Hi there, I am parting some stuff I have been hauling and I no longer need since I do not have a XJ650 anymore. The seat was restored by the PO,...
Hi there! Just when I was going to clean my filthy airbox I noticed quite a bit of liquid. Is it gas? Is it too much? [ATTACH]
Here it was 8°C, and I was driving at about 100 KM/H... But it really screams, people look at you and all that..
Fantastic, Dave, thank you so much! Will try to fix it that way and will post here if successful!
Hi there! Today went for a ride, and after the first 20km or so at highway speeds, started the good parts with back-country roads and that's when...
First small ride, so far so good ;) [ATTACH]
It is unfortunately one piece, from engine collector to end of muffler... i will try some stainless steel scrubs first... my neighbors are...
Oh bummer, than this is not the stock muffler, so it must be a "loud is better" version... Can anything be done to silence it a bit?
it is a 650 with this muffler: [ATTACH] Looking inside, looks like it goes direct to the tubes that got to the engine..
Hi there! My 81 seca has what seems to be the original muffler (4 into 1) but I find the noise excessive. I do not like people to turn heads when...
Here are my results, only two shims were not sanded: Shim measures: Cilindro 1 Ex - 0.0095" = 2.41mm In - 0,0985 = 2.5mm Cilindro 2 Ex -...
[ATTACH] Just bought this micrometer, it i analog but seems very good, a Mitutoyo. Will measure as soon as possible all shims to know wich ones...
Since I have another engine lying around, I could eventually use the compatible shims of that engine. That's why I asked if I could remove them...
Yes I will do that, it seems someone sanded most of the shims. Should I trust those? I only found one with numbers printed (y255). I do have...
Ok, so I just got out 3 shims and none hás any number on either side. Bummer, how can I know what is the replacement shims?
Started checking valves today, but only had half an hour in the morning so I only checked #1 intake and... couldnt even fit a 0.10mm. Looks like...
Yes, If I am going all the way, better do it right! Are there any kits available with all the bits I need to do the full carb rebuild?
Ok ok ok... I was an atheist, but from now on I will start going to church! Today I thought... "well, she's idling, she responds to throttle......
Had a bit more time today, and after being fed up with the Vespa (awful and inaccessible brake hydraulics on a Cosa), tried some more things on...
I AM still a bit un-familiar, where or wich is the mixture screw?
Bought new battery and cleaned all visible connections: bike starter is strong, and the sparkplugs give a nice powerfull spark. Now the first and...
And if you remember I said on the first post I had bought two bikes, here are the photos of the incomplete one. Not sure if will be a part donor...
I just tried that, but I am having other trouble: the batt that came with the bike was 2 years old and not good to start the bike. I used a small...
The cylinders that are harder to fire are then the 1 and 2, from diferent coils. Could it be that the bike is on its sidestand and fuel/floats are...
Hi XJ550H, "petcock is vacuum controled so prime is the only way to fill the carb bowls with out the motor running." how can I prime the...
The valve clearances post is really nicelly done... was wondering, where can I order shims to these bikes if needed, and also the special tool?...
Here are some more photos... still all inside since it is unrideable :( [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] The muffler seems a bit...
Actually the tank is very clean inside, no signs of any rust, but I believe I wont be lucky to get to ride before some work done :( The bad thing...
I will buy new gas, just made a small video... it looks like all cylinders are firing now, does the enrichner inject more gas or more air to the...
Many thanks for the warm welcome, and also for all the information on where to start. Looks like a lot of work, better not hold my breath 8-)...
Hi there! I have just bought.... errr... two XJ650 secas :) I was looking for quite a while for something like this, and the oportunity arrived,...
