What’s the mileage on the engine, do you know what oil it currently has in it (and when was it last changed) and are you sure your using a litre of oil every 14 miles (I might have read that bit wrong?)? The frame number is usually stamped onto the right side of the headstock (the front part of the frame just below the handle bars). Don’t get caught out, get an HPI check…. ), comfortable riding position and low price new (only £3999 in 1999!). You could try looking on Ebay? filter but there is no way I will be able to remove the existing filter without dropping the pipes. ), the engines aren’t known for excessively noisey top ends? I’m not sure about the restriction to be honest, if it’s in the carb you may be able to remove it (that’s IF it is restricted?). Copyright © 2020 Pirelli & C. S.p.A. - Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. Set your motorcycle details and discover the right tyres for your motorcycle.
Any pointers on where to shop..? Just bear in mind before you take the exhaust apart to have a look, if the exhaust is old & rusted it may fall to bit’s when you take it apart -this has happened to me more times then I can remember :-(. The smoke on start up is most likely to be worn exhaust valve stem seals (in the top of the engine). Hi , Leak from the 4 into 1 exhaust connection probably means the exhaust gaskets that connects the downpipes &/or exhaust have perished and need replacing. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Can you get to the seat cable behind the lock at all? and can you tell me if i can get a power comander for a yamaha xjr 1300 / 07 i can only find them for 08 onwards if not do you think it would be worth trying a nitro fuel chip to try and make it run better i love the bike but hate the injection on it.

It depends which part of the lock is broken? I had a 1300 pan which I hated.

There’s a few parts diagrams on the site below which may help you find where the pipes should go: http://www.cmsnl.com/yamaha-xj600s-1995-4br8-europe-254br-300e2_model38511/partslist/. A new one I have discovered recently…in top gear a noise comes out of the bike, like a whirring I guess. Is this a normal thing with the 92 model or is the rear light stealing power from somewhere?

I’m not sure if the rear light was supposed to be on (I did have one of the ’92 models and I don’t remember the light being on?). I’m not really sure about US bike prices (were based in the UK), your best bet would be to look through your local free ads or have a look at completed listings on Ebay to find what they sell/have sold for? Ads are free.

You can get complete caliper kits with pistons on sites like EBay (caliper kits on Ebay here…).
finding it really difficult to source a replacement set .. any ideas, Can someone please tell me if the engine out of a 1998 xj600 will fit in a 1992 xj600 look look it might but thanks for the help. Generally the twin disc forks I have seen seem in better condition than the older single disc forks. Thanks. The battery probably has enough power to activate the starter solenoid, which makes the clicking noise, but not enough power to turn the starter motor. Re the Motad exhausts, they are exceptional quality (probably the best out there!).

You might want to replace the starter solenoid as these can fail with age. Does it have an imibiliser?

It is a french model with only 11,000 K on the clock (7000 Miles) stored in a garage for15 years. So do you know if the later twin disc forks will fit into the single disc yokes? I have recently purchased a Divvy 1999 after passing the full bike test. What’s the mileage on the bike and what weight oil has it been running on (10w40 semi synth etc)? The only way you’ll get the measurements is to find someone we has a complete one you could measure (I know we don’t have any complete XJ’s or cans at the moment). I have a xj 600 diversion(92). It’s often advisable to change the battery after the reg/rec has gone (when the reg/rec goes the bike will be completely running off the battery which can cause the battery to fail because of the extra drain and load placed on it).

Also make sure any old fuel is drained out of the tank and carb (there’s a little drain screw on the bottom of the carb float bowls) and put fresh fuel in, with any luck it should start if it was running when laid up? Are the brake pads of the twin discs model the same as the single disc model ?

If your keeping the bike and racking up the mileage, it might be worth looking for cheap 2nd hand parts for it, as I know from experience, you can NEVER have enough spare parts lying around (just in case)! Any help gratefully accepted:-).

yes, seen the exhaust and also one for £ 220 from auto breakers in sheffield – the lower priced one doesn’t look that great and, yes, it’d save £ 193 on what I’ve been quoted by the dealer (new Motad) but I reckon you’re right in questioning the state of the internals – and for the £ 220, just wondering whether it’s worth it to save £ 80 – I think I’m going to bite the proverbial bullet, get the work completed (£ 500 for new battery, rear disk and pads, servicing, new rear silencer and MOT for the year) and at least have confidence that the bike’s fine for whatever the winter’s going to throw at me… any thoughts? I would say because of the temperature of the engine. Sounds like the side stand cut out switch might be faulty? On full lock mine will touch the fairing.

Also any advice about exhaust? ©2020 Ultimate Specs - Motorcycles - . Everything lined up & fitted easily & quality seems good.