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.
I have used it in the gas, but never the oil. I was worried about how it might affect the wet clutch.
If it is like my xj700, the # 2 carb is hooked to the vacuum line to the petcock. Perhaps the vacuum is preventing air from reentering the #2...
take a look at this https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/broke-carb-now-repair-replace.130735/#post-666899
Try ebay. But you may need to buy the whole rack If you search for bowl post repair I think you will find a couple of good examples.
Is your bike stock? What do your plugs look like? What "adjustments" did the shop make?
I think you are going to have to really clean the carbs. I would disassemble them and boil the metal parts, especially the bodies, for about 10...
14.5 volts is good.
Have you verified that the brushes are ok? Mine would often shut down when I came to a stop. I eventually discovered that if I hit the brakes at...
Contact Chacal and her will get the correct kit/parts for you. I also would use any orignial parts unless they have been tampered with.
This is an old reply from Chacal. Well, that is a REALLY good question....as you're about to see. The factory manuals---owners, service, and...
All the hoses on my XJ700 exit behind and below the engine on the brake side. Seems like there are a couple of clamps that hold them in place an...
Yep. He will get you the correct screws. What was wrong with the original screws?
On top of that, your speedometer is closer to correct with the proper tire.
I firmly believe that keeping everything stock is the best option. I would go back to the correct tire size.
Don't know about the math, but from my experience replacing original hoses with stainless hoses, I agree that the rubber hoses feel a little...
If you can get it to idle, open the pilot screw on 2 & 3 and see if you can get it to fire. (I had a similiar problem on #1 and had the pilot...
I have the took, and couldn't get it to work. Finally, I used the zip-tie and it worked well. But, I still wanted to see why the tool didn't...
XJ700N Pros: Pretty much what everyone else has said. Love the power and response--even though I've never been close to red-line....
If it is actually oil on the plug I would be concerned about a problem with the rings or valve stem seal. Hopefully not. Have you checked the...
Disconnect the fuel line from the engine side of the filter and see if it flows strongly. If so, you probably have a problem with the carb...
Yep. reroute the fuel lines. I think you are getting an air block that impeding the flow. I have air in my lines fairly often, especially the...
I had the same problem on my Honda Shadow. I took the switch off and cleaned the connections inside and everything worked.
I just thought that upside down at least the pistons would hang uniformly. But it would take a very steady chain hoist--and maybe an extra pair...
Considering that I have never rebuilt a motorcycle engine and have always wondered about getting the pistons back in the cylinders, I wonder if it...
Keep the bike stock. The Japanese engineers that designed these bikes knew what they were doing.
Sounds like my bike when I got it, but at least I got about 25 mpg. I think your carbs are in bad shape just like mine were. So, here's what I...
I think you need to revisit the carbs. Sounds to me like the enrichment circuit (choke) needs attention and probably the pilot circuit. I also...
You may also have some fuel getting by the carbs and into the cylinder. Check your oil for gas smell
It"s amazing how often it's somthing so simple. Been there.
I had the same problem with my 85 XJ700N. Output was so weak that sometimes just hitting the brake would stall it. It was the brushes. Replace...
At idle give it a little choke and see if the cylinder fires. If so, your pilot circuit is probably blocked. If the pilot circuit is blocked...
I just read my post! I must have been preoccupied because I generally don't slaughter the King's English like that. If I were a drinking man, I...
If possible, I would replace the pods with a stock air filter. It would make it much easier to get right. Mine had a standare intake box but...
I did get a set of '85 carbs on a parts bike I bought. By that time I had already been through the "86 carbs" that came on my '85 XJ700 several...
If you try draining the tank and carbs, I would suggest that when you refill with fresh gas that you let some of it drain through the carbs just...
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