Hi Folks, I just emailed out my contact info to the folks that had (a) Attended the NTCC in the past, or had (b) Indicated they wanted to attend this year. If...
Hello, I have recently purchased a 1983 XJ550. Everything seems to be in good order, with one exception. The drive chain is old and stretched out. I need to...
A loose chain means you have to adjust the rear axle.? If beyond the 1/2 - way mark you need a Chain and Sprockets Inspection.? If the Sprockets are "Hooked"...
hey all, been lurking for a while. decided to get my xj550 running/ tuned up yesterday. got spark, fuel, no start. occasional backfire (sort of) then i see...
I will need a new chain then. It is way beyond the half way mark. Almost to the point of no adjustment left at all. Thanks for the info. ... the 1/2 - way mark...
Diode ... From: vanessa lowe <monark2873@...> To: XJ-Planet@yahoogroups.com Sent: Mon, 10 Sep 2007 11:42 am Subject: [XJ-Planet] part number / name ? hey...
Hi gang. This a question directed to the technorati of the planet... Why are there small screws/bolts in the bottom of the exhaust pipes? It almost looks like...
Those are "test probe" ports for use by the dealership to tune the bikes (back in those days) when they used an exhaust gas analyzer machine to do the pilot...
They are Ports for exhaust gas analysis.? The machine has probes which attach to the engine there.? There are not to many Yam-shops that still haver the...
This is a bit of a ramble, so if you are easily bored, delete now. After putting my fairing and blinkers back on, I tested the blinkers. (Rare for me, I...
What Ken has to say about the Bullets is so very true.? Mind you ... their SOLE purpose is to make the assembly of the motorcycle quick and easy.? They do work...
Epic Fail on this one. How many mistakes in judgement can you find in this accident? It's notable that this guy is the owner/crew chief, not the main rider. ...
Stupid always hurts! So? How is everyone doing? The heat in and around Cincinnati finally disappeared and the temps are comfortable again to go riding. A Honda...
Hiya Vera. Yesterday I went shopping for a new jacket and gloves. Because Adelaide is relatively small, bike-wise, we don't have a lot of choice. All the...
Hi folks.... I'm quite sunburned, although it wasn't too hot today - the UV rays still got through to us - even when we had cloud-over. We had a full day of...
Rex, when I travel, I usually (not always) have my 2nd set of keys (bike and luggage) with me. But I never hide them on the bike, but stuff them into my ...
Hi everyone. Just had to do a bottom hose, water pump and heater valve replacement! Never rains - but it does drip!! Had a look on E bay for pumps as the...
I own a 1981 xj 750 maxim. I replaced the stock fluid battery with a gel type. Now I have to eliminate the warning sensor for the battrey. Is there an easy way...
He said: "Backrest" Klavdy ... not Headrest! ... From: Vera Velmerig <vera-jerry@...> To: XJ-Planet@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:03 pm ...
YES! There is a very easy way. I did this to my 82' 750J as soon as I bought it. You need to put in a resistor found at radio shack... I don't rember exactly...
THANKS IT WOULD BE AWESOME IF YOU COULD GET ME THE SIZE THANK YOU YOU ARE THE 2ND TIME I HEARD THIS RESPONE, BUT I DO NOT WANT TO BLLOW OUT MY INST. CLUSTER BY...
OK, I got the pictures... You need to get a 2K Ohm Resistor from a electracal suply store then solder that to your white wire with the red stripe. I connected...
On page 6-14 of the Yamaha Shop manual for the '83 XJ900RK there's a sideview drawing of the bike, with lines pointing to different ignition parts. One of...
