Proper periodic maintenance is important. Especially important are the maintenance services related to emissions control. These controls not only function to ensure cleaner air but are also vital to proper engine operation and maximum performance. In the following maintenance tables, the services related to emissions control are grouped separately.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended inspections and adjustments. These preventive maintenance procedures, if followed, will ensure more reliable vehicle operation and a longer service life. The need for costly overhaul work will be greatly reduced. This information applies to vehicles already in service as well as new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians should be familiar with this entire chapter.
YAMAHA XJ700N/NC
GENERAL INFORMATION
MOTORCYCLE IDENTIFICATION
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number (1) is stamped into the right side of the steering head pipe.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
The following is a guide to determing if a used TCI is appropriate for a given machine:
This series assumes you took the carbs apart, and are trying to figure out how to put them back together again. If you haven’t taken them apart yet, it’s a good idea to skim through this first anyway. Address any questions to: xj-owners@micapeak.com, and we’ll try to talk you through it.
Pictures and text by Dwayne Verhey
The Maxim X tank is a little on the small side. So when I had to repair a big dent as part of a restoration project anyway, I thought I'd address the size too.
I didn't want to ruin the classic lines of the X tank, so after much debate, I decided to widen it a few inches, leaving the profile intact. The first step was to layout the planned cut with narrow masking tape. Normally used for things like pinstriping, it follows curves quite nicely.
Applies to
1985/86 Yamaha XJ700X / XJ750X Maxim-X
1985/86 Yamaha XJ700 Maxim
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Upper Brake Line |
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STARTER MOTOR
CHARGING SYSTEM
1 A.C. Generator
2 Rectifier/Regulator
3 Main switch
48 Battery
49 Fuse "MAIN" (30A)
