With below freezing temps, I'm not too inclined to pull the rack and clean out any gunk that might be causing the problem. Anyone have any luck...
Just looking for confirmation on what I think is happening. If my 750 sits for 5 -6 days in near freezing weather. It will start, but it's only...
But if you ever come to the island .........
Yep, you're absolutely right there OP. It's all about what looks good on you. Not how good it's going to protect you. <insert sarcasm smiley...
Great news! Now I won't have to be checking this forum every 10 minutes looking for an update!
Best ones to wave to? Scooter riders! Yep . Because they NEVER expect a biker to wave to them. It makes their day. Which makes me happy.( and...
I think the gaskets were $8 each. Available through the Yamaha dealer and $8.50 from an independent . I just checked to see if I have a spare I...
It's not battery related. It's lack of fuel. check for an air leak around the intake manifold for that cylinder. That's what caused my problem...
Get it running, then open the 'choke' some, keeping a hand on your cold exhaust. If it heats up, it's starving for gas. Or try spraying some unlit...
It's an 82 seca
What bike?
I've got a soapy tenner ( I think that's an english term yeah) that says it's a bum battery.
Disconnect the horn. Charge the bike over night. Next morning do a volt check. Fully charged it should be 12.7. Start the bike up and check the...
My cleaner of choice is also pledge spray on. Also use the same stuff for the chrome and fibreglass parts. Just make sure your rag is soft and clean
I'd load it with insurance and park it in Chatsworth somewhere near the Jockey Pub.
I hate 'mechanic in a can' type stuff. Most of it's snake oil. Rather than trust the can, I trust my mechanic. Had some sticky floats couple of...
I don't know the reason on this site, but on another mototcycle forum I belong to, the hidden forum is for the owner and moderators to chat...
Nice thread derail guys! But also an interesting one. So, has anyone ever had a sticky valve or partially gummed jet and had the problem rectified...
I've had the lean condition before. A quick flick of the enrichment circuit immediately brought heat to the affected cylinder, but not in this...
I know Seafoam has a large following with great testamonials, same as Marval Mystery Oil, but I haven't seen one scientific study which states...
I'm not a fan of gasoline or oil additives. I see lots of hype about how they help clean your engine, help engines develop more power, help...
After a sleepless night worrying about what's causing this - no sense putting it off until the good weather arrives. Time to tear into it and get...
When I pulled the plug, it was dry, so it's sticking closed. When I fire it up, the exhaust starts to get a bit warm, so it's firing initially,...
I hear what you're saying, but I can't really drain the tank as I do ride year round( we don't get snow here). Same goes for the condition of the...
Had all the carbs apart and cleaned last year and then had it set up correctly. I ride my bike every couple of weeks during the winter and keep...
Why am I getting a sense of déjà vu here?
You haven't given much info to work with.
I would like the side covers - as spares. Oh - and the signal lights too.
Now that he's solved this problem, I'm assuming he won't be asking for any more help on carbs. - oh, and can one of the mods change his status to...
Why not put a voltmeter on it while its running and see if its putting out any voltage, then, check for a closed circuit when it's not running.
The blank spot in the lower middle of that plastic cap is supposed to be for a 'YAMAHA' insignia. Looking at mine, it appears to be popped on and...
For the blinking issues, if one side flashes with your foot on the brake at idle, and the other side won't, then remove your bulbs and clean them...
save your money - use a stock filter.
The more I think about this bike, the more I'd think twice before buying it. The new paint job looks nice, but what did it look like before the...
I notice a bc plate. Where are you located? Have you ridden the bike yet? Does it idle nice? Any backfiring? Before you hand over any money you...
98% of all the posts on XJ Chat deal with either carbs or valves. Just once, I'd like to see one of the wizards post ' It's nothing - just run...
I stand corrected on the octane question and should have known better. Higher octane solves the problem of 'ping' - which of course is pre...
Theoretically, if you include 'something' into the gas that is being burnt, then the octane rating for the injected gas has to be lowered, which...
Funny. I just went through this with another motorcycle forum- relax, it was a goldwing forum. Turns out the website expired and the admin forgot...
I don't follow this logic. Sure there is less gasoline to burn, but there is the addition of oil, which also burns, but now the octane is lower,...
Mine did it. Turns out it was the caliper shims moving ever so slightly when the brakes were applied. My "no cost" fix was to slide a toothpick...
Get it running at idle, spray some unlit propane around your intake manifolds. An air leak will quickly identify itself by a raised rpm.
Sounds like the classic signs of an air leak, leading to a lean mixture. Mine did it and the temp fix was to quickly hit the kill button off and...
The gear I wear depends on the ride. If I'm going into town , a five minute ride on a low speed road with light traffic, I wear a helmet and...
Or .... your compression gauge is reading a bit low. A common problem depending on what style of guage you're using. Your readings - cylinder to...
Welcome ........ and get your collector's plate on the bike! Will save you tons of money!
I've done and given test rides on a few different bikes. The usual policy in my neck of the woods is - you can ride on the back while I drive my...
They pulse on my 750 seca
Just go and buy the gasket. It's easy to change and I would suspect when you remove the rubber intake manifold from the head you will find the...
I've always found that's it's easier to find out what isn't wrong when trying to solve a problem with my bike. Try eliminating spark and...
