I moved some boxes out of the way and put the battery tender on my brand new, but now dead, battery. I had done some reading and I think it was...
I finally moved my XJ to my new shop! My first shop and it will be dedicated to the final stages of my resto-mod. Cheers everyone
“Laces out.”
Late on the draw, but can someone confirm that exceeding the primary ohms is not a problem? Just coming under, correct? I have Forseti coils at...
Thanks man
Sportster take-offs from EBay are exactly what I used. My stockers looked great until you saw the big rust holes from underneath. They sit a...
Maybe I missed it in the thread. What color number/name is the paint? So far everything looks great.
I think I used a black and lime green wire, and it worked. I used process of elimination and ground testing to determine. I will update when I...
I finished the valve adjustment and buttoned her up and then SHE STARTED! So this means my new rectifier, coils, plug wires, fuse box, and like...
Unless you put dual chrome Stebel horns on it like I did on my XJ, it can't be as strange ;)
I forgot to mention that my XJ650 has an XJ750 tank with the fuel sender which I hope will work with the 100 ohm resistance of the gauge. Worst...
Thank you, this is great information. I was noticing that about the different versions. Mine has the lettering light up white when powered on....
Today I grounded out the unlabelled wires to determine their function on the gauge. Worked like a charm! Then, I buttoned up the headlight...
Honestly should have just stuck with stock. But it will all be worth it in the end, hopefully. Still bitter that the expensive Acewell was a dud...
That’s the one. The diagram is wrong. I was just thinking in my chair where I contemplate all things XJ, that all I need to do is ground the...
A bit late on the uptake, but I just wanted to second (or third) the praise of BigFitz and the valve adjustment thread; without it and especially...
Well, I agree that it’s not a plug n play device, but it is still “universal” in that it can be made to fit with modification for nearly any...
One more thing: here is the Izztoss gauge (you gotta love the catchy name) powering up. (The video has the wrong extension so it wouldn’t upload.)
By the way this is the state of my headlight bucket at present. I’ve had to remove some of the chunky connectors to fit my led headlight and...
That is a great thread and resource. Different gauge though. I started installing it the other day using the attached wiring diagrams. I...
Check your bearings.
Wishing you a speedy recovery mate
Had a bit of a scare just now putting a shim back in. As I slowly rotated the cams with the tool removed, the shim went *ping!* and flew across...
They sprayed gas directly into the air filter, after they took ten minutes to find it. I dislike the entitled attitudes of these guys, but that’s...
Thanks again. Yes, put that diagram up on a big screen and you can make the circuit “glow” :cool:
Thanks for your reply. Are you saying the bulb itself is essential to the oil cutoff circuit? My new gauge does not have an oil light. If the...
So I thought I would start a thread for everyone using a universal digital gauge on the XJ bikes. This thread is specifically about the unit...
It's a 1982 XJ650; it's in my signature :) I knew there had to be a reason to connect it in there. I am doing a "restomod" but I am trying to...
So I have read the excellent “ultimate relay” and diode post by Chacal, and I have done a search for information about my question, but I am still...
I said to hell with my crazy expensive Acewell gauge that stopped working and I ordered a cheap eBay version instead. And removed my valve cover...
Today I installed a new brake piston and seals, and I pulled and replaced the front bearings. The pads drag a little, but hopefully they will...
I did try holding each button for up to ten seconds, alone and together. I contacted some distributors for support but I’m not optimistic about...
Alright, so I have all my connections working with the Acewell gauge, (it’s a 4553 unit) including stuff that never worked before until I changed...
Thanks for all your replies. I think I may keep the drive dog on the axle with the circlet ring that engages the drive removed. For some reason...
And the white rubber thing? How did you make it/where’d you find it? Sorry for all the damned questions haha
I think you must be talking about the metal collar holding in the white grommet/bearing cap? I don't have one of those.
What is this spacer in the picture? What did you make this out of or was this a Home Depot find? It looks like it snugs up to the hub nice and...
A helicoil is what I finally did, and I wish I had just done it sooner!
I think I may notice mine more after I replace the swingarm bearings.
Thanks bud
I’m installing my Acewell digital gauge and I’m wondering if anyone who has installed the magnetic pickup on their XJs can suggest the best...
I did use the search features of this excellent site, and I also read through the diy article several times and I even had it out while I did it....
Jetfixer, can you tell me what you did with the white plastic spacer thing in the coils? Is it there for some preload? I am not talking about...
I sure wish old JWillyG could get back to me on this dead thread with the solution. I think I am having this exact problem at the moment. The...
The airbox went out with a bit of a kick of my boot, but let me say that today I tried Hogfiddles’ heat gun technique (I believe it was he) and it...
Actually, they gefilte fish.
Just started playing with wiring a new LH control and my Acewell gauge today. The SuperBrightLeds are awesome. Not wired right but I’m liking...
Yesterday I installed an all-new clutch and I installed a spin-on adapter kit with chrome filter from Len. Great bit of kit!
That’s a pretty neat trick. Probably adds some extra cushioning as well. The whole reason I did it apart from improving the reliability of the...
I don’t know your setup and I’m sure it’s fine, but I would never put a fuse box under the gas tank in case it ever sparks. I guess I’m just to...