1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Search Results

Search Again
Page 2 of 2
  1. DoubleTigerLefty
    Post

    Piston ring snapped and..

    #3, and I fished a large piece out of the cam chain tunnel. I know there's a big gear in there, and deeper down there is the drive chain. My...
    Post by: DoubleTigerLefty, Sep 29, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  2. DoubleTigerLefty
    Thread

    Piston ring snapped and..

    Disappeared into the open crankcase. It was during the refitting of the block onto the case after changing gaskets and rings. The piston started...
    Thread by: DoubleTigerLefty, Sep 29, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  3. DoubleTigerLefty
    Post

    Fixing low compression

    I've been running my 81 650 at 80,60,90,50. Like a bad boy. But my father, who's wisdom j never neglect unless it's wrong, said that it sounded...
    Post by: DoubleTigerLefty, Sep 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. DoubleTigerLefty
    Thread

    Differences in the YICS block

    Hey all. Compression. It all began with compression problems. In short, I decided to simply buy a whole jug set, with Pistons and rings, solving...
    Thread by: DoubleTigerLefty, Sep 11, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  5. DoubleTigerLefty
    Post

    Maxim in the Making

    Hey guys, It's been a while, but I've been wrenching hard (and smart) to get things going. And as of right now, she runs! Wonderfully, I may add....
    Post by: DoubleTigerLefty, Aug 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. DoubleTigerLefty
    Post

    Gas blowing out of breather.. please help!!

    Hey, french tracker I'm in Vancouver as well, got an '81 650. Followed your story because I've got a similar issue. For me it was because i...
    Post by: DoubleTigerLefty, Aug 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. DoubleTigerLefty
    Post

    650 headlight and flashers malfunctioning

    I totally didn't think of mentioning that. It's been late days working on the bike, and early mornings working, I've been at half brain capacity....
    Post by: DoubleTigerLefty, Aug 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. DoubleTigerLefty
    Post

    650 headlight and flashers malfunctioning

    Yeah, actually, it's not a stock couple of flashers. They're LED strip installed by the previous owner. I'll look into their wattage. ... and...
    Post by: DoubleTigerLefty, Aug 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. DoubleTigerLefty
    Post

    650 headlight and flashers malfunctioning

    Could it be the flasher relay? Or the cancelling unit? In either case I'm getting a fresh headlight relay soon as I can get out to my shop....
    Post by: DoubleTigerLefty, Aug 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. DoubleTigerLefty
    Post

    650 headlight and flashers malfunctioning

    And the dot is yellow
    Post by: DoubleTigerLefty, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. DoubleTigerLefty
    Post

    650 headlight and flashers malfunctioning

    I followed that diagram religiously, yes. I was very diligent about making sure everything is according to the diagram. I'm going to crack open...
    Post by: DoubleTigerLefty, Aug 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. DoubleTigerLefty
    Thread

    650 headlight and flashers malfunctioning

    Hey y'all. I'm fixing up my old 81 maxim, haven't ridden it yet, and I want to get it 100% before I go out for my first ride. So I re-did the...
    Thread by: DoubleTigerLefty, Aug 3, 2015, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. DoubleTigerLefty
    Post

    My headlights, horn, and my front and rear turn signals do not work and I don't understand why.

    I'm having a similar issue. I'm sitting with the bike running, but the headlight is off. Cleaning the connection to the headlamp, but all the...
    Post by: DoubleTigerLefty, Aug 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. DoubleTigerLefty
    Post

    Maxim in the Making

    That is so good to hear. I almost want to keep trying to figure out the problem, because I've invested so much time and effort already, but you...
    Post by: DoubleTigerLefty, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. DoubleTigerLefty
    Post

    Maxim in the Making

    Mai tai's sound great right about now... If only to get some "alternative perspective" on the situation that's developed. I really appreciate the...
    Post by: DoubleTigerLefty, Jul 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. DoubleTigerLefty
    Post

    Maxim in the Making

    Thanks, EM, I'm holding down three jobs SOON, but right now I wait tables and am helping out construction of a new location of a restaurant....
    Post by: DoubleTigerLefty, Jul 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. DoubleTigerLefty
    Thread

    Maxim in the Making

    Gentlemen! And, perhaps, Ladies?... I haven't been around here long. Actually I've been trepidantly waiting on the fringes of this site, doing...
    Thread by: DoubleTigerLefty, Jul 7, 2015, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
Find older messages
Showing results 51 to 67 of 67
Search Again
Page 2 of 2