Powerful Turbo XJ650 Build - Satisfying Custom Motorcycle Build

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Жыл бұрын

Welcome everyone!
In this video, we turn an old XJ650 into a fire breathing cafe racer! After much tinkering with the jetting, we switched back to the HSR42 and it now runs mint. The needle taper on the HSR42 is much to lean for a 4 cylinder; on Patreon, I made a video explaining step-by-step how I altered the needle taper so that this bike transitions smoothly from the needle to the main circuit.
There's now over 11 exclusive How-To videos on our Patreon, our most popular video is "How-to Turbocharge your Carbureted Motorcycle From Scratch; Draw-thru, Blow-thru; a Complete Guide". In this video, I break down everything, right down to the nitty gritty details like Fuel Pressure Regulator Selection, Fuel Pump Selection, Pitot tubes, how to hook everything up, basic troubleshooting and more!
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This is my 6th turbo build and my 5th draw-thru build. The reason I like draw-thru setups is the simplicity of the design; even though you give up some driveability and fuel economy, in my mind it's a worthy trade-off. I had a float stick on one of my blow-through builds and it flooded the top end of the motor and left me stranded; I was so mad about that I tore off the turbo setup and sold the bike, lol.
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@DoctorMotorcycle Жыл бұрын

If you Enjoyed this build, check out the latest Twin Turbo Scrambler Build - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r652nslksNbHg5c.html

@michaelbrinks8089 Жыл бұрын

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.

@zatluangitluang4876 Жыл бұрын

Oo ko Ok9looo

@greenambles Жыл бұрын

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.

@armandodiaz5023 Жыл бұрын

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...

@AbakarMainaMadji 7 ай бұрын

merci tu es forte

@wakemaster1111 Жыл бұрын

These videos are unrivaled. Nobody else puts so much detail into such short videos! Your skills with motorcycles are incredible.

@DoctorMotorcycle 10 ай бұрын

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.

@mikeoshea12 Жыл бұрын

I'm 5 mins into this video and almost crying. I rode an xj 650 back when I was a young cool guy. I think it was the nicest riding bike I have ever been on. Of course I chopped the handle bars and did the best I could with my meager skills, but it needed the skills you possess to really make it great. Now this is the stuff of dreams in my world, but I can enjoy your work thanks to this video. Thanks.

@rowanbrecknell4021 Жыл бұрын

I knew I didn't need a Porsche when I rode my first bike.

@bigcconservativeguy2534 Жыл бұрын

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!

@laesperanza5408 Жыл бұрын

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!

@mumm-ramon198 Жыл бұрын

I love how you can mount turbos, you make it looks so easy; I hope one day get a DIY turbo bike.

@Hotrob_J Жыл бұрын

6:57 oh god I felt that all the way up to my bicep

@brendanmartin4489 Жыл бұрын

Right. That shock then the pulsating pain.

@NateDsCustoms Жыл бұрын

RIP to docs thumb

@datboi-ui9ci 2 ай бұрын

I knew someone would say something😂

@DF4Trap Жыл бұрын

Great video, love the work, it was a real pleasure to watch. Thanks for sharing.

@cristianvigliarolo7597 Жыл бұрын

He know everything and can do whatever he wants... it's a intelligence out of ordinary

@brianpatten Жыл бұрын

Such a great build, you have incredible talent! Thanks for your hard work and the wonderful video!

@DoctorMotorcycle Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian!

@davidhaworth7152 Жыл бұрын

Soon as I saw the exhaust placement I was hoping you’d add a 45. So good. Well done.

@sinisterstrickland Жыл бұрын

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

@DoctorMotorcycle 10 ай бұрын

Thanks, I really like the XJ's.

@tmpsg Жыл бұрын

Excellent build! I could hear the turbo sounds on that one loud and clear. Music to my ears.

@DoctorMotorcycle Жыл бұрын

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!

@Anthony9592 Жыл бұрын

Incredible mechanic and sculptor.. Truly a doctor of motorcycles...

@DoctorMotorcycle 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Anthony! Check out the latest upload if you enjoyed this video.

@vincelev362 Жыл бұрын

Sacré travail !!! Bravo !

@ballerblocks Жыл бұрын

Great video, very achievable build for most people.

@tomkitchen2764 Жыл бұрын

A competent, all round mechanic.

@pchoice0 Ай бұрын

영혼의 바이크를 만드시다니!~! 존경합니다.

@dalebirbeck5344 Жыл бұрын

Awesome little beastie!!! Great work

@PLANET_BRUNO 4 ай бұрын

This masterpiece belongs in a museum 🎨

@berni750 Жыл бұрын

Genial! Unglaubliche Handwerkskunst

@djlancer88 Жыл бұрын

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

@MotoMango Жыл бұрын

Absolute master piece my dude!

@markt372 Жыл бұрын

Excellent re-hash of a Despatcher's favourite when I was still on the plot.!.

@ifnotnowwhen6914 Жыл бұрын

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.

@LondonSteveLee Жыл бұрын

Nice! Loved the judicious use of the big orange hammer - made my day!

@bigcconservativeguy2534 Жыл бұрын

That exhaust was a work of art. Nicely done. New sub here now for certain!

@rivaldybastara-oi5rf Жыл бұрын

Great job

@hermannhoffmann4021 Жыл бұрын

Man... This is a beast... And I love the exhaust. Go on with these kind of projects!

@DoctorMotorcycle Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Twin Turbo Mad Max Virago is next, stay tuned!

@Jetbaronnie 16 күн бұрын

Une moto de légende le travaille aussi , bravo .👏

@technomickdocumentalist2495 Жыл бұрын

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. 😎

@juliodifelippo Жыл бұрын

Wow what a bike! sounds and goes awesome. Happy new year!

@marchuk1488 11 ай бұрын

its wonderful

@rayzimmerman6740 Жыл бұрын

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🙏

@ericavez9208 5 ай бұрын

Incroyable, top !!!

@nextdevil71 3 ай бұрын

Sei un capo !!

@user-lc4nr6ip2y Жыл бұрын

You have a incredible talent brother..

@BoBBaB0oN Жыл бұрын

great build

@romesyoutubechannel5356 Жыл бұрын

Great work. I have a friend who did the same to a XJ 750.

@fuselpeter5393 Жыл бұрын

Now i need someone like you to turbocharge my old Transalp. :D

@RtepPWR Жыл бұрын

Looks awesome.

@Nathan_Bar182 Жыл бұрын

9:40 that's a clean cut

@llegendaryduckk9876 Жыл бұрын

Well done

@jasonadams5187 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video and awesome content can’t wait for the next video Thank’s

@dccb2years Жыл бұрын

Love it, Doc

@aaronromerovazquez5284 Жыл бұрын

Once again bro, I really appreciate your videos I learn so much on them you have a great talent! Happy new year!!

@m.hildanhildan41 Ай бұрын

Awesome

@auto3030jp Жыл бұрын

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！

@vondenballs Жыл бұрын

That bike is cool.

@teemuronkainen Жыл бұрын

This was cool video! Love that 2step

@teamgonzo9289 4 ай бұрын

"EXCELLENT"!!!!!! 👍

@thonmaralli5045 Жыл бұрын

WoW! I envy your work and talent. I could just dream of having one of those classics. Great job!

@DoctorMotorcycle Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@samwrt4177 Жыл бұрын

Nice Job 👌

@Dave30867 Жыл бұрын

Nice Work 😁👍

@nobbytart27 Жыл бұрын

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

@RainerWiset Жыл бұрын

Wow good work

@tiwsshoot Жыл бұрын

loveeee it.... dream motorcycle 🥰😍

@jeffreykrout3034 Жыл бұрын

Wow so cool !

@adangonzalez2856 Жыл бұрын

Good work

@bladerunner8832 Жыл бұрын

Wow great skills! I wouldn't even know where to start. 👍

@BareBonesMotorcycles Жыл бұрын

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👍👍

@DoctorMotorcycle Жыл бұрын

Thanks, cheers!

@devinpowers4368 Жыл бұрын

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.

@ljaysperspective1775 Жыл бұрын

Apparently you've done this before, enjoyed the vid thx 👍

@patrickroberts7847 Жыл бұрын

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.

@DoctorMotorcycle Жыл бұрын

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!

@Turbofab Жыл бұрын

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

@Ivn88888 Жыл бұрын

Красавчик 👍

@jonathanbuck6526 Жыл бұрын

.....crazy man

@lhawoekcreator Жыл бұрын

Thank, s for information. I like its

@laesperanza5408 Жыл бұрын

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.

@DoctorMotorcycle 10 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@luizsantos3929 Жыл бұрын

Lovely Job... Congratulation..... Happy New Year to.....

@MacJunior696 Жыл бұрын

Jesus Christ that bike is SWEEEET and no slouch

@andrewgrace4410 Жыл бұрын

Dr in the house! Nice build

@dingos1029 Жыл бұрын

Świetna robota 👏 Jak byś dorzucił tłumaczenie było by fajnie .

@bobfromlogistics Жыл бұрын

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.

@georgebarnes8163 Жыл бұрын

Excellent job, better than Yamahas own 650 turbo which was a total failure.

@el-Mati Жыл бұрын

Buenísimo!!

@KHAYAALLNAINAMEIN 11 ай бұрын

Best the greatest

@dzrotary Жыл бұрын

Love the build !!! My wife with shred me if i attempt that 😅🤪

@atila333 Жыл бұрын

irado !

@deanthree5 Жыл бұрын

Looks fun and scary just what the Doctor ordered...LOL👍👍❤

@ShandiNicole1982 9 ай бұрын

Cafe racer, nice.

@nickmassey9104 Жыл бұрын

Well done. Just eventually watched the video Christmas got in the way 😆

@DoctorMotorcycle Жыл бұрын

Haha, understandable Nick. Twin Turbo Mad Max Virago is next, see you soon!

@kaputeam Жыл бұрын

Increíble, como siempre!! Saludos desde España!!

@lindonwatson5402 Жыл бұрын

cool

@jeffrey1915 6 ай бұрын

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...