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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by 3MAXIMS, Sep 14, 2015.

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    I am new to the forum I have owned 3 XJ bikes a 650 Maxim, 700x Maxim and I just bought a 1982 550 Maxim.The 650 I bought new the first year they made them the 700 I bought as used I no longer own either of these bikes. The 550 was a barn find it has just under 6000 miles on it. My plan is to bring it back to life.
     
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    Sound interesting, I think the 550 will be very fun , I'm new here as well , have owned an 82 650 seca for about 3 1/2 years.... Lots of experience and help from other members I expect...
     
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    Welcome to the " collective"
    Lots of help from all here and post pics as you go, it's nice to see progress and encouragement from the group will keep you going through cold winter nights
     
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    Welcome aboard. These guys are a great help. Although, the 'for sale' category can get caustic. Between knowledgeable members and Chacal (Evrything XJ) they were able to get my bike running and I'm no mechanic.
     
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    I pulled the head off and put some diesel fuel additive in each cylinder and let set for a couple of days.
     
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    image.jpg Got pistons to break loose and pulled head off rings are all stuck except for #2 piston.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    They are stuck, but they will clean up. Instead of the diesel additive use a 50/50 mix of acetone and automatic transmission fluid.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Only when a first-post is a for-sale post.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    And even then, it usually only when the first-poster either 1) won't answer questions, or 2) tells US that we are asking inappropriate questions, or ) starts arguing with us, or 4) starts name-calling, etc.....
     
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    Good clarification as to root cause ..... but none the less can (not always) get caustic.
     
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    There appears to be sawdust (???) all over the piston and engine?
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Engine mites
     
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    Sawdust ..... Keeps MY valves from knocking!
     
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    It could be sawdust I am not sure there was a lot of dirt etc on outside of engine.
     
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    Thanks for the info I will try that.
     
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