SUGEESTIONS FOR NEW CJ 750 OWNERS:
Always check your oil especially before long rides(also engine oil). Use good motor oil. Always carry some extra oil in the bike. Back brakes are used more to stop the sidecars. Keep a safe distance especially when roads are Wet and slippery CJs sway when braking with a passenger in the sidecar and also stopping distance is increased. Alloy wheels have better stopping ability than spoke wheels. Spokes tend to snap, check often and replace broken spokes. Ride slowly on right turns as the cj 750 sidecar can lift and bike can flip over! CJ engines are air cooled so in the summer it tends to get hot and needs to be cooled. Stop every so often and let your engine rest. Headlights use more battery than the bike can recharge. Long rides will help recharge the Battery of your cj sidecars Turn off gas valve when you stop your changjiang sidecar If your sidecar does not start:
1)Make sure gas valve is open.
2) Check the red light on left side of key slot. If light is on, battery is no problem
3) Check the distributor to see if engine is turning.
4) Check your spark plug cables if it is well connected
5) Manually pump some gas into the bike by pressing the button on top of the carburetors until you see the gas comes out from cabs before starting kick your changjiang sidecar slowly. If engine starts and light does not go off when throttle is turned, charging is not good. Have it fixed before battery goes dead.If left red light next to key slot is not on, most likely battery is dead or connection is loose. Check battery cable, power switch (black box under seat or in the trunk), ground cable, battery connectors. If you hear abnormal engine noise when riding:
1)might be overheating, rest till it cools a bit. Never pour water on the engine.Valves might be leaking.
2)Timing might be off.
3)Piston ring may be bad.
If you hear engine hissing:
1) Exhaust might be leaking.
2)Gasket seal might be leaking.
When you find your gears slip:A very common CJ problem. In most cases it's a pin problem that can be adjusted by a professional. Have it adjusted before its taken apart. Riding in winter:Use a lighter oil, and pump the kick-start in neutral to get someoil into engine before starting. Best to kick start your cj sidecar.Carburetors can get frozen when the gas with water Transmissionsalso get frozen. Riding in wet weather: Bikes slide on turns and on braking... ride slowly!!! Old cloth spark plug cables easly short out. Always keep the wire and spark plugs dry. Make sure water does not get into your key slot or it will short out switch. Water may get into transmission from speedometer cable and foam up causing it to leak out, check your transmission fluid. Happy driving !!!!! |
