82 xj750 help

On Nov 7, 8:17 am, Manjo <manjo1....DeleteThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Nov 7, 8:05 am, zoot <aba....DeleteThis@ns-design.com> wrote:
>
> > this is my first posting on this group and am just getting back to
> > motorcycles.i just got this bike (runs good) and have a lot of
> > questions. let me start with . the positions on the gas petcock are
> > not marked.help
> > the battery condition sender unit is missing and the flashing red
> > light is covered with black tape. how do i hook up the new unit?
> > also have a problem with rear brake sensor that I haven't looked at
> > yet.
> > also got an 80 XS 400 special 2 project bike ( not running) that i am
> > combining ebay carbs on.
> > i am probably going to need lots of help to get the 2 bikes up to
> > snuff over winter.
>
> > thanks
>
> Howdy,
>
> Which shop manual are you using to help you with this work?
>
> Manjo

haynes
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"Manjo" <manjo1111.TakeThisOut@gmail.com> wrote

>> i am probably going to need lots of help to get the 2 bikes up to
>> snuff over winter.
>>

Alas, the help you can get in a forum like this is severly limited.
If you do find someone familiar with the model you have, not being able to
SEE the bike is a major drawback. Then there is the inevitable
misunderstanding(s) in communication............

Good luck.
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zoot wrote:
>the positions on the gas petcock are not marked.

It's probably an automatic vacuum-operated petcock with ON, PRI and RES
positions. Gasoline doesn't flow until the engine produces vacuum by being
cranked by the starter or by actually running.

http://demo.motorsportdealers.com/modules/oemparts/partsimage.gifx?t=2...1107093


The lever pointing straight down is probably ON, straight back is probably
REServe, straight forward is probably PRIme.

If you disconnect the fuel hose and turn the lever forward and gasoline
starts running out, you'll know you have located the PRIme position.

>the battery condition sender unit is missing and the flashing red
>light is covered with black tape. how do i hook up the new unit?

Did you actually buy a new sender for $20? If not, replace the battery with a
maintenance free AGM type and screw the sender-type battery.

The sender just completed a circuit to ground through the electrolyte in the
battery.

http://demo.motorsportdealers.com/modules/oemparts/partsimage.gifx?t=2...1107093


>also have a problem with rear brake sensor that I haven't looked at
>yet.

Could be a corroded switch or poor electrical connection or an out of
adjustment switch.

>i am probably going to need lots of help to get the 2 bikes up to
>snuff over winter.

Well, there are only a few trolls in this NG. If somebody starts telling you
that you're stupid for trying to fix your own bike or starts going on about
RTFM, just ignore him.

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zoot wrote:

>haynes

You can get into trouble if you believe what a Haynes manual has to say. I
spent an extra two days working on my pickup truck because of bad info in the
Haynes manual. The best manual is the official Yamaha shop manual.

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