Nice Autumn day yesterday and no work so great excuse to get out for a ride. Done a few hundred Km,s and checked fuel economy 18km/l not too bad ....
Nice day out for a ride . Autumn is now here in New Zealand . Nice Sculpture near a new expressway built in Kapiti . Welcomes[ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
I fitted the same on my XJ900 several years ago along with Ohlins shocks on the rear . Suspension is now much more compliant and dive on braking...
Hi they are Krauser panniers. I bought the kit over 30 year's ago in the UK. They do come up for sale the main panniers and fixing are fairly...
Had a nice ride out on Covid XJ today . I am just loving this bike :)[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
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Out for a nice ride to Ocean Beach New Zealand .. The old girl going great :) [IMG]
Carbs cleaned out with New Ultrasonic cleaner today and re installed . [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I didn't take any photos of the repair being done . But we cut out the rusted portion then made a piece out of thin plate radiused a curve on it...
Hi Franz. I do have a spare frame but I cut out the rust a couple on mm,s either side of the rusted part and found that the rest of the tube was...
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After a few Months of not doing much I spent the weekend re assembling my XJ900 . Just clean up and refit mainly. I did find some bad burnt...
I had a similar issue then ended up being voltage drop through the loom . When I checked the voltage at ignition coils and TCI unit with bike...
Time to get out my other XJ900F. This one is a 1986 model I brought with me from UK. A friend of mine bought it brand new and I took it off him...
Tried another TCI unit and seems to run OK . I am also thinking about new ignition coils as they are nearly 40 years old. Going to put bike away...
Well I haven't been giving my XJ the love . Decided to take it for it Warrant of Fitness inspection last week as havnt used it for a few months...
Been in lockdown again here in NZ. Few jobs to do on the old girl . Slight fuel leak from No3 carb appeared to be float chamber gasket so off with...
I have done it on cars before with pliers designed for pulling off seals. Refitted can normally be done with a snug fitting socket. I have heard...
My valve stems seals are letting some oil past so going to replace them. Has anyone done them without removing the head? If so what method did...
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My UK new 1986 XJ900F had rubber plugs from new . I thought they were there to stop water collecting more than anything else
Planning to do an Iron Butt SS1600 ride on the old XJ :) Ride will be Winter Solstice ride on 21st June ( Winter in southern hemisphere ) I will...
Done just over 12000kms now since rebuild. Service time including valve clearances using the wire under the valve method :) , need to order some...
Used several sets on my XJ900 . Really like them good in all weathers and what I particulally like is that the rear keeps its shape really well...
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] A local guy made me a nice sheepskin cover for the XJ Very comfy had one on my FJ1200 a few years ago .
I have ordered a set of the new Michelin Road Classics for my XJ900 just worn out a set of BT-46,s which were good but always liked Michelin,s...
As well as my 2 XJ,s I have had a Yamaha 900 Tracer for 4 years now and looked at trading it as its done 50000kms. The bike has been great and I...
Started of as a gimmick but raises money for Brest Cancer . Quite a tourist attraction but no foreign tourists allowed in while we are COVID free...
Bach home now after 4600 Km,s of great riding . A few pics from the Rally [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Hard to choose. Great ride through haast pass this morning and I love Arthur's pass but Glenorcy rd always good. The south island is all...
3000 kms so far. Epic roads lots of curves gravel roads too. XJ has been flawless. 500kms today then home the following day. Bike needs to a good...
Hi Brent. Always found the XJ comfortable on long rides . My plan for Rally at the end of the week is about 500 kms on Friday then 1100 kms on...
Done a few more thousand kms. and worn out my tyres. Fitted set of BT46. Very pleased with them so off on a motorcycle rally later in the week to...
Not sure if anyone can help me with an issue I have on my fuel gauge ( 1988 XJ900F ) The gauge was working fine and then the bike would run out...
Sorry Renntech is the make
Fennick I think they are called. I got them in the UK late 1980s Very well made and good protection
New Clutch fitted sorted out perfectly with new cable as well. Have been using as my main bike really enjoying riding her. I made up a mudflap try...
Got her all running been for some good long runs . Clutch is breaking away at high speed in top gear thought it may have been because it was...
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Next to put on new Steering bearings trfot front forks and wheels on so I can stand bike up . All going to plan so thats good :) [ATTACH] [ATTACH]...
Correct I just used spray can of wheel silver. Happy with result
So engine in and secure next I think is rear swingarm. Replaced swingarm bearings getting outer race out of swingarm proved challenging. I had a...
Hey Marchy. Personally I would try and get it running first just so you can make a reasonable assessment before stripping . unless you are...
These bikes are not the most difficult to work . I would check engine out if it runs that may be the difference between an engine re build or not...
Good degrease and clean off of engine . Some of the exhaust studs were quiet rusty when dismantled so run a die down then an I dont want to shear...
So I have established the bike has good compressions on all cylinders but Carbs still need some TLC . Time to strip the old girl down and see what...
Hi John . The decision I made was to do a rebuild on a budget but to get a good reliable everyday runner . Phil :)
My other XJ is my nice day ride that I am very attached too. My son wants it when I am past riding and I am sure it will mean the same to him. The...
I have a 1986 XJ900F that I have owned for over 30 years so when I see a non-runner for sale for $400 I thought it must be good as a spares bike....
Check what voltage you are getting to TCI unit and ignition coils with motor running .I had similar issue ended up being voltage drop used relay...
