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my new bike... where do I begin?

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  1. caliXJ_Bobber

    caliXJ_Bobber Member

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    Picked her up for $350.00
     

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    The valve cover is off, needs wiring done, gas tanks are rusted inside... Came with a sportster style peanut tank. Has a complete gasket set which I plan to install.. Drive shaft is disconnected also... And rear brake is "laminated" wtf ever that means... But I'm sure that I will need to put some work in on that too. I got a lot on my plate and I'm extremely eager to get started.
     

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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    +1 what k-moe and 550 said. Get a manual, assemble the drive shaft, valve cover w/gasket and remove the rear wheel. Source a good used harness from e-bay or start a conversation with Chacal.

    Gary H.
     
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    what bike is it ? 81 650 I see

    as posted in your other thread

    here is where to start

    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    then
    The Information Overload Hour

    The Ultimate Relay, Switch, Sensor, and Diodes Guide

    IN THE CHURCH OF CLEAN

    THE SECRET LIFE OF CARBURETORS

    Something New, Something Naked

    TALKIN' TECH: Various thoughts on various issues

    TECH TOPIC: The Real Costs of Maintenance

    www.xj4ever.com for parts

    free download for haynes 650/750 manual
    XJ750 manuals


    Airhead Valve Adjustment


    http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/airhead-valve-adjustment-part-2-the-tool-vs-ziptie-w-pics.29209/
     
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    Still, nice orange/gold starter motor...

    .. but appears to be missing an important stoppy device front left.
     
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    yeah, its definitely going to be a project

    I cant wait to get started on her. Any one know of a pdf manual i can down load and print out?
     
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    Never heard that one before :)
     
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    link posted in my post above has free download of manual for 650/750 haynes manual
    here it is again
    click it
    XJ750 manuals

    all the titles i posted above are links, that wikk do you well to read
     
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    Thank you!!!! That is definitely going to come in handy. Will be printing it out when I get to a comp... I'm on my phone at work right now.
     
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    Oh, I hadn't looked at the photos. Become very familliar with what all the parts look like, and where they go. Also become familliar with testing and inspection procedures for each assembly. I think you will be doing a full teardown and inspection. That U-joint was unbolted from the output shaft for a reason. The mystery is; what reason? And since it's unbolted you're most of the way to pulling the swingarm out to inspect and replace/repack the bearings. Also the misalignment there makes me think that the rear engine mounting bolts hae been removed. Maybe just to pull the foot pegs, but maybe to pull the engine.

    Slow, methodical, patience. Don't try to force a end-date for this to be ready by.
     
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    He intends to bob it. Imo he needs to get it together enough to do the compression test so he'll know the mill is viable and he can go forward with the project.

    Gary H.
     
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    A new project is always fun. I always think of this when I bring something new (old) home.
     
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    ok. I got the bottom part of the factory tank off.. I'm going to look in to mating it with a harley sportster peanut tank - I know I'm going to lose a significant amount of fuel volume, but I love the small tank look.
     
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    Ecto 1 needs suspension work AND shocks? I wonder if they can do both at the same time?
     
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    I ordered a Haynes manual for her on Friday. Should be here on Monday. Once it gets here, I'm going to start working on getting her back together and running.
     
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    If you have the engine mounting hardware and output to driveshaft bolts temporarily assemble the engine and driveshaft so you can try to manually turn the motor over to get the valves in spec. Have you sourced a good used wiring harness?

    Gary H.
     
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    Not yet, but I know I'm going to need one. Got any leads?
     
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    I will start figuring all the timing stuff out too when the book comes in. I'm going to have to do break jobs too.
     
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