Ok that’s interesting. The first carb I checked had the most, so maybe that is the case. I will be setting them using the proper method. I was...
Yes I am aware of the method I just decided to check what was in each bowl when I drained them and now with such a large discrepancy I am curious...
Trying to adjust float/fuel height in a 750xj. Prior to removing the rack I drained each bowl and recorded the amount drained out. #1=18cc,...
Thank you, appreciate your input. I think I’ll just remove the carbs and double check everything. I’ve had them out before. Not a big deal, just...
Bike is stock exc for aftermarket turnout slip ons. (Jardine maybe) Plugs were not sooty but on the darker side. I believe carbs were synced and...
Nothing?
83 750xj maxim Bike is starting and running well exc for a raspy exhaust when initially starting off or cruising at low rpm (35ish) When you giver...
just a late good news follow up to my garage find xj issues. Ended up taking it to an Indy last fall . He reset floats and adjusted the carbs and...
Hey K-moe is it possible to pm you. I want to send some videos of my xj’s rough idle in hopes of finding a solution. Tried leaning it out and no...
When I brought it home the last time, she was running so poorly. Bogging down and a lot of raspy back firing. I found resistance shifting gears...
Also the fact it started shifting oddly and difficult to get to neutral led me to believe the oil was contaminated. Maybe I’m wrong just don’t...
No it doesn’t seem to be wet just very sooty and I do believe I smell fuel in the oil and it’s just running so badly all of a sudden.
Hey Kmoe, we’ll things are going from bad to worse. Picked bike up from safety inspection. Started and ran fine on the highway. Got into town a...
I do , but I’m not looking to dial it in to the nth degree. Just so it’s running well and it’s pretty close now. May not even be keeping it. If...
Thanks K, was going to bring them back to the recommended 2.5 turns out but maybe I’ll split the difference. Seemed to run fine at the 2.5 but...
I didn’t think so either. Ran her about 15 miles to mechanics to get the safety and she ran fine on the highway. Although when I first left in the...
Further to the fuel smell question. I thought the 40 y/o fuel cap and gasket could be a culprit but also when re installing carbs I set air fuel...
Picked up in May after sitting for 15 years. Did carbs, tank, flushed brakes, new steering head bearings and other miscellaneous maintenance...
Amen brother! Done all my own work on my Harley. Super satisfying. I little research, patience and help from good people like on here and most...
All done. Went pretty smooth. It’s is a jigsaw puzzle to put back together. Lower bearing came off relatively easy with a drift and hammer. New...
Actually it’s the bearing races that need freezing. I don’t think I’d want to heat up that caged bearing for the bottom stem. I just cleaned it ,...
All done. Went smooth. Lots of bits to remove and reinstall. Many pics and many notes, but glad I did. All back together and what an improvement!...
So been tied up all week but went out and she started up as normal. Let her run for about 20 minutes and no fuel leaking as before. I speculate...
Thanks for all the input. Tackling it this weekend. Lots of pics and lots of notes. Holy shite there’s a lot to take and or move. The notch in the...
Been busy and yet to get back into it. I’ll report back. Thanks again
By stuck do you mean stuck open or stuck closed? When I set the levels all was fine. I left fuel on primer position overnight and had nothing...
Did not replace the fuel line as it looked fine and intact. And no inline filter but could definitely do both and see what happens. I will put an...
Did not replace the fuel line as it looked fine and intact. And no inline filter but could definitely do both and see what happens.
Gonna dig into it tomorrow and I’ll report back. All had been fine, even took it for a short ride and no issues. I’d think if it was float related...
Re. My 83 xj750 garage find. After carb rebuild and tank cleaning etc got her up and running pretty smoothly. A day later First restart with full...
Thanks for the input. Definitely notched at center. Bike had sat in the same position about 15 years. Have a new set of All Balls enroute.
No offence but that’s one I was referring too.
Anyone have a source for a video on changing out steering head bearings? Kinda bummed. Got my garage find up and running and looking like a...
Thanks it had sat for 15 years unused so makes sense. I guess just another maintenance thing to add to the list…
Prolly an easy answer here, but I’m a Harley guy resurrecting a garage find 83 xj 750. Just getting ready to flush brake lines and was turning...
Thanks
Even so, I gather it shouldn’t make any difference correct? Vacuum on #3 is same as vacuum on #1 I assume. Thanks for your input and clarification...
Yup that’s it. Perhaps PO moved it from #3 to #1 not sure if it makes any difference. Still an odd spot for the clip when the petcock connection...
This makes the most sense based on the size of the clip and the vac line but my vacuum hose is on #1. I’ll recheck it …but meanwhile after 15...
Nope, accounted for
No, both the throttle and choke are on the front (cylinder side) this is on the airbox side. Only thing routing there is the clutch cable and it’s...
Having a brain fart. The small clip in the attached photo that is to the left of the fuel line holder. There is nothing that seems to be near it...
I think I found enough tidbits of info and hints searching around the site and internet but thanks for all the input anyway…
Finally have the carbs done and just need to wet set float levels. When reinstalling what is best, install carbs and then install rubber boots to...
Now in need of left side carburetor float bowl. (Hitachi hsc32)
Thanks, I get your point and I’d try the path of least resistance first, just thinking ahead just in case. Getting the rack out went pretty smooth...
Working on my 83 garage find. Removed carb rack with ease using a heat gun on the boots. Carbs look pretty good. Floats and bowls need a good...
Thank you for the replies. I’m sure it will be evident when I get to it after the carb and tank clean up etc.
Hi K-moe, I know it’s an old thread but I’m working on a garage find for my wife and anticipate doing the valve shims. Just curious as to the...
Thank you!