I have holidays in June, but could make arrangements in July .. I'm also doing the Ride for Doug in Langley on the 2nd. A good cause (20.00)...
Ya, I'm game for that .. Suggest dates, places, etc ...
I'd have to pull them off the parts bike then .. and measure. can't today but soon. CHEERS
OK here is the photo bucket link... what else can I look for on the carb to identify it?? http://s215.photobucket.com/user/a340dr ......
Thanks for that ... I have some carbs on the shelf, I'll go and see what they are.
OK, please pass the humble pie! ... I installed the bearings after reading Chacals instructions, oh, about 100 times. The bearings seemed to go in...
Please pass the humble pie ... after installing the new roller bearings from Chacal, and reading the instructions oh ...100 times, my upper...
She's pretty alright, just as she is :lol:
There's 2 in BC ... one's for sale.going to look at it today (1) http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/m ... 35086.html
These guys get off track faster than we do ...
I'll definitely cut the hoses, and "expose" the results .. The brake hose thing also happened on my MG .. I was driving it, made one brake...
OMG ... bigfitz ... I just checked my hoses ... 6/83 ... I'm grounding myself! Help ... LEN!!
What kind of speed did you reach ?
Wow ... my XJ is back from the painter .. it's FINE real FINE ... have to start it up .... rats no left turn signal. I thought it was sure to be...
I just used barbecue high temp paint (flat black) it's worked great so far.
Len, you rock ... another order coming soon!!
Awesome vid ... I can relate...
Yes ... thanks ... I didn't figure the divorce lawyer into the budget !!
Oh dear ... that's another new one on me.. never herd of a reed switch.
OK, I'm looking at my 2nd XJ bike ... should I do something really wild with it, restore it to stock, chop it, ... I also have a parts bike, and...
I cleaned the signal light switch, and discovered that I actually have a push to cancel signal light switch!! cool ...
I'm in Sydney right now ... a balmy 46 C .. Thanks for thinking of us in the north. My igloo might start to melt at 18 ... enjoy your ride!
Just wait tell she jumps to life !! What a high!!
I didn't know I had push to cancel signal switch, tell, when reassembly after steering bearing replacement, I decided to clean the switch mechanism .
Thanks so much for your response ... it is screwed together, I reinstalled it, sprayed a little WD-40 on the spline. when installed it does seem...
After roller bearing installation, should I reinstall it? .. My other XJ is not equipped. Does it need any servicing ? How does it work? (round...
Not much mention of the "what I think" is the steering dampening disc. A round disc that mounts on the bottom of the tapered tube. Does it need...
Welcome ... with the help of this site, your going to really enjoy your ride
I'm just in the process of installing the roller bearings. After seeing what was in there, I'm convinced this is a must do upgrade. The races...
I didn't know that either ... and my kids think I know everything!!
Very nice! .. I really like the stitching work on the seat.
Wow !! thats amazing.. I assume that bike was an ex-police version. Carbs look brand new (or did you sand blast them?) nice bike. Enjoy and ride...
Good'day Mates .. And greetings from Canada .. yes the Photobucket thing works great, can't wait to see your pictures .. nothing like cranking...
I'm up the Valley in Langley, about to start on my second rebuild
Thanks for your reply, I'll check those items asap
I have a fresh "wobble" feel at low speeds - 10mph , weird, also, my brake light came on. I checked fluid, and brake pads, both are OK .. what the...
Tell the other half, that you plan on fixing it up for the offspring. Bringing a kid into the picture works great !! (that's kinda low though...
I've got some badly pitted carb hats too. Can you still buy new ones? For you cold weather bikers, my XJ gets a little fussy below 0 but, if you...
OK, I have to ask .. who is the lovely lady in your Avatar shot JeffK
Congrats .. Robert have you made use of those parts yet?
OK .. You've inspired me .. I have an 81 XJ750 in my garage mint, waiting for a rebuild ... this is my second XJ. The first one turned out...
I'm sure you all know the primary ingredient in WD is fish oil .... so that translates to, while your waiting for the bolt to loosen ... go fishing!!
Ya whats with those quarter air pumps anyway. Whose stupid idea was that? . As if we're not already paying enough for gas, with no service, no we...
Just came from the Vancouver Bike Show .. Some really nice rides, but the $98,000 price tag on the Ducatti bike was a little out of my league....
I also polished the copper table with a metal polish till it shawn like the parts in my carb. It's working great!
Do you have rubber intake boots? maybe with all the on/off of the carbs you have a new leak.
I just finished a rebuild, and used an aluminum polish, and a small rotarary tool for the head, pistons, and all mating surfaces. Labor intensive,...