1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Search Results

Search Again
  1. jonathon
    Thread

    New Battery????

    So... my battery was going flat while on the bike. If I didn't start her up for 4 days she would be flat. I got my local mechanic to charge it...
    Thread by: jonathon, Jan 20, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. jonathon
    Post

    Painting exhaust pipes

    My only advice, with the little experience I have, is that VHT paint is the best stuff for the job. I tried a couple of others and they were...
    Post by: jonathon, Jan 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. jonathon
    Post

    Tipped = Angry + won't start

    Roger that, thanks team. I cranked her over till she was almost flat, then there was a hesitant catch, a hopeful splutter and finally the...
    Post by: jonathon, Nov 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. jonathon
    Thread

    Tipped = Angry + won't start

    So it's a lovely saturday morning, all ready in my leathers and i walk out the front to find my bike tipped over in a puddle of fuel. With a...
    Thread by: jonathon, Nov 7, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. jonathon
    Post

    rear brake question from new guy

    Ok great, i see the bend that is required, I guess this bend is the weak point that makes it break, was confused about why such a part would snap...
    Post by: jonathon, Oct 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jonathon
    Post

    rear brake question from new guy

    Yeah yeah i get all that. But when properly installed does part of the wire touch/rub the frame? I can't see how to avoid this. cheers
    Post by: jonathon, Oct 5, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jonathon
    Post

    rear brake question from new guy

    Ok so I got the new spring/wire. The only problem is that it's a bit long, shouldn't be too hard to bend it and make the upper loop longer,...
    Post by: jonathon, Oct 4, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. jonathon
    Post

    rear brake question from new guy

    Does the part have a name??
    Post by: jonathon, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. jonathon
    Post

    rear brake question from new guy

    Hi guys, I'm having a similar problem, however mine is a little more drastic. The bike has been sitting for about 4 weeks, she wouldn't...
    Post by: jonathon, Sep 30, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. jonathon
    Post

    Custom rear end (Cafe XJ)

    Hey mate, Lookin' good. I'm trying to get my bike looking in that direction. I'm keen to change the side panels to something like yours. And...
    Post by: jonathon, Aug 15, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. jonathon
    Post

    My seat needs to go on a diet

    Yeah cheers guys. Swissjon, you seem to understand where I'm coming from, i'm not sure who's idea this seat was but i'm thinking they had a g/f...
    Post by: jonathon, Jul 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. jonathon
    Thread

    My seat needs to go on a diet

    So this is how she's looking at the moment. [img] I have a few mods in mind but the first thing I want to do is trim my seat right back,...
    Thread by: jonathon, Jul 18, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. jonathon
    Post

    Guages for an XS650 on my '82 XJ550?

    That's good to hear carbineken. I'm pretty keen, and I do like having neutral and indicator lights. neutral can be hard to find. Does anyone...
    Post by: jonathon, Jul 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. jonathon
    Post

    Aussie XJers

    hey there fellas, I picked up a 1983 XJ650 a couple of months ago. it's my first bike and i'm loving it so far. This site helped heaps with...
    Post by: jonathon, Jul 2, 2010 in forum: Other
  15. jonathon
    Post

    Guages for an XS650 on my '82 XJ550?

    What is the speed ratio for these dials?? Will it match my '83 xj650??
    Post by: jonathon, Jul 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. jonathon
    Post

    Guages for an XS650 on my '82 XJ550?

    This is great, this is going on my list of projects for sure. but plenty of other things to get done first. I only have one question and...
    Post by: jonathon, Jun 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. jonathon
    Post

    Quick question, but pretty important I think.

    Cheers for the prompt response guys. The bowls are off and actually look pretty clean, i'll put some photo's up tonight. This is a litle...
    Post by: jonathon, Jun 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. jonathon
    Thread

    Quick question, but pretty important I think.

    So i got the carbs off my bike. (Was a lesson in patience, but i did it. There was one tiny little screw on the engine manifold clip, was getting...
    Thread by: jonathon, Jun 7, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. jonathon
    Post

    Tank removal

    cheers guys So the fuel lines come off the petcock? or the petcock comes off with the lines and tank? And I have to clamp the lines??
    Post by: jonathon, May 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. jonathon
    Thread

    Tank removal

    So i'm getting ready to pull my carbs and I realised i'll have to remove my tank, but wouldn't have a clue how to do it? I'm assuming i have to...
    Thread by: jonathon, May 25, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. jonathon
    Post

    Do these starter brushes look too far gone??

    Thanks Wizard, but i'm far from past it, I think the problem is i'm too fresh to know what i'm looking for. Hey you're a fellow Aussie. Where...
    Post by: jonathon, May 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. jonathon
    Thread

    Do these starter brushes look too far gone??

    So I got the starter motor off, there was a fair bit of carbon dust in there. [img] [img] [img] So whatta you reckon? Do i need new...
    Thread by: jonathon, May 19, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. jonathon
    Post

    Can't remove starter motor! Arrgh

    Third time lucky and POP she's out. So disregard.
    Post by: jonathon, May 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. jonathon
    Thread

    Can't remove starter motor! Arrgh

    On my '83 XJ650 I have removed the two bolts on the left hand side. Undone the power cable. It will move around a little, but it is stuck tight...
    Thread by: jonathon, May 18, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. jonathon
    Post

    SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a look

    Re: SAFETY ALERT Drum rear brake bike owners please take a l So there was some info previously about removing the rear wheel, but does anyone...
    Post by: jonathon, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. jonathon
    Post

    Super noob carb cleaning - minimum requirements

    Cheers for the encouragement guys. There is more than enough info on here to help me. So.... next week i'm going to pull the carbs and...
    Post by: jonathon, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. jonathon
    Post

    Key vs Run switch

    Sweet as... cheers guys. Fitz, i'm in Sydney, Australia.
    Post by: jonathon, May 16, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. jonathon
    Thread

    Key vs Run switch

    So.... When cutting the engine we can either turn the key or cut the Run switch. My question is which should be cut first when turning off the...
    Thread by: jonathon, May 16, 2010, 25 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. jonathon
    Post

    Super noob carb cleaning - minimum requirements

    Having re-read my post I realise how lazy and impatient I sound. I'm really new at this, I didn't even know what a carburettor did 2 months...
    Post by: jonathon, May 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. jonathon
    Post

    Super noob carb cleaning - minimum requirements

    Sea Foam? Please Explain?
    Post by: jonathon, May 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. jonathon
    Thread

    Super noob carb cleaning - minimum requirements

    Alright so i'm the ultimate noob, but i'm keen to learn. My bike ('83 XJ650 SECA) starts cold maybe 20% of the time, super frustrating, I'm...
    Thread by: jonathon, May 13, 2010, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. jonathon
    Post

    Violently whirring speedo

    Cheers for the replies guys. Its an '83 XJ650 Seca. Yeah its definitely noisy, i'm thinking that taking it all apart and lubing should sort...
    Post by: jonathon, May 12, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. jonathon
    Thread

    Violently whirring speedo

    So my speedometer has started making a strange whirring sound as the km's increase, its slows and stops when the bike does. It's getting worse...
    Thread by: jonathon, May 12, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. jonathon
    Post

    Rusted headers - How much metal is left?

    Thanks Rick, So this DONUT you speak of. Where can I get some, for when I have to re-install? Are they a standard size from an auto-parts...
    Post by: jonathon, May 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. jonathon
    Post

    Rusted headers - How much metal is left?

    Cheers for all the tips guys. But i'm still not 100% on getting the headers off. That silver collar that is in the engine block, does that come...
    Post by: jonathon, May 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. jonathon
    Thread

    Rusted headers - How much metal is left?

    So these are the headers on my '83 XJ650. Super rusted. [img] [img] I'm wondering what my options are. I'm thinking of sanding them back...
    Thread by: jonathon, May 9, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. jonathon
    Post

    Here's the wiring mods to remove the rectangular instruments

    Re: Here's the wiring mods to remove the rectangular instrum I like your thinking here mate. I'm real keen to change the display on my seca....
    Post by: jonathon, May 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. jonathon
    Thread

    I hope it's not the carbs, but it's looking that way

    So my '83 XJ650 is having probs starting. After new plugs and a battery charge she still won't catch, then mysteriously a couple of hours...
    Thread by: jonathon, May 3, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  39. jonathon
    Post

    Stoked to be on my new '83 XJ650, few probs starting though

    Re: Stoked to be on my new '83 XJ650, few probs starting tho Damn this is getting annoying. She'll run fine all day and then the next morning...
    Post by: jonathon, May 3, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  40. jonathon
    Post

    1982 XJ 650 Project ( New To Forum )

    Did you need the trailer converter because you were using tail lights as blinkers? Couldn't you have simply picked up some bullet blinker lights...
    Post by: jonathon, May 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. jonathon
    Post

    Introducing the XJ650, 1983, plenty of options

    Cheers for dropping the photo's in, not sure why it wouldn't work from my end. So yeah its heaps of fun, when she starts. It seems to be the...
    Post by: jonathon, May 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. jonathon
    Thread

    Introducing the XJ650, 1983, plenty of options

    Hi all, i'm the proud new owner of a 1983 XJ650. I live in Sydney, Australia so if anybody lives nearby give me a bell. So here she is......
    Thread by: jonathon, Apr 29, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. jonathon
    Post

    Stoked to be on my new '83 XJ650, few probs starting though

    Re: Stoked to be on my new '83 XJ650, few probs starting tho I appreciate the tips guys. As suspected its looking like i'll have to take the...
    Post by: jonathon, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. jonathon
    Thread

    Stoked to be on my new '83 XJ650, few probs starting though

    Hey there, I only just found these forums and loving the info so far. I live in Sydney in Australia, so if anybody is close by let me know....
    Thread by: jonathon, Apr 28, 2010, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  45. jonathon
    Post

    1982 XJ 650 Project ( New To Forum )

    I was going to ask the same question about the seat. I'm hesitant to tamper with the rear mud guard too much, what you've done looks like a...
    Post by: jonathon, Apr 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. jonathon
    Post

    Ooops. Oil change.

    I'm In Sydney, Australia. Say g'day if you're near by. SO I bought the bike and took it to the mechanic to get it registered. I knew the carbs...
    Post by: jonathon, Apr 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. jonathon
    Post

    Ooops. Oil change.

    Thanks for the tips guys. This is where i'm at. I tried to start it half a dozen times to no avail. So I changed the plugs. (I was getting a...
    Post by: jonathon, Apr 16, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  48. jonathon
    Post

    Ooops. Oil change.

    I got my bike back from the mechanic and after leaving it for a couple of hours it wouldn't start. I found the petcock was on PRI and there was...
    Post by: jonathon, Apr 15, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. jonathon
    Post

    loss of power and spittering n sputtering while cruising??

    Thanks for the tips guys. The timing is good also as today she wont start at all! it turns over but won't catch. And that's after going to...
    Post by: jonathon, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. jonathon
    Post

    loss of power and spittering n sputtering while cruising??

    Re: loss of power and spittering n sputtering while cruising I'm having exactly the same problem and so I thought i'd dredge up this old post in...
    Post by: jonathon, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
Showing results 1 to 50 of 50
Search Again