True then space might be an issue. I am sure this site is mostly coming out of someone's pocket. Though I do plan to donate a few bucks to the...
Yeah if someone deletes a photobucket account or whatever, the photos will be gone.
Here, here that would be awesome.
OK I got my keys from Key-men.com and they were on the money. Granted, I have an original key with the code stamped in to it so they knew how to...
Good idea, but I think for every problem there are many solutions. People suggest what they think the fix might be and it works or doesn't and...
Honestly so do I. But in the case of it isn't running why not trouble shoot from top to bottom? I am a I.T. professional and I've learned over...
I am free Sunday! PM me we'll work it out!
For parts for the bike most of us use the contrubiting vender XJ4ever. PM Chacal and he'll get you a quote the valve bucket tool isn't that...
Opps sorry... I see where I got confused my apologize..
Brothers and sister, we have here once again a doubter. One who does not believe in what we all know is to be true. Valves are where you start...
OK, it will take you like an hour to check the clearances max. Here is a how to http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=14827.html I will say...
Valve clearances? have you checked the valves? My bike used to idle around 1300 RPMs, got my valves in speck now it is idling around 1050. In...
Valves first! you can clean and synch carbs to the cows come home, if the valves are not in spec your wasting your time. That is simply the stone...
Here is the list: 1. Valve clearances: get your valves in spec if they are not all other work done is in vain. You will never get a good synch...
Spotted two Henrico, County police today running down the highway (65 MPH) i was doing 73 and they blew by me like I was not moving and both were...
I wanted a woman arrested for attempted man-slaughter when she almost ran me off the road a few weeks ago. She just came over and split the lane...
Bad fuel might be the cause. May want to dump some dry gas (Heet) in there and add some fresh fuel. Or it could be over heating, sure it has...
I did order keys from the key-men.com site. Once they arrive and I have a chance to insure they were cut right and work I'll let you know my...
there was one listed today in the Richmond CL 83 750 Maxim for 2K http://richmond.craigslist.org/mcy/2593188798.html And one that did peak...
After looking at it again, it looks to me that the exhaust would drag the ground on just about every tight right turn.
Wow that poor 750. Not sure what they were envisioning, but I can't believe that nightmare was it...
Brothers and sisters, he has seen the light. The maker will smile on to him, his motor will purr and his carbs will be less stressed! Now, as he...
Yeah if she sat with fuel in the carbs, most likely it has varnish in there now from the ethanol...
OK I was just wondering what I did to this poor gasket for it to leak like it is... And it is coming from the front edge of the motor more so than...
did you put fresh fuel in it? Also if the tank was not 'winterized' or fuel was left in it you most likely have water in your tank as well get...
Here is a thought/question. I hand tightened my valve cover. Is it possible I have it too tight and the gasket is just not doing its job because...
Left on PRI? Check your oil see if it smells like gas. My guess is you have a crank case full of gas as well. Drain the oil put new oil in....
You can get one from Chacal most likely. You can try, and it might not work because it sounds to me like the throttle cable and or carbs are...
I am much calmer Bigfitz. I was a little freaked about having to replace the head and or base gasket. Much, much more of a tear down than I...
Valve clearances are done new shims installed on 9-9-11 however during that operation I guess somehow I mangled the valve cover gasket. Cam end...
First, what kind of bike do you have? Second is the choke on or off? When you start it are you giving it gas? Are you sure the throttle isn't...
OK I am wrong it is coming form the valve gasket, It is leaking down I cleaned it up a wet rag and then watched it and noitced it was running down...
OK, I have a major oil leak at first I though I some how mangled my valve gasket and I did a little, however this has been a lot of oil. So,...
Welcome, sounds like you have your work cut out for you. However, there are a lot of people here who really know their stuff and are willing to...
PM Chacal I am guessing he has what you need. He runs XJ4ever. The best place for parts for XJ bikes!
It looks like the half moons and some place up front. Though it is leaking bad. I just PM'ed you about it. this would be the second reuse for...
I found your disappeard oil, leaking out of my motor! Grrrr must have somehow mangled my valve gasket the other day... New one ordered.
Took your advice and found the tape at Autozone and used it. They are on the bike and look pretty good, so yeah 3M to the rescue! As for...
Installed a spitfire wind screen! What a world of difference that makes!
Yeah, here in Richmond, Va no matter what the cagers drive like they are the only ones on the road. Now we have yearly safety inspections on all...
Epic win, I would say!
actually looking at amazon, one seller has it for like 11.00 but wants 7.95 shipping. I am a prime member so things get a little skewed because...
Shop around I saw it cheaper on amazon from different sellers... But yeah being chrome and clear is what sold me!
Well, and now I know and knowing is half the battle!
Here are the how to's: Valve adjustment: xjbikes.com/Forums/vie...14827.html Part Deux, how to use the tool and the zip tie trick:...
To clarify some you will need a set of metric feeler gauges to measure the gap or clearance. You will need the shim bucket tool to remove the...
Yes actually my bike runs great in the rain. I agree there is something that bonds man and machine in a good rain on the road! Yeah we had a lot...
Adjusting the valves is more involved? Maybe I did it wrong. I pulled the old ones replaced with with the new ones and checked to insure they...
I believe it can and I saw some reference to it. You can get one from Chacal for under 50.00. May be worth spending the money on if you have to...
One note you may want to have a set of metric micrometers when I check mine two of them were either installed upside down or the etching had worn...
