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My XJ hadn't moved under its own steam since late Sept last year. I decided in the spring to take the WJ V and bags off of it, put the stock final drive back on, and the stock signals. Was certain the carbs weren't right after the way it ran last fall, plugs indicated running rich. I never had much luck with my Motion Pro carb synchronizer, the #4 rod always seemed tight in its bore compared to the others, so I bought a set of gauges instead. So a couple months back I got the carbs dead nuts, idled smooth and good throttle response but didn't take it out on the road as the inspection had run out. Next day it wouldn't start. Seemed like a fuel issue as I had good voltages as well as good readings at the TCI and Coils (running Geezer's R/R too). Aggravated, I let it sit several weeks and then spent some time cleaning connections. Yesterday I checked the water level in the battery and put the charger on it. Put in new plugs and some gas in the tank today, petcocks on prime and could see gas flowing in the filters...still wouldn't start, would fire a bit but not start. Pulled plugs 1 and 4, both were dry so I poured a bit of gas in those cylinders and finally got it to start. Was running a bit rough, #4 wasn't heating up as fast... 1-3 were at 300+ degrees pretty quickly while 4 was around 160. Took it out and put about 25 miles on it (with Seafoam in the tank). Still misses a bit until about 3K then smooths out, same thing in a 30 mph zone in 3rd --at steady rpms it misses until I accelerate. I'm guessing I have a pilot circuit issue in #4 carb and if the seafoam doesn't cure it, I'll have to fight with those XJ carbs to get them off.
Two other minor things --- about a mile and a half into the ride the horn starting blowing all by itself. Had to pull over and pull a wire off each horn to get it to stop. Started out again and then one horn started blowing. Stopped again to discover that the spade connector on the horn was arcing to the reflector on the frame neck. I guess something has happened inside the horn switch on the left side controls.
The other thing is that the handle bars are turned slightly to the right going down the road. Seems I've read something about loosening the triple tree bolts and using a small plate of glass across the forks to get things straightened out.
This bike isn't the same machine with the touring garb removed and the stock final drive back on. Runs about 3700 rpms at 55 mph and it accelerates waaaay harder, sure felt good to be in the wind again.
Now I have to get that LG I rode back from Idaho 4 years ago ready for the rally in NC next month 'cause I think I'm going to sell the XJ. I also have a Venturer I'm trying to get back together but that probably won't happen until this winter. I like all 3 bikes but have come to realize I don't have the time to ride and maintain them all. So if anyone is interested in an XJ and/or a Vetter Windjammer V with lowers and a bracket, I can probably be talked into parting with them.
Two other minor things --- about a mile and a half into the ride the horn starting blowing all by itself. Had to pull over and pull a wire off each horn to get it to stop. Started out again and then one horn started blowing. Stopped again to discover that the spade connector on the horn was arcing to the reflector on the frame neck. I guess something has happened inside the horn switch on the left side controls.
The other thing is that the handle bars are turned slightly to the right going down the road. Seems I've read something about loosening the triple tree bolts and using a small plate of glass across the forks to get things straightened out.
This bike isn't the same machine with the touring garb removed and the stock final drive back on. Runs about 3700 rpms at 55 mph and it accelerates waaaay harder, sure felt good to be in the wind again.
Now I have to get that LG I rode back from Idaho 4 years ago ready for the rally in NC next month 'cause I think I'm going to sell the XJ. I also have a Venturer I'm trying to get back together but that probably won't happen until this winter. I like all 3 bikes but have come to realize I don't have the time to ride and maintain them all. So if anyone is interested in an XJ and/or a Vetter Windjammer V with lowers and a bracket, I can probably be talked into parting with them.
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