Basically me...I put in a compromised shim to do some testing until I got a hold of a good cheap one. It shattered during a test ride and shot a...
If i can just make this change for clarity sake you are saying.... You have 3 bikes which can donate a head. FJ600 obviously (Fj600 = Xj600, but...
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Im pretty sure these are the same engine. Is there something I am missing? The part seller told me i needed a fj600 head and his xj 'probably...
It definitely doesn't spin like a free bird. If i give it a good push It goes around once, maybe twice...I just checked the bearings, cleaned them...
Thanks for the input guys! I tightened it somewhere in the range of 30Ft/p then did the clamp bolt to spec. After that i tried unscrewing the...
Just trying to figure out the torque for the front axle on my 1985 FJ 600. haynes manual has abdicated responsibility in providing this...
Issue resolved...case close! Thought it would be worse for some reason....anyhow, thanks !
Okay.....deep breath....I was trying to set up a new LED brake light. Was testing with some gator clips, got clumsy and saw a small electrical...
I ended up using the zip tie method in the meanwhile..... No complaints. Pretty nice little trick. But if someone wants to upload those photos...
Ahhh, no worries then. The plate type is almost certainly not suited to 3d printing. Thanks anyhow. Hopefully someone with the hook type will...
Thanks K-moe! If it's the hook shaped one id be happy to model and print it...post it for the community if it works. The screw in plate type, I...
Post some pics and let's find out!!! Its an experiment. PETG or ABS at 100% infill might just get the job done. Even if it only works for one...
Yeah, I've seen that trick. But with the proliferation of 3d printers pretty soon lots of peoples friends and nephews will have one. It would be...
Hello, As the tile says im hoping someone can send orthographic type photos of the valve shim tool for a 1984 fj/xj 600 :) Importantly please put...
Thank you very much Rooster 53 ! I now know what a diode is after doing some preliminary research based on your comment. I would order the part...
Thank you! The LED blinking relay wiring worked just as you explained. Connect the Brown wire to the B terminal and the Brown / White wire to the...
Thank you!!! I will report back with my results, and perhaps even pictures! Thanks for taking the time.
I got LED flashers for my 84 fj600. I'm not worried about the auto cancel feature. I have the same cheap orange flasher shown on the previous page...
Sorry!! 84 FJ600 The crossing on the diagram is because of how the wires are numbered. The wire with the number 3 on it comes from the left side...
Ill check....but Cylinders are referred to as 1-4 left to right? Not by their fireing sequence 1,2,4,3? Two of the four wires have numbers on...
Can someone please tell me if I have this diagram correct? I'm trying to understand which coil leads go to which spark plugs. My understanding is...
Just wanted to say I think it was a success. Thanks for the advice and helping me to not talk myself out of it. In the end i got a new...
Well... Im closing the bottom back up and don't plan to pull the block. Still have to check the shims and see if I'm in spec. After that ill...
So, compression numbers are as follows but bear in mind that live at a very high altitude over 1000M. Atmospheric pressure here is is 12.8 PSI on...
I split the case to rebuild the transmission, replaced the the main-shaft and drive-shaft, along with the shift-shaft and change-lever. Aside from...
Hey Guys, Thanks for the info! That is encourging and its helping me convince myself to do the the work. XJ550H: That thread was definitley...
Can I ask what you did with the jetting in order to go to pods?
Okay, good to know. Thanks!
Okay, maybe thats why i cant edit my post either....Oh, the typos!
My names Phil. I'm the proud owner of an 81 xs-400 which I love, and ive been a (relatively) active member over at the XS400 forum, which is...
Hello, I'm trying to start a thread. When pressing submit it says I can because it appears to be spam-like or somehow not appropriate. Its just...
Im trying to make a thread about the issue, but i cant post it. Im getting a message that says my post looks like spam and i should contact a...
Just wanted to drop an initial hello and introduce myself. My names Phil. I'm the proud owner of an 81 XS400 which I love. I just picked up an...
