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bensalf posted a new thread.
up-loading a video?
hi all, i am wanting to upload a video, on a thread i am going to create, the video i want to use i took on my camera, and i have...
Forum: Hangout Lounge
Dec 6, 2024 at 4:57 PM -
Rooster53 liked Timbox's post in the thread 1982 XJ1100, finally found one.
Worked on the wonky air box yesterday, having to look at the schematics again (I really need to get a manual). The top of the air box...
Dec 6, 2024 at 1:42 PM -
4nik8r replied to the thread High Mileage Woes - power loss and starting to burn oil.
Well, its the wife's ride now (mostly), so unfortunately it needs to be the 2nd option, that's just the way she rolls. Besides, the rest...
Dec 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM -
4nik8r replied to the thread High Mileage Woes - power loss and starting to burn oil.
Yeah, it was a bit nerve racking, since I didn't want to wreck the threads on what I thought might be a needed donor part. And yeah,...
Dec 6, 2024 at 1:21 PM -
chacal liked Brhatweed's post in the thread A sad day for motorcycling.
Problem with CA is everything in that state is known to cause cancer or harm children including the politics.
Dec 6, 2024 at 12:26 PM -
chacal liked Brhatweed's post in the thread HELP bike keeps dying on longer rides.
I will throw this one out there; if you get to the point of total frustration, send me your carb rack and I will mount it on my motor...
Dec 6, 2024 at 2:00 AM -
cds1984 replied to the thread High Mileage Woes - power loss and starting to burn oil.
Couple of things to look at. If you have the current bike in pieces check the bores with a bore gauge. If in spec, according to the...
Dec 5, 2024 at 10:42 AM -
bensalf replied to the thread Vacuum leak on a xj650 1981.
i assume the throttle stop screw is backed off, and the throttle cable has free play on it? ;)
Dec 5, 2024 at 10:04 AM -
Fuller56 liked chacal's post in the thread HELP bike keeps dying on longer rides.
Worn brushes or dirty commutator surfaces (on the alternator rotor) can cause undercharging, but the #1 cause of OVER-charging is...
Dec 5, 2024 at 5:37 AM -
chacal replied to the thread 1982 XJ1100, finally found one.
Nice looking headlight, have you used it yet, what's the brightness and light pattern like? Whose light is it?
Dec 4, 2024 at 8:39 PM -
chacal liked Timbox's post in the thread 1982 XJ1100, finally found one.
[img]462562575_1252362842552775_8638491517645151567_n by Tim Brown, on Flickr'][img]462562575_1252362842552775_8638491517645151567_n by...
Dec 4, 2024 at 8:38 PM -
chacal replied to the thread HELP bike keeps dying on longer rides.
Worn brushes or dirty commutator surfaces (on the alternator rotor) can cause undercharging, but the #1 cause of OVER-charging is...
Dec 4, 2024 at 8:33 PM -
4nik8r replied to the thread High Mileage Woes - power loss and starting to burn oil.
Supposing I did want to refresh this parts bike engine, what is the best, most cost effective way to clean up the exterior?
Dec 4, 2024 at 3:23 PM -
4nik8r attached a file to the thread High Mileage Woes - power loss and starting to burn oil.
Thanks - getting that plug out was nasty; basically drilling to within a few micrometers of the threads, then using a sharp edged needle...
Dec 4, 2024 at 3:21 PM -
bensalf replied to the thread High Mileage Woes - power loss and starting to burn oil.
well, you did a grand job of getting that broken plug out, i would have thought the valves and guides will be ok at , what , 36,000...
Dec 4, 2024 at 11:04 AM