XJ Monster XJ YICS tool and Spin-on Oil Adaptor

Hey all.

XJ Monster is selling a reproduction YICS tool here: http://plan9.dnsalias.org:88/xj/products/YICS-R.html

Convert your original filter to a spin-on adaptor: http://plan9.dnsalias.org:88/xj/products/adapter.html -

 

Are they ready to ship yet? I ordered mine awhile back. If there ready I need to send my check in. I can hardly wait. Putting my forks back on this weekend, then I'll be ready for the carb adjustments. Already got the carb sticks and colortune plug. Just waiting for the yics tool now.

 

Mr. Fork,
Cannot get the links to open for some reason....

 

I just tried both links and they worked for me.

 

Needed a refresh for me as well - seems like the server is a bit heavily loaded at times... with the port number I'd guess it is a home pc. Didn't look to find out.

 

The links worked ok for me. A spin on filter would indeed be great. I just wonder if it really works?

 

Using a spin on filter is really nice. I built a spin on adapter once for my XS1100 using parts from the oil cooler adapter but it was a lot of work. I might just have to buy one of these for my 750 Seca.

 

It works great. I've got Mike Oberle's Spin-on Adapter, as well as the Carbon Fiber YICS Tool - and they are fantastic. I need to order another spin-on adapter for my other bike - a 750 Seca that I picked up late last year, though...

Rex S.
Richardson, Tx

'82 XJ650 Maxim - The Beast
'82 XJ750 Seca - The New Ride
'82 XJ750 Maxim - The Project
'86 Shadow VT1100C - The Repo Project

http://www.treasureboards.com/cgi-bin/x ... _config.pl

 

Any issue putting one of these on an '82 750maxim?

Looks like good idea to me

 

I'm curious about losing the cooling that the stock filter cover provides by being finned. I know my Seca gets overly warm sitting in any amount of traffic so every bit of cooling available is welcomed. Thoughts?

 

I really don't think the oil filter cap was really doing much cooling. If you want to cool down your oil, putting on an oil cooler, especially from the other Seca's works just great. Most XJ's actually have the frames to hold the oil cooler. Mind does, and it's an 83 Maxim 750.

 

Knowing the difference between running a computer processor with and without a heatsink (finned hunk of metal) - i.e. without = toast - I'm not so quick to discount the cooling effects of the filter cover. Further, my thinking is that if there was little to no benefit, then the cover would have been machined smooth - which I imagine is easier/cheaper to manufacture than finning it. But that's just one man's opinion - I don't have facts or figures to back it up.

If people are running them without heat issues, then cool (no pun intended).

Thanks for the tip on the oil cooler, too.

 

How long does it normally take to get the YICS tool?

 

I'm not sure yet. I put in an order in November and haven't heard from them yet.

 

hmmmm. can't wait that long. Is there anywhere other than the Yam dealer to get these? Maybe a little cheaper?

 

There are directions for making one here: http://home.westman.wave.ca/~jbe/YICS.htm

I haven't tried this myself.

 

You can make your own.
There's a link to it in the links section

You can find a pic of the one I made in this post


http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... +tool.html

 

I placed an order last year and to date I still haven't heard anything.
I gave up thinking no longer being made or not wanting to deal with a Canadian??
I ended up buying a YICS tool off ebay.

 

Here's one on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Yamaha-Y ... dZViewItem

 

Nick,

I don't know if Mike Oberle follows this website or not - but I know that he posted an update of the YICS tools and spin-on adapters on several of the other XJ email lists/yahoo groups last week. I've forwarded the link for this thread to him so that he can take action.. But you might want to email him privately about the YICS tool.

- Oops - I see that you already bought one off Ebay.

Rex S. (who enjoys the use of the spin-on adapter, as well as the carbon-fiber YICS tool when synching carbs)

 

I just recieved my email stateing that I'm on the current yics tool list and my tool will ship by the 23rd.

 

Just got an email this morning as well. Shipping starting the 23rd.

 

I suppose first I'll thank Rex for clueing me in to this thread.

Next I'll address the comments and questions serially.

 

So far this spin-on adapter has been installed on 650, Turbo, 700, 750 and Maxim-X XJs.

 

The cooling is a small issue unless you live in a very hot environment (like Arizona Steve and I...).

The adapter plate can be made a little oversize and have cooling fins machined into it. To date no one has wanted that feature.

Another possibility is a clamp on filter cooler.

 

The usual turnaround is 2-3 weeks. That has not been the case for months now. I am a consultant to the US military (mostly Army and AF) and with all the activity in the world I have been busy and required to do a fair amount of travel in the last 8-10 months.

That is the reason for the delay. I can't make them if I am not home.

In any case, I expect to be home for the next 6-8 weeks so that should permit time to churn out a fair number of the YICS/R tools.

 

I don't think the tools are still available. The last time I checked the dealers were asking over $100 USD for them if they can be ordered.

I can understand folks moving on to another solution due to the delays in my schedule.

One solution is to make your own. I see that links for various instructions have been posted. That's cool...

One thing though, don't use fuel line. It will usually melt in the YICS passage if left in too long. Something in a high-temp silicone tubing (what I use) works well and with a melting point of 600deg F, well, if your engine is that hot you have bigger problems than syncing the carbs

 

See previous post about the delay. I often don't have access to email (let alone Internet or phones) when working.

The tool you bought was one that I mfg'd.

As for being Canadian; So far I have shipped tools to:
USA, Canada, UK, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Austria Italy, France, Spain, Thailand, Oz, NZ, Greece, Brazil, Argentina, Venezuela, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and a couple of others I have forgotten.

So, no, it has nothing to do with you being Canadian.

 

Just a friendly note that the tools will start shipping next week.

The tools are shipped after payment is received. I don't make a huge profit on these so keeping them paid in advance makes it easy for me and everyone else.

 

Sorry we didn't connect on the YICS tool, I thought you've done an outstanding job on building them from what I could see on your web site.

I could only wait so long, then figure your not interested in the sale.

The tool I purchased off ebay is not one of your models!

Thanks for selling your product globally, it's good to hear.

 

Before switching to carbon fiber rod they were made from aluminum tubing.

I have seen a number of the early aluminum units I made being re-sold on eBay as OEM YICS tools. I am glad people are making good use of them.

In any case I hope having the proper tool has been helpful in tuning.

 

Regarding the spin-on adapter -
I have written to the address on the website a couple of times and do not get a response.
Is there another email address I should try?
Thanks,
Jim

 

o-motors at coxdotnet worked for me.

You could try PMing Michael (Injuhneer - the guy above you) - he the man.

 

Hi Jim,

Just been buried. Keeping up with XJOG, XJMG, XJ-Planet, XJBikes, YICS tools, adapters and the rest of my life has been keeping me a little busy.

The web page form automatically logs your info when you send it. It should also be sending an auto response with the details about the tools/adapters.

 

Word around the campfire is that Mike is working on a spin-on filter adapter that will tie in an oil cooler. He's still in the trial and error phase but that's the adapter I'm waiting on.

 

Heck YES, spin on oil filter and an oil cooler, pick me! Need a beta tester?

 

The link to the MonsterXJ YICS tool and spin on adapter doesn't work for me. Perhaps since it is over a year since it was posted, it is no longer valid. Are these still available??

 

It didn't work for me on my work computer also. On my home computer it worked fine.

Ed

 

yeah it works on the home PC and I put in a request for a YICS tool.

All is well.

 

one more question about the yics tool.

Is this tool good for all xj engines? I heard that there are some differences
and the tool made for xj 1100 won't be suitable for xj 900 or 750.
Is it true?
--
adam320

 

Sweet, I'll have to look into the Filter conversion!

 

ok, so does anyone know what is up with ootfab Mike? I paid back in May and still have not received anything. I emailed him and PM'd him here and have received no response? Does anyone know him and can get in contact with him??

let me know.

 

I want a spin-on w/ oil cooler adapter. Any word yet on if they are ready for ordering?

 

Ok I just got a message from him. I feel better now.

 

I'm glad he contacted you at least.

 

These links don't work....are they dead or what?

 

well HERE is his eBay page. If you are behind a firewall his website may not load. I have this problem at work. When I go home it works fine usually.

 

I ordered and paid for a spin on adapter last May. Still have not received it yet.

 

I carry these tools and adapters in stock............

http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... t=180.html

 

An update to the URL:

http://ootfab.webhop.net/xj

I have added caliper adapters for mounting R1 brakes on your Turbo.

I also added a small silencer/muffler eliminator for the Turbo.

-Mike