Winter on its way; but been a great summer for riding!
Summer is coming to NZ; time to blow off the dust and get her ready for riding!!!
Welcome from NZ, looks good.
Check out this site here in NZ; I got my TCI unit from them. And they sell them on eBay. http://www.erd.co.nz/
+1 with Fitz; Dremel, elbow grease and time; cant beat it.
I'm sure when I sat my licence (1976) here in NZ there were laws about load size on a bike :wink:
Check out http://www.erd.co.nz/ they are on eBay, I got mine from them and it works perfectly; from memory about $280.00
Welcome DaveLJ; also put your bike year/model in your signature, this makes it easier down the track to answer questions.
Hi J, PM 750E-II_29Rbloke on here as he has just recently re-framed his 29R and may still have his old frame or possibly recall the dents....
Sounds like the same issue I had with my TCI, although I would also get a couple of klms down the road and it would just die again. Replaced the...
Welcome from NZ Rossco; put your bike (year model etc) in your signature so when you ask questions the guys know what you have.
Above 6K and the smiles just get bigger; but hold on!!
You guys better be quick to grab it, cause I'm going online to book a ticket from NZ and come grab that bargain!!! :-)
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Get back to stock if poss, there are a few spares on ebay, but also search for XJ900 (1983).
PM'd you re parts info; keep this bike in original condition as they are rare!! show us some pics if possible.
I have a Japanese parts manual for my EII so PM me if you need any part numbers.
Nice
K-moe; over here in NZ we call it a Rooster, but it can also be known as a c#ck; both are fitting. :P
Here she is at 2 months old; now picture her at 18 months old! almost 4 times the size.
Agree with Murray 100%
The look I gave her and the personal tour to the front of my bike when I found the damage will probably be enough to stop her chewing or shedding...
Let it cure for quite some time before you spill some gas on it.
Ok how do you decided that bread would be the best option. awesome!!!
That's where mine lives "in the garage" but so does my bike.
Try with the lid on your reservoir, I had the same issue once and I just placed it on without screwing down and it worked.
I sell coatings and definitely recommend wearing a mask (charcoal filter at least) and have good ventilation; 2K products contain Isocyanates and...
I will try it as I don't think/trust she is finished with my bike yet; I recon one lick of that and she will hate it forever :) she will be...
Pics of the damage and start of repair.
Thanks Bushy, I will have a go at fixing it first and I appreciate your offer. Will PM you if it doesn't work. dmlyster, you are on the money...
Anyone got a spare 31A front Fender for an XJ900 (XJ750E-II)? My dog has stopped chewing my brake lines and has moved onto my front fender. She is...
I put a Hyperpak TCI unit in my 750 and the bike has never gone better; can only but highly recommend.
Check out this three wheeler here in NZ. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbi ... 732514.htm
Good find, she'll be back to a 29R when you get them on. Good luck with the auction!
Enjoy the ride; be safe.
Welcome SHOOTER; awesome knowledge here, enjoy your new ride.
I agree with Shooter; no rain for a few weeks then when it does all the oil from other vehicles rises to the surface and boom! Ice skating rink....
Got hooked at the age of 12; went on a school camp and one of the teachers took his Honda XL175 and taught those that wanted how to ride. 4 years...
Still got lots of sunshine over here in NZ; went for two great rides in the weekend. I will envy you guys when your summer kicks in and Im in...
Awesome pics
Hey CN, I sell powder coatings here in NZ and primarily its applied with an electrostatic gun which charges the powder and the steel is earthed so...
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbi ... 643391.htm Not my thing but would you pay 12K (NZ) for it???
Personally I wouldn't buy a used helmet, but there are some good arguments re what is used. Recommendations here in NZ are helmets should be...
http://www.metservice.com/towns-cities/ ... ngton-city The link is why I should have gone for a ride today; sucks having my boss with me for...
A good dremel and there good to go surely!!! :-)
Std recomended pressure on my 750 (XJ900 frame) is 5.7psi max is 17.1psi, I run mine on about 9psi. Manual says NEVER EXCEED the MAX or oil seal...
Rust converter works well; converts it and locks it off from the atmosphere. Re-paint and good to go, but with k-moe wire brush 1st and depends on...
Took her for a ride, 24 degree's C here in NZ; wet and sticky by the time I got home wrapped up in all the good gear. Shorts and tee shirt would...
Welcome Nathan; ask the Wizards! they know all the answers, and I'm with K-moe, get her running sweet first then worry about the cosmetics (that's...
Nice :-)
