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picking up my first bike tomorrow

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by 550maxim, Feb 13, 2009.

  1. 550maxim

    550maxim New Member

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    what's up? I'm new to the site......picking up a 1982 550 maxim tomorrow for $200...it needs some work to get it going..it will be my first bike..i'll get some pics up ASAP....
     
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    Welcome aboard 550!
     
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    Hi ya, welcome,Big Fitz is the man for the 550s, with the multi link drive system.
     
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    Welcome to the forum 550 Maxim. Believe it or not we already have a member in Dufur. Looks like a trend developing in Dufur!


    Good luck with your new ride!

    Wamaxim
     
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    Welcome - sounds like a good buy. Post some pics when you get it home.
     
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    welcome- can't wait to see some pics
    Shaun
     
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    Hey, there's hardly any rust on it! You definitely have a project there, but hearing it run for the first time will make it all worth it.
     
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    a few problems i've noticed since i got it home...
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    I've seen worse - assuming it turns over it should be fine. The hole is not a big issue if it does not go into the block - Rebuild it with JBWeld or something - there is nothing behind that cover. You are gonna want to replace the fuse box anyway.

    Plenty of help available here. There is a product called KROIL that is great with rusted fasteners. They were offering 2 cans for $12 on their website.
     
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    Welcome, This is a great place for help and advice. First get a manual and read it. Looks like a new fuse block is in your near future. Plan on getting familiar with those carburetors. Procedures for repair of both can be found here using the search feature of the forum. The chunk missing from the case can be sculpted with JB wield. Some rubbing and polishing and you will have a great ride. I started with one that looked like this so you are already way ahead. Enjoy

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    cool ! thanks for the encouraging words....i am going to order an enclosed fusebox from chacal....where can i get a manual?
     
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    I think you can get one on a CD thru this site or there's always the ebay gods.
     
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    Or chacal has manuals too.
     
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    When those bullets hit the tank it obviously produced an involuntary bodily function causing the seat to split. 8O
     
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    LMAO - too funny Wiz
     
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    LOL...
     
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    Pretty Funny Wiz!

    I have the same seat on my XJ550, split in the same seam...
     
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    I got a new battery...wired up a new fuse block(its not sealed tho,gotta order 1),got it to turn over,starter solenoid is shot(new 1 on the way),ordered a new chain...planning on changing the oil and air filter in the next few days....and I started fixing the two holes behind the cover.....pb blaster'd the rusty bolts.....gotta clean the tank and treat the internal rust.....should have her running in a few weeks...then gotta get tires and fix the brakes...
     
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    :D MOTOR IS GOOD! Its not getting gas so I had to spray gas in the air box to get it to stay running..its good knowing the motor isn't locked up,it didn't even smoke!!! any suggestions on why its not getting gas?..................starter button doesn't work, so I had to stick a screwdriver between the solenoid contacts........and my lights or signals don't work...
     
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    Id say your carbs probably need going through badly.....find Rickomatics OLD SKOOL CARB CLEANING on here, read it over a couple times to familarize yourself and I almost bet that will get you running and then you can start tuning.

    OH! Dont forget to bench synch....can find those instructions on here as well...um....makes me wonder what CANT one find on here??? :lol:
     
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    thanks deadulus!
     
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    Here you go...

    Clean enrichment circuit
    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=8918.html

    Clean carbs
    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2908.html

    Carb Sync
    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2132.html

    Bench sync
    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=6366.html

    Fuel filter
    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=6352.html

    Testing a relay
    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=6809.html

    Diagnose starting issues
    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=7828.html

    Clutch adj
    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... tment.html

    Float Height
    http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic ... t+dry.html
     
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    Remember Rick's cleaning is Hitachi carbs, you probably have Mikunis. Some of the internals are slightly different but all the same tricks and principles apply, believe me. The Mikunis are actually a bit simpler.
     
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    hey man i appreciate all the links..I'm sure they will be a life saver!!!
     
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