Nice job and photos, Jeepin, but with 5 kids I chuckled over the rolling the condom comment. :D Those boots are going to last and the temps...
Timing chain effects camshaft timing adn I don't believe that's your problem, DP. Your ignition timing (whole different animal) could be off....
For a buck a bottle ($3 a gal) at the Dollar Store, Dollar General and similar stores, I'm gonna say this stuff is the best. I've also used Gunk...
DP, no expert, just opinion. What does your manual say the cold cranking pressure should be for your model? Do you always hold the throttle...
Thanks guys. I guess I can stop losing sleep over the absence of the shield, right? :D
I think you guys are getting the temp and blend of cleaning solution correct if the carbs aren't trashed and are clean. Supposedly, really nasty...
Ingenious and awesome! :)
Honest funny answers, guys. "But honey it's a classic!" is stuff we tell the wives. :wink: Truth is, we'll never recoup the sweat, tears and...
Fitz, 'tis sweet but as handy as you are I'd bet you could make a similar device for about $50. Use 4' of this welded into an "H" shape and...
Thanks Indy.
Thanks, Stereo. I like your theory and that's kinda what I thought initially. The cooling airflow at the rear of the cylinders would seem to...
I've seen pictures of XJ550 racks and there appears to be a shield beneath the carbs. What is its purpose and is it critical? The pitiful bike...
JoeF, that sound you hear is me kicking myself in the a$$. :oops: If my wife was home she would have told me to google "Harbor Freight...
DM; oops! Sorry to hear of your experience, but I'm betting you aren't the only person on this forum that has skipped the eye protection at one...
