hi, what did you use for the 4 throttle cables? how's your top end power.. im currently experimenting on one of my 650. tnxs!
want easier clutch pulls? try the lambretta "brake arm" they are longer hence more leverage i dont know the exact name of the part. it fits...
attempted to sychronized my carbs... hoping to find time to test ride, to many chores lined up
i will use original sized fuel hose.. im 101% sure it was the culprit since it was the last thing i tinkered with before the "cut off" problem...
yes there was restriction in fuel line it self.. i change the hose to a clear hose but with a smaller inner diameter lessthan 6mm.. i will be...
thank you sir Fuller56 merry xmass!
update: wow i just found out a low fuel level can make may bike shutdown as if it was turned of like a light bulb, weird really i really thought...
ok im doing this next... i sure hope it just fuel tnx sir.
also i tried keeping the RPM steady at 2k RPM just to see if it would cut out or sputter... result is the same engine cuts out suddenly.. no...
Help.. hi my XJ650 4KO cuts out exactly 40-50seconds after starting. bike has not been use for almost 1 month, this christmass morning problem...
true! square has more "bite"
i used a cobalt drill bit as guide for the easy out bit..
finally after 2hours i remove the drain screw.. acid did not work, heating did help.. i will be using the hex allen head on all 4 bowls now.
Is it good idea to drain the carb bowls dry if im to store the bike for a long time like maybe 2year? Dry bowls with full tank of unleaded in the...
does this ferite bead attach to all ignition wires really work? whats the effect ?
the old ones looked very "new" i guest it was to small compared to the original and only sat there not doing any "sealing job" i think there...
i used the wrong type (to small) when i first cleaned the carbs, i never thought i would matter much since there was a washer then a spring then a...
No more gasoline smell from exhaust... very crispy response!
Hi i have been having problems with my XJ650 having rich sooty sparkplugs for many months now, resulting in many costly “buys” i never really...
Hi.. sorry if this has been asked before. whats the correct way in measuring clearance of shims is the cam lobe just pointing upward or is it...
Yess thank you very much this is what i was hoping for! I really thought the brass tube was long enough to reach the bottom of the bowl.....
if you look inside the bowl there is a small brass "jet" inside the small hole on the side of the bowl i think its the "enrichment well"? im not...
Hi if i use a D.I.Y. carburetor bowl gasket.. thin as 4 sheets of paper.. will it have a bad effect?? I can't go out and buy original parts at the...
after noticing there is a lot less pulsating in the rubber manifold when a check valve is attached i notice fuel supply is considerably lessen...
Hi i just want to ask if anyone else here ĺ putting a "1 way valve" in the petcock vacume line? The small rubber hose that connects to the intake...
Hi i just want to ask if anyone else here tried putting a "1 way valve" in the petcock vacume line? The small rubber hose that connects to the...
Yes specially after long ride.. i already replace oring in the lock nut...
Hi my xj650 has the non self adjusting tenssioner. Can i just align the "C" then just remove the 2 bolts holding the tensioner in place?? This...
Yes this proves to be 100% true. But have to much free time :) last sunday afternoon i "tried" to sand a spare shim just for fun... So utilizing...
I really like the sound of the IN SPEC IS IN SPEC I really thought when my scores like 0.11 (intake) is the LOWEST allowable clearance this...
Mine is a 82 XJ650 4KO.. i have a little clearance problem on cyclinder #2 intake reads 0.08 the shim reads 280 but when i measured with digital...
Fixed my leaking choke plunger... with the suggestion of K-moe a little valve lapping compound... (green) be warned my fingers hurt so much after...
What if i sanded or grind the buttom part where the no. Is printed? Would this weakend the entire shim structure? Is it build like an EGG.. were...
Has anyone tried sanding or grinding of the shims just to get the correct clearance? I know this is a big NO.. im just curious what happend to...
This is my very complicated and extremely expensive SHIM REMOVING TOOL (S.R.T.) Made of 8 inches long electrical house wire.. i forgot the...
Here my DIY colortune posted this a few weeks ago on how i made it sort off.. I used it 3 consecutive times with no problems.. the 4th time i...
Steady because of the green valve near the meter.. just like the brass valves use in original guages.. only difference is mine is plastic from...
PRO : zero chance of "miss calibrated" guages.. some cheap 4 face guages have different readings.. CON : takes a little more time to finish...
Tnxs.. i used an aquarium air separator for the valves on and off switch.. yes i did have to spend more time adjusting compared to a 4dial gauge.. :)
Today I watch image of a honda cb super4 get smaller and smaller in my rear view mirror try harder next time kids...
Try bending using hot air blower SLOWLY massaging the hose to your liking..
Hi i just want share my single guage vacuum synchronizer job.. at first i was not so sure it would be any good but i had to try.. So after a...
Yes i did replace all 8 shaft seals.. very expensive here in manila.. 4US $ /pc x 8pcs also i change the orings for the fuel pipe connections.....
I started with clean water with vinegar.. after 1 hour it turned to this tea like soup..
Hi.. i just want to ask what else can be done to clean the insides of my carbs.. hitachi 32's.. boiling cleans very nicely but i can still see a...
Yes you can buy it.. maybe cheeper coz your in the same continent here is his contact details.. Just look for him in facebook...[ATTACH]
Yes the TCi in the picture is from my bike.. i have another parts bike im slowly building thats why i need another same as pictured
Will a TCI box from a XJ 650 with YICS work with my XJ650 with no YICS? I have a chance to buy 1 for $50 +shipping.. Mine is the attached TCi...
This exactly what happened when i tested it.. spark melted the insides.. like wax. I made my final try with melted glass (clear candle holder)...
Used rivet as center electrode lasted longer than solid copper..
