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What did you do to your Yamaha today?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Cutlass84, Jun 4, 2007.

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  1. jpacman

    jpacman Member

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    Tore apart the gauge cluster to get at the sticky tachometer. What kind of fun is that?!? Followed other strings and suggestions to use a little good machine oil on the pivots of the needle. Worked great!

    Weather has been just fabulous. Did 200 miles in the mountains with a few buddies this weekend.
     
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  2. mtnbikecrazy55

    mtnbikecrazy55 Active Member

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    Got these in the mail today - Progressesive Suspension 412's - Going to be a nice upgrade to the worn out old stockers! :D

    [​IMG]

    Made in the USA!


    More pics to come and I'll post a thread with a ride report once i get them on, looks like i need to either swap out or track down one bushing :/
     
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    Took out my 9mm and shot it, but for the first time ever the gun didn't fire. so Frankie lucked out.
    Back to the drawing board I guess. LOL
     
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    let me know how those shocks work mtnbikecrazy55 i want a set for my seca .
     
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    ElkHavenSeca Active Member

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    this is what i did with my yamaha today , yesterday , and the previous week before that , work starts again thursday !
     

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    Progressesive Suspension 412's

    *jealous*
     
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    They do look nice . cannot wait to hear how they ride !
     
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  8. broberg

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    I fitted the progressive rear springs and shocks the other day..

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    And new needle bearings for the swing..
     
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  9. mtnbikecrazy55

    mtnbikecrazy55 Active Member

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    What kinda paint did you use ^^

    looks nice!
     
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  10. broberg

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    My frame? It's powder coated, satin black.
     
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  11. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Took the 700 for a spin........ brought home the Venture Royale to start working on.

    Dave F
     
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    Ground some 31 year-old slag off the frame, and got it ready for primer.
     
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  13. Smiley

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    Fabulous. I just got new brakes, tires, brake, clutch levers, bearings, seals for my 1982 xj650rj.
     
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    cruised about the mountain roads aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah bliss
     
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  15. apex

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    New starter (thanks Len!) to begin with. Oil and filter change, new fork seals and some fiddling/adjusting. Then time to ride! :mrgreen:
     
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    Got 1 to crank. Now time to sync carbs, change brake lines, rebuild brake system, change brake pads, adjust valves...............
     
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  17. jpacman

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    Installed new front brake pads (YES, the rear still looks OK) and removed the valve cover to check clearances and shim sizes. Motion Pro valve tool worked great and, along with BigFitzs' tutorial, all went smoothly. Several out of spec but most OK. Installed new valve cover gasket. Now calculating which shims to order.

    Wife out of town, baseball on the radio, raining outside the garage, perfect day for bike maintenance!
     
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    I didn't get a chance to post this Friday, but I didn't do anything to my Yamaha but did for it. I went downtown and passed my permit test so I can start riding!
     
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    Reset pilots to 3.5 out, and sync'd WITHOUT blocking YICS, runs better than it ever has. (Blocked YICS last attempt)

    Further evidence (to me at least) that blocking YICS is a waste of time when syncing.

    Tomorrow will be the ultimate tuning challenge with an actual colortune + Murcury sticks.
     
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  20. RickCoMatic

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    Serviced Rear Brake Adjustment Assembly / Mods.

    Staked end of Camshaft even with Pinch Split.
    Cleaned everything.
    Narrowed Pointer and repainted it.
    O-ring holds Indicator Ring for anti-rattle.
    Stainless Allen Bolt, Washer and Lock.
    Wire Brushed Rod Threads, Springs, Trunnion and Adjuster Nut.
    Polished: Adjust Nut, Trunnion and Spring.
    Added Nylon and Stainless Flats to front-end of Rod. (Anti-squeak & wear)
    Painted the whole deal with Marvel Mystery Oil.

    [​IMG]
     
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