Do not lube any aluminum parts with graphite!! It will cause a galvanic reaction and eat away the aluminum. Same with Simple Green, it will eat...
So I decided to take out my fiance's 82 550 maxim tonight to see what kind of mileage it gets. We have a road trip coming up and I thought it...
I just got an 82 XJ550 Maxim going well. Took the whole summer. Be prepared to spend some coin on the bike too. Carb kits are going to set you...
I have posted requests for help regarding my motorcycles idling issues. To all those that provided assistance and advice I thank you greatly!...
Yay! I figured it out. I need to wet set the floats. I came to this conclusion by capping the vacuum port for the petcock and removing the fuel...
So, can I run something like 1000 grit wet sand paper through the bores to touch them up? The number two slide has a little knick in the very...
Ok. I replaced the vacuum nipple caps and got a new vacuum line for the petcock. Here is what has been done: carbs removed,...
I am having the same pro lem with mine. If you figure it out please let me know! I will do the same.
The intake boots were replaced. I am going to get new vacuum line for the petcock, some gasket sealer for the engine side of the boots, and new...
I bought an 82 xj550 maxim for my girlfriend to learn to ride on. Figured something cheap and old that if it gets dropped or something no big...
