Feel like i should elaborate on the fuel smelling oil. If your bike has been flooding cause of bad carbs, and has fuel in the oil the oil is thin...
Sounds like your working it out but i dont like the gas smelling oil thing you mentioned. I hope your not trying to get this thing running without...
Looks like 700 xj Mine has 4:1 headder and like yours also has pod filters. It is 10% over main jet from stock, dont ask me # but remember 10%...
Does that bike use spring loaded roller pins 9n the one way drive for the starter clutch? ( like old hondas?)
I would get ahold of Len at XJ forever, banner at top, and just order a proper new one instead of bastardizing the wiring... just saying.
Yup! Was the one on the left! Used the spare, just gotta remember to replace it! Thanks again! Didn't know they were there!
I should have elaborated Before I started, brakes were always very stiff if you were braking much harder than average. About half way I'd say....
Hence why I didn't see a fuse box! I feel less like an idiot! Thanks Rooster I'll keep posted!
Fuse box? I found the main under the seat.. pulled side panels... had the bike apart from paint... why don't I remember a fuse box... I feel like...
Sounds like either the shim job went wrong, or you've got the plug wires crossed. Common to accidentally set a cylinder on TDC valve overlap and...
I was having brake issues, stiff and unpredictable. I just did it all, even pads. I had a local hydraulics shop make lines at $70 CAD each x3 I...
Out riding today and randomly lost my tach... no warning. I stopped and realized I had no neutral light. Upon closer inspection I noticed I had no...
Check out k-moe and the "church of clean" for yr carbs. Other than that these bikes are relativley easy to work on andfix have fun!
Ok, now knowing ( thanks to you awesome people) the 700 is essentially a 650 bottom. End with 750 jugs, my question is this.... Do 81-84 750...
^^ oh yeah diffs need bearing n seal kits too...
Like a Ranger UTV i worked on for a cutomer.... Under 500 miles, looked mint, bought at auction. Complaining of wierd sounds and poor handling.......
Can you get the bike to make the noise when sitting, so you can pinpoint it? Or only when driving? Knock on the heat shields (not running or yll...
I still recommend getting originals! however if yr stuck..... Use the jaw on an open end wrench or a caliper to measure the groove width in mm....
I would just clean the dowel well and apply a small dab of grease or antisieze on assembly. No need to pull it out.
Try heat and an easy out, if it wont turn then its cast in and will have to be drilled out
Measure the groove on the boot. Or just order some from xjforever.
Btw, i rode my bike today... Just cruised a while on the highway for shits n giggles. Really enjoyed passing a motorhome pulling a car... 3rd gear...
I allways remove those screens and install an inline or keep yr tank clen and say eff it. They are the worst place to plug, have to pull the rack,...
For the front i could superheat the spokes then drive down the road and jam the brakes on to curve em? ;)
If i do a burnout, and simultaneously heated the rim spokes with a torch... Do you think theyd bend all curvy and cool? Like the 83 rims i want?...
Thanks xtmag.. Guess in stuck with stock :)
My bike has 4:1 had to delete center stand. Same as one of my neighbours bikes, 1100 yammy. Dont know if anyone makes a 4:1 that allows center...
I like these "foam style" grips, super cheap, like $12 CAN from EMGO, they help reduce the "buzz" a fair amount. [ATTACH]
Think i mentioned copper wire at one point to another member for this issue... Fiddly, but bang! A dube, a beer, an 20 minutes can save a float...
Take your old brake lines to a hydraulics shop (one that does industrial hydraulics for CATs n such) they should be able to make a reproduction...
Most say start at 3 then 4 1 2, the readjust, as you adjust eack cylinder it affects RPM and therefore affects vaccuum on each cylinder, run thru...
See xjforever, or most bike shops carry EMGO mufflers, there cheap in every aspect if the word but work. Be sure to get a pair, they are similar...
I cant get info overload to load... Lol! On my shitty i pad, can anyone give me a copy n paste of what fits my bike please and thanks! :)
Fiinally got that thread to load, ingenious device. Note, not all spark plug sockets have the same hex size for the wrench end. Be sure thats right
Just for curiosity sake is it like some wonky-doodle insideout torx? Or a 12 point?
This forum is for tech questions and fixes, so get wrenching! :)
Guess i didnt look at my own bike that carefully when i had the valve cover off or i would have realized the style of head. All these XJs are the...
Ya, my tool wouldnt work at all.nyou need an exposed spring.
There should be no oil in your generator cover, either you got the wrong cover or you have worse problems. See k-moes post
Penetrating oil ist that flammable, it will flare up but blow it out. allways keep a fire extinguisher nearby anytime your using fire stuffs but...
I could get a pic of the actual tool if anyone wants to fab one?
Another real bad drawing of a tool ive used to do this on car motors. Dont know if anyone makes a mini for bikes. [ATTACH]
Just to note, another trick for valve spring removal... Take an old spark plug and smash all the ceramic out so it has a hole thru it. Weld in a...
Heat the hell out of the muffler at the joint with a torch till its red, try to wiggle while hot then pour cold water on it, or hose it till cool...
Or build a tool like this... (Another bad drawing... Lol) ;) [ATTACH]
Get a real good leather glove, put a rag in your hand, dont be scared and hold the basket tight. Use an impact, battery, electric or air, the nut...
^^^^^^ adjust very little, 1/4 turn at a time ^^^^
Your horn should have a wierd little scrwe where it dosnt belong with a lock nut on it. By adjusting this screw, you can adjust the horn tone....
Trackworthy? Im drag racing mine this summer.. Is your bike running?
Also to Add, most clutch baskets with a lock tab like yours, have a specific and finite torque on that nut. Why it is locked, so it doesnt back...
