I've just done my valve clearances due to a ticking sound especially when cold. Replaced 6 shims and all clearances seem to be within spec now but...
Hi Everyone - I'm at a loss here: 1981 XJ550 Seca. Trying to diagnose an issue: at around 4000 - 4500 rpm I hear a chafing noise on the right side...
My 1980 Yamaha maxim which I bought to revive is only running 60psi in All of the cylinders, at first they were running 30psi absolutely bone dry...
I’m looking for a set of carbs synced and ready to go for my bike, I will send these old ones too you as well as pay you for them.(old ones in...
Hi XJ folks, Question: is a micrometer required for valve adjustment? It seems that a micrometer is not mentioned in the valve adjustment...
Sorry I'm new and I've tried googling the answer. Yes I'm sure I do not need to replace them all, but it snows where I live and I'll have time. So...
Do these clearances look normal? I mean like the .003 - .006 on the intakes seems like a wide margin Exhaust 1: .004 2:.005 3:.006 4:.004 Intake...