Powerful Turbo XJ650 Build - Satisfying Custom Motorcycle Build

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  • Опубліковано 23 гру 2022
  • 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!
    www.patreon.com/DoctorMotorcycle
    www.doctor-motorcycle.com
    instagram - doctormotorcycle_az
    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.
    Check out our website for more information.
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  • @DoctorMotorcycle
    @DoctorMotorcycle  Рік тому +45

    If you Enjoyed this build, check out the latest Twin Turbo Scrambler Build - ua-cam.com/video/yHFkf3KpcSc/v-deo.html

    • @michaelbrinks8089
      @michaelbrinks8089 Рік тому +2

      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
      @zatluangitluang4876 Рік тому

      Oo ko Ok9looo

    • @greenambles
      @greenambles Рік тому +2

      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
      @armandodiaz5023 Рік тому

      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
      @AbakarMainaMadji 5 місяців тому +1

      merci tu es forte

  • @wakemaster1111
    @wakemaster1111 Рік тому +14

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

    • @DoctorMotorcycle
      @DoctorMotorcycle  9 місяців тому

      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.

  • @Hotrob_J
    @Hotrob_J Рік тому +7

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

  • @PLANET_BRUNO
    @PLANET_BRUNO 2 місяці тому

    This masterpiece belongs in a museum 🎨

  • @cristianvigliarolo7597
    @cristianvigliarolo7597 Рік тому +1

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

  • @laesperanza5408
    @laesperanza5408 Рік тому +2

    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!

  • @mikeoshea12
    @mikeoshea12 Рік тому +4

    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.

  • @davidhaworth7152
    @davidhaworth7152 Рік тому +3

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

  • @sinisterstrickland
    @sinisterstrickland Рік тому +4

    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

  • @bigcconservativeguy2534
    @bigcconservativeguy2534 Рік тому +2

    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!

  • @markt372
    @markt372 Рік тому

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

  • @tmpsg
    @tmpsg Рік тому +2

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

    • @DoctorMotorcycle
      @DoctorMotorcycle  Рік тому +2

      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!

  • @kevinlewis9151
    @kevinlewis9151 17 днів тому

    I prefer leather seats, but bro your a master.

  • @rowanbrecknell4021
    @rowanbrecknell4021 Рік тому +1

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

  • @mumm-ramon198
    @mumm-ramon198 Рік тому +1

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

  • @DF4Trap
    @DF4Trap Рік тому +8

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

  • @MacJunior696
    @MacJunior696 Рік тому

    Jesus Christ that bike is SWEEEET and no slouch

  • @brianpatten
    @brianpatten Рік тому +11

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

  • @Nathan_Bar182
    @Nathan_Bar182 Рік тому +1

    9:40 that's a clean cut

  • @djlancer88
    @djlancer88 Рік тому

    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

  • @rayzimmerman6740
    @rayzimmerman6740 Рік тому

    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🙏

  • @bigcconservativeguy2534
    @bigcconservativeguy2534 Рік тому +3

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

  • @LondonSteveLee
    @LondonSteveLee Рік тому

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

  • @technomickdocumentalist2495

    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. 😎

  • @Anthony9592
    @Anthony9592 Рік тому

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

    • @DoctorMotorcycle
      @DoctorMotorcycle  9 місяців тому

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

  • @juliodifelippo
    @juliodifelippo Рік тому +1

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

  • @ballerblocks
    @ballerblocks Рік тому

    Great video, very achievable build for most people.

  • @georgebarnes8163
    @georgebarnes8163 10 місяців тому

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

  • @aaronromerovazquez5284
    @aaronromerovazquez5284 Рік тому

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

  • @teemuronkainen
    @teemuronkainen Рік тому

    This was cool video! Love that 2step

  • @hermannhoffmann4021
    @hermannhoffmann4021 Рік тому

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

    • @DoctorMotorcycle
      @DoctorMotorcycle  Рік тому +1

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

  • @tomkitchen2764
    @tomkitchen2764 Рік тому

    A competent, all round mechanic.

  • @dalebirbeck5344
    @dalebirbeck5344 Рік тому

    Awesome little beastie!!! Great work

  • @MotoMango
    @MotoMango Рік тому

    Absolute master piece my dude!

  • @Turbofab
    @Turbofab Рік тому

    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

  • @rowanbrecknell4021
    @rowanbrecknell4021 Рік тому

    My Triumph is happy at the ton and it has more.

  • @BareBonesMotorcycles
    @BareBonesMotorcycles Рік тому

    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👍👍

  • @thonmaralli5045
    @thonmaralli5045 Рік тому

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

  • @ShandiNicole1982
    @ShandiNicole1982 7 місяців тому

    Cafe racer, nice.

  • @nobbytart27
    @nobbytart27 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @fuselpeter5393
    @fuselpeter5393 Рік тому

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

  • @romesyoutubechannel5356
    @romesyoutubechannel5356 Рік тому

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

  • @user-lc4nr6ip2y
    @user-lc4nr6ip2y Рік тому

    You have a incredible talent brother..

  • @vincelev362
    @vincelev362 Рік тому

    Sacré travail !!! Bravo !

  • @RtepPWR
    @RtepPWR Рік тому

    Looks awesome.

  • @BoBBaB0oN
    @BoBBaB0oN Рік тому

    great build

  • @laesperanza5408
    @laesperanza5408 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @auto3030jp
    @auto3030jp Рік тому

    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!

  • @ifnotnowwhen6914
    @ifnotnowwhen6914 Рік тому

    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.

  • @reisakashiya
    @reisakashiya Рік тому

    That exhaust placement has me chuckling ngl

  • @jasonadams5187
    @jasonadams5187 Рік тому +1

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

  • @patrickroberts7847
    @patrickroberts7847 Рік тому +8

    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
      @DoctorMotorcycle  Рік тому +7

      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!

  • @rivaldybastara-oi5rf
    @rivaldybastara-oi5rf Рік тому

    Great job

  • @bladerunner8832
    @bladerunner8832 Рік тому

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

  • @devinpowers4368
    @devinpowers4368 Рік тому

    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.

  • @RainerWiset
    @RainerWiset Рік тому

    Wow good work

  • @Dave30867
    @Dave30867 Рік тому

    Nice Work 😁👍

  • @bobfromlogistics
    @bobfromlogistics Рік тому

    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.

  • @jeffrey1915
    @jeffrey1915 5 місяців тому

    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...

  • @neoquest2012
    @neoquest2012 Рік тому +1

    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 😎😉

  • @samwrt4177
    @samwrt4177 Рік тому

    Nice Job 👌

  • @adangonzalez2856
    @adangonzalez2856 Рік тому

    Good work

  • @m.hildanhildan41
    @m.hildanhildan41 8 днів тому +1

    Awesome

  • @dccb2years
    @dccb2years Рік тому

    Love it, Doc

  • @teamgonzo9289
    @teamgonzo9289 3 місяці тому

    "EXCELLENT"!!!!!! 👍

  • @luizsantos3929
    @luizsantos3929 Рік тому

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

  • @berni750
    @berni750 Рік тому

    Genial! Unglaubliche Handwerkskunst

  • @llegendaryduckk9876
    @llegendaryduckk9876 Рік тому

    Well done

  • @nextdevil71
    @nextdevil71 Місяць тому

    Sei un capo !!

  • @tiwsshoot
    @tiwsshoot Рік тому

    loveeee it.... dream motorcycle 🥰😍

  • @lhawoekcreator
    @lhawoekcreator Рік тому

    Thank, s for information. I like its

  • @ericavez9208
    @ericavez9208 3 місяці тому

    Incroyable, top !!!

  • @marchuk1488
    @marchuk1488 9 місяців тому

    its wonderful

  • @jeffreykrout3034
    @jeffreykrout3034 Рік тому

    Wow so cool !

  • @vondenballs
    @vondenballs Рік тому

    That bike is cool.

  • @ljaysperspective1775
    @ljaysperspective1775 Рік тому

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

  • @nickmassey9104
    @nickmassey9104 Рік тому

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

    • @DoctorMotorcycle
      @DoctorMotorcycle  Рік тому

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

  • @andrewgrace4410
    @andrewgrace4410 Рік тому

    Dr in the house! Nice build

  • @28eveskcige
    @28eveskcige Рік тому

    Once again awesome content. I'm for sure gonna have to subscribe to your patreon... too much good stuff not to.

  • @dzrotary
    @dzrotary Рік тому

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

  • @dingos1029
    @dingos1029 Рік тому +2

    Świetna robota 👏
    Jak byś dorzucił tłumaczenie
    było by fajnie .

  • @raulmelchor5989
    @raulmelchor5989 Рік тому

    En verdad me gustan mucho tus videos

  • @deanthree5
    @deanthree5 Рік тому

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

  • @user-jx5bl2hy8r
    @user-jx5bl2hy8r Рік тому

    6:58 this is genius

  • @robmack151
    @robmack151 Рік тому

    I appreciate what you do.... Merry Christmas and Happy New Year... going to need some Turbos for my Buell XB9 Lightning...yep... and My GS550 🤣😉🤫

    • @DoctorMotorcycle
      @DoctorMotorcycle  Рік тому +1

      The XB9 is a great motor to do a turbo on; I'd argue better than the 1200 due to the shorter stroke (and I think the rod angle(s) are also better on the 984 Motor) making it rev-happy. It would pull all the way to 8k! I've always fantasized about building a hard-tail chopper w/Buell 984cc Evo Motor and a GT22 sized turbo, it would be so much fun. One day

    • @robmack151
      @robmack151 Рік тому

      @@DoctorMotorcycle not going to lie, that's almost better than a Christmas miracle to me! 😉🙂 The art work, yes ART, you tie together is truly appreciated and Inspiring. I need this in my life.

  • @jonathanbuck6526
    @jonathanbuck6526 Рік тому

    .....crazy man

  • @fisshuman
    @fisshuman Рік тому +1

    7:00 ahh I can feel the pain brother.

  • @el-Mati
    @el-Mati Рік тому

    Buenísimo!!

  • @hancholito4478
    @hancholito4478 Рік тому

    That has to be one of the few videos where i actually thought : That's totally doable with what i have home.

    • @DoctorMotorcycle
      @DoctorMotorcycle  Рік тому

      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 😉

  • @dawnsabin-simpson8938
    @dawnsabin-simpson8938 Рік тому

    Ha ha ha...nice one ...that looked like fun to ride at the end. Thanks.

  • @brickteczbricktecz5512
    @brickteczbricktecz5512 Рік тому

    yes....thank you for that gift...

  • @donaldhenke2750
    @donaldhenke2750 Рік тому

    i like the smashed finger part. haha

  • @KHAYAALLNAINAMEIN
    @KHAYAALLNAINAMEIN 9 місяців тому

    Best the greatest

  • @thespaniard977
    @thespaniard977 Рік тому +1

    i would appreciate it so much if u had a tool list of everything you used in this video it would help so much

  • @Ivn88888
    @Ivn88888 Рік тому

    Красавчик 👍

  • @aspjake123
    @aspjake123 Рік тому

    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!

    • @DoctorMotorcycle
      @DoctorMotorcycle  Рік тому

      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!

  • @drericshannonparr
    @drericshannonparr 7 місяців тому

    It’s all in the spray.

  • @kaputeam
    @kaputeam Рік тому

    Increíble, como siempre!! Saludos desde España!!

  • @atila333
    @atila333 Рік тому

    irado !

  • @lindonwatson5402
    @lindonwatson5402 Рік тому

    cool