The symptoms can be very entertaining to say the least... That's what you call it ..... enteraining!? Sorry 'bout my inbox full, I've make a...
It seems the issue is resolved (knock on wood). Not wanting to inconvenience friends and aquatints I decided to purchase a tested and known...
Thanks again all, as always I would not ride at all without your expertise! I will continue looking through any I have not already broached. Oh...
Okay - back again. Last Fall ran like top, put away for 2 weeks, next attempt to start it would not. Plenty of battery and kept on trickle charge...
Okay - back again. Last Fall ran like top, put away for 2 weeks, next attempt to start it would not. Plenty of battery and kept on trickle...
Thanks, I will check neutral switch. The neutral switch light once again illuminates after she rested for a few hours. Again, all lights...
Bike was in neutral and clutch operated frequently. Is there a way for it to believe its not in neutral yet it is ?
Okay, here is what I have continuing. (XJ750K) Continues to have electrical failure when cold but always (until now) restarts quickly. This time...
Well - either start replacing electrical components willy/nilly until I stumble onto solution or haul it to an old bike expert.
as i recall it didnt drop below that value. I believe that is what you asked.
k-moe - did battery values help w/ diagnosis?
Sorry it took so long to respond .... was on elk hunt. (don't ask) Battery initial at 13.2 v and after crank @ 11.7 v.
fuse block upgraded - no rust, fuses good. Battery strong, volt drop okay. Will look at sidestand again.
Yep, she turns over just fine. Just grinds on battery. Just won't lite. New battery in spring and kept on battery tender. Voltage test...
Now she does not want to start at all. I ear a clicking sound from below the fuel tank. Sounds similar to a spark, but not really. How to...
Yep, the whole sermon including wet set of floats. Running perfect for two years, then just recently ......... And yes, I meant I cannot work on...
Fuel injected .... can't even work on those! Yea, I talk sweet to her and rub her tank as often as possible. Guess I gotta step up my game....
Thanks K-moe. Are you saying pull carbs and clean .... not my favorite project. Other thoughts on solution?
By 'cold start' I mean sitting in garage for a week. And, no, not just turning on key. I mean choke engaged and turning over numerous times...
This is the first time it has backfired upon cold start. Month or so ago it died on me (total electrical failure, during ride), upon restart it...
Seemingly out of nowhere I'm getting a backfire .... prior to it even starting. where do I look first? Less than 2000 miles on rebuilt carb and...
Thanks for the hints! Yep, dies when running down the street ..... No fuel or cap issues ........ Not original fuse box but will be checking fuse...
Too hot to ride, so just rubbed the gas tank :(
Too hot here to do much of anything, so, its time to ask a question. Starts fine, limited warm-up, but on getting down the road it just dies....
The fuse box I have not checked. I will now, thanks for the thought! Not sure how I got this into hangout lounge, thought it was going to...
Agreed, just get a new one from Chacal. Good pricing and quick shipping. Don't take the chance on it leaking or being difficult on next removal.
I believe these get routed through Syria. However, Putin personally inspects all exports so make sure your paperwork is accurate.
Sawdust ..... Keeps MY valves from knocking!
Good clarification as to root cause ..... but none the less can (not always) get caustic.
Welcome aboard. These guys are a great help. Although, the 'for sale' category can get caustic. Between knowledgeable members and Chacal...
Just make sure valve cover securing that you do not over tighten. I had a real good torque wrench and still stripped threads. It seems to take...
The sun, moon and stars are not aligned and I really don't want to insult you. It's a good looking bike.
Hey Dave - yea ran across this some time back. The price plus 'the bad' made me pass. Would have been location doable as I have family around...
I'm impressed, my butt starts to hurt after an hour and need to stop. How big is your tank? But yea, MMO.
I concur. Followed Big Fitz procedures and had no issues.
one day my bike will look good enough to post a pic
I could tell it was the big T because of the smog!
Mo's clam chowder or clam strip basket ....... I just had to see that near lunch time. Yea but Mo's Newport and Pacific city Haystack are too far...
Let me know if you pass on the purchase. It's a ways for me to go but I'll consider it.
As I read these crazy posts ...... seriously considering the removal of my map post too. I'm not OK.
Who's paranoid ........ Who paranoid? Did you hear that, someone is outside, Oh, just the trash collector. Wait, wait, there's a dog barking, oh...
Take a deep breath ..... You may not get to ride as much as you want this year but next year you will amaze yourself. Carbs first (church of...
For you a new world is about to open-up. The guru's on this site will guide you through valves and carbs and diagnostics. Start with a manual....
So true .... but hard to recall a box of parts or something that no longer looks like an XJ.
Big project ...... however just read that 1.4 million cars recalled for 'hacking' concerns. However, I've never heard of an '83 XJ being recalled...
impressive!
ha ha ........ Dave, Dave, Dave ................. I love ya man.
Anyone willing to summarize the find? Sale? Condition? Pic? I continue to search on the left coast and can use ballpark information.
I second that opinion. Sounds a lot like my bike .... as I'm not a mechanic it was painful. Although I didn't have a young one for the...
