Depends on the road conditions, I have been thinking dual sport tires also for myself, because I like to ride a lot of smaller unpaved roads that...
Found one very nice custom XJ900 while randomly surfing on internet......
Ok, thanks for the information.
Lost my gas cap key :x
Well, title says it. I'm thinking to replace my 550 motor to 600cc and I can find motors pretty cheap without carbset and exhaust, so is it...
Try find Yamaha Viragos fuel cap :idea:
Re: 1st experience with xj bikes!! Ok, sorry if I worried in advance... Add front brakes, headlight and paint or wrap those pipes (maybe some...
Re: 1st experience with xj bikes!! You painted front forks but not exhaust pipes :? and eliminated front brake, don't you like your girl? :o
http://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-xj900
I think I will buy those to my 550 this winter 8)
Very nice 8) more pics please :!:
Interesting project, going to follow how it comes out 8) I have planned to modify my 550 to that Wrenchmonkee/bratstyle kind of style too, but...
I like it very much :D
Ok, I think I want XJ900 now :twisted: Mods look pretty close what I would like to do to my 550, but double the power. Could accept shaft too......
Re: What would you upgrade to from the XJ, if you decided to ^Have been drooling over those some time myself too 8)
I bought Virago cap to my 550 seca, fits perfect, it is same cap.
Just cleaned rust off of my tank with citric acid last weekend, positively surprised by the result :D
Actually it is, but test was done with cheap tester which has that rubber end what you push against plug hole :oops: Did many rounds though to get...
Ok, I will adjust valves and run it little bit and then test again (first I have to get rust out of my tank, or make some temporary thing to get...
I bought finally compression gauge and tested my bike. Result was kind of depressing :( First couple times pressures from first to fourth...
:lol:
Any updates to the bike?
Thanks for tips, should check head bearings and look for better tires. Rebuilding brakes are high on to-do list too. New chains won't hurt too,...
I'm working on with this, have lost almost 20kg (over 40lbs) in two years :D Weight around 160 pounds at the moment, not very much left where to...
This is my main plan :D
I'm not looking for high speed since I can't ride very high speeds here anywhere (at least legally :P ). Looking more ability to accelerate, turn...
Bigger bike would sure be more powerful, but insurance prices would get higher too and I like my bike more on small and nimble side 8)
These I must get, current brakelines are propably original :roll: :oops: Might drill them at work, any idea what material are those? Shocks...
Made my own topic so i don't hijack others topics... So, I'm interested all things that improve my seca perfomance and rideability. I have...
What springs and shocks would be recommended?
Like said before, each to his own. Rationally thinking, riding some hardtail no front brake bobber is little silly too, but there is plenty of...
Maybe that fender was originally meant to be other way around?
How did you fastened those in? Won't those get sucked in carbs?
Looking good so far 8) Always interested cafed 550, have been planning to do it to my own for a long time too, but haven't got done nothing so...
It's ridiculously cold, too much snow and I don't have snowmobile, so not hard to guess how I feel about this time of year :evil: i've been...
Mod culture and their scooter comes to my mind :P [img]
This with black seat would look best to my eye 8)
Bosozoku
So this is unknown area for XJ prophets?
Damn, my filters have been incorrect installed all the time, since I have put them in like they were at the first time when I changed oil...
I would also like to know some alternative caps to 550 :?: My bike got stolen, got it back but all locks are broken so tank cap doesn't work...
Thats the main problem about this wonderful and very informative forum, it contains huge amounts of information, but its usually hard to find...
Anyone know what were behind that link, it doesn't work anymore... "- clean and lube all of the electrical connectors on the bike. Corrosion...
Send email to guy who sold that system, not sure if he is willing to undo deal anymore since it's been a while and hes not bound to do so :oops:...
Gets bit off topic, but I followed pretty much these instructions: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=6350/highlight=fuse+block.html
Those wire connectors make noises inside headlight, at least mine do, when riding bumpy road... Any good advices how to eliminate that?
Situation is that I have bought aftermarket 4-1 exhaust since original is hopelessly rusted. And those new pipes are propably meant to be to...
Also disconnect fuel level sensor wire...
Is one big motor too easy, or why bother to hassle with two?
Put new front wheel bearings. Seemed like small thing but what a difference, much smoother and firmer ride and even brakes don't screech anymore :)
