I can now see how you were confused. Apologies for not translating correctly.
Ok, let me rephrase then I accomplished this work last weekend... I finally have some free time to post this... I purchased and received the...
Did this last weekend and finally had some free time to post. Got the oil change supplies and changed the oil. Rode around for about an hour...
I personally used mouse milk penetrating oil on mine. Applied it with a q-tip to the shaft and worked it back and forth quite a bit. After a bit...
Took the Maxim out for the first ride of the year. Primed the bowls and tried the starter. Cranked and cranked. Acted like it wanted to catch a...
I sold it to purchase my dads XJ. I wouldn't have minded to keep it around but I don't think the wife would have appreciated it. She's extremely...
Owned a '02 1800R right before I bought my dad's XJ. Great bike except for the fuel pressure regulator. Can't remember if the newer bikes had the...
I haven't tried the "home brew" stuff that people are talking about but I am 100% sold on Mouse Milk. It is the best penetrating oil I have ever used.
Sorry to hijack the thread but I'm an A&P as well. What did you work on?
My petcock was leaking. Emailed Len some questions Thursday night and received a reply within an hour. Placed my order Friday night and it was...
*Update #2* I ordered the standard rebuild kit, drain screw washer, and petcock to tank screw washers from Len (xjforever). He was amazing to...
*Update* As I was draining the tank from the fuel line just aft of the petcock, the "ON" and "Res" positions worked as advertised and shut off...
Thanks for the quick replies. I shot Len an email. Petcock issue first and then I will tackle the carbs. Are you able to purchase just the needle...
Ok, new issue to work out. I'm hoping to lean on the knowledge of this group again. Sorry for the long post. I've noticed a fuel smell in my...
I like the way that looks! Might have to try doing that after I finish polishing the aluminum.
The stuff I used...
I had some free time at work so I used some of the metal polish we use for our aluminum aircraft spinners. Now I know what I'm going to do this...
*Update* I took the bike out of the garage yesterday morning and when I went to start it nothing happened. Ends up being a bad battery. (My dad...
Once I bought the bike I had one of the local shops make it running since it had been sitting for the past 3 years. I'd hope that they would have...
That is on the list of things to do. I don't think they are original but I want the steel braided lines just for the worry free factor. So I've...
I just checked, they are pretty proud of the tachs on ebay...
That's good to know about the charging system! I'm pretty sure there was a distinct "catch" about the 1k mark if the needle was allowed to drop....
While it was out it had a slightly harder movement when activating the needle. I'm not sure if that was just in my mind though because it's very...
Thanks! I think that will be a winter job for me.
I was able to get it apart today. It looked super clean. I fully removed the tach and the needle moved fairly smooth. I put some lube on the shaft...
This^^^ I bought my dad's '82 XJ750 finally last week. He bought it new and would always take me for rides when I was younger. You could always...
Thank you! I'll give it a whirl and report back.
Good afternoon, I recently bought this bike from my dad (bought it new) and am down to the last gremlin that I need (want) to take care of. I...
