Yes. Poor choice of words on my part.... Thanks for the help.
Here is a nice well staffed, pleasant, and will do mail in and out services for all bike brake shoes. If I remember they will do new brake...
Thanks. I suspected that, but since I know of other bikes that do take a special oil for the bevel gears I thought I would quickly check here......
The shaft drive has of course a differential in the hub of the rear wheel But the shaft also has a set of bevel gears under the left engine...
outa stock and discontinued....dammm
How about this as an alternative coil? Dont know the voltage output, but the 3 ohm is the right range... Also would require two items.......
The units I see on Ebay are the coil on plug type. I dont know what years Miata might work? I will do some searching...
Here is a quote from a thread.... Miata coil ratings. They too are in the same area as the GM coils factory manual: Resistance (primary): 0.78 -...
I did this same modification of using GM coils on Honda CM400 twins. They have a 0.5-0.8 ohm rating. The original Honda coils are rated the same....
They look to be 1995 to 2001. Cool that you measured them at 2.5 They would be a bolt in replacement. They are available at breakers for about...
And that coil kit is available for what? 30 dollars? If I can fit the GM coils in and figure out the proper impedance I can do it all for under...
I haven't looked at that part of the bike yet. I might be pleasantly surprised they will fit in the original position under the tank. Your coils...
Has anyone ever replaced the original XJ coils (my bike I am working on is a YICS 650 bike from 1982) with the dual plug distributor-less coils...
The Maxim X bikes sell really cheap here in Vancouver. They all say... "Selling.... runs great.... all it needs is a valve adjustment." lol
I have finished rebuilding a Yammi 1983 XJ650j (or was it a 1982...) It had electric tach, and round headlights and gauges... (well a d shaped...
I have seen pics of 1982 Yamaha 750 models... some with butt ugly square headlights and square instrument panels, and others the nicer more...
When I last saw an expanded metal side cover the chap who did it spent the time required to give it a curve that fitted the bike well. He also...
Love the looks of that bike.... I have a spare Kawasaki KZ750 (1982)., I think I will get that same rear fender and try something as you have...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Black-Rear-Mudguard-Fender-Accessory-For-Bobber-Racer-Harley-/251768568211?hash=item3a9e937993:g:EioAAOSw-nZTqkk...
I'll supply a chain and a simple brass type lock and make a simple clasp that is not locked to the bike, so it wont fall out in a corner... That...
I just checked on FleaBay for the chains and the lock. They all seem to want 30-40 bucks for em. I can live without it. lol
Thanks for all the help. You and others make me feel very comfortable here.... I used to think only the Honda forums were comfy. This place is...
It's just a bike that I will sell. but hey if there is anyone out there with one... Let me know...
I see. Well it looks worse than having nothing. Maybe a spray painted metal cover I could cut out..... lol
Ok Well then What covers up the keylock that keeps hob goblins in check.... Oterwise what is to prevent the hob goblins from escaping? can you...
I have bought a number of LED H4 bulbs, and have had great results... ebay.......
I was playing about with both of my 650 bikes, a 1981 and a 1982. I noticed that the right side side panel / cover has an extension to hide the...
Thanks for the links. I found that thread on google....lol
Cant find anything of use on this website regarding search functions. In fact I have never found a forum of any type with usefull search...
I am bidding on a 750 as i Type this..... non runner, but I think re ring and valve job is all that is needed. He wants 800 CDN, but I am going...
Well Today there are only two engines of Yamaha XJ to be found on ebay (actually more but badly broken and overpriced for the condition.). Most...
My 650 is a yics. If the piston pin height were moved, the 750 could have the same rod length centre to centre. Therefore the connecting rods...
Can I swap a set of 650 jugs and pistons for a 750? I mean if I am going to get a replacement set of jugs for a 1981-82 XJ Maxim 650, why not...
I have just purchased an old South Bend 9 inch... I will be setting it up soon to replace the old and tired Craftsman Simpsons Atlas.
I might follow up with a notation... It seems the damper rod has enough clearance (in this particular bike but do check yours..) so cutting the...
I have a lot of bikes. They are either used by me, or friends, or they are for sale. Norton N15 1968 Triumph Bonneville 1970 Honda CM400A 1980...
I have a 1978 Yamaha XS750 triple. One cylinder was at 50 pounds the other two at 140 when dry. It ran reasonably well for the PO. It did...
Get a can of PB Blaster penetrating oil, squirt lots and lots of it into each cylinder (after you pull out the plugs.) Let that sit for a bit....
If I could not find a standardish off the shelf part that costs me 90 cents each.... I would go to a specialist as you suggest. But I hesitate to...
I wanted to do that as well. but those from the UK are butt ugly..... lol
You know... In my experience... engines of Japanese variety as opposed to the older Norton Triumphs of the 60's and 70's, very rarely need a...
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I actually bought them from Fastenal... But they didn't have them in stock and instead ordered them in for me. They also said they had no 25mm...
Yes it is the socket head cap screw (10mm 1.0 x 25) found in the bottom of the shock that connects the damper to the lower aluminium shock...
I do not understand... the torque specs are not what I need.
I hope I am explaining well enough for most to understand. I had to drill off the bolt heads to get my front forks disassembled. My bike is a...
Well that is now clear. Thanks very much. the larger dowels are in the case, the smaller dowels and the enongated dougnuts are in the cyinder...
I am just doing a top end overhaul. Rings, gaskets, cyl head, in the bike.... engine NOT removed.
I have a yahoo mail account if it will accept a large attachment.... mikestp@yahoo.com Would definitely appreciate it. The Haynes manual does...
