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  1. Mancub
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    Wanted Tank to fit a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Anyone have any more advice or options for a tank? He offered to take the tank back and fix it all up (doubt he can) but he claims that the inside...
    Post by: Mancub, Apr 21, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    No... after I cleaned them and reassembled I just put the carbs back on. Then poured gas in the aux tank thinking I could just let them fill up...
    Post by: Mancub, Apr 21, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Update and in need some help. I did all this before I was gone for a few weeks, just got back and want to figure out the next steps. I got the...
    Post by: Mancub, Apr 17, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Sadly a quick search for 96 radian 600 tank (I believe that’s first gen) comes up just about as fruitless as a xj550 tank search... open for ideas...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 28, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Can anyone confirm Jake750’s idea? I’m down for a better or different looking tank if I can make something fit!
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 27, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Mancub
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    Wanted Tank to fit a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    He’s trying to say that even if he fixed the tank, because of the original sealer rusting off from behind inside, and it not coming out in his dip...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 27, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    So the radiator shop said they could straighten out the tank and exterior of it (but he thinks because the inside is the way it is its not worth...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 26, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    @Timbox I posted something on that forum thank you for pointing me there. Also I was wondering if there was a way to keep working on it and get it...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 26, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    @Timbox I made a thread in that forum, thanks for pointing me there. I had that thought, of how I still want to keep working on, get it running,...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 26, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Mancub
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    Wanted Tank to fit a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Had a terrible situation where the Radiators shop returned my tank destroyed and said sorry... I'm newer to this so don't want to do hard...
    Thread by: Mancub, Mar 26, 2021, 27 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Definitely not. I'm hoping that they help pay for the replacement. That didn't just call and say, hey it didn't work sorry, they returned me a...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 26, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    @XJ550H You mentioned some other tanks that fit? What ones? I'm not attached to doing an XJ550 tank if there are others that will fit easily
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 26, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  13. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    I'm wondering the same thing. The inside had some sealer or something thick that didn't dissolve or come off in the dip. Then I guess somehow in...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 26, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Get a load of this. Talk about a nightmare. So turns out the dip didn't dissolve or take care of the liner peeling inside, oh well. Somehow and...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 25, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Yeah I'm just new to all this so honestly I don't care what tank it is, I'd just like it to be able to ideally bolt right on and fit without me...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 25, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Well here is an update. I've had fun putting hours in here and there taking apart the carb, cleaning it, starting to reassemble. The tank is...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 25, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Good to know! Does my plan for the tank and carbs sound good?
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 19, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Got the tank pulled off and planning to do a fish tank pebble roll around plus acetone or vinegar wash out? Have the Carb in pieces and thinking...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 19, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Anyone have a link to a good Carb rebuild kit? I could see in building them out there might be some leaks. I figure that while I have it apart I...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 8, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Timbox Can you see that picture above? The outside looks good and I don't see rust anywhere, but the inside looks like it's peeling the sealer. As...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 7, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Had one heck of a time removing the carb! That was exciting and way harder than people made it sound. The airbox rubber was really tricky, mine...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 6, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Awesome thanks! I’ll move on to pulling off the tank, pulling the carbs, cleaning those out, learning how to do valve clearances, changing plugs,...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 6, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Okay finally got my hands dirty this morning. 1. Started by pulling the plugs and putting a little oil in.(little too much cam squirting out haha)...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 6, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Been sitting for a year or two said the last owner. I love the clear explanation thank you, I will for sure do this first (I've kinda done it when...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 4, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Yeah the valve clearances and that last step of wet setting, vacuum balancing and setting mixtures are intimidating to me. I've never really done...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 4, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Yeah I'm pretty happy with how clean it is for its age, we will see this weekend when I dive into the engine pressure how excited I should be....
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 4, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Here are some pictures so everyone can see what we are starting with. What do you think? I'm not attached to any future plans, you guys are the...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 3, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Thank you! So those steps sound pretty good then? Where would you tackle the shims in this "get the engine running" stage. What do people think...
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 2, 2021 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  29. Mancub
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    Beginner restoration of a 82 XJ550 Maxim

    Hello world of wise and helpful motorcycle lovers. I'm embarking on my first motorcycle restoration and thought it would be fun for others and...
    Thread by: Mancub, Mar 2, 2021, 171 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. Mancub
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    Wanted 1982 XJ 550 Maxim Service Manual

    @XJ550H I'm just starting up a project for a 82 XJ550 Maxim, seems like getting the right manual is a good place to start. Got any help for me?
    Post by: Mancub, Mar 2, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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