1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Search Results

Search Again
Page 1 of 4
  1. mikeames
    Post

    Clutch replacement...

    thanks!
    Post by: mikeames, Jul 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. mikeames
    Thread

    Clutch replacement...

    All, Need to replace my clutch sometime in the next few days. I know you're supposed to soak the plates in oil before install...but I can't...
    Thread by: mikeames, Jul 26, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. mikeames
    Post

    Bypassing the reserve lighting unit??

    Yes, all the XJ's have reverse.... Everyone knows that!
    Post by: mikeames, Jul 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. mikeames
    Post

    xj1100 only two cylinders running ,cant find fix

    As was mentioned earlier check compression in all cylinders. Since you just had your valves adjusted numerous problems could have been induced...
    Post by: mikeames, Jul 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. mikeames
    Post

    Bypassing the reserve lighting unit??

    Actually the stock headlight fuse would still be in the circuit so I would be covered there.
    Post by: mikeames, Jul 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. mikeames
    Thread

    Bypassing the reserve lighting unit??

    All, I have accidentally cooked my Reserve Lighting Unit on my 1982 XJ1100J. Last time I put the tank back on I managed to pinch the blue/white...
    Thread by: mikeames, Jul 19, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. mikeames
    Post

    AGM style battery life in XJ1100J's???

    Yes, I check mine at least that often...but that is apparently not enough. I think mine might be in need of some insulation from the engine or...
    Post by: mikeames, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. mikeames
    Post

    AGM style battery life in XJ1100J's???

    I have mine on a battery tender most of the time, esp during the Winter when I'm not riding it as much. I've had quite a bit of trouble with the...
    Post by: mikeames, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. mikeames
    Post

    Gasket usually needed for cover during clutch replacements?

    Guess I should probably get one coming...
    Post by: mikeames, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. mikeames
    Thread

    AGM style battery life in XJ1100J's???

    I just replaced my battery as I let my other one get too low on water and it finally ruined it. I didn't have much of a selection where I was at...
    Thread by: mikeames, Jun 18, 2015, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. mikeames
    Thread

    Gasket usually needed for cover during clutch replacements?

    I'm replacing the clutch and springs on my '82 XJ1100J and I am trying to remember if I needed a gasket on te covers that you take off to get to...
    Thread by: mikeames, Jun 18, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. mikeames
    Post

    Free '82 XJ1100J Head, Parts Only

    Well if you can wait a few weeks I have to go to North Bend for a meeting most of the day. I'll probably be riding with someone else so I might no...
    Post by: mikeames, May 25, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. mikeames
    Thread

    Free '82 XJ1100J Head, Parts Only

    I have a head from an '82 Yamaha XJ1100 that I no longer need. I took all the exhaust valves out of it, but the springs and buckets and the rest...
    Thread by: mikeames, May 23, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. mikeames
    Post

    extra tight valve after fairly recent re-shim, what's going on?

    Seems like the book says to rotate the engine several revolutions (by hand) after changing a shim (I assuming this is to help the shims seat all...
    Post by: mikeames, Apr 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. mikeames
    Post

    Oil pressure/level issue...

    Thanks all!
    Post by: mikeames, Mar 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. mikeames
    Post

    Oil pressure/level issue...

    I meant second gear....
    Post by: mikeames, Mar 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. mikeames
    Post

    Oil pressure/level issue...

    Good points on the muck. I had the pan off several years ago while fixing third gear not to mention a ton of other engines so I get that. I even...
    Post by: mikeames, Mar 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. mikeames
    Post

    Oil pressure/level issue...

    Hum... That's possible....but the behavior I see seems a little too repeatable for a "sticky" float. Seems like something like that would stick...
    Post by: mikeames, Mar 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. mikeames
    Thread

    Oil pressure/level issue...

    I've been having a problem with the oil light on my '82 XJ1100J. The light often comes on not long after first starting it (from cold). It will...
    Thread by: mikeames, Mar 4, 2015, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. mikeames
    Post

    Clutch slipping but only at higher RPM's...

    It gets ridden pretty regularly and the oil gets changed often... Time for a clutch pretty soon.
    Post by: mikeames, Mar 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. mikeames
    Post

    Clutch slipping but only at higher RPM's...

    I think I got it guys, thanks!
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. mikeames
    Post

    Clutch slipping but only at higher RPM's...

    Jees!! Broken thumbs tonight. Rotella 15-40
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. mikeames
    Post

    Clutch slipping but only at higher RPM's...

    I meant 14-40...
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. mikeames
    Post

    Clutch slipping but only at higher RPM's...

    Same oil I've been using for years with no clutch issues. RotellaT 20-50. Great stuff.
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. mikeames
    Post

    Clutch slipping but only at higher RPM's...

    Hum, makes sense after thinking about that. Thanks guys!
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. mikeames
    Thread

    Clutch slipping but only at higher RPM's...

    My clutch seems to be slipping but only at higher RPM's (7-8k ish). This is of course under hard acceleration and most often happens in third and...
    Thread by: mikeames, Feb 25, 2015, 27 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. mikeames
    Post

    Who on is running a shim pool?

    OK, I have the following that I can let go: 4-295 2-290 What I need is: 1-275 2-270 1-265 cyclenoob, I would like to get a hold of your 265,...
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. mikeames
    Post

    Who on is running a shim pool?

    I imagine that's getting to be a common problem as these bikes age.
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. mikeames
    Post

    Who on is running a shim pool?

    I know I need two 270's After that I'll have to look at my notes a little later.
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. mikeames
    Thread

    Who on is running a shim pool?

    Who is running a shim pool? I may need to do some trading...
    Thread by: mikeames, Feb 17, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. mikeames
    Post

    Sync first or idle air adjust first??

    As it turned out the colortune was a nice blue with the based settings (after sync) and it runs great. This was my first time using the colortune...
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. mikeames
    Post

    What brand of fork seals?

    Apparently they don't but there's still quite a few NOS OEM seals out there.
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. mikeames
    Thread

    What brand of fork seals?

    I need to replace mine and there seems to be a lot of options out there...and a fair amount of difference in price too... Thought about buying NOS...
    Thread by: mikeames, Feb 14, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. mikeames
    Post

    Sync first or idle air adjust first??

    Turned out great guys, thanks...
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. mikeames
    Post

    Sync first or idle air adjust first??

    PMS? Hogfiddles is correct, the bike had been running, carbs were cleaned about six months ago but not synced (just bench sync) at that time....
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. mikeames
    Post

    Sync first or idle air adjust first??

    Thanks.
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. mikeames
    Thread

    Sync first or idle air adjust first??

    Do I sync the carbs first or adjust the idle air screws (with color tune) first? Seems like they would both effect each other....
    Thread by: mikeames, Feb 13, 2015, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. mikeames
    Post

    Best kind of fuel line and clamps?

    Polock...do you mean you're happy with the Tygon? I've seen it online but never used it... How do you not use clamps? Do you have to heat it to...
    Post by: mikeames, Feb 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. mikeames
    Thread

    Do you need to use the tube while colortuning on XJ's?

    I have an opportunity to pick up a colortune kit for a relatively inexpensive price...but it doesn't include the black tube and mirror thing......
    Thread by: mikeames, Feb 8, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. mikeames
    Thread

    Best kind of fuel line and clamps?

    Seems like the fuel line I get from my local motorcycle store always gets hard after a year to two...and eventually starts leaking at the...
    Thread by: mikeames, Feb 8, 2015, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. mikeames
    Post

    Need some '82 XJ1100J Exhaust Valves....

    I decided to buy a used head off of Ebay. It was about $100 shipped and should either be usable or have enough parts that I can make some...
    Post by: mikeames, Jan 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. mikeames
    Post

    Need some '82 XJ1100J Exhaust Valves....

    These are barely bent...you wouldn't even notice it unless you roll them on something flat and look real close...but I am a bit concerned about...
    Post by: mikeames, Jan 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. mikeames
    Post

    Need some '82 XJ1100J Exhaust Valves....

    Makes me wonder if it is possible to straighten slightly bent valves? Seems like if you chucked one in a lathe and lightly tapped then checked...
    Post by: mikeames, Jan 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. mikeames
    Thread

    Need some '82 XJ1100J Exhaust Valves....

    Does anyone happen to have a couple of exhaust valves from an '82 XJ1100J that they can get rid of? Turns are I did manage to bend a couple while...
    Thread by: mikeames, Jan 26, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. mikeames
    Post

    Anything else I should do while I have the head off??

    Got the gaskets, thanks Chacal!
    Post by: mikeames, Jan 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. mikeames
    Post

    Anything else I should do while I have the head off??

    Actually I'm already doing all of that which is why I have the head off...just thinking about other things I could do while it's open... I do have...
    Post by: mikeames, Jan 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. mikeames
    Thread

    Anything else I should do while I have the head off??

    So have the head off of my 50K+ mile '82 XJ1100J right now. I would love to bore it and install new pistons and rings and a ton of other stuff,...
    Thread by: mikeames, Jan 24, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. mikeames
    Post

    Problems after valve adjustment...thoughts?

    A100man, Yah that's the direction I'm leaning. The bike is old (although I have put a lot of work into it in other places) and to be honest I...
    Post by: mikeames, Jan 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. mikeames
    Post

    Problems after valve adjustment...thoughts?

    That's what I thought too but the one valve I took out I can sit it back in the whole and rotate it and it doesn't appear to move at all. I...
    Post by: mikeames, Jan 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. mikeames
    Post

    Problems after valve adjustment...thoughts?

    What is the best way to remove the carbon? Is there a chemical or solvent that does a good job of loosening it up? My old gasket it probably trashed.
    Post by: mikeames, Jan 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
Showing results 1 to 50 of 151 Next >
Search Again
Page 1 of 4