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  1. diezel
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    1982 Seca 550 Cafe Racer Build for Rockerbox

    Very cool, i checked out DCC's website and there are a few choices that i like, but ultimately i think i'll end up with the 17" reverse cone...
    Post by: diezel, Jul 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. diezel
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    stock xj exhaust modified to 4 into 1?

    i was just curious if anyone knew of any negative consequences of turning a stock xj collector box into a 4 into 1 system by slash cutting and...
    Thread by: diezel, Jul 28, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. diezel
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    1982 Seca 550 Cafe Racer Build for Rockerbox

    Great bike, i love the paint. I recently bought a radian similar to yours and was wondering what you did for exhaust and how it sounds? i've...
    Post by: diezel, Jul 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. diezel
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    effects of seca cams in a maxim engine?

    okay, so the cost to benefit ratio is way off haha. thanks for the info. i think i might look into it as a long run project, but meanwhile i'll...
    Post by: diezel, May 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. diezel
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    effects of seca cams in a maxim engine?

    just curious as to the effects of putting 550 seca cams in my 550 maxim engine? any better performance? is it even possible? has anyone ever done...
    Thread by: diezel, May 14, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. diezel
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    How quarts of oil in a XJ550?

    well i feel like the biggest idiot on earth. as you said, the oil was so clear i didn't even notice it had filled the sight glass. anyway, the...
    Post by: diezel, May 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. diezel
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    How quarts of oil in a XJ550?

    i've drained and refilled the bike with 2.5 quarts. i've had the bike veritcal for over ten minutes and it hasn't been run in over three months....
    Post by: diezel, May 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. diezel
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    How quarts of oil in a XJ550?

    the bike does not have a center stand anymore, however i have had someone strattle the bike as if they were riding it and still nothing in the...
    Post by: diezel, May 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. diezel
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    How quarts of oil in a XJ550?

    i'm having trouble with refilling my 81 550 after draining litterally 99% of the oil. i've added 4 quarts so far and still nothing in the sight...
    Post by: diezel, May 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. diezel
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    Having some clutch issues i suspect...then again maybe not

    sounds like a plan to me. i am planning on riding the bike quite a bit once its done, so im sure the right thing to do is replace everything. i...
    Post by: diezel, Apr 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. diezel
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    Having some clutch issues i suspect...then again maybe not

    The dots are aligned and the boss spring went in with the larger id friction plate third from the outside which i believe is correct according to...
    Post by: diezel, Apr 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. diezel
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    Having some clutch issues i suspect...then again maybe not

    i adjusted the arm so there is no play, but still no luck. the cable moves a good half inch and i can see through the oil fill hole that the...
    Post by: diezel, Apr 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. diezel
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    Having some clutch issues i suspect...then again maybe not

    i pulled the plates inspected, cleaned and oiled them all and put them back in the correct order, however the clutch still won't fully disengage...
    Post by: diezel, Apr 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. diezel
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    Having some clutch issues i suspect...then again maybe not

    yes it does roll in neutral. I'll pull the plates tonight, inspect them and make sure they're all in the correct order and orientation when i put...
    Post by: diezel, Apr 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. diezel
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    Having some clutch issues i suspect...then again maybe not

    i guess i'll just get right to the point. This is with the bike not running and no oil in the crankcase, i'm not sure if that will cause what is...
    Thread by: diezel, Apr 12, 2012, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. diezel
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    Bike fires, has spark and decent compression but wont run

    ITS ALIVE! I got it to start and ran it for about five minutes this afternoon after pulling the carbs cleaning them thoroughly, setting the floats...
    Post by: diezel, Jan 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. diezel
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    Bike fires, has spark and decent compression but wont run

    Dinoracer: there is gas flowing from the bowls when the drains are opened, but the plugs remain dry, which leads me to believe its either a bad...
    Post by: diezel, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. diezel
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    Bike fires, has spark and decent compression but wont run

    By gone through i basically mean cleaned, they have been bench synched, but i have not wet set the floats as i am not sure how to do this. I have...
    Post by: diezel, Jan 11, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. diezel
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    Bike fires, has spark and decent compression but wont run

    okay, i checked the clearances and they are all withing specs, it is firing in the right order, and the carbs have been gone through numerous...
    Post by: diezel, Jan 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. diezel
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    Can someone explain this fuel shutoff please?

    Phew, that makes me feel better, now i don't have to worry so much about gas leaking all over my garage floor. I appreciate all your help
    Post by: diezel, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. diezel
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    Bike fires, has spark and decent compression but wont run

    Thanks a ton! i wish i woulda known that air box bit a little sooner, i already bought pods, scrapped the airbox and modified the exhaust....
    Post by: diezel, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. diezel
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    Can someone explain this fuel shutoff please?

    The fuel shutoff on my maxim is like nothing i've ever seen before. there is an on, a reserve and a prime position. What position should the lever...
    Thread by: diezel, Jan 9, 2012, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. diezel
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    Bike fires, has spark and decent compression but wont run

    This may sound like a stupid question but i am not entirely familiar with these engines, but when you say check the valves, do you mean check the...
    Post by: diezel, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. diezel
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    Bike fires, has spark and decent compression but wont run

    Thanks for the tips, i'll work on my prof asap. As far as the valves go, do you know where i can find all of the specs for this particular bike?...
    Post by: diezel, Jan 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. diezel
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    Bike fires, has spark and decent compression but wont run

    Hey guys, ive had this bike for about 6 months now. its an xj550 maxim, ive basically just been choppin up the frame and strippin off useless...
    Thread by: diezel, Jan 9, 2012, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. diezel
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    will xj 650 turbo pipes fit on a stock 550?

    Thanks, i didn't think it wouldn't be a bolt n go situation but i figured this would be the best way to find out. I have considered fuel...
    Post by: diezel, Dec 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    will xj 650 turbo pipes fit on a stock 550?

    Hey guys, i'm new to the site and this might sound like a stupid question to some of you more experienced builders. I am considering doing an xj...
    Thread by: diezel, Dec 27, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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