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  1. ShaunR
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    Stylish XJ900F handlebar conversion

    Hi all Although this topic has come up on this site before I thought I’d add my take on a neat handlebar conversion for the XJ900F. All that’s...
    Thread by: ShaunR, Jul 15, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. ShaunR
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    Mikuni Choke/starter plunger replacement seals

    Hi. Sorry to be a bit slow to reply. This is his email: zed.1015@yahoo.co.uk and his address for sending the plungers to: ROB MEGGITT. 69,...
    Post by: ShaunR, Jul 9, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. ShaunR
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    Mikuni choke/starter plunger replacement seals

    Hi all Not quite sure where this belongs so I'll post it here and on the Technical section. This may well have come up before (apologies if I'm...
    Thread by: ShaunR, Jul 6, 2025, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. ShaunR
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    Mikuni Choke/starter plunger replacement seals

    Hi all Not quite sure where this belongs so I'll post it here and on the Modifications section. This may well have come up before (apologies if...
    Thread by: ShaunR, Jul 6, 2025, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. ShaunR
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    1991 Yamaha XJ900F re-imagined

    I’ll let you know when I come to sell it!
    Post by: ShaunR, May 8, 2025 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. ShaunR
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    1991 Yamaha XJ900F re-imagined

    Thank you. I think the XJ engine is quite timeless. It’s a good classic looking engine and a very ‘clean’ design. I think I’ve chosen, or had...
    Post by: ShaunR, May 8, 2025 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. ShaunR
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    1991 Yamaha XJ900F re-imagined

    Cheers for that. Yes, it’s one that can very much divide opinion! Some don’t mind changing the look of a bike, others think they should be as...
    Post by: ShaunR, May 8, 2025 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. ShaunR
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    1991 Yamaha XJ900F re-imagined

    Thank you for your kind words! I wanted to make it look like a stock factory bike. It certainly was an absorbing and fun project. The best part...
    Post by: ShaunR, May 8, 2025 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. ShaunR
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    Replacement Yamaha XJ900F Cylinder Liners 68.5mm

    Thanks. Ive sent them an enquiry.
    Post by: ShaunR, Apr 5, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. ShaunR
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    Hi. I have found a UK supplier who can manufacture standard size cylinder liners and new pistons...

    Hi. I have found a UK supplier who can manufacture standard size cylinder liners and new pistons sets for the 58L XJ900F. Is it OK to post my...
    Profile Post by ShaunR for admin, Apr 4, 2025
  11. ShaunR
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    Replacement Yamaha XJ900F Cylinder Liners 68.5mm

    I have just spoken to a piston supplier here in the UK. Very helpful. They can make brand new standard bore 58L cylinder liners for around £70...
    Post by: ShaunR, Apr 4, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. ShaunR
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    Replacement Yamaha XJ900F Cylinder Liners 68.5mm

    An increase in compression ratio? So its a performance upgrade then! ;) Albeit, no doubt very small - I wonder how much. Would this affect valve...
    Post by: ShaunR, Apr 4, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. ShaunR
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    Replacement Yamaha XJ900F Cylinder Liners 68.5mm

    I take it new standard 58L pistons are unobtainable? I have several used sets. I have tried to measure them and none are perfectly round. Usual...
    Post by: ShaunR, Apr 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. ShaunR
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    Replacement Yamaha XJ900F Cylinder Liners 68.5mm

    Huw I don't think I have enough account preferences to send you my details. I think restrictions my prevent me sending them from this thread?
    Post by: ShaunR, Apr 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. ShaunR
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    Replacement Yamaha XJ900F Cylinder Liners 68.5mm

    I'm in Rye East Sussex.
    Post by: ShaunR, Apr 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. ShaunR
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    Replacement Yamaha XJ900F Cylinder Liners 68.5mm

    Funny you mention that as I have a set of new 31a barrels. I think if 58L liners went out to their maximum permitted rebore (3rd size?, 4th size?)...
    Post by: ShaunR, Apr 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. ShaunR
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    Replacement Yamaha XJ900F Cylinder Liners 68.5mm

    Hi Huw Believe it or not I do actually have a set of brand new 31a barrels which I bought by mistake and I can't seem to sell them on! So that...
    Post by: ShaunR, Apr 3, 2025 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. ShaunR
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    Replacement Yamaha XJ900F Cylinder Liners 68.5mm

    Hi All I'm sure this has probably come up a million times before, but does anyone know if its possible to get hold of, or get made, new cylinder...
    Thread by: ShaunR, Apr 3, 2025, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. ShaunR
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    1991 Yamaha XJ900F re-imagined

    Cheers for that. The real time spent on it was sorting out how the rear mudguard would fit to give enough tyre clearance, plus designing odd bits...
    Post by: ShaunR, Mar 22, 2025 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. ShaunR
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    1991 Yamaha XJ900F re-imagined

    Many thanks. The factory look was just what I was after!
    Post by: ShaunR, Mar 22, 2025 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. ShaunR
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    1991 Yamaha XJ900F re-imagined

    Good tip thanks. The GS1000 fender I used did have quite a chunky brace as part of it. Maybe I’ll use a GS1100 one on the other XJ I have...
    Post by: ShaunR, Mar 22, 2025 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. ShaunR
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    1991 Yamaha XJ900F re-imagined

    Thanks. Hopefully it will go through the road test OK and then I’ll see how it goes. It should be a bit lighter now without the heavy fairing,...
    Post by: ShaunR, Mar 22, 2025 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. ShaunR
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    1991 Yamaha XJ900F re-imagined

    Hi All Not sure if this is the right place, but if it's for modifications then I guess it might be, considering what I've done! Well, it’s...
    Thread by: ShaunR, Mar 21, 2025, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. ShaunR
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    Help, I think I mixed up my cam caps!

    Wow! A BIG thank you to everyone who posted answers to my conundrum! It’s only a few caps that got knocked out of place on the bench, so I’ll...
    Post by: ShaunR, Oct 30, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. ShaunR
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    Help, I think I mixed up my cam caps!

    This is really helpful. Thank you so much.
    Post by: ShaunR, Oct 30, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. ShaunR
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    Help, I think I mixed up my cam caps!

    Hi all I’m absolutely furious with myself. Rebuilding my 1990 XJ900F engine and have been careful throughout the whole process to keep my cam...
    Thread by: ShaunR, Oct 29, 2024, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. ShaunR
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    How I’ve done my XJ900F wire wheel conversion

    Oops! Updated now.
    Post by: ShaunR, Sep 6, 2024 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. ShaunR
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    How I’ve done my XJ900F wire wheel conversion

    Hi all Not sure if this is the right place or whether I should post this on technical. For those who are interested I have just posted a YouTube...
    Thread by: ShaunR, Sep 6, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. ShaunR
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    How to do XJ900F wire wheel conversion

    Hi all Not sure if this is the right place or whether I should post this on technical. For those who are interested I have just posted a YouTube...
    Thread by: ShaunR, Sep 6, 2024, 0 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  30. ShaunR
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    Bespoke XJ900 XJ750 Engine Covers

    Hi All I'm currently in the process of doing a retro build on my 1990 XJ900F. I'm going to dump the plastic work, fit wire wheels, a single...
    Thread by: ShaunR, May 17, 2024, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. ShaunR
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    Yamaha XJ900 Seca 1983 anti-dive unit removal

    Hi all I’m in the process of doing a light restoration on my 1983 XJ900 Seca. The alloy fork sliders need rubbing back and either painting or...
    Thread by: ShaunR, Feb 27, 2024, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. ShaunR
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    XJ900F engine/crank end covers

    The YICS covers on my 1983 model are two piece.
    Post by: ShaunR, Jan 6, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. ShaunR
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    XJ900F engine/crank end covers

    I have a 1983 XJ900, I think this has the YICS stickers on the covers. I’ll check to see if they have the 4mm seal. I have a feeling they do.
    Post by: ShaunR, Jan 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. ShaunR
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    XJ900F engine/crank end covers

    Well, that's all I can think it's for. I'm working on a one piece design at the moment and I'm also looking at the large round insert that sits...
    Post by: ShaunR, Jan 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. ShaunR
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    XJ900F engine/crank end covers

    Hi Thanks for the input. It's curious. The rubber gaskets/seals would suggest something to do with either vibration, although I can't think what...
    Post by: ShaunR, Jan 5, 2024 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. ShaunR
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    XJ900F engine/crank end covers

    Hi I'm new to this website so will have a few questions on the odd occasion. Hopefully I'm posting on the right forum with this query! Having...
    Thread by: ShaunR, Jan 2, 2024, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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