I know I'm raising an old thread here, but I'm wondering why an XJ is so easy to push start, if it requires two engine cycles before the TCI will...
I have heard the term "stacked" gears used to describe the situation when you try to shift gears without applying motor (e.g. bike sitting still),...
Also, the bike is located on the Northeast side of Indianapolis, near 96th St. and I-69.
I am buying a new bike and need to sell my 1981 XJ550 Maxim. I have put a lot of effort into trying to make this a very ride-able bike, and it...
My starter solenoid is acting up, and I am looking to replace it. Please let me know if you have one for sale that is known good, and how much...
I tried Castrol 10w40 for the first oil change on mine after buying the thing with 9200 miles on it, and the clutch was slipping real bad. I know...
I use Valvoline Motorcycle 20w50 in my 550. Regular Valvoline 10w40 and Castrol 10w40 both gave clutch slippage problems. Switching to the...
I think you meant Bridgestone Spitfire. Good tires for the money. I have a set on my bike....
My understanding is that there is no computer on the maxims, at least on the 550s. The gauge cluster takes several input signals through the...
