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  1. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    Well I have a swingarm and all the parts ordered I need to complete the rolling chassis. should be here about thursday. will post pics when I get...
    Post by: kevw, May 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. kevw
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    xj chain drive. Did they make a 650 chain drive?

    No, but the FJ600 is chain drive.
    Post by: kevw, May 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. kevw
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    Carb Balance and problem solving (pic heavy)

    Thanks guys. I am going to do my head race bearings and fit an automatc chain oiler soon, so I might write these up in the same fashion if it's...
    Post by: kevw, May 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. kevw
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    Carb Balance and problem solving (pic heavy)

    Lately my XJ600 has started running a little rough. Not as smooth as it is usually, and getting more and more reluctant to start. Also the revs...
    Thread by: kevw, May 2, 2010, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    FJbell, Is there any benefit over the airbox on the FJ? I don't see the point on my XJ as the airbox was designed with the bike, and works well...
    Post by: kevw, May 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    Nah, thats the crankcase breather. The Pvc mod, uses plastic plumbing tubes to link the carb intakes and has a cone filter sticking out the...
    Post by: kevw, May 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    Oh, as for tyres...Bridgestone BT45's front and rear for both bikes. Reasonable costs, good wear rate and excelent handling characteristics.
    Post by: kevw, May 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    I've still not managed to get the parts to continue with the build, but I have finished the carbs off! Yamaha cheeped out during production and...
    Post by: kevw, May 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. kevw
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    finally got her on the road...

    I meant in general cars, Aston's can hardly be conciderd as such! And by rubbish I meant average and boring. Put it this way, At a time when...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. kevw
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    Where do you ride your motorcycle ?

    I get to ride here, and for any reason I like. And will choose the bike over any other form of transport if I can.
    Post by: kevw, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    not a bad idea. (althoug I think I'll get this thang built before I start tuning the life out of it)
    Post by: kevw, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. kevw
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    Changing from factory to custom paint

    LIke Threadbrewer says, it's your bike. If it were me, I would paint the bike how I wanted to if the bike wasn't in the greatest of cosmetic...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    Yup my mistake, the forks are 36mm. was cheking the specs, and the uk XJ has a larger exhaust cam than the FZ, but the US FJ uses the same cams...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 25, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    no idea what you mean, but thanks! :lol:
    Post by: kevw, Apr 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    quick update, still waiting for the parts I need to become available, so I have spent my time cleaning up some parts. I know I said I was doing...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. kevw
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    finally got her on the road...

    Thats very very cool. Very neat scoot you've got there Loving the car in the background (Caddy?) Please excuse my ignorance, I'm from the...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. kevw
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    speedometer

    Sounds more like a broke speedo than a broke speedo cable. Although I am always in favour of trying the cheeper option first! Remove the...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. kevw
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    The shonker lives :)

    Mine is a '90, funny how when you have an older bike you spend most of yer time trawling the internet for spares!!! LOL
    Post by: kevw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. kevw
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    The shonker lives :)

    At the moment just the XJ600. I had an FZR750 and a Duc 750ss but unfortunately they had to go. Yup I went to Kirkcaldy high as well. left in...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    oh, I forgot to add, the FJ600 is the same bike as the XJ600 1984-1985 in the USA and 1984-1992 in the UK I believe the FZ ran from 86 - 88...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    Hey guys! The FZ and The XJ 600 share the same engine. Quick history, The XJ600 was Yam's mid weight Sports bike in the early 80's.....and...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. kevw
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    The shonker lives :)

    Hi tiff, nice looking bike you have yourself. What part o' this glorious kingdom are ye fae neeeebur? I'm in kirkcaldy myself if you ever...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    Probably do markie, probably do :P It's not an XJ swinger I am looking for though. It's the FZ one!!! Such are these "bitsa" projects!
    Post by: kevw, Apr 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  24. kevw
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    XJ600S converted to XJ600N

    I had a look at the 600s diagram, both yokes are completely different, so I think you will have to get a complete set if you want to complete your...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    Thanks guys! Hey Raven, Ebay uk or Ebay europe have these cowls on from time to time, standard fit on a euro xj600 Thrasher, I'd love to come...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. kevw
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    XJ600S converted to XJ600N

    Hope this diagram from the yamah parts manual helps. If you want the whole parts manual in pdf form, just PM me
    Post by: kevw, Apr 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. kevw
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    Kicking myself for selling my 600

    Ahhhh. ya daftie. What a shame. I have had my XJ for years and love it to bits, couldn't bring myself to sell it. But if it's time to move on,...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    I had to sell a few bits and peices in order to fund the frame, forks wheels and yokes. Like I mentioned I am just waiting on a suitable swinger...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. kevw
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    XJ/FZ Cafe Project

    Hi all, I've been having a look around all the projects on here and you guys are certainly a talented bunch when it comes to your builds. So,...
    Thread by: kevw, Apr 18, 2010, 52 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. kevw
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    need help

    Aint gonna fit. howver a YZF750 or FZR600 arm may fit.
    Post by: kevw, Apr 18, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. kevw
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    Kind of running

    Don't be cheap. buy a carb tune. Over the years it will pay itself back, and they are real easy to use. Top tip, if you are going to work on a...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. kevw
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    Shaft drive Vs. Chain

    I'll go with chain, simply due to less weight and less transmission loss. (I like light quick big bikes) BUUUUUUUUUUUUUT, if I were going...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. kevw
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    Shaft drive Vs. Chain

    I'll go with chain, simply due to less weight and less transmission loss. (I like light quick big bikes) BUUUUUUUUUUUUUT, if I were going...
    Post by: kevw, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. kevw
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    hello all

    Hi all, I am Kevin from Fife in Scotland. I am 34 yrs old and ride a 1990 XJ600 (FJ600 in the U.S. I believe). I am also building a XJ/FZ hybrid...
    Thread by: kevw, Apr 17, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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