Like Jeff I sandblasted my fenders then used epoxy primer under lacquer. That was 3 years ago and no problems.
One word.....Metzler
Re: '83 XJ750 Midnight Maxim RickO..thanks for the link...I didn't know there even was stuff like that. Joe
DOT. The ride really isn't bad. Traffic is very light, but the road surface sucks in a lot places. But that's getting fixed, even in Oneonta....
Yup, the instructions tell you to stake the insert with the included tool. Thanks for looking out.
Thanks for the tip. I went to NAPA and got a helicoil kit. It came with the tool and insert. I'll rotate the engine to get the cylinder up, and...
Well, I guess I'll give it test run...I've got a day off, election day, coming up, I'll just be fooling around that day anyway. First I've got to...
I agree with Steve, stay with the original exhaust. First thing, get a manual, and I recommend the XJ cd(s) in their latest version. Welcome to...
My ride isn't in heavy traffic. Actually, I88 between Worcester and Binghamton is pretty lonely. Drove home in a hail storm and downpour...
Any riders with daily commuting experience on a bike? I'm wondering how long a daily round trip commute becomes too long to do on a bike....
Tunes.....Dire Straights
Chitty...that's different, like the price and will explore. Thanks.
Howdy gang! I'm looking around for a motorcycle lift. Something that can be wheeled around in the garage with the bike on it. Sears has a...
I've a Memphis Shades Hellcat on my XJ, fits great. Looks cool too as the bottom half is gradient black. Comes in a bunch of colors. I thinnk...
I looked...almost fell out of my chair. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
;efp4in no$}ot4ls!!!!!!!!!
Where I live $40 or so/hr. would be good. Closer to Albany rates go up. I guess it really depends on location. And expertise! Word gets around...
Put a set of V-Max mirror heads on my 650...nice!
I've purchased several thing from these folks. Excellent prices, fast delivery. http://www.mawonline.com/
Chin scoops, try JC Whitney. Maeir (Maier?) makes'em, black ABS, paintable. They make windscreens also. About $125 US. Comes with mounting...
I did some digging on the net, and Marshall makes both 4in 1, and 4 in 2. I also caught a vid with sound of the 4 in 1's on a Honda..nice!...
Happy 4th!!! Hey, anybody have experience with Marshall exhaust? It seems that they're popluar in the UK, but I don't recall ever seeing 'em...
I need to run mine fat for awhile...try to close the choke as soon as possible so not to foul the plugs. Takes a few minutes to run right but...
Here's a thought..gasoline is a volatile liquid...if the fill plug is left off will the gas just evaporate? Ever spill some on the floor and...
Your exhaust mod would likely cause a lean condition, yes? Maybe try plugs of a different heat range? Just a thought...
I used swirl remover on my clear, buffed it with a cheapo WallyWorld $15 buffer. Hi gloss!
Been there, done that. Last time I resprayed with clear engine paint, Duplicolor. Supposed to be more gas/oil proof. Nope, wasn't. I've...
Yup, I've seen those charts...takes me back to chemistry class...ow! Triple points, phase changes, temp, pressure, holy moley! It does make me...
Thanks for all the input, pretty interesting topic that I thought would get some discussion going. Back to my experience...temps have been...
My xj650 seems to suffer from the same bug. Take a look at my post about icing and consider the replies posted there.
Boy, I goofed this post up, shows twice...oh well. Anyway, the carbs are clean and I've pulled the plugs, no problems found. The boots do show...
I've seen other posts about this problem, but yesterday was the worst for me. Choke on, hit the button, bike starts right up and idles fine. Get...
Loctite 271, the red stuff. Will come loose with a little hot air if you need to remove them.
Maybe 2 years ago, in American Iron magazine (yikes!) I saw an ad for a now defuct chopper builder that offered a model powered by a transverse...
Glad you found it useful. I'm still slowly clicking through the site, been pretty busy. Garage sale today, RIDE tomorrow! Happy Memorial...
no mufflers=burn down. Don't do it.
Not much specific to XJ's, but lots of good do-it-yourself stuff. I was searching for horns myself. Probably put a set of Fiamms on this summer....
Morning all, Maybe you've seen this site....anyway, thought I'd share, http://www.webbikeworld.com/ lots of links and info, quite a bit...
Plastic stripper? I know I'm late on this posting...what are you up to? The covers can just be sanded, no?
Way cool! Really sounds nice. Jardine makes a set of slip ons that look just like your mufflers...Rumblers they're called. Now I have to get...
Scuff or blast the chrome well, use epoxy primer, then paint away! Chrome is tough to get paint to stick but I've had good results when sprayed...
Hi gang....just bought a Hellcat from MAW on-line...ffits my xj650 like glove. Handlebar mount, black gradient..way cool!
Not really sure...new board, CPU, updated browser may have been a little screwy. Everything works OK now. Damn computers!
Hi gang...had trouble getting re-registered on the new site. Looks great! Snosheriff thanks for getting back but problem solved.
Schoharie County in New York. I've seen another xj650 in the area.