What did you do to your Yamaha today?

My 100$ Seca has been dripping oil finally got a chance to look , when I replaced the neutral switch, I did not put any sealant or teflon tape on the threads. Out came the tool I got from xj4ever and out the switch came , put teflon tape on the threads and reinstalled. I did not have to drain oil as most had dripped out. Filled oil and started it up so far so good going to recheck in the morning . The special tool makes changing the switch easy with the engine in the frame ,thanks xj4ever

 

Just finished valve clearances. I was able to swap around some and replace a few from my stock, surprising after the valve lapping and the replacement of one with a new OEM valve. If I can finagle a way to work in it all day tomorrow, I could probably have it ready for the Friday ride to the clinic, but that is probably not going to happen. Needs carbs back on, exhaust back on, coils, horn, tank reinstalled. Needs carbs re-balanced, color tuned if I can get it to work right. After that and a ride, compression check and leak down test. Then...clean up of the winter dust, etc.

 

I rode it 250 miles, 2 fill ups. Ran flawless.

 

Well, marathon bike assembly today, new coolant, oil and filter too. This AM the valve cover wasn't even on. Now the bike is running. Tomorrow I replace the trim stuff, check tire pressure, get it inspected, pack my stuff and head to the clinic.

 

The front brakes I rebuilt last fall failed on me last night - luckily in a parking lot. Will update my build thread when I have a chance to dig into it in a few days, but my leading guesses on failure are the piston return spring, and/or the honing job I did on my old cylinder. Do not see fluid loss anywhere (res. is topped up, no light, and no leakage at junctions/banjos/bleed screws. Thought the cable to the remote res. snapped, but it's intact and getting a full range of motion.

Might just be pestering Hogfiddles or Chacal for a known good body. SO frustrated and, honestly, depressed about this. I've got thousands of miles on it since the rebuild.

In brighter news, I did get to ride it to the first local cruise night on Wednesday - the motivation for me getting it back on the road last Fall. Win some, lose some.

Oh well. could have been much worse. Be safe out there.

 

Let me know what to look for....

 

Will do. It'll be Sunday at the earliest before I get into it. Do I remember that the carb clinic is this weekend? Hope it goes well!

 

Yepper!

 

Got to do a brake lock-up test when some dunce started to turn in front of me at an intersection. Luckily I was putting along ~25mph through an area filled with pedestrians and shops so was able to maintain full control, and the dunce was kind enough to stop once he looked up and saw me coming. Amazing how even with a bright ass yellow helmet you're still invisible when you're riding.

 

New LED headlamp for Luna. Much thanks to a friend of mine that gifted it to me.

 

Friday evening decided it was time to swap out insturment cluster , I had one with perfect speedometer and tach faces . All was good exept the Atari would not test , it worked in the other mode . So swapped out the Atari and now all good. This morning went to get some blood work done and out for a ride running so good . Decided to do a little work on the 100$ Seca , repainted center stand, the grab handle , andcleaned the clutch cover and case cover . I still have no front brakes and need to synch carbs . I have a tank that needs work and repainted or I may just sell it

 

Worked some more on 100$ put my spare tank and side cover on it looks better . What do you think fix it or part it out ?

 

I would fix it. It looks good.

 

@Jetfixer , yep, I agree, fix it & keep it on the road and "in circulation". Yamaha isn't making them anymore. Once you part 1 out they are gone forever.

 

These are the easiest cleaning carbs I've ever seen. Every time I've watched a video on the sure fire method or chemical, there's just some light scrubbing and they look like new, and that has never been the case for me. But these actually cleaned up that way! Toothbrush and purple power. Top half of the carbs were very clean inside, but the bowls were nasty from dried up rust/gas. Still need to throw the hardware in the tumbler for a shine.

 

Curious, They stuck closed or will not close?

 

Pulled the front forks on my 650 maxim, new seals needed. Eventually found that radian/fz dust seals would fit. Disappointed to find the inner stanchions don’t have a bottom bush. And that the wire circuits had disintegrated completely. The lowers are painted black, and it’s started oxidising, and while I would like to strip and polish them, I’ve decided because of the cast in calliper mount this would be too difficult. So tomorrow I will paint the lower tubes and the tin covers between the trees gloss black. One step closer to getting it back on the road.

 

Who could say no to that happy little face?

 

I didn't actually do anything TO an XJ today but I did receive parts from Chacal that came so darn fast & efficiently I swear he must be showing off! Yep, the best and easiest fellow to do business with you will meet.

 

I too received some goodies from xj4ever today!! In my case I messed up and ordered a couple of head stud sealing washers for a 550 series engine instead of the 650 series. Turns out they are not interchangeable. @chacal helped me out (again)!! Many thanks. Literally the only way it could get any better would be to live within driving distance.