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by Spike
Mon Oct 21, 2024 1:01 am
Forum: The XT600Z 1VJ Ténéré Forum
Topic: 1VJ cutting out
Replies: 4
Views: 2957

Re: 1VJ cutting out


Is this a new development or something ongoing? Does it happen at all positions of the throttle beyond idle or only at wide open throttle? Do you notice backfiring after it cuts out? What about popping on deceleration?

Keep that Mezo plate running!


Hi Scottieh, this has been an issue from the ...
by Spike
Sat Oct 19, 2024 2:36 pm
Forum: The XT600Z 1VJ Ténéré Forum
Topic: 1VJ cutting out
Replies: 4
Views: 2957

1VJ cutting out

Hi all it has been a while !! I have a 1VJ with all 2002 XT 600 running gear [ motor and electrics ]. It will sit a idle all day, however when l take her out on the road it wants to regularly cut out. l have always thought that it was the breather / ball bearing / filter in the tank cap however it ...
by Spike
Thu May 12, 2022 11:46 am
Forum: The XT600Z 1VJ Ténéré Forum
Topic: MEZO back on the road !!
Replies: 3
Views: 981

MEZO back on the road !!

https://i.postimg.cc/TPkgGQbm/20220512-163145.jpg

MEZO will now be riding with me. This is his actual original plate that he ran on his 900SL [he must have handed it back to Transport Dept when he moved to Queensland] A big thank you to his brother Eliot for completing paperwork to allow the plate ...
by Spike
Mon Nov 15, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: Intake Section
Topic: 1VJ carb on 2001 motor
Replies: 5
Views: 8868

Re: 1VJ carb on 2001 motor

Is it possible that there is a vacuum forming in the petrol tank?
by Spike
Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:46 am
Forum: Intake Section
Topic: 1VJ carb on 2001 motor
Replies: 5
Views: 8868

Re: 1VJ carb on 2001 motor

Yes, it should be as l had the carb rebuild by a proper motorcycle mechanic, but l will take the bowl off and check all is ok inside there
by Spike
Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:43 pm
Forum: Intake Section
Topic: 1VJ carb on 2001 motor
Replies: 5
Views: 8868

1VJ carb on 2001 motor

CARBY EXPERTS
I have the above arrangement on my 1VJ can anyone see an issue with this?
I have an issue that may or may not be related, that being after about 5klm of riding the old girl seems to be fuel starved and stops, hit the starter after about 30 seconds and all seems well and ok. Is it ...
by Spike
Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:40 am
Forum: Spotted on ebay
Topic: 34L South West, Western Australia.
Replies: 1
Views: 6575

Re: 34L South West, Western Australia.

Hell, if only l had more room l would grab it........ :tenere:
by Spike
Wed Aug 18, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: Spotted on ebay
Topic: 1VJ Project (near Newcastle. NSW)
Replies: 1
Views: 6613

Re: 1VJ Project (near Newcastle. NSW)

Tempted, if it was in WA. Surely it would be easier the second time around :poser:

The frame looks like it has already been done
by Spike
Wed Aug 18, 2021 1:46 pm
Forum: The XT600Z 3AJ Ténéré Forum
Topic: New South African Member
Replies: 5
Views: 1212

Re: New South African Member

As Mezo said, check and clean all negative / black wire connections. can you feel the flasher unit 'ticking', check all the light bulbs are ok, check if the switch is actually operational :welcome2: :tenere:
by Spike
Wed Aug 18, 2021 1:42 pm
Forum: The XT600Z 1VJ Ténéré Forum
Topic: Regulators
Replies: 15
Views: 4088

Re: Regulators

If they are that cheap, buy 2.....why not have a spare :tenere: