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1981 XJ550 Seca rozko's cafe racer

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by rozko, Apr 20, 2013.

  1. rozko

    rozko New Member

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    Hello! this is my first post on this forum but ive read alot hare.
    some facts:
    bought this seca some time ago, for 500 $, Shy was in good condition but has problems with cold start (not solved yet). My plan is to make cafe racer because i love this style :) i will update this topic ass often as posible, and i hope that you guys will help me with this maschine :)

    i dont have pics from beggining, hare is after few mods eg clubman (regulated), remowing rear grip...
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    rozko, Apr 20, 2013
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  2. Bighappy

    Bighappy Member

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    I don't think your pic worked...looking forward to seeing it!
     
    Bighappy, Apr 20, 2013
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    Looks almost like mine did when I bought it.

    Have fun modifying!
     
    broberg, Apr 21, 2013
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  4. rozko

    rozko New Member

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    hi, its a beautifull day outside to spend in a garage,
    some carb job done

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    un fortunately one regualation screw was imposible to screw out,
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    i have to drill a small hole in the screw and put a torx bit in to take it out

    hare screw after some cutting, good as new:)
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    i also set the fuel level, i know that its not acurate but its a good starting point.

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    enrchment circuit are shiny and clean ive check every pasage in carb and they are clean, even in the bowl...

    but bike still dont want to start... (new sparkplugs, with healthy spark on each) new batery 12 volts on gauge, 12,9 on volt meter ...

    any ideas?
     
    rozko, Apr 21, 2013
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