Just bought a xj900s...couple of questions.

[wobbly]

Hi all, just bought a '99 xj900s(hed) and have a couple of questions.
I've looked around the forum and found the post about adjusting the TPS
but seemed to make no difference. Haven't checked the ohms readings yet
as it's just started raining.
How much is a new TPS Will I do any damage to the bike in the meantime.
Centre stand is all rusty and has a hole, how much for a new one?

Thanks, Richard.

[eliminator]

From what I've read on here before about adjusting the TPS, if it's set wrong the rev. counter will swing to a "certain" place, can't remember where. That's all I know on the matter.

[Padster]

A new centre stand is over £100 from Yamaha.

[CD]

IIRC the TPS has to be disconnected and then the ignition turned on to see its diagnostics. Someone will be along soon with the instructions. Otherwise its in the workshop manuals and might even be online somewhere.

The centre stand is noted for rusting and cracking. As Padster says, new ones cost £££s so its worth getting the existing stand repaired and strengthened before it falls apart. Mine has also been powder coated because paint can't cope with road grit blasting.

This is mine after repairs with reinforcing strips added front and back. Its MUCH easier to repair before it falls apart so best done ASAP. Dont forget the return spring needs room to move so be careful where the reinforcement is placed.

[wobbly]

Thanks guys. The TPS info is on this site, found it, read it, but not able to get the setting right. I've put it back where it was for now until I get more time to look at it. But, will I do any damage if I use it?
Over 100 sobs for a stand! Definite job to try myself. Gotta mig welder for my birthday, itching to try it out.

Cheers, Richard.

[CD]

If you loosen the TPS screws it should move with a gentle taps. The sweet spot is narrow so if the TPS is loose you'll never find the right spot. It should not do any harm if set wrong but fuel consumption can be poor.

Take care on the stand the metal is horrible thin. This is my first attmpt with extra plating. Its now got two plates front and back - one above and one below the cross brace. Be careful to leave space for the return spring to move

[wobbly]

Ok, thanks for that. I was probably moving it to quickly.
Had a good look at my stand and I reckon I'll need to replace
the cross tube before bracing it. Ho hum.

Cheers, Richard.

[CD]

Mine welded but soon enough it cracked again. I'm not sure the cross tube is up to the job when its new so add some rust....

If its not actually fallen in two you could weld on some larger 3mm steel plates just make sure they wont hit the rear wheel or the return spring. The job can be done when its dropped in half but aligning the top bolt holes is a struggle. I disconnected my bike's generator and tack welded the stand on the bike. You could also use a length of threaded bar and a spacer tube.