Ok, I used a solution of: Carb cleaner Coke Lemon Juice Water Laundry Soap Ajax Sodium Pentothal Sweat Cinnamon Sand Cocaine and...
Thanks, ciscobird... I'll see if I can track it down!
Hey guys, quick question about cleaning carbs by soaking them in cleaner. What would you recommend for something I can put the carbs in say,...
So, I stripped one of the 6mm bolts holding the valve cover of my 650H last time SalCycle and I were putting things back together. Didn't catch...
I went down once on my XS400 when I was in highschool. Interesting story, really. It was November, and I was taking my bike in to the...
Welcome! I think you'll find that you've got more information here than you can possibly ever use. This place is great :)
Considering the PO used 10w30 car oil, I'd be surprised if that's the only issue that's come to light in the engine. I'm worried that the...
Headed over to SalCycle's place to see if we could get the XJ back together and running without timing chain issues. Long story short, success!...
Fixed the timing chain issue, changed the oil, put 'er all back together, and rode her home. Zoom zoom! Tomorrow I resume commuting the 10km...
We'll take another crack at it tonight, there's gotta be a simple answer here. It was absolutely fine before we touched the tensioner. Wish us...
Yeah, not comfortable running the bike under any circumstances with timing chain problems, that's for sure. SalCycle and I discussed replacing...
Oh yeah, forgot to mention that I did a 150km round-trip this weekend, and the bike ran like a swiss watch. Finally got a chance to open her up...
Very excellent!
Hey all! Got together with SalCycle today to give the XJ some much-needed TLC. We took the carbs off, cleaned them a bit, but the #3 and #4...
Awesome, will pick up some hypoid when I get home and do a flush. I don't know if it's ever been done before. Thanks! C
Nobody? Damn, it's going to be at least a week before I see the Haynes arrive :( Hopefully SalCycle has some insight for me on Monday!
Hey all, question about final drive gear maintenance. Basically, what should I be doing for my final drive to keep it in tip-top shape while I...
Well, I got motivated and did mine pretty much exactly like irish's. I used butt connectors instead of trying to splice-and-solder, took me all...
I bought exactly this set of gear to do exactly the same replacement. Haven't had a chance to actually sit down and do it yet, but I hope to this...
How much, that's the question!
Ok, we're in #xj on efnet. Rick, you might try http://www.snak.com/ if you're on a Mac. I haven't used it, but it comes recommended by some...
Pics please! :)
Sure, I'm fine with EFnet, though that's not the most reliable network out there :) I already have a few channels there. Do you want to get...
An IRC channel would be absolutely great... it's nice to have some interactivity and conversations tend to flow a little better there. Not to...
Had three of the four bolts holding the fairing on take an unscheduled trip on me today during a quick blast around the city - that was fun!...
Changed the oil from the 10W30 automotive oil the PO had in there (yuck and gross) to 15W50. Would have used 20W50, but the mechanic I talked to...
Just rolled over on 23000km.
I can help with the graphic design. What format would be best, kevin? Illustrator?
Great, just waiting for payday to roll around so I can order an XJCD. Spent every penny I had buying and insuring the new XJ :) So worth it.
Gotcha. Thanks for the pointer, Nick, will get it in for cleaning asap!
Hey all! Have been through the forums a few times, burned through the search, and haven't found an answer to this question: Bike starts...
Awesome! I'll fill up today and ride it until I hit reserve. I'm not the most... conservative rider, so we'll see how she goes :) C
Will do! Thanks :)
Hot. So very hot. I love how everything is black except the tips of the fins, very sexy.
Haven't yet ridden through a full tank of gas from start to finish, so I have no idea what to expect from my bike. Anyone want to post...
Just took some pictures, they're up at: lefty.tv/bike In particular, there's: [img] and [img] and [img] Would that be where the...
Hey all, I'm looking to replace the Windjammer fairing on my XJ650H with the stock Yammy headlight and front signals from the non-Windjammer...
Well, took her out for a blast today, and it looks like she's good to go! I put in a tank of high-grade fuel, and am letting the crappy fuel...
This isn't the exact stuff we used, but it should get you on the right track: ThreeBond Crankcase Sealant/Bond
Something similar to this happened to me when I laid down my XS400 and slid sixty feet or so on the right side, put a non-trivial hole in the...
I'd ride that. MMmm.
Today I jimmied my fuse problem, found out that the fuel in the tank is bad, then covered 'er up with a nice cover until the rain stops. Next...
Thanks, Robert :) Hey, question for you, what'd you replace the Windjammer with? Headlight/signals from another XJ? Someone told me that...
I drank a can of Seafoam and it cured my cancer, took 50 pounds off my ass, and gave me the strength of a bear!
Oh, and next payday I'll take it in to the local bike doctor and have the carbs rebuilt and resynched. I don't have the tools or the patience to...
Well, it seems to be figured out now! The neighbour from across the way heard me cranking my poor new baby and came out to lend a hand....
Yeah, I'm pretty blown away at how much info there is... it's pretty awesome :) Just plowing through the forums now to glean every bit of...
Well, after tinkering for a while, I'm fairly sure it's not the fuse block, though I will replace that for sure. Looks like someone's already...
Not yet, gotta wait until it's not raining :)
New fuse block, check! I'll see if I can borrow a workshop for a couple of days and get the wiring pulled apart and cleaned. Thanks for the...
