Finally done! Maiden Voyage was a few hours ago. Perfection! Runs like a dream! Thx to all for the help and such I appreciate it all a ton!...
Lol.... This project has taken much longer than originally anticipated. Just finished podiums and on to color sanding. Here are a few pictures......
Just an update... Just finished paint :-) gotta color sand and buff it out still. Then put the newly rebuilt carbs back on. Almost done!
I made my own system to air fill my forks. Basically I use the standard angled fitting that I use to fill the air in my tires. But I also have a...
yep thats all in the mix in the next few days. the thing im really waiting on is the tank and side covers to be finished. side covers are ready...
anyone??
yes actually it is running rich. its not getting enough fuel so the choke had to stay on, forcing it to run too rich. they did turn purple a bit...
Hence the reason for the carb overhaul. Exhaust is only 2 year old , but nothing has ever been done to the carbs& intake. Requires choke to be on...
Good thought, I did forget to add that I will regularly clean/coat them with armor all.
what also works well: http://www.ouator.com/en/ouator-product/user-guide I have some samples of this from these guys when they visited our plant...
nope just finished doing this today at work. new jets should be in today (2 steps up .110 to .127) then just waiting for the rest of the gaskets...
I paid $300 for it last yea bout this time. I spent about $150 in parts. was in a minor accident (hit in rear and tipped on the right side) new...
Thanks again for the info ... you are a fountain of knowledge! I did buy the bike from the 2nd owner who is a good friend of mine and who is also...
wow nice work thus far... carbs look amazing! you are definitely in over my head! haha!
thanks bro, I appreciate the help you guys have all been so far to me.
Hello guys, I have just gone through and cleaned the carbs. My carb boots were cracked and needed to be replaced, but with the prices of new ones...
Ok Thx. I will definitely be cautious. If there is an issue, can I just flush with conventional 4T? Or does it have to be mineral oil?
No not yet. The forks are next on my list of to do. Once I get it back on the road in a few weeks I'm gonna do them. They were supposed to have...
My 82 xj650j had air front forks. It's my understanding that 12-16psi is supposed to be the range for these. I have them at 16 psi now, but they...
Anyone from the Lehigh valley, pa area here? Would be cool to get a few ppl together for a ride soon!? I'm almost done the work on my xj650 and...
I'm at 28k mi :-)
Nice find bro!
Okay guys, thanks to everyone who input on this discussion. I just got back from the stores.. as per fitz I got the Castrol 4T, but after I got...
Maybe I'm out of line here since I'm a new member, but... seriously Stevo grow up! Yea I agree Chacal's prices are not the best, but no matter...
I think I'll just go to autozone and see what oils they have. Rotella or Castrol sound his to me. Any specifics for the rear?
I just read this from another post... http://www.calsci.com/motorcycleinfo/Oils1.html I'm not arguing, just know a lot of ppl who swear by...
Is there a reason not to use synthetic? Also what then do you use?
Almost done with my maxim. Time for an oil change, I'm just curious to see what oil everyone suggests as well as what rear oil. Was probably gonna...
As stated I'm in need of a good set, mine I believe are too far gone. Just finished rebuilding and rejetting the carbs. Now the search for these...
Good info, will check mine today. And well prolly replace as well!
Thx again, the search shall continue!
Thx guys! Sorry for posting in the "wrong" thread. Could this be moved for me to the correct thread? And yes, my 82 xj650j is a YICS.
Hello guys, I am new here and have already contacted Chacal regarding these boots. Unfortunately I cannot afford the $250 that he sells them...
