What did you do to your Yamaha today?

I believe it was the throttle stop. It's the screw where the throttle cable attaches to the rail. I see that there are other screws that look the same in between the other carbs. I had thought, in my infinite wisdom, that I could just back that screw out a little and it would give me the extra cable I needed. I'm pretty sure I got the screw back to where it was but now I gotta wait on the mil for a new cable. Of course, I'm probably going to run into the same problem. Is there a way to get some extra length out of the cable? By which I mean, can I take some of the tension out, either by shortening the throttle cable tube or turning a screw?

Edit: I'll try to add pics later.

 

The screws between the carburettors are for balancing them with vaccum gauges.

 

That is what I figured after the idle changed so drastically and then it wouldn't drop rpm. I'm going to have to tune the carbs now arent I?

 

The first thing to do if you have not checked them recently is your valve clearances, then balance the carburettors once you have your throttle cable fixed. No point in balancing carburettors without accurate valve clearances as you are balancing the carburetors on the vaccum from each cylinder.

 

Just for clarity you mean the screw pictured where the cable meats the bracket and connects to the screws with springs?

 

Yes the three screws on your carburettors that are spring loaded on the throttle shaft. Mine are Mikuni BS 36 carburettors below.

 

those are the sync screws for carb 1,2,4 on the rear of carb you will find a knob that is for carb 3 and to set idle as the carbs are synced to 3 in the end

 

Oh, ok then. Should be fun fixing my own screw-up but I guess it's a lesson.

 

you could remove carbs and do a bench sync

 

Yeah, that's what I was thinking of doing. Not much riding time left anyway so I guess it's time to tear her apart and clean/lube everything up and replace gaskets and seals.

 

This evening replaced clutch on my xj750 Seca , I had just swapped this engine in . Noticed just seemed like it was not slipping but did not seem as crisp . The disks were pretty worn ,the steel plates were good . Of course I should have ordered new bolts , two would not torque down to 7.2 ft/lbs and of course snap one went . Pulled out remains ...hated to do this went to old engine pulled cover pulled two of the bolts out of clutch had to spend some time fighting to get clutch arm lined up . After I got cover in place fired up bike , no leaks took bike out cracked throttle ,pulled great 7k rpm . Cheers

 

Engine assembly nearly complete. Now l wish l had another one to work on .




After fitting the rest of the parts are filling it with oil will rotating the crankshaft with a spanner be enough to fill the oil galleries before using the starter motor?

 

yes just like when you check the shims oil flows through out the motor

 

Great l will do that to prime the engine.

 

Got my new insurance card so have to pull seat due to the factory luggage to get to storage . While I had seat off put card in with registration , and made up an emergency kit with spare fuses and a small flashlight all fit in tail cubby hole.

 

It a legal requirement to carry insurance documentation in the United States l assume?

 

only if you live in a state that requires insurance, or travel into a state that requires insurance. My state does not require insurance so it can not require you to carry insurance card

 

Is that a medical insurance in case of an accident or motorcycle insurance?

 

motor vehicle insurance. even if it is not mandatory to carry the card it is a good idea to carry the card

with medical insurance hospitials, doctors, pharmacys can just look it up on the computer but having that card is always a good idea.
The US makes it mandatory to have health insurance or you pay a fine when filing federal income taxes.

our motor vehicle insurance covers property damage and medical needs.

 

I have noticed on the few videos I have seen on YouTube American riders having a card when stopped by the police. Didn't know about the mandatory health insurance in the States. I have a friend she is retired now but she worked in Washington for many years.

 

For clarity to the non U.S. members, motor vehicle insurance covers some property damage and some medical needs related to the accident depending on how much coverage you buy. It is possible for liabilty to exceed the amount covered by insurance., in which case lawsuits often result.

Even though most insurance information is available to police on their computers when they run a plate, many states still requre a paper card be shown upon penalty of the vehicle being towed if not presented. Some will even allow an officer to have a vehicle towed if an electronic copy of proof of insurance is presented on the vehicle operator's phone. I keep my cards in my vehicles no matter what, just in case I get stopped in a state that does not follow the same standards as the state I live in.

 

In recent years I've taken to laser-printing and stashing in each bike a copy of my insurance policy vital page, in case I get a pull.

I haven't been pulled for over 25 years, and it was never a problem beforehand anyway, but nowadays if the computer says 'no' I have printed proof that it's wrong.
Back in the day, the copper used to just hand out a producer form, as hardly anyone carried their documentation with them and there was no requirement to do so.
I'd toddle down to the nearest cop shop and hand in my documents within five days and everyone was happy.

 

There is no mandate for health insurance right now, it was repealed by the President. No fines anymore.

 

I was going too fast on my bike as a learner and was stopped had to take proof of my insurance down to the police station. They gave me a warning l was glad about that.

 

I have always had health insurance as it is just a good idea

my accident on my bike a few years ago ran over 250,000. then there were follow up visits for a few years. health insurance paid and worked it out with motor vehicle insurance to pay some.

the way I see it I got back every dime I ever paid into health insurance in my life time.

 

Is that a recent development?

 

Yes the medical bills cost a lot certainly if l was in America l would want to have health insurance. It's different here but l don't know for how long.

 

Health insurance is not the same as motor vehicle insurance for health costs related to a motor accident.


At this point I'll back off.
This is a motorcycle forum, and we should keep it that way (per the site owner).
Any posts regarding politics will be deleted. Repeat posts will result in warning points, up to and including a permanent ban from the forum.
FWIW be sure to follow your state's laws regarding motorcycle insurance.

 

Engine rebuilt put oil in as it is not getting started for some time. No oil leaks so far and oil getting to the camshafts.

 

Taking a cue from Jeff "hogfiddles" Fox, I modified a (broken by wife) roller stand to hold a lawnmower tank. Tuning bike and wet setting carbs in the basement should be much easier.

 

mount a fire extingusher on it

 

Did a color tune and carb sync.

 

Had a new tire fitted , got over 4000 miles on old tire still like these Shinko tires, front still looks like new. Rode 25 miles still had to adjust rear brake ...done now. Still fighting the clutch cable, found return spring broke , robbed spring off old engine still not set where I think it should be so ordered a new cable just to be sure. Still looking at my 100$ swap meet project ..frame will NOT be cut, NO PODS, this will not be a bobber or the one phrase that I do not like " street fighter" my plan is to make this a tastefully modified bike with subtle revisions. Still figuring out what i have and what it will need . Cheers

 

Came out from work to drive 83 XJ550 home and 'SNAP' the choke cable decided to part ends. Fortunately the enrichment plungers are easily turned by hand so I got it start.

I have never thought to lube it and after 35+ years.... I am ordering replacement cable from xj4ever.

Any tips or tricks for installing? Looks straightforward.

 

Got my wifes 1984 XJ750 running today. We bought it 3 weeks ago, and it was the first time it was running since 1998. CB750 coils, but had to use carbs off my XJ650, need some more parts for the XJ750 carbs.

 

Street fighter is just a name that some cheap/poor person came up with to cover for the lack of funds to fully rebuild his crashed bike

 

So last night was out working in garage , it was chilly out so was not going to ride. The right side of the engine sounds like I have an exhaust leak , so tightened down number 4 cylinder exhaust flange , and of course SNAP one of the studs broke off . No worries dropped exhaust, and out came my stud extractor out it came. Searched all my boxes ...found a bunch of studs but none in the right length hmm looked over at my new bike project , removed a stud from the engine problem solved . Until...could not get exhaust to go back on it was getting late so gave up. Today after I got off from work ( working from home rocks) gave it another go , pulled off both mufflers , and got collector box to finally line up . So at least it is back together, still sounds like a leak, but it could be the valve on the cylinder when I did valves I did not have the exact size shim , I went with a smaller shim, I will eventually check it . Some of the parts I ordered for the Johnny Cash bike...one piece at a time showed up ,now have the full rear fender and the side plate for the TDIand voltage regulator . The guy took just about everything off ,missing alot of bolts and nuts good times.

 

Hate to rub it in fellas (and gals too), but what a majestic 3 days in southern Virginia.
670 miles on litttle' red so far this 3 day trip, hotel lady says check out is tomorrow. Well, crapola.
200 miles on the beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway Monday, another 200+ traveling around the Roger's mountain expanse (beautiful horses, Appalachian trail hikers), and today, riding I 77 uphill as it is from here to West Virginia, the whole way. Had to get the carbon off the valves so to speak. 10K in 4th still sounds so good in that little 650 mill uphill at 95 mph. Love that I77 tunnel! Man, you can really hear your engine then. Then, snaking my way back on torrid mountain passes to the hotel. Love those goat paths! Well, more like a farm trail actually. She's got nearly 40K on her now. I can tell she's working hard, but still getting the job done. Damn nation, hate to see this thing wear out, but it's a comm'n.
Next weekend, my buddy and i'll get out the old man Gold Wing's for our Front Royal Va to Cherokee NC ride. Pull the slot machines, eat some good food. Hell, we might wind up in Atlanta! Go Braves!

Fall is here y'all. Get on your bikes and ride. Take a moment to absorb the beauty only nature can give us. Foleage is spectacular in the south east right now. All the other stuff will get behind you for awhile when you roll that throttle, and smell a blast of fall air.

Stay well, ride safe, all.
OFG.

 

Replaced the cam chain tensioner gasket. It was a much easier task when my hands and fingers were younger but the right tools helped overcome the physical limitations.

 

I liked this, but it needs a round of applause - fall, or autumn as we call it is a beautiful time of year. Go ride...

 

Me too such great scenery especially on a motorcycle.

 

Figures temp hit 80 and wind hit 30mph rode down to early vote was blowing me all over the road . So came home and just tinkered on bike ,ordered a few more parts from eBay for the Johnny Cash bike " one piece at a time "

 

Started putting the 650 maxim back together - put the semi flat bars back on, switches, mirrors etc. Need to make a new clutch cable end holder to clear the 600 airbox and reconnect the throttle cable. Hopefully take it for a spin tomorrow.

 

Valveclearance adjustments, fresh mufflers and sprayed them.

 

Been abusing PayPal account ordering parts for the Johnny Cash bike , today mu used ignition switch arrived seller claimed lock function did not work , played with it for 10 minutes ...works now. Mounted swing arm back in and shocks ,slowly collecting parts so my 120$ bike is adding up to needing alot of parts. Maybe one day I will get it back together going to take a bunch of $$$ or £££ to our British friends and time .

 

I finally got the spin on oil filter mod completed that I purchased from Len at Xj4ever, pretty easy once the old unit was removed which was a pain because of the frozen oil filter bolt. Dont mind the crud in the oil pan, it's from grinding down the bolt but oil was black.
Now onto the brakes and a question. Since I'm replacing my brake lines with SS ones and rebuilding the MC and calipers with parts from Len at Xj4ever. What brake fluid is recommended, DOT3, 4 or 5? The system should be completely dry and no residue from old fluid. Also, what pads are suggested? I haven't check the rear yet, one thing at a time. And then the attempt at the valves.

 

Had some maintenance to do;

 

Dot 3 brake fluid is fine .

 

+1
You're not racing the thing, and the only difference between 3, 4, and 5 is the boiling point.