July 4, 201410 yr Author The problem i have encountered with attempting repairs to cid is they need to be dissasembled to test each resistor,diode ect seperatly,when they are tested in place the values dont come out right and then thiers the main chip what are you going to do if its scrap, write a whole new program for one. I know that 600 is quite steep for a 30 yr old bike but if your keeping the bike for another 30 yrs then not so bad? I would think that there arn't a whole lot of new ones to be had and in the future even less.Buying a used one for 50 every couple of years will surely add up to 600 at least with a new one you should get 10yrs trouble free possibly 30. I can see the logic but I just can't afford it at the moment, also its new old stock with no guarantee to work and they have a no returns policy on this type of item. which is what I pointed out to them when I made them a sensible offer which they chose to ignore http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251183452096?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
July 4, 201410 yr True I can see why you would be reluctant if they wont guarantee it, option 2 is to get one from this side as most bike's dont see any where near the mileage. Nothing to see bike with only 10- 25k kms on them in the wreckers here,, short seasons of riding and people forget how to ride and crack em up My buddy own's Sonic Cycle Salvage in London Ont he normaly writes the milage on things like that. I know it's still 30 yrs old but he keeps everything inside in dry storage. If you want I can ask around. Last year I could have got one off a bike for free,the bike had been sitting in a shed for ??? umteen years and nobody wanted it,, got sent to the recycle yard. I will definatly keep my eyes open and if I see one sitting in a barn or field pull one off for you. I just didn't know anyone who would want old parts like that till I joined the YOC,this side not much intrest in old bikes like yours. After seeing what Drewps did with his 400 I started looking around to build a tracker and well still looking.
July 8, 201410 yr Author was out in the garage last night doing a bit on the bike, I noticed the front brake is still not right, turns out the cylinder seals have gone in the caliper, I managed to strip it down last night but then spent an hour looking for the seal's which I know I have cos' I seen them a few weeks ago while looking for fork seals which I ended up having to buy again, the good news is I found the missing fork seals last night then gave up looking, went back into the house and asked the wife if she'd seen anything that looked like little black rubber rings, she said oh yes I put them in the draw in your study she said I thought they were off your printer anyway found them and that's my job for tonight, will try and get the carbs in before the weekend and get her started up again
July 30, 201410 yr Author A big thank you to Drewpy for giving me a set of clocks I went over to his house tonight to pick em up, not bad coffee either they look really good and should be an easy fit, I took the old ugly oblong thing off tonight and tried them for size and I reckon with only a minor cut on the bracket they'll fit straight on then I just need to sort out the wiring
July 30, 201410 yr Moderator A big thank you to Drewpy for giving me a set of clocks I went over to his house tonight to pick em up, not bad coffee either they look really good and should be an easy fit, I took the old ugly oblong thing off tonight and tried them for size and I reckon with only a minor cut on the bracket they'll fit straight on then I just need to sort out the wiring nice one, glad they fit.
August 24, 201410 yr Author yes I know its been a while what can I say I'm a lazy f#cker. I have done few bits got the bike running even had a little go. Drewpy very kindly gave me some clocks from a xs250/400 which I striped the bracket and the bowls then painted. I bought a new headlight from ebay and fitted them on the bike although they will have to come off again as still a lot panting etc to do still working on the idiots lights not sure which way to go with them yet
August 24, 201410 yr Author must say the round headlight is really growing on me. i think this is going to look a lot better than the squared one & same with the round clocks
August 24, 201410 yr Author since painted top yoke & handlebar mounts, now waiting for new handle bars to arrive will take a pic when there on
August 24, 201410 yr Yep comming along nice .I will agree I think the round does look better the small indicators 2 to 1 pipe,shouldn't have any trouble selling if you choose to
August 24, 201410 yr Author think I will sell! but will ride it for a while first then sell & move on to something bigger
August 25, 201410 yr Moderator think I will sell! but will ride it for a while first then sell & move on to something bigger did you pick up the email I sent you re:xj600?
August 26, 201410 yr Author did you pick up the email I sent you re:xj600? no just checked not there! I'll pm you my email
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