The JBM diaphrams look like the best way to go. I hope you try them and post your results.
the fact that it beeps is very helpful
I moved all keyed parts on my 86 from one bike to the other, it was all nuts, bolts, and plugs. Not too hard. I did disconnect the battery ground...
Zhalbert, is the axle stuck in the brake hub or?
Heating with a propane torch could help. Removing the entire swingarm/drive assemble sound like a good idea too.
Post some pictures of this oil leak.
Also, I want to add that I did try soaking it for days with rust penetrant without result. Burning it off was the last resort in my case.
I had the same problem and ended up burning it off with an oxy-acetelene torch from the brake hup side. Fun!!! Before that I tried heating,...
The insurance company settled about 14 months ago, paying me $2200 for the crushed motorcycle. Maybe I should have gotten back here sooner....
I got $2200 for the bike from the insurance company. I'm still looking for another XJ to buy. In the meantime I bought a 05 Bonneville, and an 05...
Mike, I was just reading this post and see that you have your transmission apart. Let us know how it goes back together.
The 5 valve carb covers were the first thing that I sold from the bike. Thanks.
I stripped down my unused 86 XJ700S and still have a few boxes of parts left. I can be PM'ed or emailed at jrwrixon@asymtek.com thanks
The parts are from an 86 Maxim XJ700XS, which is the water-cooled model.
