I've got low compression in two cylinders on my xj650. Gonna open it up and have a look inside. I figure I'll probably get the head checked,...
Thanks for the advice guys. Girlfriend is gonna let me break it open in her art studio. Just have to be careful not to make too big of a mess....
I wish. I moved here (very small freaking town) a few months ago, not knowing a single person within about 150 miles. Most of my time is spent...
Yes unfortunately I am working under an open carport. My other option would be if I pulled the engine and my girlfriend let me rebuild it in her...
Fair enough. Any tips for keeping the elements out of the engine when I open it up?
Dropped some oil in the cylinders and came back with 115 and 145 psi on cylinders 1 and 2 respectively. It looks like the head needs to come off....
Thanks! I did unplug the TCI and let it run until the compression stopped building. Also charged the battery last night. I'll open the throttle up...
Valves are in spec. Engine is cold. Other plugs were in while running the test. Cylinder 1 - 100 psi 2 - 105 psi 3 - 130 psi 4 - 135 psi...
Re: Changing 81 XJ650 Maxim single brake to 82 XJ650 Seca du That's good to know. I'm about to put 750 seca forks and brakes on my 650 maxim, so...
Thanks for the advice. Picked up a helicoil kit yesterday for $30. Gonna try to repair the threads tonight.
That is clever! I may decide to give that a try. Will a helicoil not hold the 7.5 ft-lbs?
