when I rebuilt my seat I put in a gel pad, it did nothing at all the only thing I found helped was the beaded cover my 1st long trip I would have...
so cool, thanks for the postings! I always say one year I am going to make this trip! Have had many long talks with Hogfiddles on the phone great guy
I have gone on big trips to Utah a few times. I was suggested to carry a spare clutch cable.. thought nothing of it until on my way home I...
I believe it is only a true issue with law enforcement if it is red and blue flashing I think a solid color is ok I work for a PD and I have shown...
I actually added these to mine they are super cheap and I simply wired them into the ignition at night they add a nice accent...
awesome.. last compression test gave me 130 across all 4 cylinders
so I purchased my 650 back in 2013 it had 33k miles on it then I just got back from my summer vacation of driving from SD to Utah it is about 1100...
fairing
you can bypass it by sticking a wire in the relay housing one into the red, the blue and white not sure of color just cut two wires and then wrap...
I think I found the issue first I swapped out the cdi unit, I have a spare no go then I put the old Voltage Regulator back on.. light came on.. so...
Ok, need some input and ideas Last fall I started having "electrical gremlins" I had a fried cdi box replaced the cdi box, ran fine for 2 weeks...
I have painted my XJ 2 times both with simple cheap spray bombs both times with amazing results painted, then clear coated with 2k Clear wet...
just curious how close to in and out of spec my valves are here are my readings thanks I .008 .008 .008 .006 .20 .20 .20 .15 285 285 285 290 E...
I bought a new off brand front master cylinder, that combined with new pads and a new stainless steel line.. my front brakes are hard and powerful
^ exactly unknown to me I had a bent or warped Valve cover not sure if it got sat or stepped on in the past 3 yrs I have replaced two of the...
very easy job I had to do all of mine due to a bent valve cover
I would say it is a cranking issue aka you need a new battery you can charge it, but if there is not enough juice you will never get it started
Seafoam and Premium fuel
nice.. if you sand of the chrome on the pieces that go on the air box and then paint them too it looks nice beautiful build.. I saw the starting...
I am with Hogfiddles I don't use one.. guess what.. you can still tune your carbs and not use it I never will use one.. why bother my 2 cents
here is the post I was looking for BigFitz says it all here http://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/quick-fix.47066/
not sure of the exact post if someone knows of it please post it in the reply otherwise seek any wisdom from Pollock, Hogfiddles, and Big Fitz if...
get the repair manual I am pretty sure that there are New Bike Owner Start Here threads also youtube is your friend there are many good videos...
don't go to a mechanic become the mechanic! I knew nothing about fixing a bike before this forum and yes some of it is overwhelming but we are all...
the only thing I would do different next time is to take a yoga mat or thin piece of foam to put under my sleeping bag the XJ can hold a lot of...
it was a very freeing trip I plan on doing it again for sure
so I was planning a crazy solo journey from Big Stone City SD to Salt Lake City and back via SD, WY, and Utah roads I made sure my bike now named...
my only worry is other drivers and bears
to each their own.. I will use the delay feature on my camera I was not going to take too many pics.. but now I am going too my journey starts in...
if only I had a selfie stick
I have some, I am packing most stuff tomorrow am will throw them in my pack Ribo in order to do the pose I need someone to take the phone :(
pictures will be taken I carry my wallet in the front pocket not sure I can post too much with my phone but I can add lots of cool photos when I...
I ordered the clutch cable ebay says I will get it in time I have everything else I need thanks for the ideas :) I leave Monday
one of my headers has a snapped exhaust nut I just left it replaced the exhaust gaskets you can snug it pretty good thru tightening the exhaust it...
I made a makeshift gas tank out of a powerade bottle with a hole drilled into it and then I put my gas line in and sealed it with rvt let it sit...
all you need to remove the shims is a very small flat screwdriver a wrench and a zip tie it is very easy, dont waste money on the shim tool
if it is not on tight or right you will know, it will spew oil everywhere
I have them in my wish list on Amazon.. not sure if getting paid and them ordered is going to happen on time they were planned.. both clutch and...
yeah.. I know once I get to SLC I won't be riding too much but it is getting there I have condoms packed already
ahh Fork Seals... got it ;)
I think putting on pipes is an art form or just a huge form of frustration I think it took me a good hour to get mine on this spring it is a very...
don't forget to check the Valve Clearances on the boat trailer
I plan on having Powerade in my camel bag with bottles of water in one of my packs
sounds fun, wish I was closer it is going to be the scenic route of SD then WY and then into UT my only worry is driving into the canyon "fish...
I got looking at my bike today with the seat bag sitting on the saddlebags getting on and off is gonna be the hardest part you need to be an...
good tips indeed I have been reading up on long trips like I say I have most items I did add the bike shorts.. I had been holding off.. but for...
heading to Utah from SD in a few weeks been preparing for a while now I have a windshield and most gear any tips for the long ride would help I am...
the manual recommends you change the gear oil with every oil change
the one I used had a paper filter funny story.. it was after I did my winter rebuild and repainting and such spent 3 days trying to start the bike...
