Everything posted by drewpy
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Cruise control on my 78 xs 400
if its electronic then the front brake application would take it out of auto mode!!
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I think I am turning Cafe, I really think so
I think you can get away with 2 amp if you are NOT running starter motor. I am going to try one that size as you only need to exite a magnet!! I would keep the air box hoses and the T-peice which goes to the breather system as this gives the diaphram an undisturbed air flow to the carb. I am doing this with my xs tracker and it looks good with out the side panels. yes I have emgo and they are too tight but perfecto for the air box tubes!! as for the bars you need to change the harmonics to where it is confortable Ie where in the rev range you are riding! as you are Leaning more on the bars you are affctivly changing the harmonics by adding your body weight. do you still have the rubber isolation plugs in there? try tightenig them or losening them (not too much LOL)
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Disc brake drag
what normally returns the pads back is the "rolling" action of the piston seal as it returns to normal state after compression. problems can arise with rust in the brake cylinder affecting this and also the "slurge" hole in the master cylinder blocks up, preventing a return of a small amount of brake fluid from the initial compression of the brakes.
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Paddock stands
- fixing your yamaha
I would suggest getting a manual as it is detailed there, not too hard depends where its routed originally. If you PM yamagod, i'm sure he'll have an electronic one!!- Carb jets - where/how to find?
and it will get the air out of the system as well- Bikes in bus lanes victory
lets hope it extends to Manchester!!- Engine numbers - help please
and 405 = LB80IC yamaha chappy- RD125DX Spoke wheels to Alloys/mags
just try it. make sure the brake disks line up and the sprocket/chain is straight with the rear. another good idea would be to check the wheel bearings have the same numbers as this will indicate that the axle will fit drewps- Paddock stands
or £20 from stafford show- Hi,new as well
- XS 400 Valve problem? Maybe?
your not supposed to put anything on the valve cover as the camshaft runs directly in the head and cover. introducing anything else will open the bearing gap and you may, at worse, lose oil pressure, or the camshaft will "jump around introducing wear!!!- XS 400 Valve problem? Maybe?
I thought it was blowing out of the exhaust near the head which could be an exhast gasket, but it doesn't explain the oil. but I'd still check the head for warpage!!- Another newbie. It's ugly...
need to lube the clutch cable methinks, its not that bad- XS 400 Valve problem? Maybe?
if the valve seats are really pitted/pock marked it would be better for an engineer to recut them. other wise just using the smooth paste should be enough. the exhaust valves are the ones which wear the most as they take away the hot gases. valve stem clearances; inlet 0.010 - 0.037mm exhaust 0.030 - 0.057mm also it would be prudent to check the cyl head for warpage by using the glass pane/feeler gauge method suggested by shed hermit.- Another noob to the board
- XS 400 Valve problem? Maybe?
it sounds to me like the valve guide is leaking, getting oil into the combustion chamber and fouling everything up (inc not running) get a few more ideas in this thread before you make your mind up!!- New Member, Old Bikes
to the forum tylerman sounds like you got your work cut out with that RS.- Another newbie. It's ugly...
its usually red in colour and is quite "pasty" in viscosity.- The International Council of Man Laws.
The International Council of Man Laws. 1: Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella. 2: It is OK for a man to cry ONLY under the following circumstances: a. When a heroic dog dies to save its master. b. The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her Blouse. c. After wrecking your boss's car. d. When she is using her teeth. 3: Any man who brings a camera to a stag night may be legally killed and eaten by his friends. 4: If you've known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off limits forever unless you actually marry her. 5: Moaning about the brand of free beer in a mate's fridge is forbidden. However complain at will if the temperature is unsuitable. 6: No man shall ever be required to buy a birthday present for another man. In fact, even remembering your mate's birthday is strictly optional. At that point, you must celebrate at a strip bar of the birthday boy's choice. 7: In the mini-bus, the strongest bladder determines pit stops, not the weakest. 8: When stumbling upon other blokes watching a sporting event, you may ask the score of the game in progress, but you may never ask who's playing. 9: You may fart in front of a woman only after you have brought her to climax. If you trap her head under the covers for the purpose of flatulent entertainment (commonly known as a Dutch oven), she's officially your girlfriend. 10: It is permissible to drink a fruity alcohol drink only when you're sunning on a tropical beach ... and it's delivered by a topless model and only when it's free. 11: Only in situations of mortal and/or physical peril are you allowed to kick another guy in the nuts. 12: Unless you're in prison, never fight naked. 13: Friends don't let friends wear Speedos. Ever. Issue closed. 14: If a man's fly is down, that's his problem, you didn't see anything. 15: Women who claim they 'love to watch sports' must be treated as spies until they demonstrate knowledge of the game and the ability to drink as much as the other sports watchers. 16: A man in the company of a hot, suggestively dressed woman must remain sober enough to fight. 17: Never hesitate to reach for the last beer or the last slice of pizza, but not both, that's just greedy. 18: If you compliment a guy on his six-pack, you'd better be talking about his choice of beer. 19: Never join your girlfriend or wife in discussing a friend of yours, except if she's withholding sex pending your response. 20: Never talk to a man in a bathroom unless you are on equal footing i.e., both urinating, both waiting in line, etc. For all other situations, an almost imperceptible nod is all the conversation you need. 21: Never allow a telephone conversation with a woman to go on longer than you are able to have sex with her. Keep a stopwatch by the phone. Hang up if necessary. 22: The morning after you and a girl who was formerly 'just a friend' have carnal, drunken monkey sex. The fact that you're feeling weird and guilty is no reason for you not to nail each other again before the discussion occurs about what a big mistake it was. 23: It is acceptable for you to drive her car. It is not acceptable for her to drive yours. 24: Thou shall not buy a car in the colours of brown, pink, lime green, orange or sky blue. 25: The girl who replies to the question 'What do you want for Christmas?' with 'If you loved me, you'd know what I want!' gets an Xbox 360 End of story. 26: There is no reason for guys to watch Ice Skating or Men's Gymnastics. Ever. 27: It is not permissible to make eye contact when watching porn with your mates. Furthermore, this is only one of two circumstances under which it is allowed to have an erection with friends in the room, the other being when you are 'spit roasting' a woman. 28: We've all heard about people having guts or balls. But do you really know the difference between them? In an effort to keep you informed, the definition of each is listed below: * 'GUTS' is arriving home late after a night out with the guys, being assaulted by your wife with a broom, and having the guts to say, 'are you still cleaning or are you flying somewhere?' * 'BALLS' is coming home late after a night out with the guys smelling of perfume and beer, lipstick on your collar, slapping your wife square on the ass and having the balls to say, 'You're next fatty!' I hope this clears up any confusion, The International Council of Man Laws- 1974 tx500
didn't Dark just tell you that? also try bikebandit, motogrid- 42" phillips
A man walks into a petrol station and says "Can I please have a kitkat chunky?". The lady behind the till gets him a kitkat chunky and brings it back to him. "No" says the man. "I wanted a normal kitkat you fat bitch"- Dear Mr Cage Driver
- The Wheel dimensions of YAMAHA Motorcycles
some dimensions of yam wheels for any builders http://homepage1.nifty.com/246/yam_whel2.htm- calling XS360 owners
well I have an old 250 case, so this morning I ground out the casting and split the lump around the plug and this came out; so its only a push fit (as opposed to interference fit) and has an O ring to stop the oil leaking out. I wonder what the casting was for? - fixing your yamaha