Not sure whatthreadsize but Amazon or eBay.... Or a hardware store as well...
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Well, I think I'm going to start parting this out... As long as I can easily ship it, I probably wouldn't be over 10 bucks for anything... If I...
Carbs have been sold!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Putting out a feeler... My daily rider just had some problems come up and need to get it going again and need some...
Just wondering as I'm getting my list together for my bike. Instead of rigging something, I don't mind buying tools (need to do the Forks on my...
Received a valve shim, ordered new spark plugs - still about ayear off from riding it, but progress!
You got it. I was thinking over the fender from one caliper to another but I feel like the pressure wouldn't be even... But it probably would,...
I just saw you're due south of me... If you want to donate me your seat, I'll gladly take it!
so, I'd like to switch from having 3 brake lines to 2... i need to order new brake lines anyways, so i'd like to try this. i think all i would...
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And on a fantastic note... It's first start! Long way to go, but this is what I wanted to see before I got too far. Murray's carbs to the rescue!...
[ATTACH] False alarm... Quickly realized after focusing on the cracking that there was no gasket and these have no oring spot. Bought a full...
So I ended up ordering a set of Murray's carbs, got them installed and couldn't get the thing to idle that well. Note, I've never had this bike...
This one doesn't look bad at all for 145 shipped https://www.ebay.com/itm/175274411237 Get a new petcock and try the vinegar trick
https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/fuel-tank-interchange-information.109290/ Try that link... I think 550 and 650 swap, but you'll have to read...
I'd love to, but have some issues. - road clearance is pretty minimal - due to the road clearance, the PO smashed exhaust on port 1... after...
Probably not going to keep it forever, it just makes the bike look odd, but it sure is comfy... Ended up taking off the exhaust, intake/carbs...
Thanks guys! Helps a ton.... Still a ways off, but I think I might tackle this
[ATTACH] And on a promised note... Here is my giant ass pad
Wondering as i'm looking at the carbs on my bike... i've contacted hogfiddles about him rebuilding mine, but i keep getting an itchy finger to...
gorgeous!
Engine had a pretty bad leak before I got it and have a feeling it ran for awhile and caked on there. What would you recommend to clean this up?...
Do you have a multimeter? or at least a test light? i'd make sure you're at least getting 12v at the starter relay when pressing the button......
Yep, was just saying the weird stuff on the outside, no idea what it's for other then someone might have been worried about leaks maybe?
Sweet, thanks! i'll get them torqued down correctly
i did replace both after i checked valve clearances a few days ago - there was a little bit of a leak at one of the corners (the half moon, i...
Google brought me here. Was looking through craigslist/FB marketplace for a project bike and kept stumbling across the bike i have now... had been...
The 2 screws hold on the outer plate - maybe the PO of your bike thought they needed to seal them with something?
Thank you for the info on that - i've picked up project cars numerous times that had sat for years and hadn't had anything like this before, so i...
Oh, it fires... :eek: I spritzed some starter fluid in the cylinders, maybe about an 1/8th of a second to see if it would stumble... Oth the...
Would you still suggest the atf / acetone?
I think for right now, I'm going to go down my same plan of rebuilding the brakes, Forks, carbs and keep cranking the engine periodically and see...
Now I'm getting different but steady readings... I wonder if something is loosening up? 1 180 2 165 3 120 4 175
How do I redo the dry compression test after I put oil in the cylinder to test the acetone / atf mix? Thebike doesn't run, so I can't burn it off
Sorry, I'm wondering if the photos aren't showing up in the first post. Here is the compression test, uploaded instead of linked from Google...
So from what I've been reading, head gasket failures aren't uncommon, and get leaky esp on air-cooled bikes... I've been wondering if this might...
As far as the piston ring size goes... Should I get a bore gauge and stay stock if it's within gauge? Does the piston size grow after just normal...
1982 XJ750 - 39,000 miles Bike was sitting for years - bought it from someone who bought it as a project - replaced the brakes and got bored. I...
Just wanna say this guide helped. Bike had been sitting for years before I got it. Took clutch out and separated each disc, sprayed a ton of carb...
That's where I get mine, 14.99 I think here locally, or Fred Meyer with click list
I have one in my Suzuki savage mounted under the muffler hanger. It's awesome and hasn't elt me down yet... Sometimes if it's really cold you need...
oh man, if that was closer....
Oh sorry, i meant leave it out of my "to buy" list - should have been more specific
Got the ones that were out of spec documented... this one is fine, but i'd like to figure out what it is for when it DOES go out of spec, I can...
Well I would be that guy... truth be told could still fill it up... if you turn the bike upside down! badumpshhhhhhhhhhhhh........... i've heard...
Yup! totally doing that - full rebuild kit is up there :)
well hot damn - Thanks fitz! https://www.xjbikes.com/forums/threads/new-to-it-all-looking-for-as-much-info-as-possible.36362/#post-317101
So I bought a project bike... started making a spreadsheet of what I need to purchase / check and feel like i'm potentially missing things. This...
