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    clutch working?

    On the center stand I was just trying to see if the clutch would disengage from the drive. I guess I wasn't doing it right. I will try it...
    Post by: wackadoo, Jun 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    clutch working?

    So I am making slow progress on my 82 xj550 seca. I got it running, replaced the clutch cable, rebuilt the front brake master cylinder. I am close...
    Thread by: wackadoo, Jun 2, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Today I am trying figure out how to replace the starter push button. Mine is missing. There is just a little spring inside the hole and to start...
    Post by: wackadoo, May 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spilling oil

    thank you
    Post by: wackadoo, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spilling oil

    I drained the oil and got almost 6 quarts out!!! That seems like a lot. It did not smell at all like gas. My next stupid question is which type...
    Post by: wackadoo, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spilling oil

    ok, will do
    Post by: wackadoo, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spilling oil

    Ah ha I checked the sight glass, no bubble at the top so it is overfilled. I'm not sure where the drain plug is but I think this is an opportunity...
    Post by: wackadoo, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spilling oil

    Ok that should help. I will properly check the oil level. As for gas in the oil would it also be likely i that situation that the leaked oil...
    Post by: wackadoo, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spilling oil

    sorry I wasn't clear. I know the hose is supposed to be there but I don't know why the oil is spilling. How do I check the oil level? I don't see...
    Post by: wackadoo, May 17, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spilling oil

    I finally got my 82 xj550 seca to fire up. A very exciting day..Whoot! BUT....it is spilling oi lout of the air cleaner ???? What the crap 8O I...
    Thread by: wackadoo, May 17, 2010, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    electrical power drain

    Rick I think you may be onto something. I noticed when the bike was turned off the Volt meter registered 12 volts. When I rechecked some hours...
    Post by: wackadoo, May 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    electrical power drain

    Thanks I will try that
    Post by: wackadoo, May 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    electrical power drain

    So I got this 82 xj550rj seca for free from my neighbor. I am trying to fix it's many problems to get it running again. What is vexing me now is...
    Thread by: wackadoo, May 7, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat