Hi Has anyone had any luck removing a seized bleed nipple that has snapped off in the anti-dive unit?
Hi I recently bought an XJ900 wreck for my brother to do a custom job on. He is based in Sutherland too. I have another XJ900 in my garage for a...
Not a lot - plenty of parts. The only bits worth anything are the parts unique to the bike. Everything else has commonality on other models. The...
I had my painter make up some tabs for mine and after sanding and painting wouldn't know it was fixed. For now probably a cheaper option I would...
A locksmith should be able to open it - if not and you're happy to buy a new cap they can drill the lock
It seems really odd but every XJ650LJ I see seems to be missing the 650 cap badge out of the centre of the handlebar cover. I've been trying to...
Congrats looks tidy well done.
Tha's impressive - didn't cross the centre line once so was in control - except for the rear end slide early on........
Don't forget the cold kills weak batteries. Put in a comfort lead and connect your battery to a trickle charger when you are not using it.
Check your starter solenoid first. Not sure if the 650 (your bike I presume given the tag) has a starter cut out but if you can bump start it I...
Electronic ignition...........
BTW it's a two stroke so there is no timing like on a 4 stroke.......
Two strokes of this era are simple beasts - air, fuel and spark. Need to check each of these. A two stroke always drips oil as it burns oil in...
The oil tank or line to the oil pump probably has a leak. Good news is that it's all accessible without too many issues. Pull off the seat and...
Bollocks, the basics don't change that's why people never learn to ride properly with the inevitable consequences
Do your self a favour and watch twist of the wrist part 1 and 2. They are both on You Tube. If you are moving to a bike there are lots of...
Standard Yamaha fair for the early eighties on almost all bikes was a left hand thread on the RHS.
Have you tried adjusting the cable to see if you can adjust it out. Also how good is your clutch stack? Next time you're doing an oil change it...
Check how tight the mounting nut and screw fir the lever are. If they are too tight you will create friction in the lever action that makes the...
Nice job - I have an XJ900 that I bought in a box earmarked for resto next year. May have to call on your wisdom along the way!!
My XJ900 is 0000248.
My XJ750 is number 0000183. One of the first.
I bought mine off the Bay, wouldn't be without them!
Set the idle speed with the bike warm using the wheel between carbs - crouch down beside the bike and you'll see it - perfectly positioned to burn...
Firstly make sure you know the material you are polishing as there are a number of ways to get a good finish but if you polish the wrong way you...
Awesome how could I get one please?
Thanks for the tip - I had a look and couldn't find it - 16G-26216 we're talking about right?
Hi Guys I was looking for the handlebar cap for an XJ650 turbo - my bike is almost complete and this is the only bit I am missing!!!!! Any...
I ditched the car about year ago and now only ride a bike - nothing beats looking at the robots in their cars stuck in the traffic as you quietly...
I found that if you ignore the death stares and don't engage in discussions about your hobby, and occasionally have bike friends turn up at your...
I might try that on my Turbo as well, quick and easy job comparatively.......
Hi Scotty I had a similar issue with my GPz750 when I was trying to get it running again. I bought an auxiliary fuel tank so I could check things...
Bikes were designed to run with the airbox, you'll probably end up chasing negligible performance gains with a lot of hassle. As a rule I return...
Hi Starter clutches are an annoying thing and that sounds exactly like your problem. Do you have the service manual (I wouldn't rely on Google as...
Get the right parts book and use that - if the part is interchangeable the number will carry through. Best way to be sure. If you want another...
Hi Just bought a XJ650 turbo and was interested to know if there were any secrets to getting the fuel pressure up. The previous owner had been...
Have you tried replacing the spark plugs? Then the battery if it is iffy. Try the simple stuff before you get into the complicated stuff - it's...
My XJ750 had a small hissy fit last week with the battery giving up the ghost and refusing to hold charge. Went to the local Yamaha dealer to get...
Yes the bars do add that motard look....... I have the originals on the shelf but they need rechroming. Not bad for $800 I say (excluding...
Hi Everyone Finally got the XJ750 back after getting assorted issues fixed inclduing a corroded head stub that created an oil leak, new brake...
Interstingly enough when I looked at the two horns in the box that came with the bike they are definitely left and right side horns. Two it...
Well it is to me. Should my 1981 XJ750 have one horn or two? I have two horns in my possesion that aren't the flat type but have the scooped...
So I dropped my newly purchased XJ750 off for a check over to get registered. Fail - leaking cylinder head. Look slike someone gummed it up with...
Hi Guys I am amazed at the amount of information on this site. It is truly a godsend for an XJ newby like me. One thing I am struggling...
Can you still buy the sensors?
I must say that my first ride of the XJ750 was great. It's the first time I sat on an '80's bike and felt that I didn't need to spend an hour...
Thanks Guys that is awesome and so quick too!! Now I can have endless hours on eBay getting myself sorted.
Hi Guys I was looking to buy the correct parts manual and owners manuals for my XJ900 and XJ750 but have to admit to being confused totally by...
Hi Guys Thanks for the warm welcome. I do have a dearly beloved who just the other day admitted to one of her girlfriends that I am a...
Hi Guys & Gals My name is Paul and I live in Brisbane Australia. I have just taken the plunge on the venerable XJ model with an XJ750 and an...
