A few more...
More pics from the same show.
Nice project...couple questions for you. With that high of a compression ratio...what octane rating are you using? Mixing race gas with pump?...
The reason to put the rim on the balancer before installing the tire to to find the heavy spot of the rim...no balancing happens here. Just mark...
The frame, specifically the steering stop needed some work. It was a little bit bent up but the neck and race were unharmed. It seems like the...
The introduction of more ethanol per volume of gasoline, actually increases the octane level. Regardless, at the pumps if it's labelled 87 octane...
Guy on youtube "Harrys Garage"...he raced Dakar in the 80's. He talks about starting XT500 from cold...quite the procedure in this vid. 5:26...
Some painted engine pics...decided to leave the head and oil pan silver (better to see leaks, I think). Valspar Plastikote engine enamel was used...
Been changing my own tires on many different types of bikes for several years now. The XJ wheels are very straight forward...cast wheels and no...
I must of misunderstood...I was referring to the fingers on the basket (outer) and boss (inner). (pics attached highlighted in red)
Down to the base? Never done that...I've always filed just enough to be smooth so the plates don't get hang up. The more material you remove...the...
Your manual and wiring diagrams... https://www.xjcd.org/service-manuals
Grooves in the basket and boss must be very bad if you are thinking of a rotary table etc. Have a pic? I've filed several clutch assemblies and...
Glad you got it sorted Tony. If it starts to act up again...you'll know where to start looking.
I've re-read it a couple of times Tony and I'm still not sure I understand....but I'll give it a shot. Unhook the cable at the wheel hub and spin...
Tire issues are a bummer for sure. Some things I've learned over the years of doing my own motorcycle tires... If it were me, I would confirm...
Have a look at your gaskets...could they be catching on the floats and bending the tangs?
Do you wet set them?...good time to confirm they are closing like they should.
You replaced the needles and seats?...what are the lines coming from the intake joints?
Disconnect the ground if your not going to remove the battery...welding can do strange things to electronics.
Your to do list is very organized....3 days of fun. Love the "mars bar" scheme on you bike!
If your registration reads 15J-001035, it sounds like an error...I couldn't find any info on 15J. I know the last 2 XJ's I've had recently, have...
15T model code XJ750J Canadian bike. Pm'd you with other info. Top right hand corner of the page (XJ4EVER), scroll down after the catalog...
Sounds like you need to get to know the bike...do you have manuals? Owners and/or service?
Yes, knowing where the light spot of the tire is key.
10,000km is low for a 40 year old bike...probably sitting a lot. How it was stored is important...especially in the climate you are in. Fluids...
Makes sense. If you loose your brake light you still have a tail light...especially at night.
Balancing the rim without weights and tire on, determines where the heavy spot is. You would think it would be at the valve but I rarely find this...
I think it has more to do with the parking function. In "P" tail light on.
Maybe it's the way the question is worded...or lost in translation. If you are referring to the rate of speed...by the looks of the pictures (the...
The bead line must be even all the way around...that is the purpose of the bead line. If it is not, then the bead isn't seated properly. Take it...
You referring to the bead line?...pic attached
Don't know if this will help but... I came across a service manual for an XJ750 (model codes 1FL, 1AA, 1FJ). In the specs portion of the manual...
Will it be a vest, tie and scarf?...or just some wax in the stash?
Have you checked the tensioner spring?...not broken or damaged? IIRC Early FJR's had an issue with the auto tensioner spring that Yamaha later...
With a 4 speed you would always be looking for 5th...I suppose that could be said for 5 speeds as well tho.:D
Viton is a trade name (Dupont, I think)...it is a synthetic rubber. I don't know if the float needles in the XJ's are "Viton" but surely they are...
You have to pry the bezel off. Courtesy of @hogfiddles http://www.xj4ever.com/repairing your 700 gauges.pdf
Cool lookin bike, nice colour scheme. Torquey no doubt. 5 or 6 speed? FI? I have buddys on Harleys that razz me as well. Can't afford one they...
I would, for piece of mind.
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If you are looking for data...send for analysis. $20 if I remember correctly. https://www.blackstone-labs.com/
When I click it, it shows Norfolk in Canada.
PM @Toomanybikes He's in BC as well.
The question was out of curiosity. 5N9 is a model code. It's on the neck as part of the VIN. If it's a short VIN (9 digits) it will be the...
Yup lesson learned...carb cleaner eats rubber. 5N9?..with YICS
Sometimes a few taps with a screwdriver will seal them. I've read lapping compound does them good as well...or are they rubber tipped? What kind...
I used welding wire and a screwdriver that fits the opening. Pics attached.
The float needle and seat are not sealing properly...letting fuel escape out of the bowl and making it's way through the engine and into the oil...
"Guardian bells" are usually given to you by another rider to watch over you...big in the Harley crowd.
