k-moe, I can't remember which one I used the last time I changed oil in the forks, but I'm fairly certain is was Dexron-III rated, which is...
Alternately, you can use ATF. Works great for me. YMMV.
It sounds to me like you have an air leak, which would only require replacement of the o-rings that seal the air valve assembly at the top of the...
Hi guys, Went out last weekend to start getting the bike ready for summer. Set the fuel to prime for a bit, then hit the starter. She fired right...
x2 on cleaning other connections! Also, the correct way to test the switch is with a continuity tester/ohm meter. Should read infinite (open)...
Frame repair isn't difficult, as long as you know what you're doing with the welder. With the relatively thin wall tubing used though, it's also...
Just thinking out loud, but have you tried setting the petcock to prime to see if the problem goes away?
Hi guys, I had a Patriot Guard mission today. I fired up the bike yesterday just to make sure it was gonna run, and #1 was dead cold. Fiddled...
Ah, I somehow had it in my mind that this was a Seca 750! Disregard my earlier comment on the headlight swap.
Most likely you'll need to find parts online for the brakes. User "Chacal" on here has treated me very well. Parts may not be as cheap as you can...
What fairing is that!? I like it.
Hi, and welcome to the forum! The rear brakes are easy to check, and replace if necessary. Probably best to buy a manual though, you'll need it...
Howdy, and Welcome!
A bit late, but get yourself an egg carton to hold parts. label each "cup" with the carb number. Anything from inside the float bowl goes in one,...
Went for a short ride saturday morning, sure felt good to get the old girl out!
What?!
My two cents: I've done a number of tanks that have small pinholes (If there's one, there's more getting ready) The quick fix epoxy is temporary...
Thanks O-n-B. That's exactly what I was looking for. I'll do some searching and see what I come up with. UK bloke: I don't have any idea what...
Hi All, I'm considering upgrading my front brakes with a more standard bar mounted master cylinder. If I go this route, I'll also be replacing...
Just wanted to thank whichever Mod removed a certain post yesterday. Your efforts at keeping this place civil are appreciated! :D
One nice thing about being in MT: Bikes are a permanent registration. ~$150 one time and I'm good for ever. :) We had 50's here today, which is...
Yesterday I had to get the bike out and try to start her up. Set the fuel to prime for a minute or so, set the choke and hit the starter. She...
I'm not sure bigfitz was emphatic enough: No more riding until it's fixed, unless you want to be removed from the gene pool. Yes, it's serious!
I believe it's a "gauge hood". The thread was in the sale/swap forum.
More power to ya for riding in those temps. To prevent this, you'll probably want to switch to synthetic in there.
For the caliper piston: Install a properly sized bolt in place of the banjo bolt (to seal the opening in the caliper). Crack the bleeder open,...
Nice looking bikes anyways!
Nice grab!
Damnit, if I could I'd be there Monday!
I'd love to have the fairing/bags/trunk/mounts. Basically, everything for the touring package. Let me know what you need to get out of it.
The open part of the V always points toward the high pressure side. As for bleeding, the only thing that worked for me was about 2hrs and lots of...
Welcome to the forum! You'll likely find there's more $ and time involved in this bike than you originally planned for, but stick it out. It's...
Yamatoman, welcome! The thing that has me scared about your carb work is the "I went through every orifice with everything including welding tip...
Finally got my roundtoit yesterday! I did a temporary fix and only replaced the connectors for the headlight circuit fuses. I'm still undecided if...
The fuse was still good, but the little clips that hold it in place.....weren't. One side had loosened up just enough so it lost contact. When I...
Finally got a chance to look at it. MiGhost FTW. The little holder for the headlight fuse was a little loose. Pulled the fuse, went to tweak the...
Thanks guys, haven't had a chance to look at it yet. Maybe this afternoon. MiGhost, I know the fuse block is suspect on these. But I haven't...
The wierd thing is the Atari didn't set off the alarm light for the headlight. Not that I trust it completely, but it does work for the side...
Hi guys, It's been a long time since I posted. Mostly due to not riding the bike much. Anyway, this morning I decided to ride to work. Bike...
'81 XJ750RH 14K and change See sig for repairs/mx, I've only had her since spring 2010. 6th would be nice, and I need to find some highway...
Carbs clunk, no holes, and synch was done with the OE YICS tool and Morgan carbtune. Mlew: the rubber washer you are referring to is down...
Bikes been running great above 2k rpms, nice smooth idle....but... Still fighting a hiccup from idle to 2k during acceleration. Double checked...
wrap the tube in a rag and clamp it in your vice. Use a wooden dowel to push down on the cap (under my chin is how I did it). Then you have both...
Ok, put the spring etc in and install the cap. the spring will hold the damper rod. Then you can just pull the cap and finish up anything else you...
Nope, gotta tighten the correct way: remove the anti-dive assembly, and take a look in the bottom hole. You need to ensure that the middle hole of...
Check your pm's
Exact bike that sold on ebay a couple weeks ago for $395. I was watching it, but TDY during the last couple days and didn't get to bid.
Well, I'm not gonna be able to make it. The engine in my truck has crapped out on me. So far it's looking like best case scenario it's gonna be...
Thanks guys, that gives me some good ideas. I'm thinking I might remove the turn signals and mount some lights on the ammo cans for replacements....
No worries, take it out and do some cleaning. Sounds like you have a couple probables: Vacuum leak (replace the throttle shaft seals while you...