1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Search Results

Search Again
Page 1 of 3
  1. sanglasmick
    Post

    XJ650 (UK) Model, has cut out and won't start.

    My charging system checks out ok? 12.8V at tick over and max of 14.2V at 3500 rpm. The bike also starts everytime for the last week? All seems...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Nov 3, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. sanglasmick
    Post

    XJ650 (UK) Model, has cut out and won't start.

    After charging my battery over night, the bike started up straight way. I did hear the ignition cut off relay clicking first. I let her run for a...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Oct 28, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. sanglasmick
    Post

    XJ650 (UK) Model, has cut out and won't start.

    Ok, I got to do some more looking into this. When I go to the bike after a couple of days, It acts normally! Turn on ignition, I can hear the cut...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Oct 26, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. sanglasmick
    Post

    XJ650 (UK) Model, has cut out and won't start.

    My oil light is not lighting when I push the start button. It's like the kill switch is off. But the kill switch checks out ok? Bike will not bump...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Oct 3, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. sanglasmick
    Post

    XJ650 (UK) Model, has cut out and won't start.

    Thanks for your input. I have changed to a blade type fuse box. All fuses are good.
    Post by: sanglasmick, Oct 3, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. sanglasmick
    Post

    XJ650 (UK) Model, has cut out and won't start.

    Thanks for the input, but my bike doesn't have a side stand switch fitted.
    Post by: sanglasmick, Sep 29, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. sanglasmick
    Thread

    XJ650 (UK) Model, has cut out and won't start.

    Hi Guys, My 1981 XJ650 was driving really well, drove over 200 miles on the weekend. I stopped for something to eat, bike stsrted but cut out and...
    Thread by: sanglasmick, Sep 29, 2019, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. sanglasmick
    Post

    What other brand of Carbs fit an XJ750A?

    You may be right, but I think I have to try. I can buy a set of carbs locally for about €50, allowing another €50 to strip and clean them and buy...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Oct 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. sanglasmick
    Thread

    What other brand of Carbs fit an XJ750A?

    I know I'll get a lot of grief for this but here goes....... I have a 1981 XJ750A with Hitachi carbs, that I can't afford to rebuild using all...
    Thread by: sanglasmick, Oct 9, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. sanglasmick
    Thread

    Rev counter face cracked (not glass)!

    Strange issue recently. The actual face of my rev counter cracked right across under the needle? I was out riding, doing between 60 and 70mph...
    Thread by: sanglasmick, Jul 28, 2014, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. sanglasmick
    Post

    how many xj650s left in uk

    Would a friendly enquiry to the DVLA help? Watching Ebay.co.uk they do come up regularly but many have been lying up.
    Post by: sanglasmick, Jul 25, 2014 in forum: Other
  12. sanglasmick
    Post

    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Rode it. Enjoyed it. Looked at it. Rode it again. Enjoyed it again.
    Post by: sanglasmick, Jul 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. sanglasmick
    Post

    YICS eliminator help.

    Installing the blanking tool will not affect the revs of your motor. It sounds like an air leak or stuck slide to me.
    Post by: sanglasmick, Jul 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. sanglasmick
    Post

    Check this out

    Maybe Yamaha are testing the tracking module that was fitted to some of thier alloy wheels, we saw in earlier posts? Just to see who is using...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Mar 26, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. sanglasmick
    Post

    Finished up a 2 1/2 year project 79 CBX

    A beautiful bike and really well executed. I love Honda's of this era. Have had many, but never a CBX1000. Lucky you. Enjoy,
    Post by: sanglasmick, Mar 15, 2014 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  16. sanglasmick
    Post

    DIY carb synch tool problem.

    Just an update. I removed carbs yet again. I bench synched using a ten thou feeler blade. They were only slightly out. Then re checked the...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Mar 13, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. sanglasmick
    Post

    A bit of inspiration for anyone struggling with a rebuild...

    I am doing the same sort of thing so thanks for the inspiration. I've had the XJ for about 6 months sorting things out slowly. Hoping to do a non...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Mar 2, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. sanglasmick
    Post

    Thoughts on swappling valve-train to new head?

    Try it. Can't be any worse than what you have now.
    Post by: sanglasmick, Mar 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. sanglasmick
    Post

    Improving luggage carrying capability

    Ha Ha. Great use of space and available parts to get you home!! I'm impressed. Looks like it actually runs.
    Post by: sanglasmick, Mar 2, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. sanglasmick
    Post

    DIY carb synch tool problem.

    Well Thanks everyone. I feel bad. I have given up. I took on board all of the suggestions above. Firstly, I re bench synched the carbs using...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Feb 23, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. sanglasmick
    Post

    DIY carb synch tool problem.

    Sorry guys, I only got the carbs removed last night. Visitors! I'm off work tomorrow Friday so will re synch on the bench and let you all know...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Feb 20, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. sanglasmick
    Post

    DIY carb synch tool problem.

    Thanks for the tips everyone. I'll re do the bench synch tonight and post results tomorrow. Long night ahead!
    Post by: sanglasmick, Feb 19, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. sanglasmick
    Post

    DIY carb synch tool problem.

    The T pieces link all four pipes. Any fluid rise or fall will affect the other three pipes. Is this not correct. I thought I had looked at...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Feb 19, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. sanglasmick
    Post

    DIY carb synch tool problem.

    Thanks for your reply BigFitz. The tool is over three feet tall, so that shouldn't be a problem. I will re bench synch this evening. The...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Feb 19, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. sanglasmick
    Thread

    DIY carb synch tool problem.

    Hi Guys, a little help please. I have a 1981 XJ750A and have been sorting it out over the last few months. Valves are in spec, carbs cleaned...
    Thread by: sanglasmick, Feb 19, 2014, 24 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. sanglasmick
    Post

    Serious inquiry on Arthritis and riding

    Hey Hotcakesman, Please seek at least two separate medical opinions before you crack up! I am fifty years old and suffer from arthritis in...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Jan 22, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. sanglasmick
    Post

    what did your xj get for xmas?

    A PUNCTURE ON CHRISTMAS DAY! Went for a frosty 50 mile spin after Santa had arrived and the kids disapeared with their new toys. But I got a...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Jan 10, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. sanglasmick
    Post

    valve shims

    Hey Bleedingoxide, As the valves wear they move further into the cylinder head, so the tip of the valve is getting closer to the camshaft. So you...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Jan 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. sanglasmick
    Post

    Yambits

    I've bought a few bit off them. Found them very helpful. I bought jets and shims for my XJ. Prices OK. Shipping fast.
    Post by: sanglasmick, Jan 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. sanglasmick
    Thread

    Paint code for XJ750A 1981?

    I was wondering if anybody knows the paint code for my bike. It's the same metallic candy red as a XJ650RJ in the USA. All of the labels are...
    Thread by: sanglasmick, Jan 3, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. sanglasmick
    Post

    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Got a puncture!! Turns out it is the valve leaking. All the bike shops in town are closed so have to wait until the new year to pick up a...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Dec 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. sanglasmick
    Post

    Anybody in UK or Ireland have standard XJ650 wheels?

    Hey Timetoride, On my model the front end is the same as xj650RJ, but it has the addition of air assisted preload. The pair of calipers are...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Dec 23, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  33. sanglasmick
    Thread

    Anybody in UK or Ireland have standard XJ650 wheels?

    Hi Guys, I have a 1981 XJ750A which somebody has retro fitted XJ650 Turbo wheels onto. I prefer the softer looking swirl spoked alloy wheels...
    Thread by: sanglasmick, Dec 23, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  34. sanglasmick
    Post

    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Repaired and adjusted speedo warning light. Then sat and looked at it as is Gale force wind and torrential rain here for the next few days! :cry:
    Post by: sanglasmick, Dec 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. sanglasmick
    Post

    Speed warning light at 80KMH.

    Photo's I hope!! :x http://s1156.photobucket.com/user/sangl ... sort=3&o=2 http://s1156.photobucket.com/user/sangl ... sort=3&o=4...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Dec 23, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. sanglasmick
    Post

    Speed warning light at 80KMH.

    Sorted! Over the weekend I finally got to open up my speedo head and repair the stuck needle. While in there I also adjusted the speed...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Dec 23, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. sanglasmick
    Post

    Furious, about to rip someone's head off!

    Ok, ok I know this is wrong, but....... Can you post the CCTV footage? It's the Voyeur in me, peeping out! :oops:
    Post by: sanglasmick, Dec 18, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  38. sanglasmick
    Post

    Speed warning light at 80KMH.

    Thanks Timetoride, I thought that was a bit easy! I need to strip and repair the speedo anyway so I'll see if there is the disc I mentioned and...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Dec 17, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. sanglasmick
    Thread

    Speed warning light at 80KMH.

    Hi guys, I have a 1981 XJ750A with 55k kms on the clock. Because its a Japan only model there is a speed warning light which comes on a the...
    Thread by: sanglasmick, Dec 16, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. sanglasmick
    Post

    A Poll on the ages of XJBikes Members

    I was 50 in March last. Riding since 1972. First bike a Puch 45cc moped. Always loved the sound of the XJ motors, had my first XJ650 at 21...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Dec 16, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. sanglasmick
    Post

    A big thank you!!

    Thanks Bloke, Went with standard UK spec XJ650 per leg to start. We'll see how she is with some miles on her? Using it as a daily rider at...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Dec 4, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. sanglasmick
    Thread

    A big thank you!!

    Well guys, I really do want to say thank you to all the guys who helped me get my bike to where it is now. Bought my 1981 XJ750A earlier this...
    Thread by: sanglasmick, Dec 3, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. sanglasmick
    Post

    How much fork oil in a 1981 XJ750A?

    Anybody? BigFitz? Chacal? Come on guys. Please.
    Post by: sanglasmick, Dec 2, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. sanglasmick
    Thread

    How much fork oil in a 1981 XJ750A?

    Hi Guys, Anybody know how much fork oil goes in a 1981 XJ750A? Haynes doesn't list my Japan only model? I was thinking around 315ml similar to...
    Thread by: sanglasmick, Dec 2, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. sanglasmick
    Post

    E-II rebuild progress report PICS.

    Good steady progress there Bloke! Keep it up and she'll be back better and more beautiful than ever!! 8)
    Post by: sanglasmick, Nov 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. sanglasmick
    Post

    XJ650h Oceania, control decal question?

    This any use? Ebay.de Germany. http://www.ebay.de/itm/HANDLE-BAR-SWITC ... 5893fe5766
    Post by: sanglasmick, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. sanglasmick
    Post

    HELLO from AUSTRALIA

    Welcome Brendan. You will need a manual! If only to stop the great guys here giving out to you! Ask and you will receive! Post some pics...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. sanglasmick
    Post

    When it starts to become a passion... The Black Cat.

    When I was 18 I took out my first bank loan to buy a rough XJ650. Enthusiasm for riding was way more than for maintenance. And I seized it at...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Nov 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. sanglasmick
    Post

    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I ordered new standard jets (120) for my baby. 8)
    Post by: sanglasmick, Nov 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. sanglasmick
    Post

    Legalities of re-stamping a frame number...

    Hey Bloke, I wasn't thinking of trying to deceive anyone either. I was just trying to suggest a quick way of getting back on the road without...
    Post by: sanglasmick, Nov 5, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
Showing results 1 to 50 of 106 Next >
Search Again
Page 1 of 3