The problem is that you don't necessarily see things that are wrong. That's why engineers do non-destructive testing. You can't rely on your...
You didn't specify, but the tool I use most is a 9/16" combination wrench. After that, it's HAZMAT, silicone grease. The tool I couldn't...
Your spark plug color is a direct result of your missing hose. You are sucking in air from #3 carb boot. You may also be getting detonation on...
I had a long gentle downhill slope, some mornings I just knew better. Back up, start kicking, off I go!! I don't believe in idle warm ups, the...
Yea, but then she would've wanted to ride MY bike!!!!!!! Lack of kickstand never bothered me, in fact on my new bike I always feel like the stand...
They're Teflon wrapped in Stainless Steel covered in PVC. I'd give them 10 years, then take them somewhere and have them hydrotested. If...
Oh....I guess pretty soon you may be able to answer your own question. I was thinking you were going to buy one. Have you visually compared the two?
I think the better question is....WHY do you ask? Maybe there is a better solution. Maybe there is no problem. Maybe there's pride and a beer on...
Well, I hate my wife's Rebel...but she couldn't ride the XJ due to missing kickstand.
Doesn't the 750 have a 65 mm bore and the 650 have a 63 mm bore? I don't see how those gaskets could be the same. I also don't see how...
Cylinder head???? Valve cover yes, the cylinder head is a totally different size. At first I was tempted to just say no, that's absurd. But...
What they said....besides, the bike won't start any better after you take apart the engine. Also, if you give a bit more background info it's...
Switching to new brake lines is likely to be the biggest improvement in handling you will ever experience on your XJ, esp. if you put in Stainless...
HA!!!! You guys are busy at night. Ok, I'll keep an eye on things, but I won't be having too many questions about the XJ. Maybe I'll have some...
Welp, it's done. Just traded in the '82 XJ Maxim for a 2011 Triumph Tiger 1050 SE. The dealer took $100 less for the XJ than what I paid for...
I don't store my bike for winter, I store it for military deployment, over 7 months. I do what fitz says, with the exception that instead of...
I've purchased hundreds of dollars worth of parts from Len...SS brake lines were not one of them. His are probably superior to mine, and most...
As you will find many times in this forum, it is always better to do the carbs yourself so you know they are correct....that being said: 37 mpg...
What's the difference in rear wheel size?
I once made, then found another, chart giving RPM vs. MPH in each gear. In 5th, at 5k, you are going 68 or 63.6...depending on the chart you...
Zap...thanks for turning me on to the wee strom....now I just have to decide if the long trips I want to go on will actually happen enough to...
Yeah...I guess what I'm looking for isn't really a "commuter" in the sense that a lot of people think of it. That's what my XJ started out as....
I'm 6'1, 220, 17% body fat...pretty big dude by most accounts. I can't imagine riding that distance (100 miles each way, a few or couple times a...
I see I wasn't clear on some things! By "New" bike, I mean new to me. I'm looking at 2008 for the Yamaha and Triumph, and 2010, by default, for...
So I've been looking around at getting a new bike, I expect to have a 100 mi each way commute in about a year (Graduate Program in another city)....
Different jets, AND DIFFERENT emulsion tube needles...check the catalogs, they have different P/N's. Not that changing jets and needles will...
Back to the original question...and a couple more for clarification. 1. Under what circumstances is a engine rebuild appropriate? 2. Are there...
Probably...I didn't know that those bikes had dry clutches...I'm not too familiar with BMW, but I know Harley doesn't use them anymore... Fill...
If you think I'm wrong, YOU go ahead, put 0W-40 full synthetic in there...see what happens in a week. Let us know. I'll help you if you have any...
Better, but the meanings of the words have changed. What was "Motor Oil" then is not the same as "Motor Oil" now. Motor Oil and Motorcycle Oil...
You can find it online if you want too...but I never even heard of it until you mentioned it...doesn't seem to be used much.
A standard METRIC tool set is all that should be required to bleed or renew the brake fluid...but a second person is required as well. If...
What are you talking about? It's 62 and sunny here! Bout to go wash it...procrastinating!
Found it...xj4ever p/n HCP490 is the shaft seal also ~$6.
Define "knackered". The engine will fit other frames...but the other parts of the complete bike won't. IIRC, it's not a perfect fit though. You...
On the bottom side there is a hole where the tab on the switch clicks in. Push that tab in while pulling out on the remainder of the switch....
You need a manual. That picture is going to mislead you, it's not put together right at all. You can get a manual here, P/N HCP1093, $29....
Are we talking about the idle adjustment screw or the pilot mixture screws??? Me thinks there's some wrong word usage going on here, the fact...
While you can, technically, just add new brake fluid to the reservoir, the wisdom of doing so is dependent on a few conditions: 1. The brake...
The pilot screws go 2.5 turns out as a STARTING point. If they are all pushed all the way in its a wonder it even runs! Also, did you do a...
From Wikipedia: Present designs...give performance between halogen and HID headlamps, with system power consumption slightly lower than other...
Back to the technical side...Iridium plugs do what they are intended to do, which is last longer. And if you carefully read the marketing...
It really doesn't matter which way you turn the crankshaft. It's all up and down at the pistons, the alternator doesn't care, the starter isn't...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MediaWiki I guess Sno just has to say "YES" and then install and start building. It sounds like most of it is...
When sheer force is insufficient, a shock is in order. Use a hammer....lightly at first and just to loosen it up. Put a socket over the...
So...I was trying to get a bit of info on my BMW 325i...which I don't put even 1/4 of the miles on as I do my XJ, when I came across a very...
That's all fine and dandy, but on further consideration... of COURSE the intakes are .11-.15 and the exhausts are .16-.20.. The exhausts...
Absolutely, but that's probably not causing your problem. http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14827.html Before you ride you need to...
You need to take your carbs off and clean them. http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14692.html...
Anybody?