brushes? It looks like it does a great job of removing grease and crud from the aluminum
Very nice job there chief, I was particularly surprised with how accurate you were remodeling the tank and seat, top job that mate, and the exhaust sounded ace too. 😎
In depth/how-to's and voice over type content is all on Patreon, but it's a feature of the ignitions I use on my builds. You can just use a Dynatek DRL-300 if you just want a 2-step.
Adjust your torch angle to a 90 degree angle to your work, try upping the amps to 65, move a bit faster. Also suggest using ER316L SS filler rod, makes the welds look like you have 20+ years of TIG experience.
You're getting caught in the thick of thing things. Get the damn exhaust to the turbo, get the AFR's and timing safe and let it eat. Of course log manifolds and draw-thru turbo's are far from ideal, who cares.
Absolutely incredible build! What tank did you use? I’m doing a very similar build on my 81’ 650 and my tank is absolutely toast. Any pointers as to where I could find the one you used? Looks like it came off an XS?
Thanks, it's a Benelli Mojave tank, it took considerable work to fit though, so unless you're good at TIG welding just clean the stock one via electrolysis.
I did put new Iridium plugs in it, just couldn't be bothered to record it. That was the phase of the build where we don't know if the motor is shot or the transmission won't shift, so we put the least amount possible in it if that's the case. You could spend $100 on Oil, Oil Filter, Plugs, Spark Plug boots and figure out it doesn't shift or the ignitor box is bad (the ignitor box WAS bad). Once we know for sure everything is gravy, that's when we sort out the small details. The clutch in the bike was practically new, and I'm not a fan of aftermarket replacement plates as they always seem to be of much lower quality (I.E. Brand new plates having warp straight out of the gate, makes it hard to find neutral). I only go down that route if the clutch won't hold. The clutch in the XJ650 is the same as the turbo bike was, except the turbo bike has/had heavier springs (which I installed). Worked out great, and saved my customer $200.
pls enjoy it when the T kicks in a corner rofl! Long strait roads my honda did well corners was allways a gamble and wow I still remeber the T kick in mid first corner it was intence!
The turbo points towards the left side of the bike, I felt that without it, the air was too biased towards the left side. I actually modified the plenum a 2nd time after noticing that the air was still slightly biased to the left side. Made a small angled cut and added two mini dividers in front of cylinders #2 and #3. Cheers!
I use the generic ones from eBay/Amazon, sometimes you have to spot weld the inside of the barrell to keep it from spinning when tightening down, which is why I don't recommend them to people.
Superb craftsmanship sir. Well done. Must have been so many unrecorded trips to the hardware stores etc... that we do not see! Were those flat slide carbs you added on near the end? I remember having Lectron FSC's on my TZ250 back in 1984 what a difference!
Without a doubt, there's a ton of stuff that's not in the video. Yes, both carb's are flatslides, I switched to an FCR to try and get the driveability better, it ended up not helping. I'm back to the HSR42 w/thunderjet and have made huge improvements. Cheers!
If you Enjoyed this build, check out the latest Twin Turbo Scrambler Build - th-cam.com/video/yHFkf3KpcSc/w-d-xo.html
How much did all the turbo conversion parts for the build cost? The xj700 Maxim is similar to the 650, so I would think the parts & numbers to get it dialed in, would also be similar.
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Seriously, this is the stuff of sorcery and alchemy! I have done basic and intermediate mechanics courses that enjoyable and useful for basic maintenance and at least give me the insight that this here is on another level of Jedi style skill, experience and knowledge. It should be obvious to anyone that there so much more that went in to this build than just in the film - thanks so much for sharing. If I had one constructive comment it would be that I wish you had taken a longer walk around the final finished bike whilst it ticking over so I could get a better look. Whoever gets that bike is very fortunate.
Hola alguien podría ayudarme por favor, tengo una Yamaha xj 650 modelo 82, me podrían decir a cuántos psi lleva de precion las barras de la suspensión delantera?? gracias de antemano...
merci tu es forte
Good vid dude, no chat, no music, looked and sounded proper, big up.
These videos are unrivaled. Nobody else puts so much detail into such short videos! Your skills with motorcycles are incredible.
Thanks! It's weird to think a 35 minute video is considered short, I'll keep that in mind in the next build video. Just don't like putting in excessively long cuts or showing the same thing over and over.
Near as I can tell, you haven't sent SQUAT to any other shop! Appreciate that much because I live at the end of the road in the 3rd world and make everything from scratch: steel, wood, concrete, sheetmetal, plastic, earth . . . .whatever. Absolutely LOVE to see you cutting, welding, tapping and fabricating it all. Good work! Keep it up!
I got a 1980 xj650 a year ago, and I’m still working on it since I’m in college. It’s a fun bike and an interesting one at that. The fact that you built something so sick inspires me. Much love bro
Thanks, I really like the XJ's.
He know everything and can do whatever he wants... it's a intelligence out of ordinary
Yup, I was totally impressed by your exhaust right up until I saw your custom intake for the screw and then I wasn't impressd anymore. I was f'ing blown out of my boots! You are talented my new friend!
This masterpiece belongs in a museum 🎨
I knew I didn't need a Porsche when I rode my first bike.
borderline asmr lol. I own a 85 xj700x. Its been semi restored/rebuilt so defititenly cant chop it up but would love to do this one day. Fun to watch thanks for uploading. That first ride was probably a blast
Soon as I saw the exhaust placement I was hoping you’d add a 45. So good. Well done.
6:57 oh god I felt that all the way up to my bicep
Right. That shock then the pulsating pain.
RIP to docs thumb
I knew someone would say something😂
Excellent re-hash of a Despatcher's favourite when I was still on the plot.!.
Jesus Christ that bike is SWEEEET and no slouch
Thanks for leaving the hammer thumb fiasco in... nice human touch. Always was, and will continue to be envious of people who have such skill and dexterity... Subscribed🙏
Excellent build!
I could hear the turbo sounds on that one loud and clear.
Music to my ears.
It's hit and miss with the draw-thru setups; many times you can't hear the turbo, and if you do, it's very faint and only at certain RPMs. This bike is on the more faint side. The bigger CC twin cylinders (like they harley + the virago) whistle pretty loud at all RPM's. Always thought that was odd. Could be the small carb's on the smaller engine's and small air filter dampening the sound too. Cheers!
Nice! Loved the judicious use of the big orange hammer - made my day!
I love how you can mount turbos, you make it looks so easy; I hope one day get a DIY turbo bike.
Incredible mechanic and sculptor.. Truly a doctor of motorcycles...
Thanks Anthony! Check out the latest upload if you enjoyed this video.
She's a beast! Immaculate build
EXCELLENT narrative-free presentation. Also see you have included just enough tech-text to help us deep into it and hoping to copy some techniques.
Glad it was helpful!
About time someone made an XJ 600 worthy of existence 😂 top work man! But I could think of easier ways to get 100 pony’s 😎😉
Such a great build, you have incredible talent! Thanks for your hard work and the wonderful video!
Thanks Brian!
Very engaging and addictive build, i did my own turbo conversion on a 2JZ GTE some years back so this was like everything in minature. However a few shop practices i would have been crucified for as an apprentice, fasten the damm vice down 😁. Use clamps to hold sheet down particularly with hole saws, if they bite its chopping your hand off. Hands getting way to close to cutting tools. At one stage it looked like you were using grinding wheels on ally, this can cause the blade to clog, overheat and shatter. And leave the tape for plumbing not oil fittings, use Loctite. On the flip side a good range of skills on show and a very nice looking bike (except the exhaust popping through the seat - what was someone thinking 😁) Great video
Now i need someone like you to turbocharge my old Transalp. :D
Very nice....I just bought an 82 Yamaha seca Turbo...my buddy and I are doing a naked street fighter turbo....you definitely have us some ideas....I especially like the way you put your front fork tubes together.. Among other thing...
Une moto de légende le travaille aussi , bravo .👏
Excellent job, better than Yamahas own 650 turbo which was a total failure.
Great video, love the work, it was a real pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing.
Wow great skills! I wouldn't even know where to start. 👍
i would appreciate it so much if u had a tool list of everything you used in this video it would help so much
You have a incredible talent brother..
Been watching your videos since you had 1k subscribers. I feel like you’ve always gone the cheap route and do some sketchy stuff on your builds, and I get that as a mechanic myself. It’s not always easy getting the best of the best parts and tools. I really liked this build tho. Love how you got the tank to look that good with rattle cans. And the exhaust is phenomenal. This bike looks so fun to ride and super fast for what is and it sounds REALLY good. Great build sir.
Every Mechanic/Fabricator has done a repair that they wouldn't want to represent their work, and that they definitely wouldn't record and put on the internet. Many of the mistakes I made were out of just being inexperienced, or having such a tight budget I had no choice but to do something ghetto. Like welding exhaust pipe with a flux core welder. Other than working on stuff and doing basic repairs to dirtbikes/cars, I wasn't a motorcycle mechanic/facbricator prior to this channel; I was a CNC machinist.
We've still just barely scratched the surface. This is still the early days of my work. You ain't seen nuthin yet!
A competent, all round mechanic.
I was about getting a heart attack at times you started drilling into the carbs, and various other parts where "holes were not supposed to be" :) This conversion is really nice and close to my heart, since the XJ650 was my first ever bike...
That exhaust was a work of art. Nicely done. New sub here now for certain!
I've been toying with the idea of throwing a turbo on my 2005 Kawasaki Vulcan Mean Streak. 1600CC engine. Might be a bit fun.
Looks like you know what you're doing. I have an unhealthy obsession for the 83-84 Yamaha XJ650L Seca Turbos. Heavy, unreliable (for a Yamaha anyway), and love it or hate it styling, but very fun and comfortable. I know this was a Maxim XJ650 in it's previous life, but seeing xj650 turbo caught my eye and I had to check in. Thanks for bringing up some Yamaha Turbo memories.
Unbelievable ! I have 3 stupid questions !
How long it took you from day one to the end in days or hours ?
Where did you learn all that ?
Did you work in a motorbike shop for years or did you learn everything by reading, trying and putting your hands into it ? what is your background ?
Thanks for showing us how you do ! it's inspire me a lot !
Greetings from Switzerland !
Dr in the house! Nice build
That has to be one of the few videos where i actually thought : That's totally doable with what i have home.
For Sale; XJ650 Cafe Racer Project; It's torn down to the frame rn have a ton of new parts, just don't have the time 😉
Nice to see a video from start to finish in one video,
I've got a virago so will be nice to see what you do with yours
You need to build another one! I love café style bikes. I had an 883 café but hit some loose sand on an old road. Keep the rubber side down, man.
この発想とアイデア、素晴らしいクリエイターさんです！それを支える技術もまた素晴らしい！
This was cool video! Love that 2step
Apparently you've done this before, enjoyed the vid thx 👍
Great video, very achievable build for most people.
Great work. I have a friend who did the same to a XJ 750.
Wow what a bike! sounds and goes awesome. Happy new year!
Love the build !!! My wife with shred me if i attempt that 😅🤪
9:40 that's a clean cut
I prefer leather seats, but bro your a master.
WoW! I envy your work and talent. I could just dream of having one of those classics. Great job!
Thanks!
What is the solution you spray on the motor at the beginning of your videos before you scrub with the brushes? It looks like it does a great job of removing grease and crud from the aluminum
Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s
That exhaust placement has me chuckling ngl
Man... This is a beast... And I love the exhaust. Go on with these kind of projects!
Thanks! Twin Turbo Mad Max Virago is next, stay tuned!
I am curious, why did you cut the fork spring instead of the spacer tube to lower the front?
Very nice job there chief, I was particularly surprised with how accurate you were remodeling the tank and seat, top job that mate, and the exhaust sounded ace too. 😎
My Triumph is happy at the ton and it has more.
Awesome little beastie!!! Great work
Another great video. Loved this whole build. Makes me want to get back out and finish mine, just need to get my workshop back first lol👍👍
Thanks, cheers!
Absolute master piece my dude!
Well done. Just eventually watched the video Christmas got in the way 😆
Haha, understandable Nick. Twin Turbo Mad Max Virago is next, see you soon!
I know this probably won’t get seen. But is there any way you can go in depth on how the 2 step was setup? Awesome videos man! I appreciate it.
In depth/how-to's and voice over type content is all on Patreon, but it's a feature of the ignitions I use on my builds. You can just use a Dynatek DRL-300 if you just want a 2-step.
Genial! Unglaubliche Handwerkskunst
Incroyable, top !!!
Adjust your torch angle to a 90 degree angle to your work, try upping the amps to 65, move a bit faster. Also suggest using ER316L SS filler rod, makes the welds look like you have 20+ years of TIG experience.
Noted
What do you call the foam he was using to make the saddle? I need to make a cox’s seat for a rowing boat and this would be perfect
Rebonded Mixed Foam
great work !!! but please buy a proper allen set and replace that wago connector with an automotive one
When you are designing and building intake and exhaust systems, do you give any thought as to the flow characteristics of the gases?.
You're getting caught in the thick of thing things. Get the damn exhaust to the turbo, get the AFR's and timing safe and let it eat. Of course log manifolds and draw-thru turbo's are far from ideal, who cares.
Absolutely incredible build! What tank did you use? I’m doing a very similar build on my 81’ 650 and my tank is absolutely toast. Any pointers as to where I could find the one you used? Looks like it came off an XS?
Thanks, it's a Benelli Mojave tank, it took considerable work to fit though, so unless you're good at TIG welding just clean the stock one via electrolysis.
How come no replacement of spark plugs and clutch plates rather than refurbish. Just curious
I did put new Iridium plugs in it, just couldn't be bothered to record it. That was the phase of the build where we don't know if the motor is shot or the transmission won't shift, so we put the least amount possible in it if that's the case. You could spend $100 on Oil, Oil Filter, Plugs, Spark Plug boots and figure out it doesn't shift or the ignitor box is bad (the ignitor box WAS bad). Once we know for sure everything is gravy, that's when we sort out the small details.
The clutch in the bike was practically new, and I'm not a fan of aftermarket replacement plates as they always seem to be of much lower quality (I.E. Brand new plates having warp straight out of the gate, makes it hard to find neutral). I only go down that route if the clutch won't hold. The clutch in the XJ650 is the same as the turbo bike was, except the turbo bike has/had heavier springs (which I installed). Worked out great, and saved my customer $200.
@@DoctorMotorcycle thanks for the reply. I’m always trying to learn. The bike looks amazing!
Can you make turbocharger for 150 cc bikes, is it practical to install a turbo for small capacity bikes?
Once again bro, I really appreciate your videos I learn so much on them you have a great talent! Happy new year!!
Wow good work
What measurement does the floater need to be at for the carb? I have the same model
I'm curious about the effects of low-capacity turbication. Maybe suzuki gn125? Would this work??
Needs lots of plenum volume and blow-through only, but yest, it can work as long as that's a four stroke.
Just out of curiosity, why not fabricate the exhaust from the existing exhaust?
pls enjoy it when the T kicks in a corner rofl!
Long strait roads my honda did well corners was allways a gamble and wow I still remeber the T kick in mid first corner it was intence!
Fantastic work, why the divider 14:33
The turbo points towards the left side of the bike, I felt that without it, the air was too biased towards the left side. I actually modified the plenum a 2nd time after noticing that the air was still slightly biased to the left side. Made a small angled cut and added two mini dividers in front of cylinders #2 and #3. Cheers!
Great job
Lovely Job... Congratulation..... Happy New Year to.....
So, the oil supply for the turbo comes from the oil cleaner/oil cleaner cover?
Correct. You can do this on pretty much any motorcycle, assuming there's sufficient pressure.
"EXCELLENT"!!!!!! 👍
Hey, what brand of mirror did you go with? I've been trying to find one, but the reviews online are all over the place with any one-given mirror.
I use the generic ones from eBay/Amazon, sometimes you have to spot weld the inside of the barrell to keep it from spinning when tightening down, which is why I don't recommend them to people.
i had the 750cc model would not go round corners. Please take it slowly till you get used to it. I now have a 1200 fj 1985 what a difference
Sei un capo !!
Nice Work 😁👍
Open up a service branch in india.... I am damn sure..... People will die for a setup from you.....
Looks fun and scary just what the Doctor ordered...LOL👍👍❤
Świetna robota 👏
Jak byś dorzucił tłumaczenie
było by fajnie .
6:58 this is genius
7:00 ahh I can feel the pain brother.
Sacré travail !!! Bravo !
great build
Love the build. I've been trying to find a 4-1 exhaust like the one you had on originally do you know where i could find one like that.
It was a 2-1 x2, I'd try ebay or locally
Superb craftsmanship sir. Well done. Must have been so many unrecorded trips to the hardware stores etc... that we do not see! Were those flat slide carbs you added on near the end? I remember having Lectron FSC's on my TZ250 back in 1984 what a difference!
Without a doubt, there's a ton of stuff that's not in the video. Yes, both carb's are flatslides, I switched to an FCR to try and get the driveability better, it ended up not helping. I'm back to the HSR42 w/thunderjet and have made huge improvements. Cheers!
Well done
Love it, Doc