That's a bit low but I'll keep you in mind.
Cleared.
Maybe. If no one is interested in the package deal, I'll break it up.
Late summer of 2013 the valves were adjusted, carbs cleaned, wet set, sync'd and color tuned with all the correct tools. Roller bearings in the...
I buy no ethanol gas for both bikes. It's usually only available in premium at the gas stations that do have it. I've been using Sta-bil for years.
The original exhaust is difficult to come by in good shape although they are around. The fairings pop up on ebay somewhat regularly. The right...
I saw that one too. There was another quite similar but a single seater with a factory trunk blended into the bike.
Good catch, Fitz. I always forget that one then go hunting for it when the airbox won't budge. The carbs don't come out or go in easy, in my...
Took my last ride today. Nice 45 minute ride then over to storage (a block away, darn convenient). I'll need to visit the storage this week to...
Welcome. Looks like a great deal for $100
Did you buy this on: Harbor Freight 2.5l I'd like to know how it works out. It has good reviews but I've seen questionable quality out of...
Yeah, that's life north of the 45th. On this continent anyway. A co-worker and fellow wrencher offered today to hook me up in his heated garage...
I probably would have toppled the carbs off the stack of cardboard boxes a few times with that set up. but hey, that's just me. Is that a...
I have an interview with a company in Eau Claire. Just wondering what the area is like.
Re: Now an XS owner as well!! Pics! Nice! Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
Daylight pics. There are obvious imperfections but I wasn't aiming for a full resto more mechanical fitness. These are my back-up side covers btw....
You might try Maier. They make some fairings that have nice lines (80s bikini fairing) IMO. I haven't seen one live, only online photos, so I...
The horns are on my to-do list. I know, I know, safety violation. If you ride with the precautionary thinking that no one sees you it's not too...
There was definitely luck involved on the fairing, both in acquiring it and the color match.
A friend with a Norton had it happen. He pulled the plugs and kicked it over. He claims it geisered gas out the plug holes. He usually doesn't...
Ah, that makes sense. I haven't had that happen. On the Concours the fuel will get into the cylinder and if you don't notice or aren't paying...
"some oil sprayed into the air cleaner box" I'm not fully understanding that bit followed by mechanics saying it's a carb issue. The title...
Thank, Fitz. I rate this bike as 60-70% of one your concours d'elegance machines. I'm pleased with it. The fairing is Greer from eBay. I like it...
Yeah, got a few rides in. Should have a few more. Big thanks to Chacal on this project!
I can still think of a few more things to tweak so it's not really complete. Got it back together and running smooth a few weeks ago. Thought I...
I stand corrected. It does require changing the blades of both sections.
Turbochargers and jet engines both cause the movement of air and have rotating parts but similarities pretty much end there and you can't convert...
It may not be an XJ, but here ya go: http://up.craigslist.org/mcy/4032827482.html [img][/url][/img] [img][/url][/img]...
I rode it for the first time in over 2 years. Over the previous few months: Split the cases and fixed a shifting problem (long story) Replaced...
Nice score. At first glance it doesn't look like the stock fairing. But still a great deal stock or not.
Reconnected all the wires I disconnected to remove engine. More forehead slapping: Realized I didn't put oil in the filter housing to prime the...
Did a figurative forehead smack when I realized I installed the engine before installing the airbox. Removed the 2 right intake manifolds and...
Torqued engine mounts to spec. Torqued front axle and pinch bolts to spec. Installd rear brake linkage and swing arm. Made a parts list...
Put the engine back in the frame. Good times! Still a long way to go.
I know I have to be fully alert and have paper and pen ready when I'm shopping xj4ever. I can live with that. Len's turn around time with...
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Clean out the front caliper for new seal dust wiper. Is it my imagination or does this need to be done often on the 550s?
My point is, alignment has nothing to do with chain tension. Sprockets being out of line I could see but only if everything else about the frame...
Maybe I'm missing something but I can't see how alignment would affect chain tension while cornering. Plain old worn out chain and/or swingarm...
Wow. Sort of looks like Fitz's chain guide hypothesis is correct.
Gave the lower frame the best $7 paint job money can buy. Installed new rear brake pads. Found problem and solution to top steering bearing race...
Put in the All Balls steering bearings. I don't think that lower race will ever come out not because it's so tight but because there is absolutely...
Very nice indeed. The ultimate sport tourer.
I agree. I wear one. Theres plenty of danger without crashing. If you take a june bug to the face at 70 mph, it's gonna be a major distraction.
Len warned me about those. I can read German although I'm more fluent in Norwegian.
Needle bearing kit ordered earlier in the week!
Oh, I plan on buying some kroil. Given enough time, it might have worked. The geometry of the thing didn't lend itself well to getting kroil or...
Hammers and presses never would have got it. The center sleeve was fused to the shaft. I managed to get enough space between the frame and the...
The Yamaha service manual calls that inner sleeve a bush but no mention of the material. mlew, I believe you are correct.
I'm darn curious too. Per my Yamaha service manual, there are 3 bushings, 1 inner, 2 outer. what material are these made from? I've manage to...
