The bowls have been soaking in carb cleaner since Thursday, indeed stubborn. Using a drill bit as an auger looks like a good option, wire size I...
Thank you all for the expert guidance! I completely disassembled each carb, jet, etc. I did locate the small washers and o-rings at the bottom of...
Thank you for the fast reply! The emulsion tubes pushed out easily, all but one was completely clogged. The mixture screws and springs...
Hi am cleaning the carbs on my '82 XJ650J, and need to remove both the mixture screws and emulsion tubes. I used the search function on the site,...
Good shape I can't get over the pipes!
Probably the Chinese metric equivalent.
Craigslist find?
There were a couple of these at Bettencourts auction last year. I'm still kicking my own a$$ for not picking them up, they were cheap.
I was under the impression that was a Euro thing, older Benz's had the park feature will would illuminate the park lamps on whichever side you...
That sucks, dampers usually come with the rest of the bike attached. People don't realize how far unemployment and the mortgage mess affects everyone.
Hey tons of storage for beer, I mean groceries, etc. Just curious if the crash bars were a factory or dealer option?
Amazing how we have a higher regard for life and limb as we get older. I know I'm slowing down on the dirt when I get passed by a kid on a 125CC...
Me too although I saw a couple of CRF'S in the back of a pickup, at 42 degrees still warm enough for the dirt.
It's got the Evil Knievel paint scheme going...
Climate change for certain...remember DC last year?
E10 and oxygenated fuels are 50 state now with the exception of a couple of marinas. Everyone on this site is correct, Sea Foam is the one product...
Can you apply different finishes with the Eastwood kit?
I read that ketchup was quite a metal cleaner too, with its acidic properties.
I don't think I'll ever have locks keyed alike, there's always a swap in there somewhere.
Tunes to go, very cool!
Consistent 50+mpg on my XJ650J.
I have run across several 80's bikes with low miles due to lost interest, never registered, needs a new rear tire but I never got to it and the...
Welcome from Sunny Cape Cod!
Engine part is all encompassing, beats 'the thingy that goes up front'.
Welcome from Cape Cod. I ride the same scooter, it's treated me well. Paul Newman used to say HiYa.
Look great, just be careful of the tire dressing as centripetal force will work its way toward the tread.
I agree, everyone should own a helmet.
Is it possible that turning the bars was either tugging or pinching a brake hose? I had this happen with the throttle cable at least, the PO had...
A clogged pilot jet will definitely affect the idle, these must be kept pristine at all cost. Beautiful job on those carbs, you can see yourself...
My seat is pretty comfy, although the PO recovered it and also replaced the pad at the same time. It beats the new motocross bikes, they're like...
Additional unsprung weight would be subject to unwanted gyroscopic precession when you turn the front wheel. Remember the 'Whizzer'?
They're fairly low-tech locking mechanisms, try a small scratch awl in order to press the tumblers into place, then a small blade to rotate the...
There is an iridium equivalent to the NGK, however I don't think you will get any more bang for your buck, they simply last longer.
I stick with 10w40 HP4 blend year round. This provides easier starting and shifting, and the airheads run cooler.
The valve gasket is pretty easy to change. Give all of the hardware a good soaking with blaster or similar.
There's no replacement for displacement. How does the handling differ between the two?
A spare set is a great idea, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to hide a key some play on the scooter. I wouldn't place keys in luggage, not with TSA...
I have been running approximately six psi in my '82 650 Maxim with good results if this helps, I'm 6'3".
Re: FINALLY ! ! ! ! Seems like a good deal, Thanks for the info.
Re: Fuel Injecting a Seca for Senior Design Project - Need Help! Seasons will change, children will be born before completing this project....
Great scooter have fun with it!
This is the kind of press I don't like to read, R.I.P.
My XJ starts in neutral, side stand down, without the clutch. If I pull the clutch in, and put it in gear with the side stand down, the engine is...
The Harbor Freight guns aren't bad, and they have a decent selection of tips. They work as well as a Devilbiss Finish Line, for 1/10th of the price.
Since there were no vinty Yamahas in the drop down menu, I placed the rider on a BMW Adventurer, looked correct then.
This ad was up a couple of weeks ago. I emailed the seller, interested in your Yamaha, have cash in hand", etc. never did reply.
Great bike, really all I need. It starts and runs great, has a great sound, plenty of power for me, draws a lot of comments. I look at it as a...
Just did this with one of the Penton's. Engine was seized but good with magnesium cases but once I had a little tension on it, a lever in the...
When I purchased my XJ last year, the right side cover was extrememly loose since the grommets were cracked and dried out. You'll want to...
That's clever, sort of like the guy on the History Channel that restores everything down to minute detail.
