My latest battery only made it 2 years before it started to loose charge even while keeping it on a trickle charger. I purposely bought a cheap...
How about $30 for this chain breaker/rivet tool: http://www.cyclegear.com/CycleGear/Acce ... 6518_00000 I used one to do a 530 drive chain...
Cam chains are rivet type...
Should be done at around 1050 RPM not 4K!
Welcome Jesse, very nice specimen you got there, looks very complete. Posting in the chat section is fine. I would go through the carbs to start...
The other guys have given you some good ideas but I'd just like to add...with the foot brake applied, make sure that the cam lever at the drum is...
Do you see those vertical scratches about an inch higher than you're pointing at? If you have any of those in the normal travel stroke of the...
McMaster-Carr 96144A330, package of five socket head class 12, M16-1.5mm bolts for $9 + shipping.
Since it keeps happening in the same place whether you did it or someone else does, I would be suspicious of the channel in the cover that the...
Rotella T 15W40 has an API rating of SM but more importantly it meets the Japanese spec for wet clutches JASO MA. I have been using it in my FZ...
How fast were you going on your trip? Extended distances at high RPM's will consume more oil with a lean running engine. Check the oil again as...
How certain are you that the tiny enrichment jets are clear? Those orifices are very small and can easily get plugged. Sounds to me like your...
I believe the start voltage can drop to as low as 8-9 volts without a problem so your battery should be fine. If you are having cold start-up...
I concur!
Depends on the local market but I'd guess around $1200-1500.
I believe those are for fairing lights. All the 750 Maxims have that extra pair of connectors that are in parallel with the head light plug.
With the brake applied, make sure that the cam lever at the drum is at a right angle (90 degrees) to the linkage for maximum brake shoe force....
Not mine and don't know the condition but in case anyone's interested: http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/mcy/3133682979.html
Around 4400 RPM's at 60 is normal in 5th gear.
Not new, not old, no shaft drive and no fuel injection but quick, excellent handling, comfortable, efficient (48MPG avg) and worth every penny....
Ok, got it... There are many many FZ1 owners that have reported no valve adjustments for the first 75K or more. I myself will check mine per the...
Actually, the motor in it now only had 18K on it when I put it in this winter... I did check the valves on the new engine before I installed it....
I've lived in NM for 28 years but this is my 1st time to see the rock. I gotta say it's pretty cool. Wish there was some twisties in the vicinity....
If you are concerned about overloading the charging circuit, might I add that swapping out your instrument lights with LED's will help free up the...
Make sure your hand pump has a tight seal on the Schrader valve and drive the air in with some force. The thing to remember here is that you have...
Don't be nervous using a hand pump. The main thing is, don't overshoot too much past 17 PSI and you'll be fine. The other thing you'll notice,...
I run with 13-14PSI for the type of driving I do. Use hand pump (bicycle) only! You can run 17 PSI max no problem with the seals.
Just noticed the front wheel is from some other bike. No big deal, but it looks a little off. Oops... just saw that it was off a XS11.
Unplug one switch at a time and determine which one is causing the problem. If both switches are disconnected and it's still on, then you have a...
Couple questions. Why did you go with the heavy duty vs standard? Did you have to remove the mufflers to install?
Managed to put down some decent miles (360) on the new machine this weekend. Everything is pretty much done on it with the exception of wanting a...
Very nice looking bikes Dave!
Not sure where you're at with your troubleshooting but if you are at your wits end, why not try something that won't take much time or money. Get...
When installing new oil & dust seals (go with OEM seals), it's a good idea to use a synthetic hi-temp grease that has a very low level of...
I think your plan of doing a wet compression test first will tell you if it's the rings or the valves. That should dictate your next move. Good luck!
If your sure all your valves are in spec, I'm betting you have stuck rings from sitting for 11 years. Don't give up you've come to far! Regroup...
There were a couple reasons: 1) to save my ears and 2) cost was $20 for a used excellent condition one. My thinking was to put as little into it...
It's Alive! Fired her up and took a short ride down the block and back... First impression: mucho torque, smooth, quite down low, great brakes,...
bigfitz: I'm going to update my thread this weekend on the FZ.
First, as others have stated, get the right oil in the crankcase. Second, when the battery doesn't have enough power under load, it will do as you...
In my experience, first you need to try on a helmet before you buy it. They will all fit different depending on your head shape. Second, as others...
I have seen them go for as low as $2200 which seems a bit low I know but it kind of depends on the local market I guess. Thanks for the comments!
I had some time off between Christmas & New Years so I got a chance to get a bit more work done. Old engine out... [img] New engine in......
Actually bigfitz the picture makes it look more stout than it is.
Got around to checking the valves on the donor engine and they were all within spec. However, the intakes were close to the low-side of good at...
Re: What would you upgrade to from the XJ, if you decided to Wow... 8 pages of replies with no mention of the direct descendent FZ1. Since I own...
Finally got a couple hours to play... Ready, set... carbs pulled [img] [img] Another surprise... I know some don't like K & N filters...
Actually the motor does have some road rash on the side covers but I kind of expected that when I bought it. I intended on taking some of the side...
$506 for the motor and $175 for freight delivery from Georgia to New Mexico.
I finally got a new digital camera so now I can begin to post my progress... Not much done the last few weeks but have been gathering supplies:...