I probably could, does anyone have a rod? Does anyone have the full / empty potentiometer ohm readings so I could calibrate if that's the route I...
Long story short... cleaned my rusty tank and disintegrated the float arm. Thanks in advance!
It's called HOTSPOTS, as noted. Here's a link http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/index.php?hotspots/
I'm about 35 miles from phila, closest theater is Warrington Regal. I hope the movie isnt just a ton of shameless plugs for monster, redbull,...
[IMG] 2007 ex250 1990 GSX650frame/750engine, 1983 XJ550R 1981 GS750L 1972Kawasaki H2 750 and a pocket bike, and an "engine assisted bicycle"...
As a small update, I haven't bent the vales back in a vice as suggested earlier. I actually haven't spent a dime on the bike. I may have a...
I've put this bike off to the side for now... still making mental inventory of what / how I'm going to do. The timing chain had some faint...
I did not replace it, I wish I did. I'll have to check for any identifying stamps. I do know that it has no sloppy links, tight links, or...
I've had the bike for about 3 years, spent the first half of that summer rebuilding the brakes, forks, carbs, de-rust/crust the tank, light hone...
yeah, number 4 intake valve relief looks like a hairline crack. I'm pulling the cylinder bank either tonight or tomorrow in conjunction with the...
The chacal forum said it was discontinued. I'll get a hold of him once I figure out what I'm going to do. Anyway, here is the carnage - as...
I didn't have the time to get the rest of the chain out yet. I plan on digging further into it this evening. I'll update with pictures of the...
Chain is definitely snapped. see here - http://imgur.com/0SibpQZ Such a bummer, I've had this bike running like a top. Even right before it let...
Went home for lunch and propped up the gas tank, pulled the valve cover. Noticed immediately the slacked chain, and was able to pull the chain...
Saturday morning ride left me stranded to what I only imagine right now as a cam chain / tensioner failure. Most of my ride was in and out of...
I'm here bout half way between Philly and Allentown, let me know!
I have all new components, i'm aware of the cost of "shortcuts." Fitz, the wheel is as straight as it is ever going to get. i used the laser on...
Well, figured that I would call it 'good enough' and keep an eye on any worsening. The small gap isn't worth the hassle - all just to press a...
It's not ridiculously wobbly, I guess it could be described as generous. the splines look OK. Ps, I 6pack induced bought a 17 tooth sprocket......
I've had a late start to my riding season, put some fresh tires, brakes, chains and sprockets . Checking all bolts bushings etc waiting on parts...
Check that your spark plugs are seated properly, and snug. My 550 NGK plugs have compression washers, ensure if yours have washers that they are...
I was able to get all of mine clean with carb cleaner, pen oil, and an air compressor with a tight fitting rubber nozzle.
I was there last year, I'll have to dig up my old photos
I've replaced these on some 2 strokes (with much taller fins) with some short cuts of vacuum hose
Hmm! I have access to some PMS color matching swatches, and other paint chip catalogs - maybe I can match my colors too? I have all the...
As far as I can surmise, this decal kit doesn't exist. My question is - is the shape of the 81 - 82 the same as 83? I'm thinking that with a...
I'll fiddle with the pilots a little, my colortune has been on backorder for a while now. I'm wondering if the aftermarket jets from chacal are...
Pilot screws are at between 2.5 or 3 turns out. Stock airbox, UNI filter, 4-1 exhaust I lied when I said up to 1/4 throttle, it's not that...
-valves in spec -carbs cleaned and nearly ALL brass replaced -throttle shaft seals, pilot o-rings replaced -vac sync -floats wet-set I'm...
Title says it all, I can't get mine to seat properly... turn out it has a mangled edge that I missed on my initial setup. Thanks!
Nice pick! My bitching about my intermittent CDI problems on my H2 probably arent as bad as setting points. What are your plans for the...
Thanks for this, I have been putting off changing the tachometer bulb for a while.. but doesn't look so bad! PS, the exposure of your gauges to...
Thanks for the link, Fitz. I've actually already rebuilt that piece on the airbox, mushy oil-sponge wasn't gonna work for me. I have a piece...
Thanks for your replies. I found a proper size button in my box of accumulated parts. A spring from a burnt out dollar store LED flashlight is...
Seems that I do not have a starter button, and I need one! Is the button supposed to come out.. or does this mean that I need to find a new...
Thanks for the confirmation. Cams won't be turned without shims, the whole head is on the workbench right now anyhow. Shims are my last...
So after checking myself a few times, I think I've figured out what I need. exhaust 1. 260 - .20mm - good 2. 260 - .30mm - out, need 270 3....
Adjustment could be wrong. This can point to worn clutch, or stretched cable. Manual has adjustment procedures. Basically goes like this:...
The grooves are cleaned at low speed with a medium-soft wire brush in the dremel. I'll double check everything and re-do anything, I may have...
I haven't tried that, I'm hopeful it will work though.
Popped out the piston, seized with brake crud, oil, etc... with a good polishing the piston and bore are nearly perfect. The rebuild kit with...
You can get cheap ones, or more expensive bar end mirrors, they're my favorite addition to every bike I own. I don't know if your bars have the...
playing the devils advocate here for a moment, the right gear will allow you to 'slide' across the asphalt, sliding on your skin and putting...
I'm around Lansdale, bout 25 mins north of WG. Im waiting on a ton of parts for the XJ, but if a ride is happening, I can bring out the ole XS.
Doing the bars are easy, routing the cables is where it gets 'fun'
Couple things I've learned over the years: First, make sure all the engine to frame bolts are snug to spec. Wouldnt hurt to check the rubber...
28mm ID Dont need no jets, Dont need no shafts! someone has some carb bodies they can dig up for me? :lol: Thanks in advance
Very nice! If they don't hear a furious 2-smoke coming their way, they will most certainly see it! I think I recognize your avatar from one...
we found that the jet seemed to be jbwelded in... no threads, and a lot of jbweld where it looks like it was drilled next to the jet. I have a...
