Boorrrringggg Build/Rebuild/Refres&restore

[3Phase]

I did a thread to find out about bolts/machine screws, and another one to vent about the petcocks. I have yet to get frustrated enough with the rebuild to switch to non - vacuum valves. I have a feeling I will.

I don't blame you for venting but don't give up. There are no OEM vacuum diaphragm kits for the Standard fuel taps, just the rubber gaskets, o-rings, seals and screws and they're more than a little expensive. They're not as expensive as changing the engine or rebuilding it after you fill the oil pan with fuel but yeah, they're expensive:-

http://www.partzilla.com/parts/searc...ANK/parts.html

(Left-hand side)
15 GASKET 1J7-24512-00-00 $26.86 $17.98
16 VALVE 1J7-24523-00-00 $9.89
17 SEAL, COCK 1J7-24534-00-00 $22.56 $15.18

(right-hand side)
29 GASKET 1J7-24512-00-00 $26.86 $17.98
30 VALVE 1J7-24523-00-00 $9.89
31 SEAL, COCK 1J7-24534-00-00 $22.56 $15.18


$43.05 per side, $86.01 for the three main rubber parts on both sides and you still haven't touched the assortment of screws, sealing washers and other hardware you may need after you take everything apart.

If you get bored there is a good tutorial with pictures on the xjbikes.com site about rebuilding the fuel taps and vacuum valves. I think chacal has the parts to rebuild the vacuum valves on the XS11 Standards but the ones in my '80G are still working so I haven't checked:-
http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/re...-w-pics.25058/


FWIW Yamaha still lists the complete vacuum valve assembly for the 'Specials and the XJ11 but it's expensive too. I like the octy so I ordered a new one instead of fooling with any of the half-fast aftermarket kits and then still dumping fuel all over everything after doing a bunch of work.
http://www.boats.net/parts/search/Ya...ING/parts.html
39 DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY 3H3-24520-01-00 $94.48

I'll see if it's really available in a timely manner, not stored in that Yamaha warehouse they have out on Jupiter and will have to be shipped sunward on the next available comet heading for Earth.

[puskrat]

I did a thread to find out about bolts/machine screws, and another one to vent about the petcocks. I have yet to get frustrated enough with the rebuild to switch to non - vacuum valves. I have a feeling I will.

[puskrat]

I'm just getting the popcorn ready for your next installment.


Best of luck!

mmm hmm



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[Wildkat]

Pfffffft

I'm just getting the popcorn ready for your next installment.


Best of luck!

[puskrat]

Oh I wasn't offended. I'm about the most self-deprecating person you'll find. Sorry if I stirred anything.

[Wildkat]

I wasn't laughing at you.
It's just a relief knowing I'm not the only that stuff happens to...

[puskrat]

Kat, glad you were amused.

[Wildkat]

okay this is getting ridiculous. I just wrote a whole post asking if tan colored floats that didnt look metallic might be plastic instead of brass. When I went to take a photo to attach I noticed they were soldered.

Ok, that made me lol.

Glad you got some answers on the carbs. Even the ones you answered yourself.

[puskrat]

okay this is getting ridiculous. I just wrote a whole post asking if tan colored floats that didnt look metallic might be plastic instead of brass. When I went to take a photo to attach I noticed they were soldered.

[puskrat]

Really?

Yes, again I disprove the old adage there is no such thing as a stupid question.

Almost reassembled, and I've a problem. Turns out, I've given myself options. Generally, options are good. I like options. Now I have choices I'd like to not make. I've 1979 float needles, all steel, and because they were recommended, rubber tip float needles. The Problem:my rubber tip needles have the clippy things, which OEM 79s didnt have. I'm about to remove the will fit needle seats I'd settled for and replace them with square in a squares, but which needles should i use?

[puskrat]

Next Phase

With the decision to keep the luggage comes a new repair. P.O. installed LED signal/marker lights in the hardbags with hot glue. The current owner (or an overly enthusiastic helper) cut the wiring for those when removing the bags. Not looking forward to cutting away the gluegobs and peeling those lights out. Since I'm abandoning all intention of preserving the aesthetics of this bike, I may stick speakers in the bags. What the beck, if I'm gonna have wires everywhere, why not have 'em every everywhere? I wasnt going to admit this, but I'm thinking LED strips on the bag guards, too, now.

[puskrat]

Okay sorry gang. It's been a while ordering, installing, re-ordering, and trying to still live life. Had a discussion this weekend about the intention of de-Venturerizing Dora and returning her to original, and may end up hanging the 1981 bags back on her, and leaving the fairing in place. I think I may have discovered why I got two Vetter fairings and a vintage mini fairing in my parts package with this bike. P O must have had a hard time picking up a fairing until he stumbled across a complete body set (sans trunk).

[puskrat]

Very encouraging. Thanks so much

[bikerphil]

No, I wouldn't, just keep an eye out for fuel leaks (stuck float) when you fire her up the first time.

[puskrat]

At the end of your riding season, start using REC 91 ethanol free gasoline, which should be available in your area. Also use fuel stabilizer before you put her down and you should have no problem in the spring.

Thanks, Phil. Is an inspection advisable if no trouble shows up?