Forks by Frank are surprisingly expensive..as in Buy them from the dealer expensive. Suggest looking at a wreckers?
Seriouisly? Take it to a shop (a decent one though) It will be Much easier on you and the Bike. These things are a PITA to 'correctly' fit the...
The sparkplug socket that comes in the Bikes' tool roll fits perfectly.
Suggest Bridgestone BT45's Likely The best currently available tires that fit our Bikes. Also Avons and If really on a Budget: Maxxis/Cheng...
A 5000' elev differential is not a significant Issue on My 2 strokes. But 8000' feet is. I wouldn't worry about in that old Iron Age 4 stroke...
You need to test for continuity between the two slip rings of the Rotor. Fergit about the brushes for now.. they are either long enough or too...
maybe your Local Yama dealer does like mine does: Pay for the Valve adjust and the shims are free . Not likely to save much $ but you don't have...
Float needle s Old and Worn?? dying Petcock, are the 2 things that jump to mind and fairly typical for these oldsters.. especially if they have...
well You err He's:-) got a real problem then Oil can only go 2 places : On the ground or out the tailpipe. On the ground should be a visible...
Geeez! that's a bit of Overkill ain't it? CLR works "perfectly" and even it only needs to sit for a couple of hours to produce sparkly metal....
Heat can and Does cook the Alternator Rotor and then the Stator. I've seen some where the wire insulation has sprayed out like paint from the...
You in the Ozarks? Try a simple steel tube inserted in the place of your rear shocks.. Ride around for a couple of weeks to 'aclimatize' yourself...
None of the above answered your question.. I think. The taper on the 2nd ring IS visible (use a magnifying glass if your eyesight is fading (like...
EBC Kevlar pads work V well. Suggest buying the braided lines, there IS a palpable performance difference. IF you buy a new master do try to get...
what does "too Small' actually mean?? If they fit and your steering is smooth and notch free.. only other error can be vertical movement? Yesss...
You should have a Manual There are Haynes manuals for free download on the Net Find one it will make sense of it all. Don't really need a TQ...
XJ600 = 70hp?? My Ass. '86 FZ 600 has a claimed! 58 hp (by Yama.. who traditionally exaggerates ALL HP claims) and the fz is alegedly a quicker...
Actually Yama traditionally Screwed up with the Master Cylinder sizings on their Bikes. They invariably fitted a "too large a bore" master,...
Often lots of oil burning looks as white smoke. Blue is not always the colour.. And in the absences of water or ATF.. likely . Suggest either a...
Even Better Take the Poor Bike to a Shop to have it done professionally it's quite inexpensive. You REALLY? want to learn .. for the very first...
Re: Is it possible to run an Automotive alternator on a xj?? Even more Basic than the alt issue: these Engines tend to run Hot .. Dohhh! being...
diesel fuel makes for a V good flush media. As it has no solvents that can linger to degrade the new oil fill.
Try a Real Parts Store.. We (gasp!) have Napa here as well. CDN tire is basically crap... much like trying to buy parts at Walmart.
:normal' when the thing is Worn Out
Possibly fried (v common on these judging by the large quantities of Alternator bits at the local wreckers none of which as still useable :roll:...
Standard 530 Chains can be purchased for $30 Oring ones from $50. Be aware that an Oring chain is one large chain Looking more like...
Suggest you demand and pay for a Threaded insert (wurth?) rather than a helicoil. A whole different league 'better' long term fix.. and Should be...
Suggest hunting up a Used set of Forks. Not a lot of point in paying more than the Bikes worth for ..only.. 1/2 of the fork pieces. If your...
Fair enough.. I'm sure it is possible and a great discovery when it it's truth. Although in the last 5 or so years EVERY single early 80's...
I'm sorry I simply Cannot get past the : "83 Maxim 34,000 miles Ummm HOW is that possible?? That bike got ridden 1300 miles per year For...
Probably someone 'could' rebuild them. But "other" shocks cost from $200 EACH and up for a rebuild. Likely Not what you had in mind I...
Apparently the Rotor failed due to internal wire breakage. Alegedly it's typical on these oldsters. Who woulda known? Astoundingly luckily, I...
Had a rotor fail [ Never even knew this was possible previuously] Go! Yamaha. Anyhow, rebuilts , according to the locals are Crap. They often...
Try a $2 Disposable Plastic Syringe [2 oz variety] Fill with Fluid , attach to an open Bleeder REVERSE flush the fluid into the caliper. Repeat...
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Mine errr... Died today Apparently the windings shorted. !I've NEVER had this happen before.. but there's always some thing new to learn. :oops:...
ALL you need to buy is the Friction discs. It is Highly unlikely you damaged in any way the Steel discs [Not in that motor at least] They can...
Please forget the epoxies etc. The plastic Bits on Yamahas are of ABS plastic Suggest you find buy and Use Oately brand ABS glue.. the Stuff...
A good starter is the Kawasaki 250r certainly not free but being NEW it will work every single time and It's light and agile.. really good resale...
Suggest: MikesSX.com Yes, for a 'different' bike... But Being a Yamaha virtually identical. Fair prices, Good service in my experiences.
Nice 'n shiny. Do have Issues with your ahem... Drillings though :-). Those holes are Countersunk/chamfered, are they not?? (internet photos...
Local Yama dealership's service department does NOT charge for shims when they do a Valve adjust they just swap shims.. as these are used in a...
Rarely a need to.. Ever.. change the spark plug wires, they are stranded Copper., not carbon..Real hard to damage. The Spark plug boot on the...
I keep reading about cracked intake boots But "up here' I've not seen ..Any... with that problem. I suppose UV and chemical laden air plays a...
On older yamahas (ours at least) Brown wires are ignition key switched power wires. Find one tap it Electronics take negligible power so no...
Sadly that's not that rare. Often the surprisingly small threaded stud end strips out of the case metal for even more "fun', sometimes several...
Synth OR Dino oils is irrelevant as long as it's Intended for Moto Uses (clutch issues mainly but there may be more currently) Regular changes...
Ooooh? did they change Royal Purple to synthetic ? It was Not... last time I checked.. Not that it matters though, it's still good but pricey oil...
NO.. use the suggested piece of copper wire to clear the hole. Enlarging the hole intentionally or not is.. Not Clever. As is 'in my opinion'...
Yes it IS possible that the calipers can get sticky, Or that the Brake hose can detewriorate into a one way valve. BUT usually it's the wee (hard...
