Well, I take the above point. However, I know how the bike was riding a week before - and I did offer a test ride in my ebay listing (he chose not...
I'll keep my oar in with you guys on here in the "Other Motorcycles" section, certainly - just picked up a 1990 Japanese market Bandit 400 to tool...
Hi all. Well my XJ got picked up yesterday by its new owner. It started up lovely from cold and then idled nicely after a couple of minutes. I...
Good points Graham. I'll keep lookin' in on what's happening on here.
No, but I will when he collects it next week. Apparently he had one when they were new. I think he plans to run it for a while before putting it...
Have eventually sold my XJ650 after rebuilding it and owning for nearly four years. Time to move it on as I'm wanting to replace it with something...
Interesting - that bike's coming along nicely. I like the style you've gone for there, particularly with that tank - never really thought that the...
Nice work.
Welcome to the XJ forum. You'll make plenty of friends on here and get lots of knowledgeable input to any questions. First things to check or...
As they say - "You meet the nicest people on a Triumph"
On the basis that there's no real substitute for cubes, then 1100 should beat 900. But you have to factor in the age difference. The main...
All good advice from other people... BUT - usually, before you start changing shims etc, I'd advise you MAKE SURE that the idle adjusting screw is...
All the best Rick. Return to us soon.
That looks really nice. As mentioned above, steer clear of applying lacquer (which won't stick to that shiny surface anyway) and just keep it...
Kwiski - is there a thread on your 650 to 900 transplant? Something of a longer term plan, possibly.
Just bang a "to-atmosphere" filter on the end of a short bit of pipe (as you've junked the airbox). They look a bit like a smaller pod. Someone...
As the valve seat in the head gets bashed about it wears (steel Vs alloy), therefore the valve moves further into the valve pocket in the head...
MiCarl, I have a basic flasher relay on my bike which works just fine for manual operation. I just disconnected the self-cancel relay from the...
Ref exhaust - down to luck really. Fit it and then see how it runs. Mine has a four into one and runs fine on standard jets (though K&N filter in...
Avon Roadriders are a good option. Decent mileage and great grip/handling.
OK thanks - got it now. Was going to My Profile, not My Profile Information.
Yes, exactly there... Went to that page but couldn't spot any way to edit it - am I missing something really obvious?
I have a K&N filter in a standard airbox (including the "snorkel"). I also have a Sebring 4 into 1 fitted. Jetting is standard (UK) and the bike...
Hi all. Some of you guys have your own web-site/url at the bottom of your signature when you post. I want to edit my profile/signature so I...
Do XJ550 or XJ750 downpipes etc fit?
I currently have a Sebring four into one. I would ideally like the balanced look of a silencer (muffler) each side.
Looking for a set of original or pattern headers/collectors, 4 into 2, for an '82 XJ650 Seca (though I think Maxim ones would do). Must be good...
OK. Wanting to fit 4 into 2 set up on the bike but with original parts being unobtainable, and repro parts being bloody expensive (£600 plus), I...
Remember, you need three grand on the clock to take off without bogging down. (Don't forget to slip the clutch a little).
Definitely go with that tail section exactly where you have it. Just get a base and pad made to suit. Thinking of doing similar to rear end of my...
Will have to check my rear bulb. A guy following me last weekend said my brake-light was flashing...
Hey hogfiddles. I should think that with that little lot you do something to a Yamaha EVERY day.
Think that will be it Polock - worn gear or bearing would be noisy all the time, this feels like taking up the teeniest bit of play when loading up.
I think you're right. They were old pads that came with the bike... must order some new ones.
And another 60 miles this morning - this time heading North...
OK guys - enough. I think it would be a good idea to have a UK (and other countries) member's "Sticky" in the General Lounge section where people...
I'm pretty happy with mine Fitz, as it's so very minimal. Just thought I'd mention it as it seems it's probably quite common - just varies in...
Mine has the tiniest clunk when setting off from standstill. I think it's pretty common and just taking up a bit of slack through the final...
Took an orbital sander to the discs (outside surface only) to clean 'em up - result, much better braking.
White with red candy stripes is a winner... see pic
Ridden it 336 miles in the last five days (two runs) - more than I've put on it in the whole preceding 10 months. Blame having too many bikes and...
Following another member's earlier post regarding XJ650 fuel consumption - which varied from other respondents 50+mpg to my own 33mpg achieved...
Sorry, I don't think that link works for the road test article. To get it type "Classic Motorcycle Mechanics XJ650 Test" into Google, then...
OK guys... Filled it up today for another ride - Saturday's jaunt (155 mainly fast miles, including lots of red-linin' action) saw a rather poor...
I went on an advanced bike course a few years ago and we only used the front. You can virtually stop in 20 feet from 60mph on the front alone -...
Using, or not, the back brake is a matter of personal preference. Brakes on modern bikes are so good that the back brake is not required at all....
Talking of braking performance, mine seem a bit wooden... I rebuilt the calipers with new seals, re-built the m/cyl and fitted braided steel...
You say there is more material on the right hand pads. Do you mean one set is new and one worn, if so maybe different makes/specs? I would...
Check battery fully charged - if it's down even a bit it won't start. Have you checked sparks present at each plug? Have you checked float...
Following yesterday's post about my clumsy application of tank badges (not level with each other (no excuse) and using glue which melted the...
