Do not use an electric air compressor, you will blow the seals... use a hand pump or a bicycle pump. You'd have to check your manual (or someone...
Heres the quickest way to hopefully try and eliminate the charging system from the equation... #1 Assuming the new battery was fully charged from...
Yeah, thanks guys, I guess my quest will continue...
Re: SeaFoam??? the spray can I bought does mention fuel systems as well, also says can be used as a starting fluid, and to break stuck engines...
I bought a can of SeaFoam "Deep Creep" multi use penetrating lubricant and cleaner today at Advanced Auto, Is this the internet famous SeaFoam...
Well, I hope you decided against practicing the centerstand lowering maneuver... at least until you have a spotter!!! Sorry I, just couldn't...
Who else in the Pa, NY, NJ area is interested in a get together??? We should pick a date a around June so its far enough off we can make plans...
... voltage regulator and rotor are other culprits if it is an electrical problem
You mentioned charging the battery back up, do you find it is low on voltage after it dies? If so you may have a charging problem. If you have a...
Just picked this book up also, very well written and easy to understand, I had hoped for some more info on carbs though, Seems well worth the $20...
Thanks, she is my second, I have a 2 year old boy, who is my "helper" anytime he sees my tool box come out... I forgot how hectic life becomes...
My wife and I had a little girl at 10:45 am, we named her Emma, she weighed 8 lbs 5 ounces, mom and baby are doing great... I just needed to brag...
I was off work today, and decided it would be a good time to pull the bike out and fire it up just to see how she'd run, been about a month since...
Well, looks like we've got quite a few right here in the Pa, NJ, NY area, due to lifes schedule I can't plan a ride, but if I'm available I'd sure...
I've been considering taking a course on motorcycle and small engine repair... but all the local colleges and trade schools are no longer offering...
"Battery charge won't hurt at this point either... infact - that would do it... hangon for a second. If the battery gets weak when spinning the...
The seat slipped my mind, it has started to crack around the buttons in the center of the seat, I feel pretty confident the mileage is accurate,...
Easton, Pa here, an hour north of Philly.
I've got an '85 XJ 700 Maxim X, yes its liquid cooled... just under 10,000 miles. Baby # 2 is due any day now, plus I'm moving soon, too many...
Whats the purpose of inverting the forks, if he's truly a friend he'd still be making some money on the deal at $150, he's just not charging you...
Getting ready to move my bike to my buddies garage and tear down the carbs (bike sat for 2 seasons) and give them a good cleaning, replace my...
Before I had my Tank, Fenders, and Side covers repainted I took my tank to my local radiator shop and for $60 he used one of the tank liner kits...
I just got my new winter ride, a 91 chevy Blazer 4x4, I used to have a 78 Yamaha Enticer 340 when I was a kid, but we rarely had enough snow to...
I'd love to hear them, are they mufflers or just straight pipes? The previous owner dropped my bike in his garage and crushed the right side...
Re: XJ winter projects Snosheriff, can you possibly measure your turnout mufflers, I really like the way they look, and I can get a set of 16" or...
Where in NJ are you from, I live in Easton, Pa just across the NJ/Pa line. Nice looking bike, I'm just finishing an '85 XJ700 Maxim X, hope to...
