The Koolaid Project

I didn't this time, but I think I did last month when I first started messing with it. At that time the only one that was unplugged was #3, but I have drilled all of the plugs out now. What should I set them to as a starting point with my all stock setup?

 

Well, personally I maybe wouldn't change them if they haven't been messed with. Also it seems that checking float hieghts is to reverse PO mess ups. I find it highly unlikely that the floats would chnge by themselves, so if they look like they are suppose to i wouldn't change them either. It sounds like maybe the enrichment circuit is clogged and won't get the bike going, or you have an air leak. Just a guess. I would check the enrichment passages and the pilot jets again for craps and giggles.

 

Well, I DID mess with the #3 air screw, so I just woke up and am getting ready to go out and tweak it to see if I can get it running. After a lot of reading last night it sounds like I'm just very...VERY lean and there just isn't enough fuel to get the bike running. I'm going to start at 2.5 turns out and go from there backing it out a little at a time until I can hopefully get it to idle.

Fingers crossed and I'll be back in a few hours either happy as shit or still frustrated

 

That is what I did also to get it to idle. Good luck. You'll get it.

 

well.... first round was unsuccessful, but not COMPLETELY frustrating. I found that my battery was a little low, so I hooked up the jumper cables to the JEEP with it turned off and was able to have more success. I tweaked the synch screws in half a turn and got the choke just right and the motor was coming to life a little more. It's still not idling, but showing more promise. I'm giving the battery and starter a break for a few and then I'm going to go out and turn the air screw out half a turn and try again...

The wife is going to be home in about half an hour though, so I want it all cleaned up and put away before that

 

what do you guys think about this gas tank? I like the shape better than the Seca tank and if it fits I think it will look better than the sporty tank.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... K:MEWAX:IT

 

$100??... ouch! You should be able to find something cheaper or in better shape for that price

 

really? so far I've been having a tough time finding anything... if you see anything let me know. I'm a bit impatient

 

Have you looked at the maxim tanks? They're close to the shape of that one and will defintely fit.

 

Yeah, I HAVE been looking at the Maxim tanks, but I just liked how much wider that one was at the front.

 

The 750 tanks are wider and hold more fuel than a 650. Either one will fit. I have a 750 tank going on my 650 for the extra miles per tank and the wider front.

 

that's what I thought, but I can't find any 750's up for sale right now. Can you send me some pics of yours?

 

On my thread here: http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=22150.html

The black one is the 650 tank (sold)

The bare metal one is the 750 tank (keeping)

 

thanks... that would be perfect if I could find one. Where did you find this one and how much was it?

 

I bought it on ebay. I paid $50 including shipping. I hunted and hunted for awhile. I also bought it in novemeber. This time of year is not good for finding cheap bike parts. High demand and all that.

 

cheapest I've found so far is $100 shipped and that's on a 700 tank from a fellow member here.

I take that back... I found one for $20 + shipping, but it will need a LOT of work, so the extra $50-$60 for one in great shape is worth it to me.

 

The one i got has a few dings in the front corners and had ugly red paint on it. As you saw the paint is gone and the dings will be filled in shortly. The inside looks great and it doesn't leak.

 

I can deal with a few dings....that's no big deal.

 

OK.... today I tore the carbs apart again and boiled them on the stove with some vinegar, lemon juice, and a bit of dish soap Not sure if that was the best thing, but I figured it would handle the grease and eat away at some shit with all that acid in there. They look better. Now they are in a pot soaking in carb cleaner. I'm getting ready to go out and give them a good scrub, blow them dry, and reassemble, so I can get them back on the bike tonight and make another attempt at starting first thing in the morning. Fingers crossed.

While the carbs where boiling today I went ahead and stripped some of the bike down. Took off the rear fender, all signals, headlight and aux light, bar covers, grab bar....all that good stuff. I was going to swap out my risers for one of two sets I picked up, but both of them have larger mounting bolts that won't fit through the existing holes in the top triple. If I use those they'll have to wait a bit. I'll take some pics later tonight of the risers to see what you guys like and to get some feedback on them.

Ok, stripped down, carb cleaning in progress......

I also bought a maxim 650 tank to have as an option. I'm not sure if I want to go with that or with the king sporty, so I'll be taking pics of both mocked up to get a better idea.

I am also in the process of buying some screamin eagle slip ons from a fellow member as soon as I can get the MO to pay him (tomorrow). With those on the way I need to pull the trigger on some pod filters tonight. Then the next step will be a jet kit, but I can't find one listed for an '83 XJ750 on the dynojet website. Any help on that one???

Stay tuned for pics....

 

Lets see them pics