Look on the back of the Rotella and ist should say that it is JASO/MA certified. That's for motorcycles. What is the JASO standard? The Society...
The temptation to use standard American screwdrivers. Don't do it. Buy a good set of JIS screwdrivers. I bought a complete set of Vessell...
If you are having fuel flow problems you can remove the petcock and be sure that the inside stack filter is clean--but, as Huntchucks says, do not...
This is how I did it. https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/replacing-alternator-seals-in-xj700n-with-pictures-applies-to-all-xj-models.108126/
Someone will know better than I, but no need to remove the carbs. The air box goes under the seat and the boots fill in the space between the...
Looks like you will have to drill them. Start with a small drill and go slow. Once you get a small straight starter hole you can use a larger...
Well, now--sometimes I feel like a nut, sometimes I don't. I do now! As hard as I tried, I could not duplicate the high rpm. I put enought...
After about 3 years of no problems, my XJ700n started increasing rpm sometimes at idle and sometimes after blipping the throttle. I think all the...
I bought some Shinko tires last year and they are fine. I have a XJ700 and I ride about like you do. The bike had Dunlaps on it when I got it...
Can't remember where mine was, but it wasn't completely closed. I would think that as long as the plates can close completely you would be ok....
Here is a statement from the Motor Kote site: https://motorkote.com/pages/hyper-lubricant "Wet Clutch Application (Including Motorcycles): Use...
That does present a problem. I don't like the idea of drilling the handlebars because it might weaken them too much. A good machine shop could...
I have a Memphis Shades Hellcat and love it. it is a handlebar mount and allows almost unlimited adjustments. It's small, looks good, and works...
I thought Len had some of the non-resistor plugs. Might ask.