Snakebite68

If you're only just figuring that out, this must be your first bike (not counting anything back in the 70s/80s)... It's not the bike, it's not even the insurance, it's the damn ancillaries! lol Helmet, Jacket, Trousers, Gloves, Boots. Then you need a lock & chain... Then you need a lighter security option... Then you need a different lighter security option because the first one turned out to be crap... Then the Summer comes round and those nice Trousers & Jacket are way too hot, so you need a lighter set... Then you've forgotten your big Gauntlets and need a lighter pair... THEN, you start doing little bits & bobs to your bike and decide you need a paddock stand... Then you realise you need a FRONT paddock stand... Then, if you don't already have them, basic tools... Then more specific tools... Then expensive tools... Then your basic tools are too basic and you want a better set... THEN, your Helmet times out and you need another one... THEN, you get another bike, and your gear is the wrong colour and it all starts again..!!!

What NEO said... Also, take a look on https://www.fowlersparts.co.uk/ , find your part, then post the part code here. Gives everyone a better chance...

Yeah, as Neo said, wet filters (I just couldn't remember what they were called...). Like K&Ns.

I have no preference for either of those, however... Just bare in mind that if you get 'oil' air filters, there's a lot of work involved keeping them good. Yes, they are great, however. If you don't put enough oil on them or don't clean them and replace the oil on a regular basis, they don't work properly... If you put TOO MUCH oil on them, then they suck that into the engine and / or clog up..! With either option, I suspect you'll have to do a lot more work / more frequent checking than the standard paper filters.

Hihi, first off, welcome in... So... LED swaps aren't just straight forward... Ever... There are several questions that need answering before you get anywhere near an answer to this. 1/ Did you purchase a dedicated LED indicator upgrade for your particular bike? 2/ If not, did you just buy a cheap set of 4 LED indicators? 3/ If not, did you go the very cheap route and just buy 4 LED indicator 'bulbs' and replace them? 4/ Does your bike run on a 'CANBUS' (Controller Area Network) system? 5/ Did your install include a controller unit? There will be several more questions no doubt from more knowledgeable people, but that's your start... The fact that your indicators flash at the correct speed means that your bike isn't detecting the low power draw of the LEDs as a burned out bulb, which means either they're regulated or you replaced your indicator relay... 6/ Does your bike have a single turn signal indicator bulb on the dash or a right & left indicator? If it only has one indicator bulb on the dash, it's possible that you're getting a current leakage thru the shared turn signal indicator bulb. Removing this bulb and trying again will tell you if this is the problem. If it is, you need to install a diode in the bulb wiring...

Glad we could be of help..! lol Welcome in anyway. 👍

Yey! Fixed..!

See, that makes so much more sense than in the Appalachian mountains..! They did them in exactly the same pattern, but red too. But you're right, the Blue ones were far more common, and yet, if you look around for one these days, the blue ones are rare as hell!??! He should be up there at the top now, I've given him one too. For bikers, we have some strange views of 'exciting'... rofl

Banff... Had to google that! But I'm getting that it's in Canada. You don't sound like you're in Canada..? I'm going to go on the principle that you're in England and work from there! lol. In any event... Welcome in! At least you'll be able to do your DAS and not have to wibble through the rigmarole of going through the licence levels! It's cold at the moment, but at least that means you should have passed by the time the nice weather starts.

Or, there's the expensive / buggeration option: When was the last time your valve gaps were done?

And here's me trying desperately not to spam the place up..!

No codes?

You could possibly do with an external mike for your camera. You have a rather resonant voice like me, there's a lot of reverberation on the audio... Other than that, an informative video (that's actually in focus!!!).

So... I 'think' the part number you want to be searching for is: 3KM-22210-00 That should get you some hits...

Hey, looking good! But, who would park a house on a motorbike???

Possibly a little more information would be good... What exactly is your model of XJ600? Purchase Yamaha XJ600N motorcycle parts online Fowlers Parts in that link list a few options.

Well, you're a regular now... I'd probably get a lot more points if I posted pictures, but, I'm lazy... lol I don't even know what all the categories are for earning points!!!

Ho Ho Humbug! I'm still not entirely sure WHAT you get points for? rofl

I'm going to clarify that... I was BORN in the late 60s..! lol

No worries, I'm late 60s... Just picture it as a normal conversation that takes a really long time to get an answer to (and sometimes not at all and you have to give us a poke!). lol

Welcome in! I've split your two identical posts into separate ones...

Can you tell roughly where the noise is coming from? Particularly front or back? If it's back, I'd check the differential first then the drive shafts second. If it's front, I'd check the wheel bearings/spindle. As for the tank slapping, if the bike is still level (not raised or lowered at the back due to the conversion), all I can think of is check your front brake callipers, maybe one is playing up? I've split your two identical posts into separate ones...

Is there anyone out there in Gods Country (Yorkshire, West preferably)?

Looks like a fun weekend!

In all honesty, and within limits, the length of the spring won't matter. What will matter is its strength... A couple of mm either way in length won't matter, but a thicker or thinner wire will (it's not the length, it's the girth!!!). It may even be the case that the slightly longer ones are 'upgraded' ones, or just 3rd party and not quite in spec. If you're really worried or suspicious, go to your local Authorised Yamaha Dealer and get them to order you a set for your specific bike. It may cost a few quid more, but you're guaranteed they'll get the right ones..! And just to answer your questions directly..: 1/ My Haynes manual suggest 36.4mm. The problem with Haynes is that the bikes they take apart for the manuals aren't new (one assumes that would cost a lot to disassemble a brand new bike), so measurements that small may be... Slightly off... 2/ My manual I downloaded suggests 34.9mm. WHAT manual? I trust nothing off the interwebz completely! 3/ The ones I got from Yambits are 34.7mm. Yambits are usually pretty good and I use them a lot, but I did get some petrol tap seals from them that were VERY much oversized (thickness) and were useless (so fat they locked up my tap). 4/ Ones for sale on Autodoc suggest 36mm. Never heard of Autodoc...