Chris M

Thanks to everyone who offered help. I will try the workshop. As to a little about me live in Cheltenham Glos, just returned to motorcycling after a number of years. Kids older now, you know the usual story. Bought the XJ as it is an easy way back in and had a full service history and pretty original.

Hi Took bike out everything fine. Came back washed it (Sponge, Brush, light spray from hose). The bike would not start. Buzzing (;ike a wasp in a jam jar) from left of bike, rev counter goes up to 4K and oil light comes on. Engine does not trun over. Going mad gread weather and cannot get out there. Any clues on how to silve problem? Chris

Hi I am a new member and just returned to biking after many years. Bought my bike 6 months ago, so out of warranty. Took my bike out yesterday no problems throughout the day. Got home washed it all over sponge, brush, hose on light spray (not sure if this is relevant). Went to start it and got a buzzing noise like a wasp in a jam jar from the lefthand side, rev counter showing 4k and the oil light coming on but the engine would not turn over. Any help or advice would be gratefully received Chris