Go crazy and do EFI....I need a good starting map :) IF you can find an air box that is the easiest way to get back to stock performance and...
The factory rack bolts on the top of the backrest, so that will complicate things a bit if you extend the mount. Yes, the seat fits right over...
Pay attention to how you mount anything to the back of the XJ700. The whimpy two bolt frame where the OEM rack mounts (and backrest) isn't...
I'm close to you over in Nazareth. I haven't had the X out for a good ride for about a year and a half. Kids, work, and other projects and a...
Well, I finally got the other muffler listed. It's not pristine as the right side but still very solid and chrome is bright. It has a decent patch...
Hi John, I have a couple of the short ones. Trouble is getting across the border is expensive, and there is extra paperwork.
Ok guys, I listed the luggage rack and an AWESOME right side muffler. Here is the muffler. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamaha-XJ700-Ma ......
I finally got around to listing a couple unobtanium parts on Ebay. The first listing is a backrest that has been polished (better than new). I...
Is it one of those duplicolor mirage jobs?
Very nice. That's the color I was looking for when I had to settle for the Plum Crazy that I have. I'm sure you should be able to get $1000...
Did you add the ATF to the cylinders as you mentioned? If so, all the while you were re-cleaning and rebuilding the carbs, everything in the...
I use the TIME TO RIDE method. put the tube back in and only screw the top on about two threads before I release the knob. Then it purges...
The simple reasoning for the tiny shims is that was the easiest way to squeeze in 5 valves on a relatively small piston. Also since they are...
Yes, they are stock. They are "shim under bucket" type and the 5-valve genesis heads mostly take the same shims. Many of the early year FZRs...
I believe someone posted that the GSXR throttle body seals are interchangeable. Do a quick search.
Re: Horsepower mods ? Cant find a tell all thread for the 75 The EFI may cost you $900 (give or take $150) BUT>> you can turn around and sell...
Re: Horsepower mods ? Cant find a tell all thread for the 75 Going to EFI will give you LOTs more tuning options. You can easily dial in your...
I can hook you up with everything you need. PM sent. SO, the head came naked? Did it include the cam housing too? (they are two different...
Len (xj4ever) has replicas...not cheap but look original. I think he only has the gold version. There also came with a silver/gray version on the...
Ouch....$100 a month for quickly abused tools could be prohibitive. But then again, if you break a $75 tool everyday it might make sense.(or...
It's much easier to simply sell the maxim and buy a Seca
Or the XJ CD to cover ALL the XJs you might ever own :) The price is right too
The XJ750 @700X have air assisted shocks. There is a simple schrader valve in the top of the fork tube to allow them to be pressurized. Once...
Re: CRAFTSMAN "Universal Tool Kit" Opinions and Reviews Wan I had one of my installer's "helper" tightening down a machine with a racheting box...
Be gutsy and go EFI !!! :D :D :D
Sounds like you lucked out Dave. The ring endgap limit for the X is .040" for top and second ring and .060" for the oil rings. SO, you should...
Please don't make another XJ that is black....anything but black! :?
Gennro did an EFI conversion on a XJ700 airhead with a microsquirt http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... 0+efi.html It's undoubtedly a...
I'm in the process of building a microsquirt EFI right now myself. Your throttle bodies are of a GSXR 750 or 1000.....I had some lengthy...
You guys didn't read very well :P :P I said your fingers would be sweaty at 30.... They will keep them toasty colder but that's when I park...
Good gloves are top priority. Regardless of the road conditions if you hands are too numb to squeeze the brake lever enough, it is game over....
A young mans activity for sure! That's just nuts
I have gotten good service from Len whenever I order anything. But, remember that this is his BUSINESS ..as in "for-profit" making a living so...
I have used the table and it works fine. BUT you need to have good measurements to start with (typical garbage in garbage out scenerio) As you...
I think Hogfiddles (Dave Fox) has a NOS head for that engine. It is a pure naked head IIRC so you'll have to move valves, new stem seals, and...
Damn....your 867 miles away. I doubt I could sit on the X for that long :( ....and still be married when I get home!
A quick Ebay search shows (44) of them for sale. I assume you are looking for an OIL pan?
It could be electrical. There is a safety relay that kills the engine immediately if the sidestand is down (or it thinks it's down) and you shift...
Re: For Sale '85 Maxim XJ700 (airhead) - 4000 Mile Bike The link worked for me. Pretty nice looking bike. I would suggest you clean it up...
Re: What are the key measurements for an aftermarket gas tan You guys didn't answer his question. My gas tank key measures 1.413" long, .377"...
The big problem is "accidentally" finding a mis-labeled part. Since Dave is looking for ALL kinds of parts he has a much better chance :lol:...
I have considered it on my X but just didn't want the gauge cluttering up the bike. There are two spots you could tap into to install a gauge. Or...
Man...we got about 8" and trees came down everywhere. Lots of people still without power. I got lucky and power stayed on but lost internet until...
I'm beginning to think it might be the end of the season early this year. And what a crappy year it's been. Either hot as hell or raining....
I like the "curtain" on the front wheel. Doesn't that screw up the balance? :lol: Looking good
multiple hundreds of dollars?...wow did they get taken. You need to go to a DIFFERENT machine shop. You should be able to get a complete...
I wouldn't necessarily generallize that ALL pirelli's wear too fast, or Metzler has best traction etc. Each manufacturer has different compounds...
Cool! So Rick.....do you think I should maybe swap the bowls before I list them on ebay? I have seriously looked at them twice. Once when I...
A couple years ago I bought a rack of BS34 Mikuni carbs off ebay for a project and I have decided to go EFI SO>> now I need to purge the...
That's DAMNed impressive Jeff! Good job. Yep...there is always one other thing you want to do but sometimes you need to leave a little for the...
