Best wishes on your ride DKavanagh! Wish I could do it this year, but both bikes are down and I'm too busy to worry about them for now. It makes...
Sorry, I missed the part that Bushy's post about the XJ's was a actually a quote. He didn't use the site quote option so I missed that important...
Wow! Completely out of line and in bad taste! Especially regarding XJ engines!
Very nice work! Beautiful outcome! I have the same bike, but nowhere near being finished. Although I ride mine every other week, it has an issue...
As XJ550H pointed out, I meant cylinder block by the term jugs. Sorry for the confusion. He also asked a very important question If you see oil...
By top apart, do you mean the jugs as well? Although, I assume the head only. If you took the jugs off, did you do any work on the cylinder walls...
I think you have it backwards. The reason I used the copper spray among other options when I last time I had one of my engines broken down was...
I'm sure dry is fine if the gaskets are good quality. I have had success with copper spray. Sprays on and becomes tacky. Good for keeping the...
Yikes! So the brakes are non-operational on this bike? He needs to make that his top priority.
Yup! Has a VW Mini Bus engine installed. Bored out from 1500 to a 1700. Tells me it only gained 50 lbs. The bike itself is a 61 BMW with a Harley...
Here is a few photos from my ride in Ocala. I took the Kawi instead. The XJ is still safe. Had a bit of a mishap. Be careful when going on rides...
I am attending the Ocala, Fl this year. First time for this city I believe. Past years I have done the Tampa and Orlando rides a couple of times...
Not sure, but the XJ550 was a bit different design in that it used a primary chain to drive the transmission instead of direct gears. This chain...
+1 on the Dupont Teflon lube. I use the chain version. It may be exactly the same formulation as the one posted above. Have no idea, but either...
Yes, but one should inform the seller first before bring the cops to their house. I didn't bother asking. Figured just the site of a cop car at...
Hey wgul, no, not in VT. I never left Florida. VT rules state "Any sanctioned agency in your state tasked with the ability to verify the VIN and...
I have gone through it for one of my bikes. You have to pay approx. $44.00 for the registration which includes a one year plate (they do not...
I wouldn't use a liner unless absolutely necessary. Only if the tank was real rusty and there is a chance that it will develop holes. Sometimes...
Have you checked that the fork oil is even and at the proper level on both fork tubes?
It almost looks like you still have some clear coat (yellowed) on the part. Did you use a aluminum paint stripper to remove the clear coat before...
Very sad. Being on a country road they were on, I would not expected something like that coming. Anywhere, I suppose. My prayers are with Linda,...
Here is a product. It won't stop your bike from getting stolen, but may help with recovery:...
Here is a couple of videos of what I had to deal with. I haven't finished it. Project is on hold right now. Once I finish the tank and the video...
IMHO I would try to avoid using a tank liner like epoxy unless absolutely necessary (Only if you have a small leak). They can fail if not...
IMHO, I wouldn't want to use clear coat. Too easy to maintain using a polisher/wax, like Mothers Aluminum Polish every 6 months or so by had. Main...
What model bike do you have Chris? I had a rattle at 4000 rpm. Does it do it when standing still? In other words, when the bike is neutral and you...
I am having the same issue with one of my bikes. I get a wiggle when let off the gas and I am not holding the handle bars thight. Like with one...
Could be tires, or loose head stem bolt. Possible front wheel bearing.
Wow! Never heard of part of the frame rusting that bad. No that it is not possible, just never seen one. But it sounds like the actual frame is...
No pitures, only have a clip of my newphew and his wife's visit. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxeuyU_DUv0ibG1aVHV6VEF5dTg/view?usp=sharing
Think about how what selling price you want to ask (or can reasonably get) once you fix it and get it running, vs the expense of doing so. Has to...
Funny enough, I have a fairing for my XJ550R SECA sitting in a box. I haven't looked at in a couple of years since purchasing it. And yes, now...
People from my cafe moto riding group tell me this stuff performs miricles: http://www.eastwood.com/rigid-plastic-repair-kits.html [IMG]
Good show! Seems like your repair expertise level is growing expotentionally! Hopefull the compression came up on all the cylinders once you rode...
Nice progress. Like the stance on it and the seat. Are you planning on springing the seat? Would save you some punishment on your lower back....
Go to www.kzrider.com/forum. They have a "Wanted" section that you can post in. Better yet, PM member kz100006. Should be able to set you up with...
I had put a big scratch on my bottom cowling from the curb next to my driveway at the time. I saw an add in the back of Cycle World for a bottom...
Yes, me on hthe bike probably from 1990. I believe the bike was an 86' and so that would have put it at 4 years old at the time. I sold my old 74'...
I read a few articles about counter steer. And they state the same thing k-moe points out. But like you said, actively doing it as opposed to not...
Never heard of counter-steering back then, LOL. Would be intersting to see how the FJ reacts. I know it really works, makes my heavy KZ feel more...
Never have k-moe. But have always heard they are a real hot rod. After 32 years in production Yamaha must have done something right.
Sold mine in 93. What I liked is as follows; 1. Great looking sporty bike. 2. Loads of smooth power 3. Lots of torque and pulls like a fright...
Did you turn off the choke after the bike warmed up? If not, it could explain the high idle. I doubt very much that the tires are original. You...
Yeah Moe, it was fun. Came as nice surprise. Figured they raced way back. Nice to see a part of Americana history come to the top again. On a the...
[ATTACH] The famous ACE Cafe of London is opening up a location in Orlando. Should be in the next 3 t0 6 months before they open. They held a...
Beautiful day out so I was able to sneak away for a short local ride to the local VFW. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
Have you looked at any of the smart watches. Not endorsing them but my boss, Mr. Gadget, probably has had every smart watch made. Here is a few...
Glad to hear. Bench sync may not be enough. This will only make the carburetors equeal but not the engine. Not all four cylinders may be peforming...
Was applying full choke all that was needed for her to fire up? Or was there some other adjustment or change you had to make before it fired up...
Take a can of starting fluid and spray two or three shots in each carburator body with the throttle wide open. Than try starting it with the...