I never would have thought of gunkote for painting the engine, that's perfect! Will it cure properly by just running the engine till it's hot?
I would get out and try as many different bikes as you can rather than just a harley. Lots of other great choices out there. My Magna V65 gave...
Jeez chacal, I didn't know that carb work could be so exciting! 8O I guess now we know why you are so intimately familiar with the hidden...
Yeah, Subaru's are very prone to knocking with the cheap stuff. I don't find any difference in my 650 so I just run the lower grade.
Nice paint babaloo!
Get a new air filter and check the oil level in the sightglass every time you go out to start it up. If the level is increasing you are still...
Have you checked the bearings in the steering? With the bike on the center stand get the front wheel off the ground (a buddy pushing down on the...
Mine got even better with a second treatment. It would also be a good idea to take it for a good hard (high revs accelerating or hill climbing)...
This thread should be used for the XJ FAQ section. It clearly illustrates the instructions Rick has shared with us in the past for correct clutch...
There's lots worn off the bottom of my footpegs too. :)
As far as your petcock goes, I went through the same issue last week. I had the tank off numerous times with the vacuum operated ports showing no...
Mine did the same thing, but cleaning up the connections in my wiring harness and the inside of the turn signal switch increased the voltage...
I'm trying to picture my reaction if that guy was passing me on my Yammie, I'd be doing a double take for sure! Nice stretch of road, and great...
Great story!
I'll leave the first two questions to those with more experience, but I can help with the YICS info. I believe they didn't start the YICS till 82,...
Dang Rick, your dentist is going to have to start adding a fee to your bills for miscellanious dental supplies to cover all the stuff ending up in...
Thanks everyone. :)
Have you checked for gas in your oil? When it starts smoking try opening the airbox and see if you can see smoke coming out the crankcase vent...
Maybe try it on reserve instead? Just make sure you fill the tank within a safe number of miles. This way you wouldn't have to keep moving it back...
If it's as good as you say, then it sounds like it's worth the money to me. Sure you MAY find one cheaper down the road, but then again you may...
Re: Idle/Choke Issue - Seafoam it? *see bottom post Seafoam helped my 650 out, and has done wonders for the MIL's car as well. I'd go for it....
Background: I found that my carb floats weren't working and had gas in my oil. My petcock is functioning correctly but I was fiddling around...
Installed a new GT501 rear tire, then the bike crapped out when I went out to gently break it in. After a great deal of confusion I found I'd...
Cool, I'll add that to the list of upgrades to be done for next season. :)
My front forks bottom out with a clunk pretty easily and I don't have any air in them. I guess I was hoping it would make a big difference for him...
Did you notice a big improvement when going to the H4?
My problem was that not enough current was getting through the switch causing very slow flashing with a delay before starting. There was corrosion...
lol polok, I had to work so hard to resist teasing him about that too!
I'm assuming you are saying the ignition key doesn't turn any of the systems on. If so check out your main fuse.
Do your shocks have the nipple for compressed air? You might just need to pump them up a little. (be very careful if this turns out to be the...
I had to take mine apart and use a little emery cloth on a few spots, but if it hadn't been left so long contact cleaner would have done the trick...
Do you have fresh fuel in it? If not take off the tank and get all the crud out of it, then start over with fresh fuel and an inline filter....
Well it does look like a great job, I can't think of anyone else I'd rather have do my carbs for me. :)
I just had a look in the service manual and it seems that there is a connector behind the headlight that should let you check the starter switch....
What work did he do, a complete teardown and rebuild?
Good to meet you robbied31, now what does your bike need done? Let's get her purring. :) Btw, is it a maxim or seca?
Taking a break??? You live in Winterpeg man, no time for breaks - get out and ride as much as possible before that toxic white stuff starts...
She's a beaut alright! Hope you get that starter issue sorted out quick so you can get out for a ride. :D
Re: Wierd Ghost Starting my Bike PLEASE HELP!! If I'm understanding you correctly, whenever the ignition is on the starter turns without the...
Front wheel bearings in good shape? Also check that the caliper is rotating freely to allow both pads to engage the rotor properly, they tend...
Nice work! :)
The gas mileage on my 650 drops off at those speeds as well, but the bike is perfectly happy to cruise for hours at that speed. Try playing with...
I used the reversed spark plug method on my 650. It worked great on the first tube, but on the second it wouldn't grab. Turned out the PO had...
It does sound like a carb issue, but make sure to get the electrical system up to par as well. Do you have the ability to measure the voltage?...
Try it out at the higher rpm's, you will love it! I do tend to cruise in a similar range as you do, but it's more out of habit than anything....
I increased the length on mine as well, but was concerned about adding as much as you did Rick. I worried that the gravity feed might not like...
Oops! :lol: I met my brother in law for the second time last week. The first time I met him was over 10 years ago when I picked him up from...
I just replaced my fuel line and vacuum line as preventative maintenance, but never considered clear line. That's a good idea, I might do that...
Sounds like he "rode it like he stole it", which these bikes seem to beg for from time to time. Good aggressive carbon burning, hill climbing at...
It would be nice if someone could post a NAPA part # of a fuel filter that fits in the space well, does anyone have that info available?
