I did spend some time micro-adjusting the main idle screw under various conditions. It was high idle or die out, regardless, and it never was...
Thanks for the info. I did screw in the idle adjustment a while back but it left the idle hanging way up. I'm not a wizard...maybe wizard...
This is an 82 Maxim XJ750J. The bike has plenty of smooth power and idles pretty smooth if I hold a little pressure on the throttle or else...
I got a cheap solenoid on Ebay for 10 bucks. Works great. Also got a backup as someone said the cheapos don't last long. New problem is I lost...
Thanks. I'll see what he's got.
Thanks again Jeff! I will definitely 'reverse' bleed to see if it improves. Then get some new line. Wow, only 4 years and I got close to 40....
Good point on old brake lines. I'll see when I bleed them. I do get idle creep - at least it creeps to zero rpm if I don't hang onto throttle a...
Thanks Dan, Yeah, that's the original seat and that luxurious seat has some luxurious duct tape on the King part of it. Gorilla tape actually....
So I disassembled the original solenoid. This is a one way job. You can see it's clean but the contact points are kinda worn. Thought I'd add...
Thanks to everyone who helped with comments and experience. Just got new solenoid. Just got it installed. Works every time. New solenoid is...
Thanks Jayrodoh, Once I get it running I'll take apart the old one to see what's up. All the connections are clean. I probably got a cheap one...
Thanks to everyone for all the helpful comments and experience. My hair is starting to grow back already. I will update when I have the 'thing'...
Thanks Jetfixer, Just ordered it.
Thanks Jeff, This problem has been getting worse over a long time and has finally hit critical mass. The old addage, "Don't fix it unless it's...
So, I shorted the solenoid and it cranks engine every time. Took off starter switch and sandpapered handlebar contact area. No diff there....
Thanks for the reply. I'll try bridging the solenoid first. I did wipe down the handlebar under the switch but maybe not enough. Everything is...
I have an 82 XJ750J which has been giving me problems when I push the starter button. I have to wiggle it around while depressed to get the bike...
Thanks k-moe & XJ550H. I went email route and got back a ton of info. So, here's what I wrote back to him: Len, Seriously?! This is THE most...
So being new here and trying to find parts on XJForever all I get is a list of symptoms, no pics and not sure how to use this "catalog". Any help...
Thanks XJ550H, Didn't see your post earlier. Sorry I missed it? Or is that how they show up? Good idea with the RTV Black. All four boots are...
Thanks Raskal. I'll check them out. Figured the cheap one have inferior rubber but wondered if anyone had used them and what they thought....
I'm new to the forum and hoping this get posted in the right place. I have a 1982 XJ750J. I have idle drop out issues which seem to be leaking...
