Soo, not an XJ.. Not even close. But I like this one and the xj550 looked so lonely ^_^ [img] [img] Two cylinders less but twice the...
I took quite a long ride yesterday, ran like crap, fouling nr4 plug etc (only nr4) But anyhow, my current issue is that according to my dials...
Okey, So now when I start to get the bike running as it should (close but not their yet, waiting for new pilot jets) I thought I'd post some more...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCYltVm ... e=youtu.be I can't remember I had this metallic noise before (you hear it best right at the start of...
I went to my local Yamaha dealer today and browsed through their mikuni jets, I found the correct size and numbers for the main fuel jet, but the...
Hi, Just wanted to get some input on my jetting. The bike is back together and have driven it a couple of km, not to far since it won't rev...
So, now, Bike is back together. BUT, it won't crank at all. I'm starting to suspect there is a lot wrong, but the thing is that it's hooked up...
Yes, does the start button circuit go through the handlebar? The ground that is, Cause the cutoff switch and the light switch all work as they...
Hi all, I noticed after I painted my front fender that it was crooked, figured it would correct itself once put in place, but when I mounted...
Hi all, I'm having some mild headache over my new tapered bearings.. the first I noticed was that the top race didn't fit as snug as the...
Did an hour of polishing today, not perfect but looks far better then the aged and flaked clear coat. [img] Before I put them back...
I figured we could collect all the project threads that is completed or almost completed here for future reference and inspiration. Maybe a mod...
Hi all Need some input. First, how do I remove the lower glide surface for the steering stem bearings? Any tips on tools that works? I've...
Hi! Just wanted some input, I'm changing the brake lines on my xj550 to some new stainless braided ones, but I was thinking, original there is...
Hi, If I want to separate the two parts that is the caliper, is it just to slide out the pin that holds them together? I tried it gently but...
Hi, Number 7 in this poor quality image, is it threaded in both ends? (I snapped two of them, so I'll need to replace them) [img]
Got these today [img] and these a couple of days ago [img] The progressive packages contains Series 14 dampeners(black) and...
Okey, since I didn't need the locking mechanism for the seat no more I decided to fill the hole and to repair the tab that usually breaks on the...
Hi Has anyone tried to remove the black plastic/rubber-coating that is on the clutch/brake-levers? I mean without grinding it off. Is there...
This bike has been standing still in 4 years, but to my surprise it started right up without any tinkering. Even the battery was A-OK!...
Hi I'm trying to set the correct float height since I renovated the carbs. But the thing is I don't seem to get any wet level to measure,...
Yes, finally. I got my motorcycle drivers license today! So friggin happy!!!
Hi, Do anyone know if there is something like this handlebar clamp that would fit the mounting points on the xj550? [img]
Hi everybody, Would like to start of to say THANK YOU for such an exemplary, and large, knowledge base you all have and shares! Here's my XJ550...
Hi My rubber connections between the carbs and the cylinders has these cracks on the outside : [img] Due to their age I suppose, BUT the...