Damage report---shift fork #1 scored, selector drum groove deformed (this is what put the groove in the bearing housing getting it out) the parts...
Prior head scratching enabled simple engine removal. I had a piece of stainless plate similar length as the engine and about 4 feet wide, so I...
Engine now on the bench again! When I split the cases the lower casing gear shaft would not rotate. I couldn`t get the selector fork shaft out, as...
Ha! I had a similar story, covered the top part of the fork stanchions with bicycle inner tube, ostensibly to give the headlamp brackets some...
after my gearbox lock-up a month ago, I drained the oil and took off the clutch cover to see if I could see anything horrible, but the clutch drum...
aye. split the cases, new chain (and oil feed quill as these are trashed with the worn chain bouncing up and down) and guide, I believe the design...
Apologies for my confusion on differing threads. Firstly, I did have the engine apart to change the primary drive chain. It now transpires I had...
will do!
Fitted the spacer, and OEM proper thick plate washers to the axle, and all is well with the wheel (no binding;) Set off for a short test ride and...
annoyingly, i can only work on the bike outside, and its been somewhat inclement ;)
I will check cable again, I have received the spacer, it looks too long - part no. 90387-172A5 2 3/4inch/70mm compared to the parts diagram,...
I guess I am clutching at straws hoping a spacer will sort it. I was sure all the gears went in when the engine was still on the bench. I managed...
OMG - I wish I had been patient and waited for this link before setting off for the bike show (without this spacer) . Going for second gear...
OMG - I wish I had been patient and waited for this link to be suggested before setting off for the bike show (without this spacer) . Going for...
i fitted new shoes, bike off road for at least 13 years, as I tighten the axle nut, the wheel binds and almost locks up completely. Its like I am...
I fitted new shoes, bike off road for at least 13 years, as I tighten the axle nut, the wheel binds and almost locks up completely. Its like I am...
nice work! I am inspired to make a proper job of my damaged side panels this winter.
Thanks guys, we`re getting there!
Hi David - any chance of a chat and a look at your bike? I am 4 miles from Whitby
1981 xj650 4KO (uk) full rebuild. Finished valve clearance check, fired her up, didn`t sound too awful, but not quite right. Plugs examined, 1,2,...
In the olden days they were riveted to the shoe, sounds a better system having read all the horror stories! - - nostalgia, it`s not what it used...
have you watched mezzmo engineering on you tube? he guided me on carbys and i have had no issues, his vids are superb imho. [MEDIA] [MEDIA]
thanks guys, 3 of my intakes were 0.15 so will match 4 to that - that is near enough for a tightwad yorkshire lad ;)
Hi all - just checking valves and the haynes manual - my `81 xj650 (uk) clearances are stated as 0.16-0.20mm for both intake and exhaust. This is...
I found a great shop that does car seats and interiors, he recovered my tank and seat unit in black with red stitching, made a great job, will...
after firing up the rebuilt motor (with just the headers from the ancient motad 4-1 spitting fire and rust) I today talked a local engineer into...
Its a bit like the Spike Milligan response to the question `what are you doing here?` - - `well - everybody got to be somewhere!`
This shall be done. btw - popped off the valve cover and good oil delivery was apparent. Cheers.
Aye, `tis true. I should be checking valve clearances also, I may have not put shims all back in the original buckets (dropped my egg-box )
finally started my rebuilt xj650 and ran it for just a minute, all seems fine. I would like to know if there is another way of checking oil...
I started my rebuilt 81 xj650!! - Without silencer on the ancient 4in1 motad system, after 3 years, she was loud and sweet. I only ran it for a...
now thats different, and interesting, i will give it a try next time, thanks
Big bubbles! mainly on the left caliper, the right caliper had small bubbles and sucked the fluid out of the master cylinder real quick, the left...
after seeing a biker almost wiped out last weekend, after a car pulled across him (he had left his indicator on since i pulled in behind him, but...
i have a sealey vacuum bleeding tool, used on several other bikes successfully, so was feeling confident when about to bleed after new pistons,...
my bike build didnt start as a rat, but..............
hi foxy did you have any luck ? cheers steve
if he would relocate to north yorkshire that would be even better
I did a few months at that mine before I retired (yesterday!)
mine looks a bit [MOD Edit: Please refrain from using such language on this forum.] now!
pics should explain- you can just see the led behind the galvanised builders roofing strap (should be strong enough) it kills an hour...........;)
Hi Robbie - I live near whitby - are you still messing with xj`s? I am building a 81 xj650
hi - is it the coarse thread/hitachi as the left one in the photo? if so would like to buy (and to move to colorado!)
sorry thought i was posting in `what did you do today` - doh....
I am Steve from Whitby - come by here and I will show you the good roads and the best fish and chips!
i am trying a set of hand guards with integral mirrors, trying to avoid the sticky out mirrors catching my shed doors, cut some holes to fit some...
I am desperate for a set of shaft seals for my build nearing completion here in uk, xj4ever can`t send parts coz of some problem with change in...
i just fitted a full keyster rebuild kit to my 81 xj650, I lost one of the idle screws, and was in the mood for a pending spree... imagine my sad...
while waiting on yet more parts, started stripping the handlebar switches for cleaning contacts and repaint. I carefully removed all the on/off...