What did you do to your Yamaha today?

I got the exact same problem! :lol:

 

I don't know if this counts, but I worked on the Ninja and my Saturn today so I can mark those things off the to-do list and get back to the XJs.

 

Replaced the speedo light this morning.
Tach light crapped out on the way to work tonight.
:roll:
Found LED 194's at Auto zone, but they were "Super Bright".
Which meant there were 4 led's at the end of a 194 wedge base.
Much to wide to fit the hole in the back of the speedo.

Adjusted the handle bars, mirrors and controls to my liking.
Adjusted the clutch lever, needed to disingauge sooner.
Getting there slowly.

 

RODE IT!!

 

well,

redid a gasket on the floatbowl of carburetor 1,
bench synct the carbs
fine (well, more or less that is) tuned the sync on sound.
cut a piece of sparkplug cable for fourth cilinder to make it contact again

Than found out the petcock is leaking, tried to overhaul it, didn't work.

kept searching this forum, and i probably try tomorrow wether the o-ring is torn...

Last but not least, tried to get my headlight working again...
think I have a real bad earth with the bike... get a voltage reading of probably 3 or 4 volts with running engine, on both hi and lo beam...

The bike is a mess

 

Pulled valve covers and checked for sticking valve.
Removed exhaust(complete).
Pulled carbs and soaked in carb clean.
Pulled clutch for inspection.
Removed alternator and tested.
Swore a bunch of times, threw a couple of tools.
Made parts list....

 

Installed a pair of Harley mufflers last night replacing the stockers sans baffles. I was a bit afraid of how they were going to sound, but I was pleasantly suprised with the sound when I fired her back up. It wasn't that real mean grumble that it had, but more of a cross between a rice-grinder and a sport bike.

The installation wasn't too painful either. I removed the entire exhaust (I was lucky that all the nuts came off easily), cut off the mufflers so that part of them (3/8" or so) was still attached, used a cutting wheel in a grinder to remove the outside which was the muffler case leaving the inner tube which fit inside the Harley muffler. I then cut off the mounting brackets and bumpers and welded them onto the Harley units. Then I welded the mufflers onto the factory pipes. I am quite happy how they turned out and wish that I would have taken pictures to document. I'll post pics of the new pipes later.

 

I knocked out the fork seals on the wife's bike after work.

 

Drag Bars and Wind Shield



I mounted the drags down in the original clamps first but the clutch cable was binding and the wind shield hardware wouldn't work. So I picked up a set of Custom Chrome 4" pull back risers, caps and 1"-7/8" adapters. I had to drill out the bushings to accept the 1/2" mounting bolts. The brake cable required a little re-routing and I broke the the throttle cable elbow in the process(guess what my next purchase is going to be!) but it all came together rather well and makes for a very comfortable ride.
I should have fabbed a beauty cover for the triple tree when I had it off... Next time.

OH Yeah, Then I rode the hell out of it!

 

RODE IT! Finally got to put actual driving on it (been trying to learn slowly how to ride a bike). I went about 15 miles in each direction and she definately ran better on the way back. I am running Seafoam in the gas that I hope will do something (not sure what) and the new mufflers are performing very well. I definately like them.

 

Worked on the 750 some more, mostly disassembly and minor testing.

Finally got around to reterminating the wires for the fuse box on the 650 to take the replacement fuse panel, and I'm so glad I did. What a nightmare! Not only was the old fuse box coming apart (surprise), but the PO had done some really stupid things involving in-line fuses and electrical tape. Ripped all that mess out and had to cut into the wiring harness a little to expose enough wire to get the new box in, but it's in and it works now. Headlight, blinkers, and ignition still work, so it looks like that's set!

Continued pulling apart the spare left-side fork tube. It must be from an '81, since there's no air valve in the plug. Drained the oil out, but then couldn't break loose the bolt at the bottom that holds the damper rod in place (8mm hex). Sprayed it with some WD-40 and letting it soak now.

Bought some Seafoam a while ago. Need to find some time to run some of that through the 650. Suggestions on how much to add to the tank? 1/3 to 1/2 of the bottle? Seems like the entire thing would be too much for that small a volume of gasoline.

 

Its been a real productive day:

- Checked coil resistances

- Installed new valve shim on intake valve number one

- Tightened linkage to rear brake switch

- Adjusted pilot screws from 2-1/4 to 2-3/4 turns out

- Sync'd the carbs (without the YICS tool)

- FINALLY fixed my turn signal problem (they wouldn't blink), turned out I had to rewire the plug that connects to the relay (that took MONTHS to figure out)!

AND THEN: I rode it all around the foothills of the rockies until the sun had set.

Ol' Thunder is running about 100times better tonight then she was last night!

For tomorrow: Clean and shine everything, ride around some more!

 

Checked valve clearances (no adjustments necessary).
Installed new clutch cable.
Changed crankcase oil and filter, final drive oil, fork oil and air-cleaner element.
New plugs, brake pads and shoes.
Some cleanee-shinee stuff.
Covered 153 miles of (mostly) twisties on a three-hour ride.
She's running soooooo good! Absolutely flawless, in fact. 8)

 

Killed my battery trying to figure out why my turn signals werent working. Broke a shoe. Started hateing my bike again.

 

Took the bike out for my first ride (on a street bike).

 

Tore the carbs off the bike for a good cleaning.

Its raining out and will be for most of the week, its a good week for wrenching on the bike.

 

Yesterday I rode 45 miles, one way, just to have an A&W root beer float. The nearest A&W is about 10 blocks, but the float at the other one tasted better! :lol:

 

Yesterday I cleaned more wirirg connections, replaced starter solenoid, finally rode all of the half dead fuel out of it. Today filled up fuel tank, added 1/3 bottle seafoam, then let it run long enough to get through the system. Then I come in the house took allergy medicine and rested. Plan for the coming week is to get it legal (tagged, insured), get my permit and ride. Fingers crossed.

 

Installed gauges from PainterD(thanks buddy)
Cleaned wiring connections in the headlight.
Rode to Austin, TX.
Started Colortuning. #4 is buggered before I even began.
#1 was a good screw. #2#3 both were dirty screws(didnt wanna move)
#2#3 need replacments, Stainless allens anyone?
She went from a hot burning lean race bike, to a rich coasting crusier bike.

 

I installed a new halogen silver star headlamp, works great. Then I installed a new speedometer gear, and now have a working speedo!

I am also looking for header pipes and possibly a collector for my 81 XJ650. If anyone has any pm me. They do not have to look that great, but they cannot be rusted out, because I will be covering with header wrap.