I was using the spray version of the same thing. It make a mess. I will look tomorrow for the liquid version. I will let you know how it goes.
I have trouble trying to install the rubber gasket for my xj 550. It is tricky enough to get the head cover off and on with scratching it little...
I finally got around to doing this job today. Followed the procedure and it went smoothly. As was stated, Chacal provides the right parts....
I don't have this ferrule tool. So what is the difference between that and a right size washer?
I was thinking of doing the same thing. From what I understand, the signal actuator needs to be changed as well. Apparently, the incandescent...
Here is an excerpt from wikipedia. In an ultrasonic cleaner, the object to be cleaned is placed in a chamber containing a suitable solution (in an...
Oic. The item sits in a solution and the sonic waves create bubbles. And the bubbles like soap bubbles clean.
Not really making an argument. I don't understand how sound waves clean anything anyway. I would just love to turn up the volume of my stereo and...
Are all these sonic cleaner equal? Are there specific ones for specific parts? Are there better quality over poor quality?
Has anybody had any takes or experience with the ultrasonic carb cleaning. I have guy in my area who does it and his pitch is that it is the best...
That is great information k-moe. Thank you so much. I will check in with Chacal.
[ATTACH] I wiped the leak off before I thought of taking the picture. But it is on the outer part where you grip it to screw it on.
The leak of the speedometer is where it attaches to the engine. I will upload a picture.
I have found two leaks on my xj 550. One is the speedometer cable. I would like to know if the speedometer is difficult to take off and check, is...
Next step is to sync the carbs again. I either take it back to the pros and have them do it or get my own gauge rack. I heard of people making...
Ok I was away for a couple days. Missed some posts here. Ok so the popping sound is quite separate from the Noise at 45 to 50 RPM. We already...
All my plugs are black and sooty before valve clearance. Which, I understand, means too rich. I have only ridden it once, gonna check for...
The popping sound has been there since I had a sync and clean by a pro. It never did it before. It happens mostly on deceleration. Now that the...
I just want to say thank you to this site. I got my new valve shims installed thanks to all the handy information on this site and the kind people...
Well hogfiddles I guess we can't become friends. Muhahaha. Yep you are right though. It In keeping with your advice, I guess we cannot become...
Yes I am quickly learning to appreciate Chacal. Thank you.
I found out why I couldn't wrap my head around the shim calculator. I was thinking opposites. To increase the gap, one needs to install a thinner...
That manual would be cool. But I don't have one. I read the charts given by Fitz on this form, and I couldn't wrap my head around it. So I checked...
Wow chacal that is awesome help. Thank you. Yeah I posted in inches and then tried to edit to mm and for some reason it would not let me. My bike...
Ha ha! Good stuff. The good old manual.
How do I tell what size of shim to get? 1: In 006 - Shim y265 Out 005 - Shim y270 2: In 004 - Shim y260 Out 006 - Shim y265 3: In 005 -...
Re- Unscrewing the bolt. Would it be good to use a some sort of oil to help that bolt break free.
I did my shim check today. Just a couple of my ideas and picture about it I would like to share. I did not have the bucket tool so I had to use...
I don't have the tool to remove the shims and I am trying to figure out by the pictures that Fitz took how to use the wire method. It seems that I...
I will be looking forward from hearing from the guys here. What I have been told so far is that the carbs on 550 and 650 are interchangeable. On...
Thank you very much K-moe. Sniff sniff, it is gonna be difficult without my bike for a few days. The valve shims are coming off this morning and...
It is that serious? Was not expecting that. But thank you.
Have you checked your exhaust bolts. I was getting a lot of ticking noise when a couple came loose.
I have been suspicious that it was getting a little too hot. She works great until about 45 to hour ride then she gets a little noise and jerky....
81 XJ 550 maxim. Ok I just completed my valve clearance check. I did not do my shims though. That will be in the morning. Here are my results so...
Well, insulated wire is my specialty. Being a renovator, I have lots of it hanging around. Especially 14 gauge. I am gonna check out the clearance...
Thanks BigT. I had hoped that something would be available. I keep looking. The used ones I have seen so far are quite expensive and show attempts...
After my first thread yesterday and the great responses, I have decided I will learn to do more of my own wrenching. So with "renewed vigor", my...
Got ya.
"With renewed vigor." (I just love that phrase) I decided to do my starter rebuild according to Tskaz pictures. My starter mounted slightly...
I am not sure what pod filters are.
When I first bought the bike, I decided I would not do my own home mechanics on it as I usually do on other things. I knew it was old and thought...
When I drove bus for a living, I used to joke to my customers "I am a pro because I get paid for it, not because I am good at it."
Point taken Chacal. Thanks for the laugh as well. LOL. I take it you question my mechanics and think I should find a better one.
It is good to know Canadians are on here eh? Until now it has not been checked. Most of my work is done by pros. So far the only mention of my...
My first bike is 1981 xj550h maxim. I bought it in the spring of this year. Since I have had it, I have had trouble with the carbs. It has been...