Exactly. Gary H.
Did a Ohm test reveal this? Gary H.
Welcome aboard. Did you clean the carburetors? Gary H.
Welcome aboard. There's a write-up in "The Information Overload" thread regarding pod filters and possible jet sizes on xj bikes. Click on the...
@JCH & Mukhtar, If you've checked all things suggested by members in this thread the only thing I can think of right now is the float needles. If...
There should be a ground strap on the back of the engine that connects to the f rame. If it's there make sure it is making good contact. If it's...
Actually I did this over the weekend... Dusted it off, did a quick carb cleanup, charged the battery, dumped the oil and took it for a spin around...
Whatever tool you use (i suggest a Allen wrench) to remove the screws should be held straight into the Allen head. Any angles or side to side...
+1. Gary H.
Thanks Chacal. Yeah, I'm thinking kind of what Franz also suggested but cut closer to the threads then collapse the pieces out with pliers. Gary H.
You may need to get a hold of a hack saw blade. Grind or flat file the non-cutting edge so it will fit in the hole. Relief cut the plug in four...
The jet needle is Y-10. Gary H.
How many turns out are the mixture screws? Gary H.
Source and install the stock air box. You won't regret it. Gary H.
Welcome aboard. Gary H.
Nice bike. Gary H.
It's what we're all here for :). Gary H.
It could be a few things.Process of elimination is in effect. Is the fuse box stock? Also tomorrow check for 12v to and through the box. Gary H.
Take a old screwdriver and jump across the two post on the solenoid (it's to the left when facing the battery). Gary H.
Is the bike in neutral? What is the voltage w/o the cables? Gary H.
David, I know...don't fix what's not broken but you might want to pull the cover and insure the spring is good. Just saying. Gary H.
Thanks tho. Gary H.
@Aisaakh99: Apologies. I wasn't trying to Jack your thread. I was actually talking to Dave regarding the X with the Virago front end. Your on...
You should do a build thread. Gary H.
Enough said. Gary H.
@MattiThundrrr: Get well soon. Gary H.
Make certain the spring, o-ring and washer is correct on the mix screw. Gary H.
Nice. Gary H.
Not! But thanks nonetheless. Truth is a lot of people outside this forum don't do all the the things done here to recommission their bikes to...
When I first rebuilt my bike I was having the same issue with all the parts correctly installed until I did this. Just saying... My bad. Gary H.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] I know 550. He needs to put a screw driver or scratch awl in the other end of the shaft BEFORE he tightens the castle nut and...
It's worth the $2.5k your asking. Gary H.
This is the issue. In pic #1 the cotter pin hole is too far through the castle nut. Hope this helps. Gary H.
Xj: '82 Me: '68 Gary H.
Or the fuel level in the bowls is too high. Gary H.
+1 what they ^ said. Gary H.
Glad you're okay. Gary H.
Imo yes. Did you clean the carbs? Gary H.
JB weld. Is the oil seal leaking? Gary H.
+1. Check the plugs gap, make certain the battery is fully charged and check each one for spark then compression test each cylinder. Gary H.
Replace the fuse box, clean/dielectric all connections, chop the coil wires 1/4" back, add new plug caps and check the plug gaps. Your bike should...
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And then was...D@mn, y'all smell something burning? FIRE!' :eek: Gary H.
Nope but thanks anyway. I gave my son a '94 Sonoma I drove for 10 years for his 18th b-day. He drove it for 6 months. My daily is a '06 Ram 1500....
Lol! That's pretty good k-moe. Gary H.
