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Merry Xmas all, Sorry for the late update. I was locked out of my account and getting back in is like trying to get into Fort Knox. The saga continues. Anyhoo, the el cheapo coils did not fit my bike so fortunately I could send those back. Enter 2 OEM coils @ 150 quid a pop + installation. Did it change anything ? ..... Nope. Commuting home and sitting in traffic, filtering at slow speed and stopping for a red light from time to time and after a while it starts hunting, then spluttering so I have to keep the revs up so it doesn't die. What I did discover with an infra red thermometer is that - if cylinders are numbered from left to right - when it was running but misfiring : 1 was at 220 degrees, 2 was at 150 degrees, 3&4 were at 290/300 at idle. So cylinder 2 is not behaving. WHY ?? Next move was to put new plugs in 1 & 2 because they might have been affected by the old misfiring/overheating coils. The coils fire 1 & 3 and 2 & 4 so I have been told. The coils can be ruled out because number 4 is okay so the thinking is mechanical. Valve clearances, carburation or whatever else can go on down there. I did tell the mechanic chappy that experimenting at my expense is no longer an option, but he agreed that if he could have to bike for a bit he would try to get to the bottom of this issue foc. He is baffled by the whole thing as well. I'm still riding the bike to work but I now have misfiring anxiety on the way home lol If the traffic lights align and traffic is light and I can make it home in one hit without stopping I'm fine. **if we get to the bottom of this it may not have been my coils at all ....... now that will be an interesting conversation with the guy**

Merry Xmas NEO

thanks will get one and maybe re record over the top playback on iPhone sounds ok but a friend said same it had a lot of reverb on his decent speakers

You could possibly do with an external mike for your camera. You have a rather resonant voice like me, there's a lot of reverberation on the audio... Other than that, an informative video (that's actually in focus!!!).

Clearly a house enthusiast not a motorbike enthusiast haha here’s a video detailing brake master cylinder repair for the rx master which is different as far as I can tell to rd and sr cylinders particularly regarding the master cylinder to reservoir o ring https://youtu.be/aRGgANNYx5w?si=aHDY2FAu5940aKWA

So... I 'think' the part number you want to be searching for is: 3KM-22210-00 That should get you some hits...

Hey, looking good! But, who would park a house on a motorbike???

Hey all been a while since I’ve been on here. I picked up a 1979 rx125 that had been under someone’s house for many years. 29000km on the clock. Seized front brake hydraulics. Totally worn out chain and sprockets. Engine has compression but crank seals have been leaking as gearbox oil was low. Bike has compression and spark but will tear down the engine and rebuild it properly. have been degreasing parts in ultrasonic cleaner and just generally tidying it up. so far I’ve rebuilt front brake hydraulics front forks. Replaced front and rear wheel bearings and seals. New sprockets. New tyres. I went with Bridgestone g511 front and rear. Next up is engine job. For anyone who wants check out my (mediocre) YouTube channel where I’m talking about it a bit more. https://youtube.com/@ejgrae1989?si=gExibA0efaB_JsgV going to do an updated video for engine strip down process next. pland for the bike are to get it running in stock format then, port the cylinder and build an expansion chamber. I’ll swap on a 28mm flat slide too. cheers

The exact model details as Yamaha XJ600 1991 3KM5 EUROPE 213KM-300E2 What rear shocks can I use on this bike

Giving someone a Thanks gives one point! and putting up a post gives you 5 points. Merry christmas

Possibly a little more information would be good... What exactly is your model of XJ600? Purchase Yamaha XJ600N motorcycle parts online Fowlers Parts in that link list a few options.

Hi I'm wondering if its possible to change the rear mono shock on my 1991 xj600. is there a different model shock that will fit to my bike that is cheaper than the ones listed for my bike.

Well, you're a regular now... I'd probably get a lot more points if I posted pictures, but, I'm lazy... lol I don't even know what all the categories are for earning points!!!

Yes it's a bit of mystery, but you certainly get points for posting something! not sure how many. we'll see after this post as it was 4 points before I become a regular. and after posting this I got an early Christmas present as I became a Community Regular!! So you get at least 4 points for a post! ..but I'm now 649 points before I become a Rising Star! That potentially could be a lot of posts!

Ho Ho Humbug! I'm still not entirely sure WHAT you get points for? rofl

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year folks, only seems like a year ago since the last one!! Not many posts in recent months, so I thought I'd put one up, see how many of you still out there. Have a good one. NE0 Only 4 more points and I become a Community Regular!!

has anyone got the linkage that goes from the rear of the brake pedal to the brake switch spring on a 250/400 MX.

I'm going to clarify that... I was BORN in the late 60s..! lol

No worries, I'm late 60s... Just picture it as a normal conversation that takes a really long time to get an answer to (and sometimes not at all and you have to give us a poke!). lol

Easy bud thanks for your response, I'm new to this and not exactly computer savvy being an early 60s child. The noise is coming from the front wheel and I've checked everything which is tight and working as it should. The noise is only when cornering whilst at speed over 20mph. Its sounding like a bearing now you mentioned it. I'll take the wheel off over the weekend and get it looked at next week, thanks again for your time and help buddy it's greatly appreciated. Thanks for your help and time bud, it's the morning after so I'll give it a watch when my heads straight, again thanks.... greatly appreciated...

interesting video here, especially about suspension and preload. might be worth a look. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzXE32thS1g