Dress for the crash, not the ride. Blah, blah, blah! You get it. Wear the gear. There ain't time to put it on when you really need it. Glad you're OK.
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These are tank badges, right? I'm interested if they are. Got pics?
Elvis? You mean Elvis? Hahahaha!!!
While searching the interwebs I ran across these web sites: http://xj650.blogspot.com http://xjbikes.blogspot.com http://xjbikes.blogspot.com It...
That would be correct; TCI breaks the ground.
I believe if it's the replaceable kind (clips in the back) it'll be an H4-60/55 Watt. If it's the whole bulb then I want to say an H6024.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe you'll want to first unscrew and remove the plug caps from the coil wires when you test the secondary coils.
:oops: Ya, sorry about that. I sent you the wrong diagrams. To answer your question, yes. Here and here are your diagrams, but you'll need the...
See here and here for wiring diagrams. It does show just three wires going to the pickups.
The pickup coils share a black wire at the TCI if memory serves. You should have 12V+ on the red wire w/white stripe when the key is on. This wire...
Is it possible the wrong pads were installed?
I know the pads are suppose to have a taper to them, at least the ones I've replaced on a couple early '80s 650s did. I'd be looking at the...
Very nice write-up! This job is on my list for winter-time projects on both XJ bikes. (You wouldn't happen to have a write-up done for checking...
Done and done!
I fixed the image location issue for this post so they show again. Sorry for taking so long getting things sorted.
My guess is a combination of low voltage from cranking it so long and the engine being partially flooded from cranking it so long.
I don't think he even saw the bike before hitting it. The rider had better feel lucky it wasn't him sliding under the truck.
Ya, these bikes don't like to fire off unless the battery is tip-top.
It would seem the pictures are a casualty of AT&T's web site restructuring. I'll put it on my list of things to fix in the near future. Sorry...
With all four corners lighting up my first thought was a short somewhere. Glad to hear you got it sorted.
This year has gotten away from me. April and I are pretty booked through the middle of September.
8O I almost thought this thread was headed in a whole new direction for a minute there.
Go here, enter your bike information, click on 'CARBURETOR XJ550H - J - K' on the left-hand column, then look for #47. (I'm not sure if this...
It may. What's the voltage measure at the battery? 12 or more volts dc? Probably the starter. 12 or less volts dc? A short drawing down the...
^^^What the hell, Fitz?!? You building a brand new bike--piece by piece--from Chacal? :D
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What was neat for me was the fact that I had never actually seen an XJ550 up close and personal, yet I instinctively knew how to fix it. How? From...
He said he's only had the bike for six months. I did plug XJBikes.com, but he said he had never heard of it. (Face-palm, right?) I'll see him...
So I'm on the way home tonight from work and, as I'm coming through Granite Falls, I see a fellow motorcyclist sitting in front of the Nelson...
^^ Either I need glasses or you need to learn how to use your camera. :lol: Look on your camera for a symbol like this: [img] It'll set...
+1 on new hoses.
Hopefully, your rear brake mechanism will look like this: [img] You'll want to loosen and remove the brake pedal rod adjusting nut, then the...
Perhaps; perhaps not. See here.
When creating a custom wiring diagram, you have to decide what you want on your bike before you start running wires. Think of it this way. When...
If you open the bowl drain screws do you get lots of fuel coming out? It almost sounds like you've got a plugged petcock.
<Bumped> for the benefit of new members. We're headed into a new riding season, so let's get those XJs ready for the warm weather!
+1 See here for more on cleaning the enrichment circuit.
It's probably using the clutch cable as a ground path. Try taking a set of jumper cables and--using the black lead--clamp one end to the handlebar...
I read through your other post on the safety relay/solenoid. My initial thought when I read that your headlight only comes on when the clutch...
Jeff, if you decide to rebuild the old one and need it cleaned let me know. I have a friend that can get her cleaned up like new.
If you are using one similar to the Lisle# 26200: ...then this would actually be a continuity tester. They work okay, but as other have stated,...
Hey guys. Jeff and I bled and bled and bled those damned brakes. The best we could get was the feeling of a firm marshmallow when squeezing the...
I wanted to say Thanks! to the brain-trust that is XJBikes.com. I recently purchased an '88 Kawasaki KLR650 and quickly discovered why I got it...
Let me start by saying, "Hell ya! I'm done!" This project turned into what can be only described as work. And, as we all know, work isn't fun....
If the electrical issues persist while at idle you may need a new battery. Have it load-tested to check its condition.
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It's possible the vent was plugged to start with. After the pressure built up in the differential, it may have popped the obstruction spraying oil...
One last <BUMP> before we take off for this ride. All are welcome to join.
I'd think a plug would be fine, especially if you're putting a tube in. Then again, if you're putting a tube in, why put in a plug?