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  1. rash_powder
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    Carb lubrication

    Do not lube any aluminum parts with graphite!! It will cause a galvanic reaction and eat away the aluminum. Same with Simple Green, it will eat...
    Post by: rash_powder, Aug 29, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    bad night out

    So I decided to take out my fiance's 82 550 maxim tonight to see what kind of mileage it gets. We have a road trip coming up and I thought it...
    Thread by: rash_powder, Aug 28, 2013, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 Maxim 550 ugh!!

    I just got an 82 XJ550 Maxim going well. Took the whole summer. Be prepared to spend some coin on the bike too. Carb kits are going to set you...
    Post by: rash_powder, Aug 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. rash_powder
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    finally got it to run

    I have posted requests for help regarding my motorcycles idling issues. To all those that provided assistance and advice I thank you greatly!...
    Thread by: rash_powder, Aug 25, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. rash_powder
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    holds revs when hot

    Yay! I figured it out. I need to wet set the floats. I came to this conclusion by capping the vacuum port for the petcock and removing the fuel...
    Post by: rash_powder, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. rash_powder
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    holds revs when hot

    So, can I run something like 1000 grit wet sand paper through the bores to touch them up? The number two slide has a little knick in the very...
    Post by: rash_powder, Aug 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. rash_powder
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    holds revs when hot

    Ok. I replaced the vacuum nipple caps and got a new vacuum line for the petcock. Here is what has been done: carbs removed,...
    Post by: rash_powder, Aug 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. rash_powder
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550RH High rev issue

    I am having the same pro lem with mine. If you figure it out please let me know! I will do the same.
    Post by: rash_powder, Aug 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. rash_powder
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    holds revs when hot

    The intake boots were replaced. I am going to get new vacuum line for the petcock, some gasket sealer for the engine side of the boots, and new...
    Post by: rash_powder, Aug 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    holds revs when hot

    I bought an 82 xj550 maxim for my girlfriend to learn to ride on. Figured something cheap and old that if it gets dropped or something no big...
    Thread by: rash_powder, Aug 1, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    550 maxim dyna coil mount

    Has anyone mounted a set of the DC1-1 Dyna coils to a 83 550 Maxim? If so, how did you do it? Any pictures or suggestions? Thanx, Matt
    Thread by: rash_powder, Jun 2, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Need new coils

    Hello all, First post here. Been lurking some as I am reading up on things as I work on the XJ550 Maxim I got for my girlfriend to learn on....
    Thread by: rash_powder, Sep 13, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition coil check

    Are these ohm measurement/specs the same for a 82 550 Maxim? I just got the bike a couple weeks ago and am going through everything, and I...
    Post by: rash_powder, Sep 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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