What a fine looking ride, Ski.
Re: Going to finally get my XJ550 on the road, need advice : If the leak is coming from the oil filter housing, new Fram filters (available at...
If those openings are 5mm or 6mm, then you can order adapters for the Morgan Carbtune. Here's a link (if the link doesn't show the adapters, then...
Here are some pictures of my new saddlebag supports. They are made from 1/4" rod and the tabs are made from 1/8" by 1" flatbar. Painted with grey...
Topped up the battery with distillied water, installed new plugs, got 'er started with a bit of effort, and then noticed oil running down the...
SecaRob posted a write up about this that is helpful. Here it is: Neutral safety switch
Cool new bike, but I am still waiting for the 660 Tenere to be imported to this neck of the woods. We may be holding our breath a long time...
Sometimes I have had to use a wrench because that was all the space I had. What I did was find something else that had been tightened to the same...
Lots of farkles available for a KLR. Good friend bought a KLR and upgraded to a KTM 640 Adventure. His opinion is that the KTM is awesome. For...
Currently, I have Dunlop D404s on my Maxim 750. After about 8000 km there is a slight wear in the center of the rear tire but they are holding up...
If I have room, I use a spring loaded center punch on the head of the screw a couple of times. Kind of like a mini-impact scenario. Sometimes that...
It took a bit of time during the summer months to get my old carb drain screws out. Ended up using a handheld impact tool to loosen the little...
For me, it was a motorcycle lift table for my garage. All the work I do on my beloved Maxim is so much more enjoyable. It's awesome!
Thanks for the picture. Any chance of getting a frontal view?
I have a Joe Rocket Alter Ego jacket and the pants. The jacket is awesome. It has panels that zip off to make it very versatile. There have been...
Here's a link to Chacal's parts catalog: http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14561.html You'll find what you need there including...
I have an old set of Willie and Max bags that I could not seem to get to fit with an under the seat mounting when I had a stock exhaust. After...
One Week with Joshua Jackson is a bit sappy, but great scenery and a Norton.
Any update for us on the project, Bigfitz? Winter's here and we need as many XJ fixes as we can get to help us make it through to spring (or at...
Back in '86 I put a Wolf 4 into 1 Pro Pipe on my Honda CBX 550. It was awesome and I'd buy another one if I could.
I'm not sure if you have enough room in the recess, but try getting a grip on the bolthead with some needlenose Vise-Grips, and then use Channel...
It does cost money, that's for sure. But there's no interest because there's no loan to pay the bank. Plus it is way more satisfying to ride a...
Re: Who still has their first bike? Ever think about selling My first bike was an '83 Honda CBX 550. It was a fun ride. Sold it to buy a car to...
Got my order today, and the shipping was fast even at this festive time of year. I'm excited about the spin-on oil filter, and was pleased with...
Like this, Wizard? http://www.imz-ural.com/redoctober/
I am very happy to report that the neutral safety switch has been replaced. Thanks, Rob, for this thread and your write-up. It was most helpful....
Found it on page 43 right after I posted. 14.5 ft/lbs.
What's the torque value for the neutral safety switch? I had it written down somewhere but can't lay my hands on it.
I've got a new oil level switch and o-ring in the parts order. The old one hasn't worked for awhile. I'm definitely in "might as well" territory....
I have the exhaust off my bike and am taking care of some issues that have developed but been on the backburner during the riding season. One of...
Thanks, Rob. I reeeeeeeeeeeeeeealy wish the gasket had done the trick. May have to wait a week or two. I had a nice ride yesterday and I'm not...
I just replaced the left shift cover gasket and oil seal around the shifter rod hoping that would cure my little oil leak...no such luck. It...
Looks awesome!
The turkey was great...but the snow that came and went today on my afternoon ride wasn't so wonderful. Just in the air, but made for some cool...
It could certainly be carb related. I had a similar problem, however, and it turned out to be a bad spark plug cap on number one cylinder. It was...
It is impossible to express the sadness I feel, but I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Bill's family.
I use Castrol 4 stroke motorcycle oil. 20 W 50 weight. Available at Wally-World.
When I broke the easy-out in my master cylinder screw, a replacement master cylinder from eBay was the solution that worked for me. Took a while...
Nice looking ride. How do you like the bucket seat? I have been looking at those on the Saddlemen website. Some people have said it moves the...
My thoughts and prayers are with Bill and his family as well.
Some good advice has been given so far. If you get your carbs adjusted and still have the problem, make sure all the spark plug caps are on tight...
Well, I finally *think* this problem is solved. At first I thought it was a loose carb boot, then I thought it was the clutch cable (not...), then...
Thanks, Bill. I have the parts but am enjoying riding right now so am keeping an eye on the oil issue. The last visual leads me to believe that...
Well, what's done is done as far as the machine shop charges go. I should have checked around, but live and learn. The deep socket that has...
Thanks for the heads up, Rick. I'll dig out the impact tool for the take-apart and some blue Loc-Tite for the re-install.
The points about needing to be in an area with trees, the fact that changing clothes is a pain while hammock camping and the need to be aware of...
Hey, Bill. I have new generator seals and bearings on order from Chacal. I am hoping that this will cure my annoying oil leak. I have looked at...
Looking forward to more details. Those Rotopax tanks are very cool!
