Several members recommend a business card torn into even strips instead of the paperclip or string. Because it's flat and bends to mold the curve...
If your bike had pods, check the jet #'s, it's possible he rejetted for the pods, so switching back to the airbox won't resolve that until the jet...
You can use the bowls from the outside cylinders on the inside ones long enough to set the float levels, then just switch them back to their...
There is a mechanic at the Yamaha dealership in Fairfield Iowa with over 200k on a Maxim. Not sure which model, just that it's a Maxim and he has...
There is an 81 Seka 750 for sale in my town that is YICS, so at least some of the 81's were YICS. Anyone know if $1k is a decent price for a 81...
Check your fuses too, especially the main. It may have either blown, or if you have the original fuse box, it could be corroded. BTC
My 82 XJ650 has all chrome caps, and I'm pretty sure they were stock. BTC
Did you check with Chacal? He has parts for most of the XJ's. BTC
Is it light enough to be sanded off? or is it deeper? They do look fine other than that, I would most likely be interested. Thanks, BTC