And she started. She's sputtering a big, but I figure there might have been a few drops of water left in the bottom of the tank. New oil, New...
And yes, it was water coming out of the carbs when I drained them. Sheesh.
Just found this thread: http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... kcase.html So I'm going to guess. When I was up said logging road,...
Hi Rick, that is just what I did. I made sure I had spark from all 4 wires, and all 4 plugs independently. And I do. So I suspect the coils are...
Gentlemen, my apologies for looking a gift horse in the mouth so to speak. I came to my senses and I bought new oil. Took the oil plug out...
Although if there is anyway I can get away without doing an oil change, i'll love not to. From what Dave F said, it sounds like gas could go in...
Hi Pete, I just went and stuck my nose in there the oil filler hole again. I'd say that it does smell like gas. Either way it was a pretty...
@hogfiddles There is a slight smell of gas in the crank case. I changed the oil / filter about a 1000 km / 1 month ago. re the coils, to my...
Sorry to ask a dumb question, but where are the coils? Are they the little silver boxes the plug wires come out of? Luckily today is hot and...
Yes, it is cranking fine. The smell was gassy, I put them in the sun to dry them out, and I don't see any oil residue. How would I know if...
I just went back with the brand new plugs in to check spark. I have spark on 1 and 3, and little or none on 2 and 4. I'll head over and get some...
I should probably add. I did a marginally intelligent thing. I am fully packed with about 200lb of gear. I went up this logging road 4 days ago...
Hi guys, I've been on a road trip the last few weeks. Bike has been purring along. Anyway, last 3 days it has been sitting while I rest up...
Thanks guys. So I don't have a gasket laying around, so pulling the cover will have to wait (if basket teeth damage isn't fresh and ugly). If it...
Thanks. I'll get out the good camera and the allen keys first thing in the morning. The knocking is actually only there if the engine dips...
I haven't done the valves. No idea if/when PO did them. Can I ask a dumb question? Are the valves in the carbs or in the engine? I keep...
I'm guess that is the clutch hub? From looking at the service manual. Does that mean I've been sloppy shifting?
See attached pic. I noticed what appears to be fresh scoring on the corners of little square pieces of metal when I look in the oil fill hole....
So a funny story, I had a scooter (ack?!) while in maui (it was too expensive to ship a bike). They're great, 30mph max, 80mpg. Taught me...
Thanks for confirming that guys. A local guy has an extra pair of those washers so I'll install them on next flush. Cheers
Thanks for the tip. I do have the old filter, but no washers on it :( Definitely need to make sure my oil is clean and fresh then. Bummer
Basics first. Where are you? Pictures? What does "missing" mean? Chugging? Knocking? Has it literally been sitting 10 years? Where?...
Just got this bike, did the first oil/filter change. Carefully reassembled as I had found it. Was flipping through manual and noticed they had...
I don't have 4 vac hoses or the ports. It looks like there could have been a port there, but it is just a plug from what I can see. These pics...
Ok, a little embarrassing, but I thought I had a high idle problem. Full clean job on carbs, then thinking I had to replace throttle boots....
On an otherwise sweet ride that does nothing but purr, I was surprised to see what I thought were new tires, were actually made in 2003. I just...
Ok, I think I just had one of my best rides ever. Any idiot can go fast. But 50km/h slaloming on a lonely windy country road complete with blind...
Howdy y'all Recently moved to Vic from Van. Had a nice run up to Tofino last weekend. Found out the electrical does not like heavy rain (nor...
happy to pop the tank off for more detailed pics if you need.
I do, from the last time I took them off for cleaning. What parts do you need to see? Here they are (i wish in hind sight i'd taken more, lesson...
Re: Be The Bunny! Safe riding and motorcycle survival threa I've spent the last few weeks reading these forums... There is just a lot of great...
Hi there, That is my bike, except it is the Canadian version of the 700 S. (1NJ) They are in the process of coming off the bike again as I need...
