[IMG] https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176314332899?
Hi All I did a search, honest I did, but no immediate joy. My bike has three locks and three keys. I know in theory it should be possible to...
Spotted the oil level sensor cable hanging below my bike when I went to start it up , ready for Spring. The cable from the sensor is about 2 feet...
Hi Folks Just wondering if anyone had used more modern calipers on teh XJ550 seca 4V8? Background - looking to fit Triumph 955 calipers on my...
..how much longer, I wonder, before it's possible to print seriously useful stuff like oversized pistons which are seriously on the unobtainium...
This has been an issue since I rebuilt the bike from boxes of bits several years ago. The seat doesn't sit neatly against the tail fairing/cowl -...
Spotted a 650 Turbo for sale in UK and thought I'd post it on For Sale but since yesterday I no longer have the privilege - oh my.. Anyway it on...
Not seen many (any) of these. Pricey but looks worth it as the condition appears great. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394044218333 (not mine BTW)
HiAll Euro 550 (secas) have a rear-set style gear change arrangement and an pivot -post that looks like it's a press fit in the sprocket cover....
Anyone fitted these to an XJ (mines a 550)? If so what type? Had a notion they might keep my hands a bit warmer/dryer on longer runs. Plastic...
Spotted this - could be of interest to someone on here... Looks like an easy recommission.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224371763920
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154321132858? [IMG] Interesting front mudguard - I wonder what it's from.
Hi All anyone seen one like this? Bike looks Eurospec with the wheel double discs etc.. but colour schem is more like a 650 (seca). Never seen...
Hi All its the turn/safety relay on my FZ750 and I need to test the starter safety relay bit. It's off the bike now and away from the storage so...
Hi All This pic from a UK 550 bike that's up for sale. In general it's as 'rough as a badger's arse' but is has this interesting swinging arm...
The pic in the link shows the gear linkage (same as euro 550) mine is now quite sloppy at the front pivot point so either the shaft and/or the...
My Radian engined 550 has alwatys been clattery at tickover but now more so, althogh it quitens quite a lot when I pull the clutch lever in....
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YAMAHA-XJ-650-750-CAFE-RACER-CUSTOM-CLASSIC-/143577928023 A 'forever bike' but couldn't be bothered to weld a biggish...
Hi All Apologies if this has been done to death - quick search did not reveal.. Just received a new Maxxis ProMaxx 100/90/19 for the front of my...
Hi All I have a new project in mind - it involves fitting a water cooled motor into a 550 frame and adding a mono-shock rear end. I have a spare...
Hi all Apols for repeat questioning.. I have a Maxxis promax on the rear of the 550 and want to match it up at the front. Only size available...
See what happens when ambition outstrips ability.....
On my project GT250. Just working with the slider as the stanchion is removed. there are no bushes on these forks to drive out the seal so it's...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/283304844557? Both the write up and the appearance it seems to me.
Hi all Anyone ever heard of them? Chinese and cheap as chips. Thought I might risk one on my 'shoestring' GT250 renovation. Cheers
Not mine but may interest someone - cheap enough.. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1032955
Just spotted - Not mine but maybe of interest.. https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C874927
The Avon rear tyre on my FZ750 was cracked on the sidewalls so unlikely to pass the annual inspection (MOT). the corect size is 130/80 R18 by I...
You can't fake this.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253566141251
Am I the only one to have recently been targeted with 'Russian singles' adverts on this web-site? If so how do 'they' know my wife recently left ?!
Not my cup of tea for sure but some interesting touches (e.g. sidepanels and sprocket cover). Ideally priced for the lumberjack-shirted beardy,...
Only about 600/700 miles but 18 month since my last oil and filter change. dumped the oil today but wondering if I really need to change the...
I just got some estimates to take some 550 bores from 57 to 58.5 mm as I thought it would be cheaper than trying to find o/s pistions or even a...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/192301634867 What do you all think !?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182736749100
Just returned from a brief trip to the IOM Classic TT/ Manx GP. Arrived late Wednesday after taking 4.5 hours to do do the 180 miles to Liverpool...
HI luv can you just pop into the garage for a minute - need you to pose for my bike ad. Nah don't bother getting changed - just pop those 5"...
Lost a bunch of keys yesterday that included the fuel cap key on my 550. I have another cap and key that was going to replace it with one day and...
[IMG] I'm curious, this features in an ebay advert for an XJ650 as a 'spare tank' Home modified or maybe from an XJR ? Full ad link is here.....
Can any one help ID this swinging arm on a 550 seca on UK ebay - looks interesting.. [IMG] I quizzed the seller but he didn't know. [IMG]
I've stumbled across a pair I can by cheap but I'm guessing they will need some kind of rebuild - is this still possible does anyone know?...
..anyone know if it will fit? Minor mods acceptable.. cheers
This is on a uK ebay listing, even the seller isn't sure what it's from. It has the look and shape of an 80s XJ/YX/FZ 550/600 but its's water...
The paint (what's let of it) on my tank is original. It does though have a lot of bad rust scabs. I have treated these with linseed oil and I thnk...
I've been loooking at XJR 400s of late and coveting some of the parts such as front end, seat unit swinging arm etc.. They bikes look tantalising...
Hi All The forks I have on teh 550 are an unknown quantity to me. They don't appear to be leaking but then again there might not actually be any...
Hi All Heres the pic of the tacho in my 598 cc Seca. I was told it came from an FZ600 but now I'm not sure as I saw one of those recently with a...
So at last I tried the electronic FZ600 tacho that (after much swearing)I shoe-horned into the XJ550 cluster. I figured I would be able to...
As per my first 550 I have polished teh edges of the head fins so they look silver on black. How do I now stop the 'white rust' or will it not...
So, after 2.5 year on/off tinkering the Radian engined 550 Seca is now officially roadworthy - according to the Ministry of Transport's appointed...