Oh my....... I almost feel bad putting those on my bike without sanding and powdercoating everything first... Those are truly stunning. Len,...
All Good Info. Thanks Fellas
Ita just a question of how much going up a size, front and rear, so 100 up front instead of 90, and 120 in the rear, instead of 110. Wondering how...
Sounds good to me! Thanks so much for the info! I was looking around and have seen some "cafe" style bikes that have bigger than stock front...
Are you sure a 120 will fit on the rear? I wasn't planning on putting the same exact size on front and back. I was hoping to get 110 up front with...
I'm working on an 83 Yamaha XJ550SECA. I've been looking and I cant see that anyones tried to fit 110/90-19 tires on the front with 110/90-18's on...
Whelp, looks like im gonna rebuild the front end I have. Lots of work to do! Thanks for the info guys. Helped make this decision a little easier....
Sweet, Thanks for that info. Good to know. I wonder how that axel forward of the fork tube would affect handling. I can swap fuel tanks if certain...
Yeah I was thinking a whole front end swap would be more inside the realm of possibilities. Thanks for the info, ill keep digging
That's exactly what I am, A guy, in a 12'x12' box with an AC and a small table, theory crafting ways to make my build a little easier than what...
Hey guys. I'm back to working on my XJ again after a rather snowy winter with no truck (blown head gasket.... fixed now...) and a car with summer...
Got it, Thanks. I'll check the gas cap too.
Thanks guys. I'll test that petcock and either rebuild or replace. The Metal is a little pitted and I'm not sure how well its going to seal even...
Im not completely retarded but i should have worded that differently. I know fuel in the crankcase is bad. But what are the major problems that...
sounds good. Got plenty of that laying around. Also, found out my Petcock leaks... there goes half my gas. It didn't leak before..... Can...
Thanks BigT. Ill get those ordered. Seeing as thats the only part i havent played around with, and sonce nothing else ive done has had an effect...
Ive gone through the pilot jet circuit multiple times. theres nothing clogged there... Heck I spent 3 hours per carb making sure those were...
Also, theres only 2 things I haven't done on my carbs. I have not replaced the throttle shaft seals, and I haven't pulled out the Choke plungers....
Well now that im a little more calm, let me explain more... It wont idle at all below 3k rpm. Ive tried adjusting pretty much everything. After...
Theres no way i can do a running sync when it dies as soon as i stop feathering the throttle. It refuses to even try to stay running.
Heres the thing, it still wont idle, I adjusted the float evels, put the new pins on the floats so they move freely, I just can't get her to...
Any suggestions for these rubber boots on the intake side? They are stupid hard to get connected to both the air box and the carb. How do yall do...
-UPDATE- So I did a thorough cleaning of the carbs again, found a couple things. After taking those carbs to "Church" (minus 1 or 2 steps) I found...
Please forgive my ignorance, I know basic functions but names still confuse me... lol. Where is the Enrichment passage? Does that have to do with...
This is very true, and its one of the reasons I decided to get an older bike. Sure I could have bought one thats good to go, but I wouldn't know...
Will do. Thanks guys. The plugs are brand new, gap is good. I'm about to pull the carbs off again and go through them, while they are off after I...
Who is this Len person? I may wanna have a talk with him, Order up a heap of goodies!
Hmmm, Where can I get the Jig you used? Im heading into town soon so im gonna have to pick up some pie tins or something. Its so far to get to...
I was going to work on the valves later today! I am skeptical though, on the valves being whats causing the lack of idle, RPM's Hanging up when...
Hello Everyone! I'm new to this forum, seems like theres a TON of info in here and some VERY smart people so I thought I would start a topic to...
I'm also new to the forum and the XJ's. Picked up an 83 XJ550 Seca. Needs work but im getting there! I live in Malott which isn't far from...