Wow that is a first for me, never seen that before. I don't know if I would ever trust that head again, even if I fixed it? I would look for a...
Yes got the bike and very happy with it. Going to sell the intruder....no more two carbs on a Vtwin...ya.
This is still on hold....I think it has come and gone. I have found a nice Softail that I will be picking up today. Good price and even though...
Now it looks like I might miss out, there is one person in front of me. Not too sure if they want a bit project or now, so money in hand ready to...
Thanks @faffi, I think it is the Evo and the bigger engine. I like the fact the roadster had the double front disk brakes. I hope to pick it up...
Looking for more projects now that all my bikes are fixed up. Some stayed in the stable others moved on to new homes. I have come to you good...
Yes my bad with the rims and tire wording...lol I see from the pic that yes looks like you have some longer shocks on there. I am not too sure...
Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have a good plan in mind and if you chose to to to a shop you are looking at a lot of money "if" you can...
I too am betting it is the carbs. When I first started working on these bikes, I pulled a set of carbs six times as I didn't have them cleaned....
I am at fault for that as well, I will only post the over priced and funny ones here from now on. I will put the other in the "for sale" area....
The gas tank was still not fully cleaned. Had to pull it off again, let it sit for a week in the hot shed full of evapo rust. I then rinsed it...
Well yes and not. It is hit of miss if you can bring them back to life. I have used both of these methods to try to bring some life back: 1. Is...
Welcome to the forum and what a great bike. Them are the water cooled fast bikes. You got the 750 too, so nice. Chris, take some time and read...
Welcome to the forum. Take the time to do some looking around on the forum, there is so much to read up on. Reading and doing a search will help...
Jake, Sounds like you will be taking the carbs off again. When you test them this time I would do a diaphragm check with some compress air. If...
Lucky guy, wish I could help...really been into the Vtwins of late...I hope he finds a good mentor and enjoys the ride.
How is the inside of the gas tank? How did you fix the air leaks in the boots? If you have a bad fuel supply and it got into the carbs, that...
Lots more work to be done before you start to just buy parts and throw it on the bike. You have to isolate the parts that are not working first...
The yellow Vulcan 800 found a new owner yesterday. A good friend of mine now has it for his first starter bike. I think it will be a good fit...
The new/used tank came in from ebay. Great tank, not the same rear tang that fits the bike but it works and the seat goes back on. I messed up...
Did you put new fuel line on? If not, did you flush or clean out the old hose with some compressed air? Did you put a in-line fuel filter on...
Looks like you have done a lot of work to make her look good. Enjoy the ride and welcome to the board.
I have done one of these as well. Just take your time and made sure you keep the top and bottom separate and follow the directions. A really...
Welcome, enjoy the board, good folks here. Have a great time with the new project.
Really nice looking bike...someone has taken care of her.
So make sure you change the oil, that gas had to go someplace. I would guess it is all mixed with your oil. Please don't run the bike that way,...
You should take the time to do those posts and get the pic on here. If not, look around inside the bike wiring and see if you can find the...
McTavish, I remember living in area that I could ride all yr round. It is great but then when the bike has to go down for service, it sucks. Or...
I would guess that you will need to take them carbs to the church of clean. Almost all the issues we have with our XJ's with this issue is the...
Helps to route the cables to the carb.....I think...one for the throttle and the other for the choke....
Sold this bike this spring. It was just too tall for me and I already had the Bandit. I find myself looking for cruiser bikes now days...I guess...
Got all the parts I was missing in the mail this past week. I got all the parts need so I put it all together but not before I did the syn. Yes...
I have worked on many Virago 750's, beside the starter gear they are not that bad. The 750's seem to have bad head gaskets a lot of the time....
A bread twist tie is a good size wire to use too. If you don't have any of the above tools at hand. As stated above, you can do it, just your...
Wow and thanks for sharing...I used to use them as well. I was lucky and have not been bitten by them. Make you wonder who many others will...
Had to order a few things to make the bike street ready. I do have it running, all fluids changed and flushed. This bike is the older model so...
I really like these bikes, last one I had I would have kept but the forward controls were way too far forward for me. So when this bike came up...
Ya those bees are not fun...I am sure you would have had a heads up when you started to pull it apart and one or two came out. Anyway, glad they...
Getting the right tools for the job will help you out for sure. I started out like you reading that an ultrasonic was the go to way of doing...
Nice xj700X for $500 in the Saint Paul area of MN....
Noah, I think you are on the right path, just take care of all the other things the bike needs and let them rings sit. I have had a few bikes...
As of yesterday, the Nomad is now legal! So that is how long it take to do a bonded title in WI. We had a great weather day yesterday, so I took...
I guess that is one way of an old style speedo healer :)
Didn't know if I should put this here or the "For sale" are. 1982 XJ1100, looks to be a complete bike. Too far for me to drive so I thought...
Yes looks like spring might hit this week...maybe...
Well done on that bike, looks very clean. Best wishes in the future with the new member of the family.
So far the tank patch is holding. It has been sitting with evapo rust for a few days now. Rest of the bike is doing well. Have all but the...
Some pics [img]Bike xs400 by Tim Brown, on Flickr'][img]Bike xs400 by Tim Brown, on Flickr[/URL] [img]Fuse box by Tim Brown, on Flickr'][img]Fuse...
Have a good friend of mine that has a local tire shop. He and his family took a long overdue trip to FL and then had a life changing moment....
I think the main fuse is 20 and the rest are 10? Some one can correct me if I am wrong on that. As for the misfire, sounds like the carbs are...
