Sorry, can't help you on that one, I haven't been in that area. All I can say is there's lots of hot springs in the area.
Welcome to the site CapnRedbeard. The system won't charge at idle. Hook up your volt meter once again, start the bike, watch the meter and rev...
Here's a picture of what I believe you're looking for. It's been a while since I've had mine apart and I thought the curved washer acts like a bit...
Could be a bad solenoid or contacts in the "start" button. Here's one of many links with some trouble shooting info........
Feb 13, 1981 Yamaha issued a bulletin to the dealers to remove and replace all amber auxillary lights with clear units.
Based on the XJCD model code identification chart, frame numbers starting at 5N1-003101 thru to 5N1-103101 is a 1982 XJ750RJ Seca. Your engine...
No you have to purchase wet/dry sandpaper that uses more of a cloth material to hold the grit. Regular sandpaper will fall apart when it's paper...
Oil and gas coming out of the air box is usually from gas getting into the crankcase. The gas gets in the crankcase from a combination of faulty...
Not really, I was the replacement for him at my current job. It was suppose to belong to a friend of his who moved across the country and left it...
Same way I purchased my bike, plus my engine/transmission was completely apart! Pictures in my gallery.
Codes vary can be 4, 5, or 6 digits long. Can include lettters and numbers. Use a magnifying glass to take a real close look at the switch....
If you still have the old ignition switch use that to get a key made for it and if the bike was stock the key will fit the gas cap and helmet...
Thanks, that's exactly as I was thinking. Just wanted to get some info to form a plan of travel and if I need a jerry can of fuel or not.
Thanks for that info veedub88, great timing too! I'm leaving tomorrow on the first leg to Prince George for a couple of days visiting friends....
I hope you will post some info after you have it installed and working!
Our speedo's are geared up to the kilometer scale, but do have the miles per hour printed on the face in tiny print!
Good luck on your trip coaxial. I'm planning on a trip starting this weekend and I'm going thru the same check list of things to do, things to...
Here's a thread with info that you may find interesting...... http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=11634.html
I have one of those 9 digit serial numbers, I'm not too energetic to calculate the rest of the numbers as so well laid out! My bike is #46 of the...
I used some gasket material that's rated for fuel use and cut my own float bowl gaskets. I think this would be the fastest way to get you going!
I use a set of removable saddlebags from Oxford. They have one velcro strap that goes under the seat and two that go over the seat. The lower...
Could be just a vent, or it could also be a drain hole for wayward oil leaks.
Not normal to have oil in there! Looks like you need to replace the shaft seal behind the rotor. See Chacal (Len) at XJ4ever for seals and...
Welcome to the site alaskazzr You may also have the upper chain guide showing it's age and dropping bits into the shift drum which stops the...
Anyone familiar with Highway's 93 and 11 route thru Alberta? From Lake Louise to Saskatchewan River Crossing to Nordegg to Rocky Mountain House to...
Depends on who you talk to! You can do a search on this site for battery sensor and read a lot of suggestions. Here's a couple of links on the...
Item #27 in wizards parts diagram (lower right) is missing from the photo that polock posted.
To check your oil, bike should be level, on it's center stand, engine should NOT be running!
1700 rpm is not an idle, it should be at 1050 rpm. I had a run away idle on my bike, fixed it with new throttle shaft seals.
You can tell the site what time zone you are in. Go to "My Account" > "Configuration" > "My Preferences" and you will see the time zone setting
As long as you didn't take things apart and not reassemble them correctly the oil pump should prime itself. I'm not familiar with your model,...
I just use the cheap regular gas! If I hit the throttle it's hard to hang on! The owners manual just states regular gasoline.
I've never seen an XJ100, but I don't think any of the XJ series have kick starters!
No power is going to the starter until the solenoid is activated by pressing the start button. It will not drain the battery when the bike...
I don't remember gooping any of my gaskets, but I did lube the orings at the base of the cylinders. Don't you have a manual for torque, timing,...
I found a section on the XJCD that is titled "Yamaha Model ID Codes" and your "12R" is listed as a XS400J J is for the 1982 model year
It would not be a simple swap over, I'm sure it would work but you would have to modify the wiring. The seca has a "computer" looking at...
NGK BP7ES is what is shown on the Yamaha technical spec sheet for this model.
Yamaha manual on the XJCD shows 3 also.
Thanks maz43, it reminded me of a Windjamer which I have, but want to modify and I liked the looks of yours.
Here's a link to the tightening sequence! http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=986.html I guess you can just tighten them "super tight"...
12 cylinder head nuts M10 x 1.25 23.1 ft-lbs apply oil 20 cylinder head bolts M6 x 1.0 7.2 ft-lbs 2 cylinder nuts M8 x 1.25 14.5...
Hey maz43, have you got pictures of that fairing looking from the front and from the back?
Here's another useful link on float levels and the xjcd. http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=8592.html
I tried to get the fuel rail orings from Lordco and they were just a tad bit too large. I ended up ordering mine from the local Yamaha shop! Your...
Welcome to the site ian354, look at the first picture you posted. Above the rear brake lever you can see a small window used to check your oil...
I agree with BlueMaxim, I don't see any sidepanels in your pictures! What year is your XJ600? All the timing marks that I'm aware of are on the...
The valve cover should be the same pressure as the crankcase due to the wide open cavity that the cam chain goes through!
I use the bottom lip as reference point when filling my tank.
Welcome to the site Peli. There have been a few discussions on fuel economy. Of course how you drive and how the bike is tuned will vary what you...
