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  1. splazoid
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    Bike for sale - '81 750 Seca

    Mostly complete and running bike. Many pics and a video. Relatively clean. eBay listing
    Thread by: splazoid, May 6, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. splazoid
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    Wanted - 81 750 Seca Side Covers / Mufflers

    Both side covers wanted - any color, original black preferred. If you have mufflers/complete exhaust, might also be interested. Located in...
    Thread by: splazoid, Apr 21, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. splazoid
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    Cold 1/3 headers

    Something's going on that the header pipes on 1 & 3 don't warm up. Sounds pretty terrible, and unburnt gas dripping from the collector box. I...
    Thread by: splazoid, Apr 28, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. splazoid
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    Demon Valves! Updated 3/27

    Alrighty, I've had an incredibly terrible time getting my syncing/colortuning to work after a carb overhaul, but before this can happen, the...
    Thread by: splazoid, Mar 24, 2012, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. splazoid
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    Syncing troubles

    I cannot seem to get the carbs to sync fully - 1,2, and 3 are all at about four PSI, while 4 is at three. Turning the sync screw between 3 and 4...
    Thread by: splazoid, Mar 23, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. splazoid
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    Throttle cable not fitting

    1) What did I do wrong this time? Getting my carbs back on the bike. I put the throttle cable on the throttle shaft between carbs 2 and 3, but...
    Thread by: splazoid, Mar 18, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. splazoid
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    Muffler and collector box gaskets

    PO had installed straight through pipes (buzzy as a blonde at senior prom), which I've ditched and found some stock mufflers with good baffles on...
    Thread by: splazoid, Mar 15, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. splazoid
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    Float heights

    Im setting my float heights using the clear tube method. Took me quite awhile to level them to my liking, but I'm there. I measured carb 4 and the...
    Thread by: splazoid, Mar 14, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. splazoid
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    Master Cylinder rebuild - what goes where?

    Rebuilding my master cylinder, but I don't know which rubber o-rings go where on the piston. There are two, and one has a smaller inside...
    Thread by: splazoid, Mar 10, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. splazoid
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    Broken exhaust stud removal

    Howdy all. I broke the tip off an exhaust stud and need to remove it. There is still about an inch and a half sticking out of the head, and I've...
    Thread by: splazoid, Feb 25, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. splazoid
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    How do I test wheel bearings?

    I'm going to be replacing my tires, and Im currently working on redoing the brakes - how can I determine if I should replace my front & rear wheel...
    Thread by: splazoid, Feb 4, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. splazoid
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    Butterflies not sealing - showing light sliver

    After a bunch of head scratching and playing with the parts, I have the carbs reassembled as a devote member of the Church of Clean. However,...
    Thread by: splazoid, Feb 1, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. splazoid
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    Throttle shaft reassembly

    Howdy gang - getting my carbs back together now that I've got all the parts I need (Thanks chacal!). Specifically I'm having troubles with the...
    Thread by: splazoid, Jan 31, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. splazoid
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    Not mine - 550 seca rotors $48 shipped.

    Ebay steal Rotors
    Thread by: splazoid, Jan 25, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. splazoid
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    What carb part is this? Reassembly help.

    I need help identifying this screw from my carbs. I have them disasembled in 4 different containers, each with the parts for itself. While...
    Thread by: splazoid, Jan 24, 2012, 33 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. splazoid
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    Burtnt valve? Valve clearances? Shim trade anyone?

    Looking for someone who has valve shims to trade - mine are very tight (and I may have a burnt valve). In mm.......1......2.....3........4...
    Thread by: splazoid, Jan 17, 2012, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. splazoid
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    Now what? Stripped butterfly shaft screw

    I determined that my butterfly shaft seals were the cause of a throttle issue, and have dug into the carbs very meticulously to fix the problem....
    Thread by: splazoid, Jan 6, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. splazoid
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    550 Maxim head removal, exhaust work, and into the carbs

    Well I've definitely got my winter work cut out for me... I got set to winterize my bike, and part of doing so was to replace the plugs (bike...
    Thread by: splazoid, Dec 13, 2011, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. splazoid
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    Is this more than I can handle?

    Howdy, all! I know this time of year is typically ripe with bike repair advice, but my cage has some issues that need handling if it's going to...
    Thread by: splazoid, Dec 5, 2011, 16 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  20. splazoid
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    For sale near me: 750 seca engine $95

    Found a 750 engine on craigs near me in Seymour Wisconsin, thought i would share with the forum. For sale on CL [img]
    Thread by: splazoid, Oct 5, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. splazoid
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    WANTED - 550 maxim luggage rack / sissy bar

    Looking for the diamond in the rough - been scanning craigslist/ebay for a few months, as well as here, but thought I would make an official...
    Thread by: splazoid, Oct 4, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. splazoid
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    Do I need new sprockets?

    I have an '81 XJ 550 Maxim with just over 9000 original miles (Previous owner let her sit before I got hold of it). The chain is very...
    Thread by: splazoid, Aug 26, 2011, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. splazoid
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    What exhaust parts do I need? 550 Maxim

    My bike (550 Maxim) is VERY loud, and i would assume it's because of my exhaust not having any baffles. I don't know what parts are...
    Thread by: splazoid, May 27, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. splazoid
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    Lurch/stall while engaging first gear

    I'm a new rider on a maxim 550. I've been trying to get my bike going on the dead end road i live on, but have not had as much luck as i...
    Thread by: splazoid, May 11, 2011, 30 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj550 exhaust baffles

    Im not entirely certain of what i need, but the exhaust on my '81 550 is just the chrome tubes without baffles/end caps on them. This means it's...
    Thread by: splazoid, May 3, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. splazoid
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    Maxim XJ 550 RIGHT Side Cover with Emblem

    This is the right side cover for a Yamaha Maxim xj550. It is Grey and includes the '550' emblem in great shape. :D Contact with offers, will...
    Thread by: splazoid, Apr 28, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    WANTED 81 XJ550 Backrest/Sissy Bar

    Not sure if they make backrests for the XJ550, as i've not seen any for sale, just in pictures (perhaps they're modded). If they don't make...
    Thread by: splazoid, Apr 17, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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