Sorry, I haven't been checking here. I'm back in Norway but my brother still has the bike, and can show it. I'm not sure if he's had time to get...
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The bike is in Pa. I'm back for a visit, and decided it was a good time to sell the bike. I'll take some photos today and post them here.
Hi all, It's time I sell my xj500 with 16k miles. This bike was in good running condition but was put into storage six years ago when I moved out...
Thanks, that's what I suspected. Do you need to use a screwdriver to pry it off?
Hi, I am riding an xj600 (FJ600 in the states) I had a clutch bearing fail, so I decided to drop the pan to look for any parts that fell through...
Hi, Does anyone have any suggestions for a rear suspension upgrade for the xj600? The xj600 is essentially the european version of the FJ600 and...
Hey guys, I just thought I'd let you know of a little tip for holding the rebound damper. On this modelat least (xj600 1984) , the rear axle...
Hey Guys, Moved to Trondheim Norway. Bought an Xj600.
Thanks for the replies I'm actually waiting for the bike to arrive, since I'm importing from Sweden. It would be pretty simple to See if i had it...
sorry total of 1.8cm larger diameter, effectively double what I posted
Hey everyone, I'm looking for some opinions on tire size. I am in the north of Norway and the only readily available tire for my '84 xj600 is a...
I have a soft spot for classic bikes. I'm not looking for modern handling just something that I feel comfortable driving. I know the 550 needs...
Ok thanks, any tips on how to check that? I'm not sure what to look for there. I'm planning on changing the suspension on the 550. It was my...
I'm looking at buying my second XJ to have some fun this summer while I'm working in Norway. I wanted to ask what to look for on these bikes. Are...
I'm probably breaking the rules here, but I'd like to see this go into good hands. I'm getting rid of my 75 ossa 250 super pioneer project, for...
I think Polock is onto something. I took it for a couple mile ride last night, and rechecked the clearance this morning. I've got .10mm clearance...
So I cranked it over at least 6-8 times but still no improvement. When I took it for a test drive It did seem to have more valve chatter than I'm...
I went from 250 down to 230 (my smallest shim) and still only have ~.04mm clearance. I'll crank it over a few more times and see if it seats more....
.03mm Alright, I'll go swap that out in a minute and give an update. Are you assuming the seat is worn to far based on the shim size? I'm a newb...
That is a typo, I forget where the decimal place is but it think .03. Anyone have any ideas?? I'm wondering what the next step should be and what...
Haha yeah that's what I meant. I've got them pointing directly away from the shim. Polock - that does seem surprising but at least you won't lose...
It looks like mine aren't replaceable, I think I'll get a new 5k cap just so the resistance is the same across the board. Anyone think the hotter...
Alright cool, I'll do a little research on that. Is it possible to buy just the resistors for the caps?
I checked the resistance on my plug caps and realized the PO had installed 5k caps instead of the 10k chacal has listed. I got the bike with the...
Yeah that was actually part of the problem. They still needed to go down 2 -3 shim sizes which I thought was still a lot. I didn't keep good...
Alright thanks, I'll check on that
just checking again before I head to ebay...
hogfiddles, is the shim pool still going? I don't know if there would be any 240's or 245's anyways but thought I'd check.
it was overnight cold and about 60 degrees out. The last time I checked the clearance it may have been in the 40's but I can't imagine it would...
Yeah I held onto my extras from last time. Thinking ahead for once...
Alright thanks, I'll do that. I've got a 255 with zero clearance so the 240 might even be in spec. The shim being so small is part of the worry....
I think I guessed at the size and then rechecked the clearance. I know it was in spec when I finished. That's good to know about the marks, I...
bike: xj550rk 13,000 miles I decided to re-check the valve clearance before tuning the carbs. I just re-shimmed the valves last year maybe 1500...
Is the Fairing available?
I'd be interested in the intake boots if they are solid and a front turn signal. Let me know what your asking, shipped to Pennsylvania. Mine are...
Hey, I'm looking to buy a Colortune if anyone has one sitting around. I'd also wouldn't mind just renting/borrowing one from someone in the...
Great, thanks for clearing that up. I'll be taking to cover off as soon as I get a chance. I'm liking getting to know this bike inside and out....
I drained the oil and filtered it today, and found hardly any grit so maybe its all good. Does the 550 have a way to look for any floating...
Thanks for the replies. The noises seem to have quieted down but I still think there is something going on. My feeling is the chain guide might...
SO its finally getting cold around here (40) so I decided to get ahead of the game and put in some lighter oil. The bike has ~ 12500 miles and...
Thanks for clarifying. I haven't explored the full layout of the yics, is a good diagram around? I think I also overfilled the oil slightly and...
I opened up the yics passage and noticed the plug was wet with some oil. I pushed a piece of cloth through the passage which also picked up oil,...
Just getting through my first valve shim job and carb rebuild and looking to borrow a color tune once I get things synced. I'm about 40 minutes nw...
I forgot to add the smallest feeler was .38 so its likely not a total zero. I couldn't find something smaller without ordering online.
Thanks Fitz, its one exhaust and one intake, so I'll take that advice and order the shims accordingly. I also have some borderline cases . I...
I think I'm about to get a spare one afterall. Maybe I'll dig into the carbs while I'm waiting if I'm feeling man enough. I'll look to borrow...
I'll go check it out and see if I can remove one of the others, I don't want to wait for the order of a thin one just to get a measure. How...
Hey everyone, I am looking for suggestions for dealing with the 2 valves that have zero clearance :( I want to get a measure on them so I can...
I ordered a set of Avon Am26 Roadriders after hearing a lot of good reviews. I decided grip not durability is my priority. I'm excited to see how...