andrewed1

My issue is getting it to run. As when i hit the starter it sound like the starter just spins, and every now and then it will crank.. Ok.. YES 100% the carbs are clean, once it starts it run yes rough but runs. Coils tested and in spec New Plugs, Leads and Caps Tested Spark = yes all cylinders do spark when it cranks.. Solenoid works, and connections are tight.. here is a video for more understanding of the Cranking issue.. please help needed.... https://youtu.be/InAcMSib08E

Well The fix up is going slowly, and the more i look at this bike the more i see what is wrong with it. I am glad i never tried to bump start it. Ah Well..... Anyway back to the good part of the bike "Fixing things". 1) As previous posted pulled the forks of and needed the damper rod tool. I followed the instruction from the Hayes manual. I Purchased a length of 5/8th square tube ($6 aud) and a 24mm hex bolt ($2 aud) and inserted it into the tube and got it welded at a local factory (free).. Worked perfectly... I should by a welder to do this myself... Photos to come of the tool Here are the forks stripped and dripping in separate buckets (1 for each side) Decided to at least give the bottom part a clean so sanded them back ready to paint... Sanded Before painting After painting - (looks a lot better) Now Just to clean the tubes of the pitting spot and wait for the arrival of the new Seal,bushes and dust caps to rebuild them.. 2) Next I striped the head-stock to check it out (since the forked where out) to me they look pretty bad. So order a new kit from pyramid parts Australia. 3) While i was there i pulled out the front caliper and M/C. looked like the calipers needs a complete clean and repair and look at the M/C that is muck in the bottom... The Front Caliper The M/C Just by pulling this bike apart i do not think the PO looked after it and basically took advantage of my lack of knowledge.. Once i get this fixed i will be riding by his house.... just to show off!! On a good note got my bike learners to day to now ready to ride... oops need a bike hahaha. I will most likely have my full licence by the time i finish this bike rebuild. That's it for now.

Thanks this will be very useful. thanks it is always a little uneasy dismantling the unknown for the 1st time.... Engines turns overs and also has some compression. I will be rebuilding the engine..

hi, has this been finished, i just got a 92 model, of which will most likely do the same at one stage.. would like to see some more photos.. Questions : 1) Did the Honda Fireblade shock fit - (what year model) 2) any modification required 3) What else was required to make it fit (needs spacers etc)

I am yet to bump/jump start it, will need to test brakes first and see if they work. OK so i pulled the starter and the gear on that looks ok, Wait for it....... BUT... then i look inside the the Starter Gear (or what ever its name is) i can see the issue guess now i will need to prep for surgery in the near future (after parts are sourced of course). Are they any aftermarket part for these bikes or just original ??. For now, i guess i will just start at the front and fix the fork seals... OK any special tools needed for this job? can they be made easily? thanks

Yes Battery full as i took my car battery out and connected via jump cables.. Engine out job huh.. mmmm. i was hoping for a easy fix at this point. thank you.

Hi new member to this forum and bikes.. the crazy thing is i found a cheap 1992 XJ600 Seca II, which i think i will try and get running. The bike is complete and rolling as 1 though requires a little bit of work (well from what the seller said). I brought the bike and silly me did not hear it running (yes now i know that could be a bad thing) as the seller did not have a battery but did say it had a stater issue. The rest of the bike is there so i thought great fix that clean up the bike get my licence for the bike and ride, once comfortable clean it up and make it a better bike... So here i am.. looking forward of learning how to get this bike fixed.. 1st job is to get it started - https://yamahaclub.com/forums/topic/42894-1992-xj600-seca/ Thank you.. Andrew

Hi all.. i am hoping you can help me.. i have just got a 1992 XJ600 Seca II for a project bike (basically to learn on) and need help.. i tried to start it today after i pickup it up and connected the battery and hit the starter button. this resulted in the Starter motor spinning a humming noise (zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz) and never got close to starting the bike, or engaging the flywheel Yes i did buy the bike and have not heard it running as the seller did not have a battery but did say it had a stater issue. Would this be a simple fix like pulling the started and clean then refit, or from experience could there be more. any idea's ?? l would like to get it started before i start throwing money at it.... thanks Andrew...