To cover mine on my 1980 650 I used quick steel just on the outside of the threads, seem to work good for me, have a good one
It ended up being a vacuum/gasket leak, the second intake boot was leaking at the gasket, thanks everyone for the help, I bought a eight dollar...
Cycling the motor meet turning it with the start button, and I took out the outer copper wound piece in the alternator and started.
So I reset the cam chain tension, I started it and it was still making the noise then it sounded like it was coming from alternator so I pulled it...
OK I pulled the cover off here's a video is the cam chain supposed too be this tight? [MEDIA]
I thought it was self adjusting?
ThatThat is my Theory when I had the cover off the chain didn't have any slack in it at all
OK I finally figured it out
IDK I really don't play on you tube I'm lost again
OK let me try this again. [MEDIA]
Now the bike is making a loud chirping, sound like it coming from the top end, I tried to load a video let's see if it works. [MEDIA]
I got it running good, I overlooked the simplest thing The spark plugS I guess I should have brought new ones from the get go, thanks for all the help
My 1980 xj650 was running 118 mains with 42 pilots and I have pods but could not get it to run right until I changed out my pilots to 41 then it...
I'm going to check and bench sink it and see how that goes, thanks
The jet in bowl is clear on all four, I don't have a manual for this bike, I have one for 1980-1984 650 and 750, online it says the 85-86 xj700 is...
Here are the hoses coming off carbs
hey everyone i am looking for some helpful tips maybe? im working on the 85 xj700 it has 14,000 miles on it, i have cleaned it carbs minus braking...
OK that makes sense
I know some four carb bikes put different jets in the center two carbs because of less air on the cylinder, could be that IDK?
I would figure it would leak on prime to ? I just got a 85 xj700 and was wondering does your foot pegs have a little bit of play, do they move a...
The fuel petcock is vacuum operated, fuel flows when the bike is running and stops when off. Your floats prob needs to be wet set, there are three...
Ya it looks like I can move two around and I'm in need of three 255's on the exhaust side
Hey everyone, I'm working on my 85 xj700 air cooled and I measured my shims and I'm out of spec, so what I found its intake- 0.11-0.15...
That's a good idea I didn't think of recover it, I think I will try the spray can first, if it doesn't holdup good I will look into recovering it,...
I was wondering if anybody has used the vinyl paint? It seat on my bike looks good but it has a lot of regular paint over spray on it, and I can't...
OK I appreciate the knowledge, thanks
This is how I got the bike, the kid connected every overflow and hooked it to the fuel tank, just thought I'd share
Hey everyone, haven't had any problems to speak of for a while, but I just bought a 85 xj700 air cooled and the carbs need cleaned, so I pulled...
Ya nice looking bike, I want a chin spoiler for my 650 where did you get your?
Hey everyone, my bike does not have a speedometer and was looking to get one the one I'm looking at is off a 1987 xv535 virago should that work?...
Had the same problem with my bike, tried bleeding it a bunch of times and could not get it for the life of me, so I went to harbor freight and...
When I bought my bike there was no speedometer, tach or horn so I got a phone holder that goes on the handle bars and a speedometer app for my...
You can get a app for phone's that's a GPS speedometer you can try that, that's what I use on my bike
Last year I got a back tire for my 1980 xj650, I got it off Amazon for under 80 shipped, it a shinko 777 HD nice looking tread pattern nice riding...
Awesome, three way clamp looks cool, I like Pollock's idea and it will be free, thanks for the suggestions
I am trying to change my fork seals and am already stuck at the first part, removing the clip, I can't keep the cap held down and remove the...
Awesome thanks for the information
Hey guys I was wondering if anybody had the specs on valve clearance for a 1980 maxim xj650 motor? I want to check mind but can seem to find it...
I have main jets for Hitachi carbs, 125 130 135 140 145 jets, they are all sealed except the 125's , I paid 30 bucks for them, make me a...
I have a 1980 maxim xj650
I'm interested in trying that and see how it goes, I'm sure there are some more nice day to come, fingers crossed
And steer your right on the stock setup it runs good but performance if lacking, if that makes sense, with the 125 jets the performance is great...
I'm going to try a couple of ideas I have and have seen on here, I'm just waiting for it to get cold in Cleveland, looks like today will be the...
I'm just using the cheapo China pods that came with my bike, are you talking about the pieces off of the factory air box? I do have a set on my...
I have the Hitachi carburetors. I wish mine had to see clip to move down. I just ordering some 118 jets, I'm petty sure the 125's are to big
Ya I think you're right, I have a 42 and 125, I'm thinking the 42 is good but the 125 is to rich, I shimed the needle today and it got worse, the...
Awesome I'm going to grab some and try them tomorrow thanks for the info
Also what size of washers may work
Hey what's up everybody, so my bike ran OK on the stock jets but it ran lean, it has pods and a four into one header, both came on the bike, on...
OK, Thanks
