Thank you both. I had figured that was the case but wanted to rely on better minds than my own. I’ll confirm I’m all good in the next couple of...
So I was putting the XJ900 back together (1983) and went to kick it over and nothing. A quick bit of analysis and I realised I didn't have a lead...
Sorry, XJ900 parts only Im afraid. I've bought parts from XJ4Eva (Chacal I think is his moniker) on this forum. He's in the US and was always...
Hey Gang I'm cleaning up the garage ready for a move in a few months and have a heap of spares lying around that have to go. Basically a whole...
I have a spare one. Let me know if you solved your issue.
This diagram and several other posts have gotten me to the stage that everything works accept the switch. That is, I seem to be able to have...
I've cleaned the carbs and had the valve shims done professionally. It really is now just about time. I'm getting an hour or two every few weeks...
All, I've been on and off here for years rebuilding an xj900 and while I've had some great success thanks to this place I've run out of time...
Hey All, Well. I've reached the end of my tether and it's time to get some assistance. After getting a lot of assistance from this site and...
OK.... So after posting I went back down stairs to look for leaks and to ensure that the vaccuum hose was correctly fitted. All seemed good. I...
Hey All, It's been ages but a couple of moves and a divorce and I'm just getting back on with it. My XJ900 was bought in pieces and has...
Thanks for your assistance guys. In the end, I couldn't find anyone in Australia with the part I am after so I'm going to order it from Chacal. He...
Hey Gents, I got my XJCD via one of the Kiwi XJer's who was authorised to sell them in this hemisphere. I paid him via PayPal I believe. Now...
In Addition.... I do recall there being a burning smell when I killed the motor as well. oby
Hi All, It's been a while since I posted, but my starter clutch jammed a while back so that my starter motor did not disengage while the engine...
jdrockin' Great introduction mate. I have an 83 900 myself here in sunny old Sydney Australia that I am taking a similar approach to....
Hey All, I seem to be taking over this section - sorry about that... I was looking into Brake Pads and noted Albear posted about it too....
Re: Help me free my engine from the clutches of the evil fra I just put my engine back in and it was a dream compared to taking it out. When I...
Unfortunately I have seen an accident involving a metal freeway divider that resulted in the separation of a motorcyclist and his head (still in...
Hi Gents, I'm putting my bike back together after completely stripping it down. The clutch went together fine, but I can't move the clutch...
Albear, Glad you may your way to this site. Rather than repeat what I wrote on the other forums I will simply welcome you and leave it to the...
Thanks gentlemen. I'm still new to this game and while my intuition was that I can get by without it, I feel happier now I have your knowledge to...
Hi All, I'm rebuilding the engine and have got to the stage in the rebuild where I must ensure the T on my timing cover aligns with the...
Welcome to another Aussie and another XJ900. Good group here so all the best with the rebuild. Cheers
Here's to a fast recovery.....
Hi All, I'm rebuilding my engine and just put the oil pump and chain back in. I noted quite a bit of play in the chain and was wondering if...
Add me to the list of those interested in the front end modifications as I currently am rebuilding my XJ900 from the ground up. Those handle...
This is a current bike for sale on ebay in Australia. The description states "Has minor accident scrapes", however I believe a more complete...
Hey Wizard, Not sure how you have gone with getting parts, but as I pulled my XJ900 apart to fix the starter clutch (a loose screw had locked...
WHAT? Read the manual. You've got to be kidding.... Another valuable reminder to pay attention to the words and the pretty pictures. I'll check...
Another Frankenstein here, but sweetened to Frankie. It's got a different engine to frame and I've had to get parts from all around the world and...
Hi Aussies, Anyone selling ebay item 320297204908? Looks like a lot of work has gone into it to be selling it so close to the finishing...
PS - it's a 83 and has the standard U shaped swing arm.
Hi All, I have to move in the middle of my re-build, so I thought I would put the frame back together so I have a rolling chasis. Thing is, it...
Drag bars are a type of handle bar. The term may also be used as per "The Hounds" comments, but I do believe here eflat was talking about handle...
Hi All, I'm putting my bike back together and was wondering whether you had some local recommendations for greasing up my bearings (stearing,...
Chacal, Given your comments, would you suggest I not look to replace my XJ900RK rear shocks. It's a big bike and I aint a big guy, so I was...
G'Day Ned. There's a few Aussies around the forum, so some local advice is usually pretty handy. The XJ900 is the main bike for Aussies as well,...
Nice work Hillsy. I saw some of your previous posts on this, and it is looking better than ever. Congrats. oby
Re: I'm so close.. My XJ750 "Custom" project is just about d That engine looks great mate. Can't wait to see where it all ends up. I've putting...
What about the twin lights lads. Where did you get yours from as they are everywhere online and I'd prefer to get something that I know someone...
Nice work and a much better end result than some of those other issues. Enjoy the riding. I'm still some way off getting back on the road but...
I'm with Losdinspace... I noted you changed your light set up and front screen during the build, but I can't find a note on it. Where did you...
Be thankful you can find them for $35 per set. Yamaha here in Australia wanted $444 for all 4 sets for my XJ900. I got them from www.cmsnl.com at...
Devryn, The starters need some love every now and then, and it sounds like that is all you are facing. Do a quick search through the forums on...
Darkangel, My starter clutch ate it too. Turned out some screws had come loose and locked the whole thing. My parts from Chacal have just...
ozxj900 - I'd like to have the tyre as wide as possible, but I'm not interested in cutting into the swing arm like some mods have done here. I...
Hi All, I need new front and back tyres for my XJ900. What would you recommend I look at? The bikes apart, so I'll just drop the wheels off...
PUT IT BACK TOGETHER!!!!!!
Re: Sort of kinda intermittent high pitched whining noise... Red Centre, My high pitched whinning noise was also intermittent. It was...
