Just go my my new and improved float bowl screws. Can't wait to get to work on the carbs. Len has done it again, keeping these great bikes on the...
I'm looking for an experienced opinion on my plugs as well. I'm thinking 1 and 2 are lean and 3 and 4 are ok.
Welcome, I live in London. This forum has been a life saver. You will learn all you ever wanted to know about XJ. This group is great.
Hi Rick, I am sorry to here about you. You have been a rock and fantastic guide and friend for the XJ family. I worked with a friend who had PD....
Len comes through again. Ordered a fuel valve rebuild kit. Came in about 10 days. Not bad for the far North. My son and I rebuilt the fuel valve...
Get well quick, you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Hugh
Hi Rick, we miss you and your vast wisdom. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Get well soon.
:oops: So I just pulled my plugs. I had bought Champion RN9YC last time. Bike works good. They are over a year old, so I am getting new ones this...
Thanks for the reply, Ground-Hugger. Does that mean the Yamaha manual is incorrect by recommending the resistor, BPR7ES plugs?
Question Gentlemen. I have been reading in this forum about NGKBP7ES and NGKBPR7ES. It seems that the "R" resistor plugs should not be used in the...
Old post I know, but here goes. I just blew my #3 rubber intake manifold and saw the you, desertrat, had a set. Do you still have them? Any one...
My 750 Maxim, almost broken in, with 49,000 Kms.
At my work we have parking permits for the cars. If we drive a motorcycle as well the license number, model and make are registered with work but...
Yes I have been on the Vetter site. Lots of information. If you could measure the "vertical" tubes that would be great. So for my fairing is...
Thanks Ghost, your info and pics are great. The two dimensions that I really need are. From the "cross brace" how high does the fairing sit. I...
Thanks for the reply Dave. I understand the "easy" way would be to get an XJ 750 mount. I am having a hard time finding that particular mount. I...
I have a Vetter fairing, Windjammer SS, that I am attempting to install on my 750 Maxim. I am starting with a Honda mount. Looks close right now....
Could I get some input om my plugs as well. I have been looking at them each week and thought they were lean so continued to turn them CCW to get...
Militant Buddhist, some pics of your bike would be great. Sound like something I was trying to do, .cept I could not get the 20MM cans north of...
Thanks Techinetom, now I have a place to start. I guess it's back to math and start to do some measuring of my own.
I bought a vetter Windjamer SS and need help on the mount. Does any one have the basic measurments of the bracket that will fit an 83 750 maxim. I...
Hi Bob. From the pics I have seen you have done a great job on the fairing and bags. I picked up a Vetter fairing a few weeks ago so was going...
Back from my first carb clinic. I had a very good time. Got to meet some great people, watch the experts work and help out where I could. I want...
Got it on my calendar. Looking forward to meeting more XJers. I will be a "learner". But willing to get down and dirty if needed.
Re: Kenda Challengers .. brand new female rider on a 1982 XJ Here are some pics of my '83 750 Maxim with Kenda Challengers. I bought them in 08....
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I bought a Spitfire for me XJ. First thing I put on it. It workd good for me. Then I had a battle with gravity. Grafity won, but only the...
Re: Hey Ontarians Hi, just saw this post, I am in London and would like one can if any left. Thanks Hugh
Great_Buffalo, on this site,has a novel idea for saddlebags. I think they are 20MM ammo boxes. below is a link, I think, to the thread or just...
Just saw this last post, I would also be interested in attending a carb clinic. London is good as i live here, but am willing to go where it is as...
another option similar to iwingameovers frozen water is air pressure. I have a small dent I might try to remove if you have success with yours....
I looked at it at my lunch. I could not find any visibly loose wires. I checked the values - L/H coil (1&4) pri = 2.9 sec = 15.58 . R/H coil (2&3)...
Thanks for the input. Might not get to it till I get home tonight. Then I will start the trouble shooting and let you know
83 xj750 stock On my way to work today I lost power and my tach went to 0 and stayed. I played with the fuel, no change. I had been on the road...
I took the head light off my '83 maxim. This is what I found. The two "light"green connect to a single"dark" green. Possible turn signal. The...
I'm 46, I've owned my XJ for 6 years. Great Bike.
The cold is manageable if you dress for it. What I do not like is riding to work and home again in the dark. 12 hour shifts, 6:30 -6:30. One way...
Chacal must have asked for my delivery to be by turbo dog sled. Ordered on April 21 arrived on April 29. All in good condition as promised. Now I...
Hi Dave below is a web page for the one I made. It was for an xj1100 but I made it to fit my 750. http://home.westman.wave.ca/~jbe/Backrest.htm
Hello Great_Buffalo. I have been very intrigued with your ammo boxes. I know that I have read the answer for this but can't fine it now. How much...
Thank you for your tme on this project. I just this afternoon took the valve cover off and had a look. Naturally my feeler gauges are at work. Oh...
:D Hi everyone. I have been browsing this board for some time now. I am very impressed with the expertise, information and help that I have...