I know what I'm going to be riding around next time I'm in Aussy... lol But seriously, I had the same problem. Twice. Last year I lost...
I don't know if the 500 is different than my 750, but it wasn't very difficult to do mine. The book was pretty straight forward.
Dibbs on a cam sprocket bolt! Oh wait, it's already installed in my bike. lol
Re: ULTRAMATIC, HYDROMATIC, RICKOMATIC!!!! Haha, I say it's a good idea. No money to offer, but I'll drive him to the airport! :D
that is assuming all "real" locksmiths will have that database for the old yamaha keys at hand...
ahhh, i should have looked a little closer at the electrical diagram. Thanks Paul. I'll have to check out the diode. Usually located behind the...
haha, ya. good idea. i think i'll have to take the ignition switch to a locksmith and see if they can make me a key.
Holy crap is this due for an update! So I pulled the valve cover off and found 0 signs of damage. everything looked good, until i noticed a cam...
Is the neutral light supposed to come on every time i pull the clutch in? it comes on just fine when in neutral AND every single time I pull...
pretty sweet man.
Re: Aftermarket Needles, Black Smoke & Long Trip They are trying to screw you! Hardcore. Contact Chacal via PM on this site and he'll set you up...
I would guess that you have some corroded connections in your turn signal circuit based on your last findings. I would start at the turn signal...
you can make any of the round headlights fit. i think they were 7" ??? anyway, i replaced my square one with a round one from an 82 650. i think...
I have heard of the adapter. never seen it, but have heard of it.
Doug, I just literally lol'd at work.
I could be wrong here, but i think the seca and maxim exhausts ARE, in face, different. you could probably fab up a mount and make that one work...
i looked inside her using the scope. i saw no signs of damage and everything seems to move freely. i still have to take her top off and have a...
That's pretty much the plan. Weather looks less than ideal tomorrow so I'm not sure if I'll be able to do anything... :-(
As stated in my original post, I tried to spin the rear wheel while in gear, and I rolled down the hill in neutral. I'm nearly positive it's not a...
ok, so i've got the scope (bad-ass little thing) but i can't check it right now. I spent the day installing HID's in my car (yay!) and now i gotta...
It takes 2 revolutions to rotate the cams fully...
Haha, I would have done the same to him.
i'm gonna borrow my buddy's snap-on digital bore scope in a couple hours and take a look at the valves/pistons. also, the 'interference" seems to...
pulled plugs, rotated engine with a wrench. it turned backwards almost 2 revolutions. i can move it back and forth fr those two revolutions so i'm...
ya, i didn't really think it was hydro-locked. that was kind of a reach. i was thinking about the chain guide too, i didn't replace it (like i...
Alright guys, I'm gonna throw this one out there and see if you all can give me some ideas... Last night it was so nice out that my buddy and I...
^^agreed.
i used VHT on my header pipes. Still holding up strong. It can certainly take the heat.
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i couldn't agree more. my powder coater took FOREVER to finish my stuff. if you look through my photos in my sig, you'll see the copyright mark...
numbers seem good enough to roll with.
I hate to break it to ya, but you WILL need to re-jet when adding pods. a modified airbox can get by without jetting, but removing it opens up a...
easy mistake to make. glad it worked out.
don't think there are limiters on xj's. none on mine at least.
I don't think the case can build enough pressure to cause any leaks as long as that breather isn't COMPLETELY blocked off. I'd start looking at...
Re: Need Help From "XJ Forum MechaniCs" could be the solenoid. try jumping it out with a screw driver and see if it turns over.
i agree. mine's been to 10k+
ooohhhh... a redneck. in that case, take some electrical tape and wrap it a few times around each pod filter to restrict the air flow. easier than...
if you have the stock headers, and stock collector, no change to your mufflers should warrant a re-jet.
not sure what the diff stages are, but with just a set of slip on's, you shouldn't need to re-jet. just colortune.
also, i really doubt you'll get a hole in the piston.
doug, sync, tune, ride. in that order. f*ck the number of turns out it is, it'll work.
+1 for that. It's refreshing to see people of drastically differing opinions hold an intelligent debate using facts and solid theory instead of...
same as you did, only with a tablespoon or two of oil in each cylinder. this helps seal the rings to see if your issue is rings or valves.
i would assume the starter. A rebuild should be do-able. simply cleaning it might work also.
i'd run with it.
agreed.
My mistake. I thought some of the smaller ninja's were 1-cyl. And I've gone up against some smaller ninja's on my 750 and faired pretty well.
Hah, the 1-cylinder ninja 250 ain't got nothin on my max.
you're too cautious. i slide back and ride like that all the time when the regular position gets uncomfortable and i don't usually slow down in...
