Here's a quick video of troubleshooting and refurbishing my headlight relay off a 1981 XJ750 Seca (RH): [MEDIA] Spoilers - cleaning up the...
My guess is the brake MC piston was stuck in the "pressed" position, mimicing a condition where the brakes feel "soft" or you can easily pull the...
Yeah there is a set of new rubber on Ebay right now if you have to have original ones:...
Hi all, been a while since I've posted here but some of you might remember me. I've been enjoying my XJ750 since I completed the resto and have...
Will upload some pics of last summer once I figure out hosting.
VERY late update, but I rebuilt the starter, which slightly improved the hot start issue but not completely - good enough until it's time to do...
Happy New Year all!
Went on another group ride this past weekend. Did another 80 mile round trip. Man, the XJ really screams if you want it to :D. I mostly prefer to...
Long story short, issue seems to stem from me running a 55 Watt Aux light. At idle, with the aux light, headlight and turn signals on, voltimeter...
Last night was coming back from my second "bike night" (The XJ has been getting a lot of love btw!) and on the way home I noticed my turn signals...
Is the OEM one made out of plastic? Mine is made out of brass it seems.
Yo! Alright, so all I'm seeing here is the wrong type of fuel line clamp. Yes, it matters - and the type of clamp you are using will cause a leak....
Figured I'd share the video I put together of the restoration footage I shot. [MEDIA]
I don't think there's a draw involved so much as a lack of braincells...
Latest update: after replacing the faulty TCI my friend and I went on a repeat of our earlier ride. We rode for about 3 hours and the bike did not...
Sounds like valve clearances need adjustment.
Beautiful bike! Check the valves first, worry about everything else after. Make sure you get a new cover gasket and valve cover bolt seals too so...
That's actually a good point. yes only the outer right one was...questionable! Maybe I'll replace it with the rack on the bike like ya said....
Who had money on the TCI being the issue? :D Just came back from about two hours of riding. The TCI was the issue. I'm not having any of the...
New (old) TCI came today along with a lot of all the relays and switches that go to my XJ (figured it can't hurt to have spares anyway). Another...
Update: Tried to flow test with the existing aftermarket petcock. On PRI it took over 4 minutes to fill most of a 1 liter bottle, nowhere close...
Stalls when you start it....is the enricher turned all the way on? I don't really see how your petcock mistake would cause a difference in how it...
Hey man, I'm pretty new too. I started on these forums last year in much the same situation as you (new rider, just got a cheap XJ that I thought...
Once I get out to the garage this weekend I'll try the drip test with my cheap-o petcock and with the OEM one that I have coming. We'll see how...
I don't know about how long I can, but I'd say about 2 hours is the most I'd want to without some sort of break.
I do, it is the recommended sintered brass style. every bit of the fuel line including the filter section runs below the petcock as well (I use...
No idea, but take a look at https://xjbikes.com/forums/posts/659447/. Guy had the same symptoms as I did and swapped to an OEM style petcock -...
I have not yet, I did remove the float bowls and put those through the ultrasonic several times as they had some nasty gunk stuck onto the bottom....
Curious, what kind of symptoms did you experience with the aftermarket petcock?
Anybody want to test out my TCI? :D I have hobbyist soldering experience and all the gear... (I've soldered on laptop motherboards before), so I...
To be honest, when I rebuilt my calipers (xj750) they did not go in completely "straight" meaning, like yours, when they were bottomed out they...
I'll give that a shot tomorrow - I did take my gas cap apart and checked the vent "ball", cleaned that port out with some carb cleaner, cleaned...
Idk man, would the piston really go that far into the bore if it was cock-eyed? Think about it. I could be wrong though.
Update: bike is still cutting out. On my last outing I rode at 55+ for around 15 miles before I ran into any issues. Running with the petcock on...
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(removed) Still issues with the upload. Damnit.
Valve shims complete as of yesterday, along with new brake cable and throttle cable installation. Got the new carb boots installed and carb rack...
Always had a great experience buying from Len. Some people complain about the cost, but the reality is if you get something from Len you don't...
Got the MC off this weekend and inspected. Luckily no damage to the seals inside or anything which was good news. I put it in the vice and started...
Got the shims read yesterday and started cleaning up the valve cover gasket to prep for the re-install. 1 of the exhaust valves was well out of...
I'm going through the same thing currently...How did you re-apply the gasket in order to get it to stop leaking? Did you seal both sides with...
You're right, and after finding all of the neglect while I was rebuilding the bike, I ought to know better by now... my desire to get on the bike...
Fair point! It was on my To-do list but after discussing with PO, he assured me it had been done very recently...however due to the fact that my...
Bikes gots fresh D404s on the front and rear. Front brake system finally leak-free. The anti-dive bleeder plugs (not bleeder screws) ended up...
Latest update: I got the front tire off the front wheel and OH MY GOD someone went crazy with the Slime. I'm so glad I decided to change that tire...
Hey man! I'm down in Springfield/Eugene area. Let me know if you're ever in the area maybe we can grab a beer. I'm pretty new to motorcycle stuff...
Uhh, welcome to my thread! Hahaha. Today I got my brakes wrapped up. I still had leaks after bleeding and suprise surpise, it was the stupid...
I've been out riding a time or two since uploading that last video, and unfortunately my brakes have sprung a leak (several, actually). Despite...
Take pics. I can't be there (I'm literally on the other side of the country) but it'd be cool to see what these events look like!
