As always Len, quick service & great parts. Old girl is back up & screaming as good as ever. Thanks again.
Len, Great service & help. Parts shipped Mon & received on Wed. Can't beat that. Gregg
We have all been blessed by this fabulous site & the knowledge provided by everyone on these awesome XJ machines. May each of you around the...
+1 to what everyone has said. How to's/useful info/FAQs should go in there, with all the fluff & comments, unless they add to te subject should...
Mekon, I have a Mac 4-1 on my 650. Bike was tuned & did not need to rejet. You can see the story in m sig. It has been running (knock wood)...
We have the same in Nashville. The have a monthly bike nite 2 thursday of the month starting in April. I have joined but have yet to attend due...
Slammy, 2.5 qts oil change only & 2.8 qts oil & filter change. Gregg
NO problem, glad I could help. Gregg
Just checked my shop manual, it shows a spacer flange (washer) between the bearing & the lng spacer inside. Maybe what you have.
briwod, just looked at my 81, there is a washer that goes on the axle shaft betweenthe axle & brake hub on right side. That could be what you are...
day7, when you put front end back together did you get the spacer back where it should go? Should be on right side of hub between hub & fork. Gregg
it is not something you need to fix it is normal for the xj bikes to have this ticking of the valves. You can do valve clearence checks to be...
motor, don't have an answer for you but, there are some on the site who have added heated controls, gloves & the like. One of them will chime in...
jc, you are corrct, the vavles on these babys to a little tap dance. It is normal. Gregg
The, How to bench sync you carbs, by Gamaru, is about half way down on the first page of the FAQ suggestion forum. That will tell you how to do...
Re: Carb Pilot screw anti-tamper plugs not completely remove The screw is the way to go for removing those little caps.
Make sure your battery is fully charged then try starting. If battery is low you will still get engine turn over & spark but will not have enough...
1st bike was in 1964, Rupp mini bike, chrome fenders, headlight I was cadillacin. Next was a 66 Yamaha twinjet 100, then 72 125 Suzuki MXer I...
I have an 81 xj650, they are basicly the same setup I believe. You can remove it, but you will need to add washers/space to cap nut for shocks to...
I didn't think switching the wires would matter but electrics is not my strong suit anyway. Just a thought.
jdogg, when you reinstalled your mc, did you readjust the screw that actuates the plunger for the front brake light switch? The plunger may be...
jamings, seems you may have the preverbial dirty enrichment circuit problem which will cause poor starting. Check in the faq suggestion forum for...
Wiz, been watching this thread since the begining, you are a true artisan with these bikes. I am always amazed by you work. Keep the updates...
Re: The Biker Wesley, very good article. Thanks for sharing. I think it would be a good handout for everyone when they renew there vehicle...
60 & never to old to have fun.
df, that would be an awesome find for $500 in my book. Post a pic after you washed it. I bet it cleaned up pretty good. Welcome to the...
mgram, welcome to the site & the world of XJ. If you have scan'd any of the forums you know there is a wealth of info & help on her. As far as...
ferrous, it would help if you would tell us what you need the kit for but, be it MC/carbs or just about anything get with Chacal. He is our...
Welcome to the site Paul. I can't help you on the harness ? as I (knock on wood) have not had any elec problems on my 650H. Someone will pop on...
Thanks guys, that is what I thought but just wanted to be sure. Y'all have a good weekend. Gregg
Just changed oil, not the first time, but after putting oil in to correct level, bubble at top of window. I ran bike for a few minutes, oil...
May the good Lord have a special place in heaven for our friend Bill, & special comforts for his family. I am really at a loss, I/we were so...
How about we get his home address & send Bill's family cards of support first, then when Bill is out of ICU we send him cards then. Just a...
Re: Hello All! Thinking about buying a '82 650 SECA.....sho Josh, welcome to the site. You will love it here, lots of info & help. That bike...
Bill, may God bless you & yur family with a full & complete recovery. We need you back. Gregg
Re: What is the fastest way to correctly set the mixture scr Jim, there is no quick fix to carb issues. It takes time & patience. When you...
May God grant peace to Tom's wife & children. $128 is to cheap a price for a life. Sorry to lose a fellow rider.
650, you got my vote. If it weren't for vtwins there wouldn't be many entrys. Good luck to you & very nice bike. Gregg
Re: Rear/front wheel spacers Moonfired you are correct. The spacer you describe goes int splined drive side of the rear wheel. I know because...
Great survey, completed.
shooter, yes you willl have an empty spot in the opening behind the battery/under the seat & behind your side covers if you have them. If I am...
Good job jarred
Shooter, welcome to the site. You should be able to drain the gas by putting the fuel valve on pri & drain into an appropriate container. You do...
you can put on prime or move vac line to another vac fitting.
Re: Tachometer cable broke today. Can I Just change the cabl You can take a screw driver that will fit in the square hole the cable end fits in...
Re: Tachometer cable broke today. Can I Just change the cabl You should be able to just replace the cable. My question is how was it working in...
Short of pulling the vac line blocking one end & sucking on the other I don't know how you would check it. Youcould try that or just replace it &...
Try put it on pri & see if you expereince the same problem. If it is okay, you may have a leak in your vac line from the carbs to the fuel valve....
My 650 has the same cross member as yours KT, I use a bottle jack to jack mine front end up. soen't require a helper.
SL, I would say your clutch is slipping a little.