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  1. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    I managed to get the springs in from Japan but got badly stung with the diaphragms. They were supposedly the right ones to fit the bike but in the...
    Post by: Ciarán, Nov 7, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    I never expected things to be held up by such small parts being so hard to source. At great expense I can get the carb diaphragms new from Japan....
    Post by: Ciarán, Oct 8, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Thanks Dave. It's partly a consequence of moving away from the stock bars. I splashed out on some bar end mirrors last night and I'll find a...
    Post by: Ciarán, Oct 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    [ATTACH] The XJ is alive. Just got it back from my mechanic yesterday and there's some fine tuning required but it is running and driving. I love...
    Post by: Ciarán, Oct 4, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Hi all, long time since I posted (life very much got in the way). But I have a bit of an update. I somewhat lost hope on this project and briefly...
    Post by: Ciarán, Apr 21, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Thanks for the reply. After posting this on Sunday I went back out and used a heat gun to try and soften them up and with some difficulty managed...
    Post by: Ciarán, Apr 4, 2022 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Hi. sorry to revive an old thread but I've finally gotten around to working on this bike again. Just summarising where I am to date on it for...
    Post by: Ciarán, Apr 3, 2022 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Yeah the indicators could be the problem. Rather than a switch you end up with an independent button for each indicator left and right. I had a...
    Post by: Ciarán, Feb 23, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    So, absolutely terribly overdue with an update on this bike. I took a chance on ordering a replacement starter relay because mine was in such...
    Post by: Ciarán, Feb 22, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    I've been inactive for a bit but I made the sensible move and disposed of the KZ650 as it was going to be a senseless money pit. Between a...
    Post by: Ciarán, Jan 14, 2021 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Sorry yes, starter button is what I meant.
    Post by: Ciarán, Nov 22, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    I can't hear the starter solenoid click - if I hold down on the ignition nothing at all happens - complete silence. Ignition is on, neutral light...
    Post by: Ciarán, Nov 22, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Pulled the starter motor and tested it and it spins up fine. So the problem lies elsewhere. When I hit the ignition on the bike the lights don't...
    Post by: Ciarán, Nov 22, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    [ATTACH] So as I've said before this is my first project bike - with the result I sometimes have to wait to source appropriate tools and equipment...
    Post by: Ciarán, Nov 19, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    I had been thinking of doing the bearings after paint but I guess my main plan was to get the old paint stripped off first. Hope to tackle that...
    Post by: Ciarán, Nov 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Hi folks. Got my rear wheel back today so I'm going to work on cleaning it up, stripping the paint, and respraying it. I can then look at doing...
    Post by: Ciarán, Nov 14, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Ciarán
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    Picking up a light project (hopefully)

    I've been looking and haven't really been able to find pictures of a z/kz with this style bodywork so I'm not sure if there was a factory cruiser...
    Post by: Ciarán, Nov 1, 2020 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  18. Ciarán
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    Picking up a light project (hopefully)

    Yeah, new front fender definitely on the cards. That one is a little bit 'old man' for my taste. But yeah, I will keep bits safe. I might try...
    Post by: Ciarán, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  19. Ciarán
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    Picking up a light project (hopefully)

    Thanks for the comments all. I was pretty set on the kz650 (or is it a z650 custom?). My mind was absolutely made up when I arrived at the dealer...
    Post by: Ciarán, Oct 31, 2020 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  20. Ciarán
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    Picking up a light project (hopefully)

    Thanks for the reply. I am very tempted by the Kawasaki. It's a nice looking machine and with a raised rear end could make for a nice cafe racer...
    Post by: Ciarán, Oct 30, 2020 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  21. Ciarán
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    What else do you ride?

    First bike was a 2004 Moto Guzzi Breva v750ie which I foolishly traded in for a ratty 2003 Suzuki Bandit Gsf1200s. That was soon sold in favour of...
    Post by: Ciarán, Oct 30, 2020 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  22. Ciarán
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    Completed Project - ZRX 1200R

    Beautiful work. Looks brand new. Making me jealous if I'm honest. I used to drool over the Eddie Lawson replicas but I had to give up on them -...
    Post by: Ciarán, Oct 30, 2020 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  23. Ciarán
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    85 BMW K100LT

    I know the m units are popular on customs. Revival Cycles have loads of instructional videos on them as far as I know. As for wiring I know less...
    Post by: Ciarán, Oct 30, 2020 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  24. Ciarán
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    Picking up a light project (hopefully)

    Hi folks, while my Xj600 project is more or less on hold I've decided to pick up another bike to celebrate a promotion. I was looking at a Moto...
    Thread by: Ciarán, Oct 30, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  25. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Thanks for all the comments - I got speaking to someone who runs motorcycle maintenance and more advanced classes in the area. Unfortunately covid...
    Post by: Ciarán, Oct 22, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Hi folks, just wanted to say the project isn't dead but it has been halted for a bit. I was thrown a bit by what to do with stuck bolts - given...
    Post by: Ciarán, Oct 18, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    If I'm honest welding is a skill I'd rather not to have to try and develop - I hope not to have to do much so any level of investment is probably...
    Post by: Ciarán, Aug 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Wow, thanks for all the advice everyone. I'm inclined to buy a small inverter welder (I've never welded nor have I any knowledge on the subject)...
    Post by: Ciarán, Aug 24, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    [ATTACH] Spent a few hours on it today and removed the rear wheel. There was a ludicrous amount of crud and grease build up on the swingarm that...
    Post by: Ciarán, Aug 23, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    I got it here https://www.carpimoto.com/en-RU/Brakes/Master-Cylinder-Street/51096_MCB58BB-Nissin-16mm-Axial-Brake-Master-Cylinder.htm - currently...
    Post by: Ciarán, Aug 19, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Cheers, I took a bit of a risk and opted for a brand new nissin master cylinder. I decided to go new as I had initially thought I'd have to bin my...
    Post by: Ciarán, Aug 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Thanks a million for that. I'll keep an eye out for an appropriate set up down the line but for now the stock one will do - the cosmetics don't...
    Post by: Ciarán, Aug 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    @GoCrazy I'm looking forward to seeing more stuff from you. I may steal some ideas from you down the line. I did a few hours work today: I made...
    Post by: Ciarán, Aug 16, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    I get the impression that rearsets are hard come by for this bike but I think a few companies make universal ones that might work - think I've...
    Post by: Ciarán, Aug 14, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Thanks a million. I figured out that pressed in cap last night. Had planned to do work on it today but gardening and cooking dinner got.in the way...
    Post by: Ciarán, Aug 13, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    I agree re the footrest mounts. I hate them on mine too. Tonight I'm going to make a rough template of this rear brake...
    Post by: Ciarán, Aug 13, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    @GoCrazy yours looks really well. I may have to pick your brains about the side panels - I have an idea for some but I'll possibly only go that...
    Post by: Ciarán, Aug 12, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Thanks for the feedback. Yeah I had intended to be more focused but I've been a bit stuck for some parts - TRK make a full refurb kit for the...
    Post by: Ciarán, Aug 12, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Ok so I'll try and get some pics up tomorrow but pending sourcing a few parts I decided to crack on with a few jobs. I have removed the rear brake...
    Post by: Ciarán, Aug 11, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Thanks a million. High on my list of priorities to get those calipers rebuilt. The nissin master cylinder arrived. Have to say I'm amazed it came...
    Post by: Ciarán, Jul 30, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  41. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Wow thanks for that - I don't think I'd seen yambits before! Those parts look a lot more reasonable than some prices for kits I'd seen on wemoto...
    Post by: Ciarán, Jul 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Both are 5/8" pistons so I'm hopeful it will be similar. I'll admit I took a chance on it as a beginner at all this. I think there could be quite...
    Post by: Ciarán, Jul 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Ok so I've just forked over a lot of money for a range of parts. Some are cosmetic which may seem premature but given I was paying shipping...
    Post by: Ciarán, Jul 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  44. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Thanks for all the comments. As promised yesterday here are some pics of the internals of the brakes. I still hadn't pulled the seals or finished...
    Post by: Ciarán, Jul 28, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Thanks for the comments. I think the brakes are now clean, as much as they're likely to be anyway. I'm not entirely confident they're safe to...
    Post by: Ciarán, Jul 27, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  46. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    It has been a while since I've updated partly due to going through a patch of low motivation generally (not for the project specifically)....
    Post by: Ciarán, Jul 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  47. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Thanks guys. I was thinking much the same in terms of the work involved in making them work. I may replace the M/C but at the moment I'm still...
    Post by: Ciarán, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  48. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    So folks, very tiny update but as you can see I have the tokicos closer to centred on the disc. Two m8 washers were enough to get the brakes...
    Post by: Ciarán, Jun 18, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  49. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Hi folks, been a while since I've updated. I've done some minimal work on a tear down. Stripping off a few bits and pieces and well, let's just...
    Post by: Ciarán, Jun 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  50. Ciarán
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    XJ600/FJ600 51J Project Advice

    Quick update. Installed an inline fuel filter, new battery, and new spark plugs and she fired up immediately. I've had some issue with trying to...
    Post by: Ciarán, Jun 2, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
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