Any personal favorite on which filters to buy? I see there is a few brands that seem to be compatible.
So today, with a fresh mind and an extra set of hands, I was able to muscle the darn thing out. Freedom at last! On a side note, I went to check...
I thought about using the rack as a wrench too, I'll probably give that a go tomorrow. Was hoping to get the rack off before breaking the carbs...
Well after a couple hours of double handing a screw driver, excalibur style, I got every single rack screw out except for.... one. And shes a...
Thanks for the tips, I have a couple of impact JIS screw drivers that will hopefully do the trick. Is it safe to hammer down on that rack? It wont...
Thanks so much for the replies, a small pair of vice grips worked a charm. I do own a few JIS screw drivers, but the PO had already begun...
Hello again, been awhile since I last posted here. I'm currently trying to tear down my carbs for a complete rebuild, but i'm running into my...
Nobody laugh too hard, I was using imperial hex wrenches, purchased an extra long metric set with handles to slip by the pegs and it twisted right...
Thanks for the idea.. I was planning on using a dremel to turn it into a flathead, thats what I've done with a few other stripped screws, then...
Darn, really!? From what I saw both sides of the triangular mount is connected with a huge inbetween rod, so I cant just take one off... I have to...
In the process of removing stripped hex bolts on the left side cover, I couldn't fit my tools past the front peg. After inspecting it, it looks...
Ah, I feel a bit silly thinking it was plastic now, but it really is pretty rigid! Do you think I could just buy a replacement piston and seals,...
Hello! I've taken the front caliper off my Xj650 in an attempt to clean em up, and have run into a few challenges along the way. First of which...
Got the speedo reinstalled, the cable was broken. It works great now, thanks for the help!
I took the tachometer cable out, checked to make sure it wasnt broken and reinstalled correctly and the tach needles moves now! Albeit fairly...
Ah, not sure why I hadnt thought of that, thank you for the response, ill take them back off and check them.
Bought a 1981 Xj650 out of a barn for 450$, googled around for parts and found this forum :)
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Thanks for the response, this may seem stupid (This is my first time working on a bike) the metal "plug" at the end of each line, that can be...
Hello! This is my first post here, but likely wont be the last. I've recently purchased a fairly abused 1981 Maxim, it's my first motorcycle and I...
