Hi guys, I bought a project bike after selling my XJ :( - it's a 1986 Sportster 883 bored out to 1200cc. and it was burning oil. I pulled the 2...
I love the sound at ~44~ seconds!
Re: XJ550 street fighter Project bike, "pic heavy" Looks great man!
I was running it with no problems, but I switched over to Lucas 10w-40.
Maybe, all I know is that the truck was still in the air when on top. All I did was place a 4x4 on the ground, putting the fork end on it, and...
I straighten my forks by running them over with a tracker trailer - yes, I am serious, and now they are fine.
Hi guys, I was doing some more research, and I found a 1988 Honda Shadow VLX 600 for a grand - I can probably get it cheaper to. I have not seen...
Guys, I found someone who is selling a 1990 Harley Davidson 1340 cc Evo Motor for (he wants) 900, but will take less. There is a slight crack in...
Alright, I'll stay away lol. Just looking for something bigger to tinker with what could I get for around 1500?
Alright guys, I'll scrap the project. Don't need a engine with a bunch of problems. TimetoRide, I will look around and see what other project I...
That's not completely helpful seeing that I am not loaded lol. Any useful advice? lol
Hi guys, I need some help. I am considering getting a virago project bike. I think I might be able to find one for cheapish. Then, seeing that it...
I am in the same boat, mine should be gone this weekend :(
A see though spark plug - allows you to see the color of the combustion.
The choke is an enrichment, so that would explain why the plugs are black - because with the choke you are running a little rich. The idle...
Looks sweet!
I run Lucas 10w 40 semi-synthetic. http://www.lucasoil.com/products/displa ... 2&loc=show I usually change the o ring with the new filter...
I am a clicking sound, but I had no idea if it is this problem, or just the engine. I will have to look into it...
If it would not start because the battery needed a jump, then it is likely that the battery is toast. Once a bike battery is dead, they usually...
That sounds like so much fun! lol. Now I need to find someone with one...
Heres 2... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-x ... enameZWD1V http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-xj7 ... enameZWD1V
If your brakes are working fine, it would just be a waste of 100 bucks...
I would do it yourself. Would save you a ton, and would be a good learning experience. I don't think any of that it hard, just get a manual......
That looks like it would not be very comfortable... but that's just me... Imagine stop and go traffic? lol
lol Ya, it's like 10min. from me.
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicle ... dZ62549690 Wish I had cash:(
I am with Primmum insurance. They have the cheapest rates for me. Only took 5min for me to get insured over the phone...
I don't think so, but those are sweet and if I had a shop I would for sure build one.
That looks good man!
I just put 2 bottles of oil in, and just over half of the third bottle of 20w 40 semi synthetic Lucas oil. Because it is semi synthetic I am going...
what have you done!
Looks great man! Glad you got it running! Try ebay, one of the greatest part sources around.
Oh ok. I wanted to see if I have my throttle cable done up right.
Welcome!
Check your throttle cable adjustment, I know on mine I had it adjusted too firmly and at idle, the throttle was opening the butterflies so that...
Re: XJ550 street fighter Project bike, "pic heavy" Dam! Looks good! Get better soon to fix that idle!
I can't see that wizard, anyway you could get it bigger?
Looks good man!
Please check the spark and let us if your getting any. Also, if you engine is turning nice and fast, and you smelled fuel on the plugs, make...
I have the exhaust pipes off my bike and the H plate for sale, thinking $20 for the mufflers and $20 for the H plate. The pipe collector - H...
Ya, you have to replace that line. You could also adjust the timing chain tension while the carbs are out. Really easy and straight forward if...
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The windows is on the left side of the engine, near the bottom around the center of the engine. Yes, if the carbs are plugged up the bike will...
If they are all back, then you are running too rich and that's what could be preventing you from starting. Depending on how long you waited until...
I had the same problem, I just kept pumping the forks up and down and then they flew out. Be careful, mine went onto my roof from ground level!...
Or just get some neat inline mini fuse lines that are water proof. There pretty easy to hook up, and provide good protection against water.
Cause we all do that everyday... :roll:
Pull the plugs after you try starting, are they wet or dry? Check to see if your getting spark.
I know some people here have mentioned using JB weld to fix things like that, but you have to do it very carefully. Or you could replace the...
I had to do the same thing for mine...
