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Throttlejock
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Got it out of the truck and took the gas tank off for a better look. Just had carpal tunnel release surgery yesterday so I can't do a whole lot.
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what did you wrench on today??
- Thread starter chuck hahn
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Transplanted both the regulator and rectifier from the Blue onto Red, since the regulator on Red was faulty as well. As I suspected.
My current hypothesis is that the regulator died first, and the voltage going too high slowly cooked the rectifier. I think I got off the hook with a warning; I imagine that if the regulator would've failed short (instead of open), my stator would've been gone as well.
I'm quite happy to have an electronics workbench; so I could test and measure properly. And to have a second bike of the same model, so I'm able to swap parts until replacements arrive.
Thanks, unfortunately one has to go through local dealers, for which I can't find any useable address in my country. And since Switzerland is not part of the EU, it doesn't make a huge difference wether I'll order from a neighbouring country or any-place else on the globe. Just gotta find a supplier with sane shipping costs now.
My current hypothesis is that the regulator died first, and the voltage going too high slowly cooked the rectifier. I think I got off the hook with a warning; I imagine that if the regulator would've failed short (instead of open), my stator would've been gone as well.
I'm quite happy to have an electronics workbench; so I could test and measure properly. And to have a second bike of the same model, so I'm able to swap parts until replacements arrive.
Thanks, unfortunately one has to go through local dealers, for which I can't find any useable address in my country. And since Switzerland is not part of the EU, it doesn't make a huge difference wether I'll order from a neighbouring country or any-place else on the globe. Just gotta find a supplier with sane shipping costs now.
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lurch12_2000
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Finished putting new clutch springs in the XJ900 today along with already cleaning up all the clutch plates. No more slipping in high gear under load. Old springs were 40mm and new ones are 44mm. Specs call for at least 43mm in length. 33 years has a way of compressing the old stuff. Next up are the new set of Hagons I just received from Dave Quinn Motorcycles in CT to replace the original leaking stock shocks. They are still in the box because I had to test ride my clutch work. It's been 2 weeks since I've been home near my bike and I couldn't wait for my fix.
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Possible to get a go at that next month? I'll let you ride whatever I bring to our next meet... I promise I won't be buying this one off youPut new clutch springs in the XJ900 today along with cleaning up all the clutch plates. No more slipping in high gear under load. Old springs were 40mm and new ones are 44mm. Specs call for at least 43mm in length. 33 years has a way of compressing the old stuff. Next up are the new set of Hagons I just received from Dave Quinn Motorcycles in CT to replace the original leaking stock shocks. They are still in the box because I had to test ride my clutch work because it's been 2 weeks since I've been home near my bike and I couldn't wait for my fix.
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lurch12_2000
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Possible to get a go at that next month? I'll let you ride whatever I bring to our next meet... I promise I won't be buying this one off you
Sure, but it's old school and may seem slow compared to what you've been riding lately.
I'm sure it would keep up with the VTX1800. That thing looses all steam after 90mph.
Removed the left head off the 75 Goldwing. Noticed what looked and smelled like antifreeze steam on the left side around the head. I had just redone the left side head gasket and thought about the plugs behind the head leaking ( see service bulletin below ). There was water the cover and the oil was milky, so its new STEEL plugs like the bulletin says, new cam oil seals, and another new head gasket. I am gonna replace the plugs in the right and give that side new oil seals as well.
Service bulletin PDF file....
http://www.ngwclub.com/File Share/1000tsb/1000#1.pdf
Service bulletin PDF file....
http://www.ngwclub.com/File Share/1000tsb/1000#1.pdf
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The XJ900F has been busting my chops the past week, with a pair of iffy coils - I fitted a set of CBR1000 coils which worked great, but one of them started to fail the next day. Bummer.
So, back to the original set and temp repair them - one was a Chinese no-name cheapy, with HT leads made of a particularly stringy cheese, and the other (OEM) coil had a rotten LT feed. Both repaired and put back on, but the OEM coil has drifted high in secondary DC resistance. It's time to treat the bike to a brand new pair.
Anyway, happiness of engine re-established and it becomes obvious after a v.careful tune up the muffler packing in the left hand side has shifted. Looking up H-D forums, it seems this is quite common, so tomorrow I'll gut the mufflers and re-pack with stainless pot scrubbers.
That'll show 'em.
So, back to the original set and temp repair them - one was a Chinese no-name cheapy, with HT leads made of a particularly stringy cheese, and the other (OEM) coil had a rotten LT feed. Both repaired and put back on, but the OEM coil has drifted high in secondary DC resistance. It's time to treat the bike to a brand new pair.
Anyway, happiness of engine re-established and it becomes obvious after a v.careful tune up the muffler packing in the left hand side has shifted. Looking up H-D forums, it seems this is quite common, so tomorrow I'll gut the mufflers and re-pack with stainless pot scrubbers.
That'll show 'em.
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StratJeff
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tkent02 and I spent the day working on his, and now my, 1980 GS1000E. Checked the valve clearances, replaced the intake gasket, cleaned the intake half-moons, installed a horn, took apart the left-hand switches to clean the horn contacts (DON'T EVER DO THIS, what a nightmare to reassemble), re-built the front brake light switch, and changed out the shocks...then delivered it to my garage!
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ShadowFocus603
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Spooned some new Shinko 712's on to my 850 today and swapped the turn signal on her 750. We had some round bullet looking LED's on it but the local constabulary took offense to them and demanded something a wee bit bigger with more visibility. Philistines. Lol.
Congrats on the new ride, Jeff.
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Skiprrrdog
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I 'dindu nuffin' for a change... I rode it 
But I noticed when I got back, there were a couple small spots of oil that must have come off the engine, on the left sidecover.. I noticed the valve cover seemed oily, so I ordered a new gasket!
But I noticed when I got back, there were a couple small spots of oil that must have come off the engine, on the left sidecover.. I noticed the valve cover seemed oily, so I ordered a new gasket!
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found my least favorite gs task: scraping base gaskets. Next time I'll just buy a new bike.....sweet baby jeebus.
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GSCafe
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Now that new rings are seated in, it's getting new oil, new oil filter. I also put on a fresh chain. I removed the pipes and I'm currently in the process of wrapping the header.
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StratJeff
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No real wrenching, but progress. Finished titling and got tags for the bike, and picked up a sleeping bag, pad, and microfiber towel from Cabelas for the upcoming camping trips. Also bought a jacket and pants off eBay, and looking for deals on Nelson Rigg gear.
Here's her spot in the garage:
Here's her spot in the garage:
To say I am chuffed is an understatement.
Foul weather the past few days precluded any activity with the XJ9, but today was clear and dry.
It's running quieter than it was when I bought it with the Jama mufflers on - and those were pretty quiet. I'd say it's now as quiet as the standard factory pipes.
It's pulling excellently in all gears, too; no flat spots or hesitation - in fact, the scenery goes backwards at quite a satisfying rate in any gear
Only downside is now I can hear all the chirps, whines, clinks, burbles and gasps of of the rather old engine.
Runs like a sewing machine though. Admittedly, a sewing machine that's done a shedload of work, but still.
I quite like it this way - I was getting tired of the racket. Think I'll get another few of these Hardly mufflers now that I know what to do with them.
Foul weather the past few days precluded any activity with the XJ9, but today was clear and dry.
It's running quieter than it was when I bought it with the Jama mufflers on - and those were pretty quiet. I'd say it's now as quiet as the standard factory pipes.
It's pulling excellently in all gears, too; no flat spots or hesitation - in fact, the scenery goes backwards at quite a satisfying rate in any gear
Only downside is now I can hear all the chirps, whines, clinks, burbles and gasps of of the rather old engine.
Runs like a sewing machine though. Admittedly, a sewing machine that's done a shedload of work, but still.
I quite like it this way - I was getting tired of the racket. Think I'll get another few of these Hardly mufflers now that I know what to do with them.
No real wrenching, but progress. Finished titling and got tags for the bike, and picked up a sleeping bag, pad, and microfiber towel from Cabelas for the upcoming camping trips. Also bought a jacket and pants off eBay, and looking for deals on Nelson Rigg gear.
Here's her spot in the garage:
You bought Tkent's bike?