What did you do to your Yamaha today?

Yeah I think there is a slight difference in the width of the channel in the tank up in the area near where the rubber mounts go in. I think the xj650 maxim tank is just slightly wider there underneath near the mount area

 

I don't think so... I've a 750 maxim, with a 750 tank, and it's still incredibly snug to get it into those rubber mounts.

Just how they are.

 

Nope...they are the same

 

Wintersdark, is that -5 in Celsius or Fahrenheit? Brr!

 

Once this thing is running we'll need to have a group ride!

 

Celcius. Calgary is funny; it'll look warm and sunny but be below freezing, and it's often not immediately obvious that it's cold enough to freeze as the sun will be quite warm and intense. When it's colder (-20c = -5f) you know it right away

The problem though is that it's easy to go out when it's something like -5 to clean something, as if you're in the sun you'll be warm... but then you risk problems with water pooling in spots on the bike and freezing.

It's weird for me, as a Vancouver boy, because the sun is considerably more intense here than it was back home. Makes a strange, confusing temperature thing where it's really warm in the sun and freaking cold in the shade.

 

Got my December ride in.....only 7 mi, but I got December

 

I took my front wheel to work with me today. At lunch i replaced the bearings. I bought the medium duty bearings / seals, from chacal, xj forever. The bearings are sealed so im wondering if i am supposed to fill the void in the seal with grease. Does anyone know?

 

I had meetings during peak "heat" today, but maybe tomorrow if it doesn't rain.

 

Should have ridden yesterday! I was in Roch. For my annual Music Conference..... I have NEVER seen/felt it so nice at Conference before---- never even pulled out my coat... just used my heavy windbreaker! Still 51 degrees when I left yesterday afternoon!!

 

If they're SEALED..... it won't make a difference.

If it makes YOU feel better, fill the void--- with the BEST AND MOST EXPENSIVE grease you can find

 

Oh my gosh a garage that is not filled with everything other then motorcycles! So envious

 

I do this, and it makes me happy. I use horrifically over rated grease for everything, and even where it's not needed. I know it doesn't really matter, but even expensive grease is cheap, and I like to think my baby likes the good stuff

 

I could have met you downtown! I have some 3d-printed starter buttons for you as well.

 

I was so busy.... totally slipped my mind

Just bring stuff when you come to the Carb Clinic

 

I just asked a simple question guys... i have know idea if anything else needs grease in it, on it, or around it. I KNOW A SEALED BEARING HAS GREASE IN IT.

 

My bad..... I didn't realize this---

Meant this---

 

Easy there Nobody's giving you a hard time about it. I wasn't being sarcastic above, I was serious. I always pack everything in waterproof grease just to keep moisture out.

 

Im not upset or anything , i was just looking for an answer because i don't know .

 

have you considered making speedo and tach needles?