The right hand muffler on the 650 had a huge rust hole. While it did emit a charming exhaust note somewhere between a Roadglide and a Briggs &...
Those look great. It looks like you painted the "Maxim" the same color? How did you prep that, or peel off the old foil type cover?
Well to be clear, I didn't sew this thing up. It's just a pre made cover, although I'd like to attempt making one from scratch someday. I've...
I'm curious to know how much float level affects rich/lean. With all the discussions on jetting changes, I never see anybody suggest this. It...
This entire experiment is awesome! I can picture somebody seeing you out on the road with all the gear bungeed to the bike and asking what you're...
First time using a Metzler, since that's what I took off. The old ME88 was dry and crusty. Had to Sawzall the bead to remove it. The current...
Unfortunately it isn't miracle 500K oil. It's just their guarantee (with an asterisk!!) that if you use this oil in your diesel motor while...
Nice! That caliper on the front of the 650 is the same as the rear brake on the 1100 (I've just recently discovered them myself!) . Seems like...
Regarding USPS shipments, I've noticed more frequently over the past few years that the tracking updates will just stop at some point and it says...
It's a unique front caliper, but it is removable. The pivot bolt described in the book is accessed from the bottom, underneath a plastic plug...
Attempted a seat recovering today. I won't call it a professional job, but maybe a sight better than the duct tape massacre it replaced. [IMG]...
Correct, the start button grounds through the bars. Those little round buttons and the thin plastic flange are definitely not the best design....
Before attempting more frame bending, I figured I should investigate the dimensions of a non-wrecked 1100, so I did the only logical thing and...
And less than 4000 miles on the clock??!! You should already be loading it up. Heck, it's 3,000 miles away from me and I'm tempted..... o_O
Worked on the frame again today. I've got pretty much all the push/pull pieces in place that I expected to need, but the frame is still really...
It can be done on the bench, but easier when installed with the timing chain on. Cams have to be pried around by the sprocket bolts otherwise and...
So firstly, no, I had no idea verifying the accuracy of the tach to a known source was even a thing....but it's minutiae like this that I...
Well dang, on second thought you have to add the angle between the valves instead of subtract from the cam degrees, so that would be 90 plus about...
That illustration was definitely drawn in error. They probably made the technical drawing guy do the funny math and he gave up! 720 degrees of...
I'm not sure how many bikes had the air valve on the side, but not connected between both forks. Just the 750 Seca? It would leave a half...
Congrats on the bike. That thing looks super clean. Extra parts bike came with it? Even looks like you already have stainless brake hoses....
@dizzycow If the bike sat for years, shim your valves, do an oil change, get some heat in the motor and 50 miles on it before worrying too much...
Inching through yet another carb cleanout. I wonder how many parts total are in a set? More than a dozen I bet. [IMG]
Everything Melnic said.... And I'll just add, make sure you have a properly fitting 6 point socket on the filter bolt. They can be tight and you...
Looks like you are doing it right. And a stroke of good luck to be able to swap and reuse that many shims at once!
I suppose it depends on how much gets changed and your end goal. If you update the switches, but the function and location are the same, it...
If I had his energy, I'd have this bike fixed and on the road already! :)
Started on some frame straightening today. Or at least building some attachment points for jacking. I was going to attempt it with the front end...
It's been a while since I had one apart, so my memory is fuzzy, but it seemed like the barrel with the wafers is released from the inside. Take...
There is a poor man's, redneck or wrong way to do this, depending on your perspective. But it works. Still requires the key type to fit as...
That looks like a surprisingly good condition pile of parts. If it is complete, you should be in good shape. Did the seller give you any history...
Welcome! I've only been immersed in XJ's for a couple years, having started with some solid mechanic knowledge, but none related to these bikes....
When you removed the automatic tensioner, was the ratchet pawl working? As in, it only extends under spring pressure. You can't push it back in...
The thing on the left looks like the guts of an ignition switch that operates the fork lock pin on the right.
My son and I got the 550 and 750 out to enjoy this heat wave in the NW. About 100 miles on the backroads. Good warmup for spring. I still need...
Unbelievable. Pulled the carbs and cleaned them out. Not all the way to church, but we stuck our head inside the revival tent. All slides stuck,...
Well I can't believe it. Was gonna push the 650 into the far corner of the barn this morning, but figured why not throw a battery in it...just to...
Is it a straight or a flush if you collect all the '82s? This bike was actually a two-fer deal with the 1100 that I finally went back to collect....
If somebody came up with a 3D printed extender cup for the top of the master cylinder that would be slick! Then you could add extra fluid and...
I haven't seen brackets that are specific to these bars because they are unique, but this is what I intend to do on my '82...haven't got around to...
That vacuum bleeder is the easiest way. Here's why it is so difficult to build pressure from a dry system that has just been opened, replaced,...
Yes, for sure. It's a guarantee that it will get done twice. Reviving an old seized up master or caliper that's full of goop is a lot of hard...
It's not intended to be a long term solution. I just don't want to dump the money into the brakes until I know I have a runner. Don't need to...
Today was Brake-ing Bad. Cleaned up all 3 calipers. I figure I'll make sure I don't have any unforseen motor and transmission problems before...
The big "click here" link at the top of the page and the first category below "XJ4EVER supporting vendor" go to the same place, with the sub...
And then a sneak peek at other stuff that remains after I get the motor back together. I think I'm just gonna put the lid back on this thing......
Lots of upside down gasket scraping to avoid dropping debris in the case. Pistons and rings are cleaned up. No slop detectable in the rod...
Thanks for the explanation. I hadn't considered how the stock RH and LH flashers could both connect to a common indicator without diodes, but it...
Henry, I thought this was such a great story with your dad when you posted it originally. I'm glad you are reconsidering selling as its a...
I've been a bit sidetracked by my 1100 project, but still making progress on the 750 also. I decided to try a vapor honing service to clean up...
