Fork oil seals

Tried searching threads, new to site, looking for someone with a link to a site or thread giving step by step instructions for changing fork seals on my XJ. good mechanical background, but somewhat new to the realm of working on bikes.

also having trouble with the charging system on my xj. any ideas? drains battery. will run for a day or two but no more. have to plug in the old trickle charger every night. replaced stator and rectifier (the little spring loaded magnets) and has a brand new battery

thanks
87i6

 

For your charging system - start here:

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Speedway/7795/

For fork seals - the search tool of this forum has a lot of info relating to tools, tips, tricks and how to. Take the time to read through them and then if you have a specific question post it here.

Good luck and welcome to the forum. Also - please add your bike to your signature so we know what you are working on.

 

This worked for me

fork seal thread

 

Are you referring to the item in the picture near the bottom of the first page of this link?? http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... ushes.html
If you are, it's not a rectifier and the "magnets" are actually carbon brushes which contact the rotor to power the rotor. The rectifier is located beside the TCI under the side cover opposite the battery.

 

Pull the Alternator Cover and have a look at the Alternator Brushes.

Dozens of bikes were cured of "Charging Problems" after getting new brushes in there ... if yours are out of spec (10mm / low limit).

Next: Fuse Panel. If you still have the Original ... time to upgrade to a more reliable fuse panel is probably in order. Many OEM Fuse Panels are starting to fail without warning.

Stick an inline fuse kit or two in with your tools.

You'd better check the Plastic Connector that clips the Voltage Regulator to the wiring harness. Look to see if there's evidence of overheating around the Red Wire. That area deformed or melted some means your Voltage Regulator needs to be tested.

 

ok its an 82 Maxim xj650. could not find the signature page yet. ok here goes, already replaced voltage reg, and the carbon brushes along with the stator. and i have installed a new fuse panel (5 bucks from autozone). about to check out the links you sent now. thanks alot to everyone for replying so quickly. def. a great welcome to the site. been riding this bike for about 2 years now. my father gave it to me for my 18th. had to rebuild carbs and it ran like new money. now just have a valve cover gasket to replace along with oil seals on the forks. and this dang ol' electrical problem. ok thats a quick run down on the bike. will check the links and get back to you all with anymore questions. thanks again