Hello All, I have recently picked up on a project that has been sitting for over a year - '90 FJ/XJ 600. I have cleaned the carbs in ultrasonic...
Stick welding is nice, but it has some limitations. From my own experience I can tell you that it is much easier to learn some basic welding using...
I would try welding the biggest nut you can fit on the bolt. Hammer it z few times. Alternatively, you can ask around your local shops if they...
I really like the design of FJ600 stock reservoir - the "coffin" shape and Yamaha logo on it. I was going to powdercoat it and polish the...
Sińce you are overhauking your brakes, I would recommend replacing the master cylinder with a newer one from FZR600 or other Yamaha. The rebuild...
[ATTACH] @Ciarán my side covers are custom made from fibreglass. Pretty Simple job I would say, although a bit messy. I am going to make custom...
So mamy people replied to this post and nobody mentioned that CV carbs + pods usually ends up in dissapointment. I have seen a few Xj600 and 750...
Hey, I have just logged on after a long break from the forum and found your thread. Not mamy XJ600 bikes here :) I have recently resumed my work...
Stock forks, lowered around 5cm and powder coated. I also bought a pair of rubber boots for around 3$ in a local auto parts store ( They are from...
Looks like XJ600 engines can ba a pain in the backside :) I rebuild mine and it doesn't want to start.
You might as well switch cams :)
There is a way to regain some of that horse power for XJ600. The only difference are carb boots and slide needles (not sure if that's the proper...
You can also use XJ600 parts from 1989 - 1990. I have this model and it's the same engine as your Radian. Is your engine 56 hp like mine?
Did some research on the ignition and coils specs. A funny thing :) Yamaha Service Manual for XJ 600 includes ignition specs ONLY for 51J models,...
These specs come from Yamaha Service Manual, I can post a screen shot :) I didn't remove spark plug caps ....should I ? The manual doesn't say...
Yamaha Radian has double rear shocks and a chain drive. I am not sure if swingarm is a plug and play swap but XJ600 and Radian are basically the...
Hey, just a quick update. I finally managed to put the engine back together and fit it into the frame .....and that is the end of good news as the...
Oh boy, it looks like Frankenstein's cafe. Those twin rear shocks look really bad. To be honest, I wanted to do the same to my XJ600 but a friend...
@Bmgalena If you need a simple speedo, I suggest mechanical ones - easy to instal, there are some nice models on the market. If you want...
That's a handy tip. I used to wash my rims with a common dish washing detergent once a week to keep it from oxidation. To maintain a glass shine I...
Do you spray the covers with clear coat to project it from alu oxidation?
I will be looking for a replacement piston. I would hate to tear the engine down again. At this point where the engine is still apart, I think...
In that case, I'll have to find a replacement piston.
That's how it looks:[ATTACH]
Hey there, Sadly no tank will fit without any modifications. Some will need only slight change while others will require serious welding skills....
How about ultrasonic cleaner ?
Beware of high temp paints used to paint grills/stoves/heaters/heatsinks etc. They are heat resistant - true, but often they are not fuel resistant.
If you want to do a spray can job - VHT is nice, I did my engine with this spray, a few people I know also used this brand with good results.
I am going to take a closer look this weekend. My friendly motorcycle mechanic said that there is a slight chance it is just leftovers after...
Guess I found the culprit: [ATTACH] [IMG]
Funny part is that it run nice before I removed the engine and changed the oil. At leasr the weather is bad for riding, gives me motivation to...
Great ...... every single thing I touch needs fixing or leads to another thing that needs fixing. I hope this bike runs like hell when I finish.
[ATTACH] Quick update: I took off the oil pan and found these little fellas. Any idea what it might be ? It looks lika some kind bearing parts
Hey, Your cylinder block swap is very interesting. I've sent you a PM regarding that. I would appreciate a few tips as I am considering same swap...
Hello guys, much time has passed and not much work done. I had to focus on my house refinishing and other small to-dos around the household. Few...
My bike is XJ600 1990 and I don't have the measurments. They guy who did all the work took all measurments from the original tripple tree clamps.
I did hold the throttle open, engine was cold as I wasn't able to start it. I was told by a Kawasaki tech guy, that compression check performed on...
That's my plan - replace the rings and check the valves. Indeed, prices are in 300 - 400 usd range. I hope the cylinder head is ok.
So I 've been having this issue lately - the bike doesn't start when cold. I need to use a few sprays of starting agent into the airbox, then it...
I've used electronic callipers the take measurments. Every 0,05 mm counts. Maybe it's due to the age of my bike, but for each carb there was a...
After few hours of bending the tabs up and down 3 carbs are set, one more to go :)
I've been playing with those tabs all afternoon and managed to set the right level on carbs #1 and #3. On the remainin two I can't bend it the...
So I replaced my needle valves and wanted to set the float height. First I checked it with ruler - #1, #2, #3 were 22 mm, #4 23,5 mm. I set all to...
Yes, the stock jets are there. I've checked the needle valves and it turns out that #3 and #4 are worn and they leak. I wanted to put pods as...
So, my happiness didn't last long. It turns out that my bike has cold starting issues. When I try to start it cold, without choke it starts right...
So, I fired it up and had a ride around the hood. The throttle cable needs shortening and re-routing - at the moment it's under the tank but when...
[ATTACH] The seat has arrived
Carbs - locked and loaded [ATTACH]
The clamp was measured and cut by a friend of mine so it's a little bit different. I know thaat he makes them for others from time to time. I can...
If you mean those two bolts that tighten the clamp around each forkleg, I haad them drilleed at a local cnc Shop. I think they have used a drill...
