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Hi Chacal Parts arrived perfectly and bike is up and running thanks again for a quality service. Daz
So came back from work and the bike dyed again, so the problem isn't with the fuel line, somewhere else is the problem, I am thinking crud in the...
UPDATE!! So last night checked my (new)petrol cap, took it apart cleaned it then decided to change my old paper fuel filter to a smaller bronze 45...
I bought a new one from chacal about 4 years ago so would be good i reckon, also replaced fuel line too, maybe replace fuel filter?
Ok thanks I'll do That!
It dies like it runs out of gas, I pull to the side and can start straight up.
Side stand switch has been disabled many years ago
Ly It feels like I run out of petrol and happens so quickly, revs die suddenly i thought i had a run oit of petrol so switched to reserve and...
I'll try, just difficult to test, just fitted a new fuel cap the other week, should I take the cap apart to have a look? Daz
Hello guys I have a xj650rj 1982 This morning on the way to work I was riding at around 30mph and bike just lost revs like it had no gas,...
I'm back!!
Hi Murray I am a novice with voltmeters, I have one but not that familiar with it and could you explain a bit more about how I do this thanks. Daz
Ok thanks I'll give that a go!
Hi Guys Sorry to jump the thread but I am having similar problems too! I am actually having problems with my Right side signals, they...
Hello Can anyone tell me if a xj550 headlight would fit my xj650? Daz
Thanks Guys I'm trying bid on one from Germany with luck I'll get it! Thanks Daz
Hello Everyone I would like to point out that I live in Belgium So I get back from the importers in Belgium with the bike being failed on one...
Hello My name is Daz, just moved to Belgium from England and have a 1982 xj650rj which is an american import, I tried to import the bike last...
Hi All I tried to get some information on when to change your tire, i.e simple way to check tread depth without special tool and minimum tread...
Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Chacal Recieved the tank many thanks Daz
Hi all bike started running rough at low rpms last few days, parked it at work today and revved it to 12.000, black started coming out, should...
Hi guys My petcock has started leaking but I overhauled it and used a rebuild kit, it's been fine for about a year and half, looks like I'll...
Bigfitz Just come back from working on the beast and I sorted it, I put a new flasher on, found a wire at back indicators wrong way round, so I...
Gonna work on the problem today so if anyone can help I'd greatful Daz
my set up is 3 prong and I did buy 2 two prong one but the pins were in the wrong place. thanks Daz
Ok Guys Thought I would start a new thread as I am almost gonna go crazy with this bike, ok so the story so far I installed a new flasher...
Ok so an update changed the fuse box last year to new blade style ones, and changed connectors everywhere I have after market bulbs which...
Hi Guys I feel like I have tried to solve my indicator problems to no avail, I tested the flasher unit, results as follows brown 12volts, green...
Hi Guys Ok my story so far...Right hand signals were playing up, got home and started to inspect, turned the ignition on and the signal fuse...
Dude I did black on black too, i'll have to send some pics, looks good you gonna re cover seat?. is this the rj, how many miles?
complete electrical failure.........solved Main fuse had blown, had a spare and replaced all systems go!. Thanks guys!!!
Hi Markie Thanks for the help, I dived in with a voltmeter this morning, I got a good reading from the battery, tested the red wire nothing,...
understood!
Hi I turn the key and have nothing no lights, no display panel lights no horn no indicators its completely dead. Would the solenoid [if...
Hi Markie I replaced the fuse box with a new blade one and changed all the connectors to it, I checked the fuse and replaced it with a new...
Ok I just started the bike up road it up the road and just dies on me, no lights no neutral switch, completely dead!! tried changing fuse in...
What condition are the stanchions in??
Monday was raining like hell.....bike doesn't like the rain, everyday since its been fine starts without choke.
I feel your pain, came out after work on Wednesday and found my number plate smashed in two!!, I work at a college and think some shitty students...
How I love to taking the carbs apart!
Ok Guys Yesterday I road the bike to work, it rained all day and went to start it after work no joy, I mean motor rotates, it makes no...
I'm with you on that man!!!
Thanks I'll bear that in mind, I overhauled the cap and put a new gasket from Chacal so i'm almost convinced it's not that. Without a fuel...
I have only just got the bike running right, new paint job etc, put about 10 pound worth of petrol in and away I go, ride it around and after...
Len Thanks Len parts were fitted with ease, looking forward to the next order! Shame you're not closer!! Daz!
A quick squirt with spray up the tach shaft and seemed to do the trick...will keep people posted.
Hi all My tach[speedo] instrument needle has begun to wobble all the time, I have checked for air leaks at the carbs so it can't be that, i...
Hi It only happened for a day, I have only started to ride it properly a week ago as I had messed up the previous tank!!!, I am getting used to...
My bike is wierd, I road around today and everything is fine, I have tried to clean the handlebar switch cluster and anything else electrical, I...