I've come to put the crankshaft back in its case and totally forgot which way the Conrods sit on the shaft correctly. I've had them off to inspect...
Back to square one again with this starter relay. Got the omron connector and crimps, crimped it all up correctly. But it won't turn over now...
[ATTACH][ATTACH] [ATTACH] looking at rewiring the above female terminal block for a 41r relay.A lot of the wires are loose in the block and I...
Hi, Sorry I posted in the wrong section like you said should of been in d.i.y.. I'll remember in future as I know you've had to move a load...
OK, so further to the post I managed in the end to make a homemade adapter for the carb bowl thanks to the previous post. Found in my shed...
Hi yeah sure I'll add it tomorrow thanks.
Managed to make one in the end, hope it works thanks simmy[ATTACH]
Yeah works out like 40-50 dollars, thanks for the post I'll try and fashion one up home made style.
Managed to measure the size of the hole get it to about 2.4mm. So would I require a piece of tubing 2.4mm outer diameter? To fit snuggly in the...
Not sure if the kawasaki one would fit anyway but yeah I have seen it on there.
I wouldn't ask dealers any where I live nearby there not the approachable type if you know what I mean! To be honest it's not the gauge or tube so...
Hi, so most likely both parts are seized as they were on mine, I wouldn't suggest cutting it either as it would be a nightmare trying to source...
Yes mate, I have seen it on there thought one might be a bit closer.
Does anyone have this tool in the UK for sale or loan?
Yeah thanks but already replaced them with braided lines
Ordered a new hose braided this time, must of been damage from the previous owner never tried bleeding it up till now.
Wow how helpful predictive text sorry never read the message B4 posting. Don't comment then if you can't help can't be arsed with sarcasm at the...
Decided to bleed up my rear caliper and bought some new crush washers. Used the correct torque and tightened it down. However when it comes to...
What about trying some of the thicker gasket paper you can buy worked for me 1.2mm or you can get it thicker the 2mm stuff. On taking mine off and...
Hi, they could possibly be bs32s they look very similar to the ones I have fitted to my Fj600 but not sure. I'll post some pics I have of mine...
Stu further to the thread would something like this maybe work saw them on ebay. Shot in the dark I know. [ATTACH][ATTACH]
Yeah the rods out no bearings or springs. I remember cleaning the carbs 5 or 6 years ago and removed the rod and remembered a tiny bearing falling...
Hi stu OK I'll swap em around, yeah just checked the carb now and there both missing springs and ball bearings.
Thanks for the replies my mistake I have the 85 engine in the frame with the later mikuni carbs fitted with the choke lever on the left side of...
Having trouble getting her started and wondered if this could be part of the problem. The choke doesn't stay open and you have to keep yours...
Really? I can't see how you can do it as the seal is behind the aluminium isn't it? wedged between the two cases further in. Where do you buy the...
Finally got my Xj600 85 started the other day and noticed a considerable oil leak coming from behind the left hand side cover we're the timing...
I don't mean to sound dumb but what do mean when you say ohm out the components and diode check not really competent with electricity and a...
OK at the moment am in the middle of cleaning out the fuel tank I'll put it back on add some fuel and see if it fires. But for the time being am I...
Hi I did as you suggested and completely removed the black and white wire and it sparks now on all 4 pots. At the moment I have the clutch switch...
OK so I can completely disconnect this wire and leave it out the block? We're does it run back to and is the neutral switch causing the fault as I...
Having a problem trying to get a spark on my Fj600 85. The bike cranks but can't get a spark on any of the plugs. I read about the black and white...
Yeah seen a kit on ebay for 23 quid so might get that it's the 4 brush type as well. Didn't know the later models were only 2 brushes though. Not...
Just noticed as well some crafty bastard has put in a a brush holder of a seca by the looks of it. All Fj600 and xj600 have 4 brush holders as...
Also the bolt that goes through the hole in the starter has like a kind of collar it goes through so u can tighten a nut down to it is missing. On...
Hi stu OK this what I've got so far, removed starter and with a known good battery ran jumper leads to it, it span at first really slowly then...
Hi used lithium grease hoped this was a good insulator.
:):) much appreciated
All cables were greased the one coming out the back of the crankcase bolt number 32 I believe that runs up to the negative terminal and underneath...
Yeah I replaced the larger of the two relays the smaller one I haven't. Tested side stand switch and it appears to work but when you press starter...
Hi stu Turn ignition and power across all fuses power at the starter relay and red and white wire. Yes tried bridging relay with a flat screw...
Man am stumped got everything working on the bike lights horn etc, all switches work but no spark ran a test light over the coils and no power to...
I think possibly they might off spliced the green wire with the blue wire running off it and attached it to one of the headlight wires. So that...
OK so picked up my relay and attempting to wire up the front of the bike so far I've got: Headlight: green,black, yellow Horn: pink and brown...
Wiring the bike back up and I think I blew the relay or at least earthed it. Have power all over the bike as have been using a test light and...
Hi Yeah but there of the later model, need the 9 pin plug off the earlier model. Cmsnl have them or something that looks similar but there...
Looking for a flasher relay for the above bike anyone know were u can get an after market one like this. Checked online obviously but cant see...
Just fiited a new pair of ignition coils to my xj coming off the loom I have 2 red and white wires and 2 other wires one orange and I think the...
Hi read your previous post from a few years back on the cylinder head torque settings you were trying to confirm. My Haynes manual states like you...