What did you do to your Yamaha today?

thought my wife had misplaced the other set of front brake pads when I realized that I only ordered one set LOL. Ordered another set looks like Monday or Tuesday for the front brake replacement.

On another note I was at school when I was just looking at this chopper and realized that there drive belt was split in two. So I took a pick of what you don't want to happen or ride around on.
Not trying to offend anyone just thought this was very odd. Either they have no money or this just happened to them
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did they even know? Lots of people don't really inspect their bike often/ever, after all.

 

I left him or her a sticky note referring to the belt drive.

 

Was just enjoying the evening ride when I happened to look at my odometer and this is what I seen.

Well I made back with no incidents wait
there was this young women who decided to change lanes at the last moment basically cutting me off.
Oh that normal everyday riding stuff.
Well I am good.
Everybody keep the tires on the ground - LOL Enjoy your weekend cause mine just ended and my week is starting tomorrow.

 

>are the floats -side down

NO, the are oriented correctly

>Mixture screws -

turn them all the way in til they softly seat. Then turn each one back out 2.5 turns. That is your baseline starting point to fine-tune them.

Dave

 

>Mixture screws -

turn them all the way in til they softly seat. Then turn each one back out 2.5 turns. That is your baseline starting point to fine-tune them.<

This is realy usefull,tnx
This goes in my book.

 

Brought this "assemblage" home--- (not the Lumina)

 

I expect to turn the two 1100's into one complete bike. I"ll probably just part out the SecaII. It's turned into a nightmare just to get.......first, the guy thatI bought it from didn't disclose the SALVAGE status of the title til after it was loaded and on the way...."Oh, Yeah, by the way--I forgot to tell you-----" after having assured me several times before, that it was a clear title. Grrr. Then a good frame that I bought ('title is good') turns out that the auction company stamped it in the buyer's spot......so another hassle. I may just give up on this one...... And part it.

 

Had a great Saturday ride around part of Southern Ontario. BTW - On my XJ750 I'm consistently getting 50mpg and I ride pretty hard.
Now that we are riding more distance and I'm getting on highways more, I find the bike cruises well at 100-110 kmh (4000rpm at 100kmh) but over that, too much engine noise/vibration. I've ordered new (larger) grips to reduce transmitted vibration to my hands. Any other experience or suggestions ? The bike runs well and I don't think there's any "abnormal" vibration, just the high rpm. I've got new tires and original grips.
I changed to clubman bars so that may be transmitting more vibration. Any polymer bar isolators out there ?
A 6th gear would be perfect.
Anyone every change gearing on the shaft drive ? 1st would end up a little high for starting off, but I could live with that.

 

Ah, the classic "Sure, the title is clear" line =/

Been down that road more than once.

Sadly, here in Alberta, you can't register a vehicle in your name until AFTER you ensure it. There is no title (just VIN status)... So if you're not insuring it immediately (say, because it's a project) you remain blissfully unaware of such things until it's way too late. Good times.

 

Can't say I've any issue with vibration on mine at 5k (thus cruising around 120kph) but I've no idea if that's just personal opinion or not. Always found my 750 was surprisingly smooth - the benefits of an inline 4.

If there's got room, maybe try a slightly larger rear tire? That'll get you more speed per rpm by changing the ratio.

As far as I know, there's no easy way to change the final drive gearing, but others are more likely to know better.

 

Thanks for your comment. I thought about a larger tire, but affects would be minimal AND just got new rubber. I'm actually getting aching/numbness in my hands and thinking it's in part due to vibration. I'll comment back once I get my new grips installed.

 

there was a post about the vibration there is something you can put inside the bars to reduce it Just do not remember what.

this thread
XJ and quite frankly, cycle noob.....

the quote

another therad
1982 Seca Turbo 650 Handlebar Grips

the quote

 

I got some grips like that at my local dealer. They're "Royal Enfield" branded. I think they were 12-15 bucks:

 

Talked to the current owner of the XJ550 Seca I hope to buy. I plan on heading out to get it later this week (it's about 5 hours from me). Pics once I pick it up.

Oh, by the way, I'm Bill and I'm new here. LOL

 

Welcome!
Bought my bike as "inexpensive, easy to operate, learner bike"... after 4 mos. now I don't think I will ever sell it. Good performance and classic bike looks... hope you enjoy yours as much too!!

 

Welcome to all things explained for the XJ series motorcycle with pictures.

 

Got the other set of front brake pads today- think I will go home and see if I can get them done tonight.
Good times ahead-

 

I've ordered grips and going to do the butyl injection tonight. (sounds medical) Thanks for the feedback. If I can cruise at 110 without vibration issues getting into my hands, that eliminates my need to #findanotherride for long distance.
Cheers,

 

Friends one question,i see one bike yamaja xs 1100 year 79 ,i need to knoe if is allmoste the same like xj650 i have in mind rear wheel ,shims,...tnx