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First good ride on the XJ550

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by rpgoerlich, Feb 15, 2009.

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    Was a beautiful day today, 70F not a cloud in the sky, light 9mph breeze. Took the 550 out for it's first ride after replacing 2 pistons/rings and gaskets. It ran great :D . Put 100 miles on it, some city, alot of back roads.
    Only problem I had was when I got home and parked it. Had a slight drip which looked like it was coming from the side plug under the pickup coil cover. But could be the crank seal under pickup cover as there was oil there when I pulled it off, but not much. Could have been sucked into it. Cleaned it up and letting it sit overnight. Should know by morning.
     
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    man, i can't wait to get mine going!
     
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    Excellent. Watch those plugs, and congrats!
     
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    Gonna pull the plugs when I get home tonight.
    Should be able to tell where that oil is coming from then too!
     
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    Hopefully the oil is not a big issue. Congrats on getting it back up and running!
     
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    Spring couldn't come any sooner, changed the oil in mine today and got it to run all of 2 seconds, just too cold.
     
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