gary301161

Hi Again, Just add that the battery is brand new, the AA man thought it could be the rectifier, but is it was that would it mean no power to the ignition or lights?.

Hi, Broke down this morning on the M25, so need some help. I have a 1989 XJ600, as I was going down the motorway I had a couple of miss fires, then about 5 miles later the engine cut out and I lost all electrical power. Got to the hard shoulder and checked the fuses and all ok. After a couple of minutes the neutral came back on and the bike started, started up again and got 300 yards down the road and it happened again. Had to be recovered by the AA. Hope someone can point me in the right direction as to whats wrong. As I say fuses look alright, just need someone to give me a clue before I rip the bike apart tomorrow. Gary

Hi, Went to fliwick motorcycles today to buy a new plug for the corroded one. 1 Hour later came out the proud owner of a 2010 XJ6 divi. so will try to sell the old girl on e-bay. Gary

Hi, Been through the wiring today, and found a corroded connection at the next plug going to the ignition (Thicker than usual, red and yellow wire). Gave it a wriggle and the bike turned over and lights now work, so will get a new connection block tomorrow. Only thing wrong now is no neutral light. Gary

Hi, nope fuse is OK, as long as it's the fuse box under the saddle. I'm going to do some serious wire tracing tomorrow, and post what i find. Hopefully find the prob, and may save some other bemused owner some time!!!!!!. Got 3 days before have to do the M25 M1 commute again!!!!!. Gary

Hi, Would a fried rectifier mean that you don't get any lights or ignition lights, even with a new battery thats got 12.5 V?. Gary

Hi, OK great now were getting somewere, were's the best/cheapest place to buy a reg/rectfierer from?. Thanks again for your help. Gary

Hi, Just one more thing, when I checked the old battery, it was bone dry. Does that point in any direction?. Gary

Cheers Foamy, Put a new battery on today, still no joy, will try tracing the cables tomorrow. Honestly could really do with any help anyone could give me. Thanks. Gary

Hi, Sorry Chris, didn't mean to sound like it did. Yes it was just like someone had pulled the key out, no ignition lights or anything. If it is the main fuse anybody got any clues as to why it might have blown, is there a known electrical problem with this bike. Still havn't had the chance to have a look as at work again, but will have a look tomorrow (Tuesday). Back in the car for M25, M1 commute, lovely extra 1.5 hrs on the road. Thanks again. Gary

Hi, Yes just like I pulled the key out, as it was at 0330 in the morning and I'm going to work, didn't have time to check anything. As I'm new to bikes I was wondering if it was any sort of known bike problem. Cheers. Gary

Hi, Hope someone can point me in the right direction. Rode off on my XJ600 this morning and 300 yards down the road the bike stopped, all the lights went out, had absolutley no power anywere. Anyone got any ideas?. Gary

Hi, I need to fit new headrace bearings in my 1989 XJ 600 H. Wemoto do a tapered bearing kit for my bike, but how easy is it to fit the tapered bearings compared to the origonal design. Gary

Hi, My 1989 XJ 600 H needs new headrace bearings. Wemoto do a tapered bearing kit for this model, any one who can give me any advice on how to fit these would be appreciated. And wether I should just stick to the origonal bearing design. Thanks.