Of course, right after posting this I FIND IT. HCP8866 OEM rear shock absorber polished STUD. Fits all XJ650, XJ700, XJ750, and all XJ900RK, RL,...
Good look on that bike.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1smYGtd
HOLY CRAP.
Well then... She's fine, I just freaked out. Had to drain the float bowls and let the engine idle for a bit, but we are ok. I will be looking in...
Boy do I regret this post.
Bad fuel in bowls and a slow tool. She belched some nasty nasty smoke and fired right up. Still takes 15 or so revs (10-15psi per rev) to bring my...
Sorry about the language. All listed requirements met. I've never seen an engine take that long to build comp. [mod. Note-- judicious editing has...
EDIT= It does build to normal comp of around 125-165 psi.
I purchased a '82 XJ650 that had been stored in a shed for 12 years for $150. Took the carbs to church, included a running sync. Overhauled the...
Better luck next time.
DURING MY BUILD, IVE PURCHASED A $10 SPARK PLUG CLEANER FOR HARBOR FRIGHT. AT 6 BUCKS A SET FOR NGK PLUGS, IT HAS ALREADY PAID FOR ITSELF.
ARE YOU SURE YOU HAVE FUEL? I'VE ALREADY CHASED MY TAIL A FEW TIMES FORGETTING TO OPEN THE PETCOCK.
oil your nuts :eek: every day for a week, before you even try That's what she said.
THE OTHER BIKES YOU LISTED ARE IN-LINE ENGINES, RIGHT? COULD THE V-TYPE CONFIGURATION OF THE SHADOW BE A FACTOR?
https://wichita.craigslist.org/mcy/d/used-1982-yamaha-650-maxim/6294572422.html
OK. Barring any last minute advice, I'm going to reassemble as it stands. Not sure how long it ran without spacer but Len does not list the part...
Schrader valve is buggered as well. Just can't win this week. (FIXED THE BUGGERED VALVE. WAS ABLE TO GET A EXTRACTOR IN TO IT AND REMOVED FROM...
Disassembled right hand fork and found spring seat (between spring and spacer number 23 on the pic) is missing. Could I just use a proper sized...
test <blockquote class="imgur-embed-pub" lang="en" data-id="a/2SxBY"><a href="//imgur.com/2SxBY">MRW people tell me not to look at the eclipse...
Imgur.com It's the reddit hosting site and cost nothing. They generate revenue with ads posted to the "Front Page".
Just decided to go with 10w
I'll run with that. Any recommendations on fork oil? 200ish lbs rider, novice.
new question. manual list fork spring free length at 606mm, mine are only 464mm. As measured from top to bottom coil, setting on my tool box.
part number 22 in the diagram. I've bookmarked that site, thanks.
Disassembled my front forks today. I have a 13cm steel spacer tube in between my tube cap (part with air fitting) and my spring. I don't see this...
I ordered a few parts from Len at XJ4Ever on Friday. I also ordered some random junk from Amazon prime at nearly the same time. My parts from Len...
I ride to work 5 days a week. I'm wearing your typical technician uniform, cotton t-shirt, cotton button up short shirt sleeve, poly slacks, Chuck...
How many people these days would have to Google 'whittle', I wonder?
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I've got a few Master Force sockets from Menards, decent quality for the price. I've not had really high expectations for Craftsman since all the...
I've got no idea what it's worth. You were willing to part with that air box cover. Think it would come out in a wash?
I have 1 extra headlight stay and bucket left over. I'm here to gauge interest before I wrap it up and put in into cold storage. from 80-83 xj650.
I ride everyday. My Harley is my main mode of transportation. 45mpg vs. the 16-12mpg I get from my beater Dodge 4x4. Hopefully someday my XJ will...
I don't think that would work very well. Lots of places for air to leak into the open areas under the wrap.
Already completed. Hogfiddles helped out. She idles well. Will be awhile before I can put any load on the engine fine tune.
Dye is the only FORD warranty approved method of finding leaks.
It seem this forum, and dozens of others, are stuck on trying to get a working hypothesis regarding pods on CV carbs.
I use dye daily at work. Makes diag quick work.
Little back ground. I'm a certified Senior Master Ford technician and I work for a dealership here in the midwest. I just started riding 2 years...
Did not use the YICS block off. I've got a buddy who will go in halfs with me on a 14mm colortune. We are both 4 wheel techs who hobby with 2...
Got em all dead set to 5 via vac gauges (wish I had a manometer for better accuracy ). She fires right up and sounds pretty good. I think she will...
I'm at 5 as well.
Tried to upload vid of motor running, but failed. I've took em to church and new plugs. I just would like to know how many inches of merc i may...
I'll try the tooth pick repair first. I sure I'll just damage the other needle attempting to remove and install.
Got engine running. During carb sync, the damn needle broke! I have a mech tach in the parts pile. Could I use that to repair somehow?
That is a amazing bike!
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/sport-heritage/models/sr400 I was getting a 73 tx500 on the road when I decided to buy a new daily driver. I...
I'll never forgive Kenny Rogers for writing that damn song.
I walk no fields. Ever.
