Get 56mpg, 4.2L/100km going fast or slow love my bike.
Side note I should not have even said kerosene as I dip the blow off parts immediately if I do not have a solvent free cleaner handy even kero or...
Usually failed starter rebuilds are a commutator issue. Did you carefully clean it with emery paper just enough to remove high spots? Gasoline is...
Many thanks again to Dave and his family for being gracious host and Len from xj forever. Now after seeing the goodies why stop with fork seals...
Great time had fun learned a lot what more could you ask for. O yes bikes running like a top good show!!
I'll search their site try to find the info be for posting type for the links and info both of you.
Na no trolls just leprechaun causing mischief changing shapes. Wait isn't that some thing a troll would say.
I'll. second that!
I drive 25% of my travels on dirt and poor quality black top. Is there a tire that holds up well when the tires are apt to spin 'hop' over the...
^^^ Dunlop D404 is great all tire around unless you live or drive on dirt roads for a majority of your drives. The compound that makes it work so...
-12f -24c actual temp here right now wind chill don't ask let's just say a 20 plus year old bike won't run well. :cry: As to how much water could...
I messaged Hosethe3rd I no longer need the starter as mine bike is now irreparable. New starters for this are 189 bucks new.
1 spark plug, electrical tape and a bottle of Fire Ball additive. Due to poor fuel in this area.
Sounds like the starter is done. Cranking with low voltage repeatedly will cook a starter. You could get a brush kit rebuild it or replace it.
Stupidity was yesterday remorse is today. Running at 55-60 yesterday a deer jumped off a high bank I'm driving on a freshly chipped road. You can...
Don't know can replace the brushes on mine for 20 so dont know.
Whats the asking price on the starter?
Used to make something similar with chain saw engines. We would leave the bike alone except mounting a sprocket set on the right side of the bike....
135mph then she started to wobble something fierce. I'm changing to a higher numeric ratio better acceleration lower top speed. 82 550 maxum
Re: Center Stand Trick for new riders or new to center stand Yea sound easy enough till you have lowerd the bike on both end and the back tire...
The only fuel treatment I will use other than using stabile for storage is castal fireball. 1.5 oz per tank full does make my bike run better with...
I have seen a bike with a lugage rack modifide to form a extention for the seat. It used a solo seat with padding between it and the actual seat...
I tenderized my hip and leg yesterday. I stopped at a pull off set my stand made a phone call kicked the stand up and started out. Nothing out of...
:D I use my bike rain or shine I even keep spair gear at work if get caught in a sudden down poor. I have a open face helmit with a full shield if...
Well for me it works on my caddy. speed up to over drive speeds saves me 5 mpg on the same 50-60 mile trip to work. So it couldent hurt to try. :lol:
I drive a 82 maxum 550 50-60 miles a day 40 back wood highways the other in town rain or shine. Excellerate to 90mph befor shifting out of third...
Thanks for the welcome. So far safety items changed chain and sprocket set, front tire, driving lights, fresh break fluid, and rear break shoes...
Most places in rural N.Y. there is no choice. all most all brands have up to 10% It doesn't help in any way to stem foreign oil its just a...
I have own rode repaired my own bikes before. How ever this is my first 4 cylinder. I have had this bike for a few weeks so I have to assume that...
Yes soda blasting does work and in general is safe for aluminum but mostly removes pant not oxidation. If using any blasting medium around a bike...
Although I agree with using the lowest octane for the job my 550 XJ maxium does ping with 87 this may be due to driving style or the local hills...
There are Three reasons for this ethanol has less energy than strait gas. Ethanol has a higher octane which lets fuel blenders use lower quality...
Same old story lost in cyberspace looking for useful inf and saw a light at the end of the tunnel. :lol: