Went out to start on it again but I caught my old ZXR tank in the other end of the garden (been there for years)... The rear end looks about...
Thanks Ken, I did plan on sandblasting the engine, lacquering the black parts again and like you say, polishing up the valve cover etc.. I got...
Done a few bits and bobs recently. Stripped the loom down and removed all the redundant wiring etc. [img] Removed some more after that, too....
plugs. i bet if you rev it up a bit and hold it #3 might cut in and tehy should all heat up nicely.
Here's a few pics of my UK 1982 XJ650 if that's any help. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v407/ ... ace_25.jpg...
could be running lean, carbs been stripped/tinkered with before you bought it? could be the pilot screws needing adjusting.. warm the bike up,...
Yup was good to hear it fire up and spit flames out all four cylinders without any messing about (more than I can say for my Bandits :lol:)....
I presume you're getting fuel into all carbs now? they've been cleaned up good and all passages, jets, etc are clear? I'm assuming the coils...
Spent the day adding the bits and bobs to the engine, generator stator etc, coil pickup and so on. Longest bit was cleaning the loom up and...
Ah, sounds interesting! Would love to see how it turns out & fits - Hopefully you'll get it soon, it's been a long wait!! You know, I would pop...
ooh, what Tank Shop in Scotland? I'm in Scotland and my tank is looking way past its best.. Got a link or a pic, details!! details man!! lol.....
Just finished up some polishing of the calipers: [img] [img] Finally mounted: [img] Put a few bibs and bobs back on the engine....
Not done too much recently but I decided to sort out the front brake and components. Bit manky but generally in good nick. The blobby stuff in...
a bobber cafe sounds very interesting :lol: got any photos of the seat? would be intersting, and maybe give me some ideas. Straightened up the...
Well usually with gas shocks the reservoir is at the top, same here. these are the same type shocks i have on...
