Double check the fuses in the light panel. I bought my XJ two years ago and the right-front indicator light has never come on, although the turn...
I've also experienced that feeling on a warm/sunny day riding over tar strips.
You've got to watch your 12 as well. About 13 years ago, while living in Florida, I was driving with my wife beside me (car, not sidecar) when...
:roll: Hell, it seems like most guys in here can't get iridium plugs into their bikes fast enough. I wasn't quite expecting the voracity of...
Can't really commiserate with the rest of you. I spent a couple bucks on some fuel stabilizer and distilled water for the battery. I did by...
Has anyone else toyed with the idea of putting these new Pulstar spark plugs in their XJ? The testing data looks pretty good, if you can believe...
Thanks guys, I managed to get them on by using a sharp metal probe to push the wires aside and basically preform an opening for the boot "screw"...
Here's the response I received: "All motorcycles have been on display in our showroom, and have not been started for over 8 years. All will...
Is there some kind of "trick" to getting the spark plug boots to screw into the wire? No matter how many times I turn the boot, or how hard I...
Re: Hey, Everybody ...Check this Out. Dealership Sell-off e That bike isn't too far from me. I could always tell the wife it's for when my...
Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Bought some cable splicers for my spark plug wires after reading about them in the...
As far as whether or not it's a good buy for $750, if I were closer I'd buy it and I already have one! :)
Can you tell me where in PA? If it's not too far from me I might take you up on it. Eric
The fastest I've gone on mine is 70mph taking off from a traffic light. Hadn't actually intended to go that fast (Still only have a learner's...
Yeah, I know MiCarl, that occurred to me as I was taking my son to soccer. So that means that either my tachometer or speedometer is probably...
No, it's a 5 speed. So it woud seem that I'm definitely not getting the most out of my bike. Looks like its time to lean 'er out and see if that...
In another thread, someone said that at 4k rpm his XJ700 is going 65mph. Now, I also have an XJ700, but at 4k rpm my bike is only 50mph in 5th...
There must be something seriously wrong with my bike. I've got an XJ700N and at 4k rpm in 5th gear I'm only doing 50mph. I know it's running...
I know that you're right, Rick; but you can't blame a guy for trying. :) It's just really frustrating, especially since it ran fine when I...
I was just reading an article in one of my boating magazines about the problems associated with the ethanol blended gasoline. Since I don't know...
Okay, Rick, let me give you a bit more info and see what you think. First, I forgot to mention that the bike is an '82. The PO bought the bike...
Thanks, Rick. I had actually mentioned to my dad that very same suspicion; I didn't bother to tell him what would be required to remedy the...
Okay, so, my dad liked my bike so much that I bought him an XJ550 Maxim for his birthday. It ran great when I picked it up, but after two hours...
My bike has a few chips out of the tank paint about the size of a pin head. There is no rust, just no paint. The front fender also has a small...
Okay then, it looks like dad was right. There's a first time for everything. :lol: Thanks guys.
Okay, frivolous question time. My dad and I got into a discussion about guys doing dumb stuff on sport bikes. It started when I told him that an...
I'll definitely buy a shirt or two, a tee and a sweatshirt. I would stay away from putting an image of a bike on the shirt simply because our...
Mumbles, your avatar ROCKS!!! :lol:
You can't beat free! I used to work with a woman whose motto was, "If it's free, it's for me." Sounded good to me. :D
The Harbor Freight retail outlets, not the web site, are having a sale on the Portable Tire Changer and the Motorcycle Tire Changer Attachment....
The new issue of Popular Mechanics (August 2007) has an ad on page 112 for a NGK spark plug rebate from 8/1/2007 to 12/31/2007. The ad lists...
Heh! The little guy's a cutie. :) I've got three of 'em from 4 to 10 and they all want to "help"; I now make sure to do all such work in the...
I just bought mine a couple weeks ago with 27k miles on it. Runs like new. Don't see why yours shouldn't do as well. As far as parts like oil...
Great info for future reference, Taz. Thanks.
You could also try BikeBandit.com and DennisKirk.com. IMHO, both are good sites with great prices.
Why would you want to do that; greater visibility? It does sound interesting; I'll have to check the wiring harness on my bike. Are you doing...
My bike also has no delay. I would be surprised if they were time cancelling; that wouldn't seem safe when sitting at a traffic light.
Definitely eBay. Always seems to be someone parting out an XJ on there.
I've been wondering the same thing myself. Thanks. :D
Use Google to search for these key words "Denso Performance spark plugs" any you'll get lots of hits, including the manufacturer's Web site....
Well that was awfully considerate of her. Tell her that we said, "Thanks, and Happy Birthday!" :D
Try this thread. http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2 ... rt=30.html Fourth post down is his most current parts list, including carbs/parts.
According to the directions that I read online, you have to run the engine with regular plugs until the engine warms up, then swap in the...
RickCoMatic did a great job on his, check it out here: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=4 ... round.html I'm seeing several posts of...
RickCoMatic had the same problem with his seat, so he peeled back the cover and went after the foam with a carving knife. The seat looks *great*...
Don't forget the loss in efficiency resulting from the shaft drive. The CBR600 is chain driven.
Thanks, Piersol. I just ordered up a big ol' bag-o-balance. :)
Has anyone tried these in their XJ tires? Are they as good as they're claimed to be? At ~$10 they're a bit expensive compared to lead, but...
The next time that happens to you while posting, just hit the "Back" button on your browser. You should see all of your text still in the message...
$1850 is way too much money for the bike you describe. I just bought an '85 XJ700 with similar mileage in beautiful condition for $1500. I...