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Here she is:)

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by ZachyD, Sep 8, 2012.

  1. ZachyD

    ZachyD New Member

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    Well I got my 1982 Yamaha xj550r today. She's a mess haha. Gotta see if she will start this week. Need to get a solenoid. Pray that the engine has compression haha. Guy I bought it from says it did, but who knows.

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  2. jeffcoslacker

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    That's about the shape mine came to me in, and it's been progressing nicely, I just keep plugging along, putting a couple of hours a day into it, seems like nothings really happening but little by little my constant fiddling pays off...it's come a long ways in the 5 or 6 weeks I've had it.

    Considering I started out with a non-runner that hadn't fired in at least four years and missing all kinds of pieces, yesterday I rode 30 miles (still no plate or inspection) and it did great.

    Your engine castings and side covers look real good, should clean up nice!

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  3. XJPilot

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    Looks like a long road ahead of you but should be a fun project and a great bike once it's done! Welcome to the forum!
     
    XJPilot, Sep 9, 2012
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    JeffK Well-Known Member

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    XJPilot echos my thoughts......that looks the way most of mine looked when I first got them....you'll be fine.....just take your time and remember, it's a whole lot easier to do it right the first time than it is to go back in once the tools are put away!! LOL

    Welcome to the club!!


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    JeffK, Sep 10, 2012
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    Looks like mine too :) I'm still working on getting mine running right but am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Just work on it a little at a time and walk away when you get too frustrated:)
     
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