What you say may be true...or even more likely it isn't. Nothing short of a complete rebuild could create the "money-pit" you're talking about....
I'd suspect your pilot circuit is clogged. Only cleaning part of the carbs is VERY rarely going to be good enough. The pilot or idle circuits are...
You can get a compression tester from O'reilly or AutoZone for free as part of their loan a tool programs. The first few steps as BF outlined are...
Fitz is right. Most bulbs sold that resemble moto blinker bulbs currently being used aren't compatible. Even though they look the same and fit...
And just to echo, when it's riding right..it becomes infinitely more safe. Because you can corner, brake, and control the bike SO MUCH BETTER! You...
Sure it'll work Wiz, but why add 9 extra bits that don't have to be there just to shorten your brake line? Unless you have the worlds most...
I'll take my brake fluid shaken not stirred....
Agreed, not necessarily blistering, but if it's present overheating is for sure. Bluing pipes are reliable, and if you ever rode the bike when it...
Are your pipes bluing? Are your plugs blistering? Any lean symptoms? Have you changed your oil since you noticed this? If so was it shimmering...
Spooling down takes too long if you are successful at generating sufficient thrust, and the heat required would also be too close for...
All good suggestions for sure depending on storage space. Tops on my list is a fully charged cell phone and the number for my Progressive...
Great information guys, thanks. I've been hoping to find a nice XJ900 to give me a 2-up and touring option vs. my 550 which is better for short...
Wow! Three responses and three different diagnoses! Welcome to the reality of your symptoms being multiposed. Considering the fact that it ran...
BUMP... So nobody who owns a 900 (besides Gunnabuild) actually responded to this question, therefore I feel compelled to ask again.......
Not to rain on your parade, but if it's synthetic oil that is JASO rated, in other words made for MOTO's then you have bigger issues than an oil...
You really shouldn't be surprised by the close top speed. My 550 hit 117mph speed checked with radar and GPS on a road course. It has way less HP...
You can check your oil pump by starting on the center stand and observing your oil sight glass-if your pump is good the oil will basically...
Second part of your reply is correct althomas, the starter is unmistakable if it remains engaged. It will sound really bad! Like dragging a chain...
:idea: no searching required....hmm..HNS You can try the 'extractors'...but I've had better success using a tiny drill bit to create a flat...
Well running at all is always a blessing when it hasn't been. Plugs running lean will look very clean as the lack of residual fuel allows them to...
Yea but it won't take 2 days to do that, and there is NO roll starting with a pancaked battery. A jump will be required and skillful throttle...
I'm surprised it didn't show symptoms before losing power, on a 15-minute ride staying steady at 70mph, it seems like it would start behaving...
That's LOVE baby!....Wait where's my airbag??
Found on local craigslist... http://fayar.craigslist.org/mcy/4028046144.html Sometimes you just gotta laugh, and sometimes you MUST cry! :-(...
Indeed a running seca 750 for that price is amazing! I wouldn't ever expect to pay less than $700 for such a deal, but considering the full dress...
Well since you have an XJ and not an XV it really shouldn't ever sound like a 'bag of bolts.' If you don't have a stethoscope (very handy tool)...
Are your forks in good shape (no leaks), what about your front fairing is it sold?
First clue is starting poorly. With a fully charged battery, except in the dead of cold winter, an XJ even only in decent tune with good fuel will...
Yep does sound like both are contributing to the problem. Gum & Varnish in the carbs, and some out of spec valves. Yes and Yes. Bet on those...
Right! HCl, aka hydrochloric, and muriatic acid will 'eat' or break-down most materials. It works great in your stomach, but is short lived,...
An aside to this is to always be prepared for a 'sting,' but not just from bugs. Have you ever been riding and something goes wrong with an eye?...
Agreed Polock! Modern bikes can be a PITA but for different reasons-honestly I'd rather work on ANYTHING pre '95 anyday. XJ carbs are labor...
But hog...it's just one little un-restored morsel...only a little thin mint of a TURBO!!!! Truly I have been curious what they ride like for...
Apparently $ was the only real concern.......shame
WD-40 won't work to check for a leak as it isn't flammable enough. Using propane is the best method or starting fluid. I only use WD-40 to clean...
Your valves should have a nice rhythmic tapping at idle. It should be an equal amount (sound wise) of this coming from any one of them. It isn't...
So it just fell off??? ...what seat is that?
And always remember that it must rain for a while to clean that dirty #@! road enough to eliminate all the oil trapped in there. Thanks cagers!...
Your signature line will be growing now! Right place, right time...Nice score my friend.
WD-40 is good for cleaning things and that is all. Cables will last longer and be more reliable if they are cleaned and lubed properly with a...
So who else is familiar with Velocity channel?? Well they are airing a show now that will play again over the next week several times that is a...
Some of those are out there that are still quite nice, compare it to the competition in the late 70's and it's clear Yamaha was leading.
And usually you can swap some of the installed shims around and get some in spec that way. I had 5 out and only needed 2 shims, but I did check...
Don't count on the wash being related, it might be, but just as easily it could only be a coincidence. Your pipes should all warm up at the same...
If you have an O'reilly or AutoZone near you, you can use their 'loan' a tool program and get a professional quality tester to use for free. They...
Not sure about in MO but most places if you have a signed title, which the po would sign over to you on the back with a BOS that states the...
Have you tried it without your inline filter? Maybe it is clogging but doesn't show it.
Considering it was basically free you could sink some benjamin's into it, have a really great bike and still come out on top if you decided to...
It's been reported here multiple times on airheads, can't remember a water cooled report. For airheads-oil temp will range from around 180F at...
My money says you have a short in your signaling systems wires caused by a pinched or stripped '+' wire. I'd start looking at where the wires in...
