I am finally back home after being away alot (work). I have been working in the shop the last few days on all the backordered YICS and Spinon pieces. Hang in...
Hello again people.before almost one year i have posted http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/XJ-Planet/messages/1944?threaded=1&m=e&var=1&tidx=1 Today we talked...
Hey Rick, what are you doing on your birthday? We haven't gotten any reports from your latest projects in a while. Have a wonderful day, Vera I have moved. ...
Hi guys and ladies, I finally got my bike running again and have this hesitation in 1st gear when I want to take off from a stop or when slowed down. It feels...
Funny, my bike's doing the exact same thing. Once I'm into second it flies but getting off the line is a pain in the ass. I think the only solution is a carb...
Melissa, the solution's obvious - don't sell the bike! That's the problem, you've let the little beauty know what's in store and now it's doing all it can to...
Melissa, I have what seems to be the same problem with my 1980 XJ650G. I have cleaned the sn-- out of the carbs (as well as everything else) and followed the...
... Tweak the Pilot Mixture Screws OUT a little tiny bit. Make the Pilot Jet supply a bit more Fuel so there's no delay coming OFF Idle and waiting for the...
okay, having just jumped into this thread, have you checked to make sure all the rubber bits are in good condition? the hoses, the rubbber "boots" around the...
I took a little day trip along the Maine coast today....ate some Lobsta and took a few pictures....thought I'd share one with Camden Harbor in the background. ...
OK, assuming there are still some mechanical geniuses listening on this group... I had a drive of a mate's Toyota Prius yesterday. It is a hybrid small car...
The song: I am sure there is more than one song but the first that popped to mind was from The Wall. The other answer (very short version): Shifting before...
depending on the way the car's software is set up, "hard' accelleration is handled more by the electric motor (gets instant torque at its entire RPM range)...
Hi Vera, I too enjoy seeing the occasional pictures posted from our community of bikes (even if they are not XJ)from the various parts of the world....shared...
I think I only put 1,000 miles on since January. The bike was parked most of the year, I just got back into the saddle last month. And my trip to TN/NC/GA mid...
Actually it is the other way around. The hybrid's petrol motor only kicks in if the battery needs charging, or the power called for is high -eg accelerating. ...
We called them 4WDs here long before they were needlessly popularized. Most folks here have FAR too much ego to drive a station wagon or brake. That would be...
Are you referring to the super-uber Hummer owners in places like New York City that insist on driving those 10 mile to the gallon tanks just to show off their...
I will be listing this bike on Ebay by the end of the week. Thought I give you all the first look at it. It's a 1986, 700 Yamaha Maxim X. With less then 25K...
Where in Texas? there's several here in Texas that would be happy to help you get your bike to start and run consistently. just load that baby up in the back...
Thanks Hawk, I am torn between keeping it and realy tying to fix it and cutting my losses. How many big boy toys does a man need? I'm moving back to Lake Kemp...
Hi Vera. I assume you tried kangaroo meat when you were here? It has been proposed plenty of times that kangaroos (and emus) should replace sheep and beef...
