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  1. BikerBill
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    Flat spot under 2000 rpm

    Yes did everything.......
    Post by: BikerBill, Jun 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. BikerBill
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    Flat spot under 2000 rpm

    No......it was a set of JPEGS showing how to clean the enrichment circuit posted on this forum.
    Post by: BikerBill, Jun 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. BikerBill
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    Flat spot under 2000 rpm

    Hi Folks My 550 has been running great....carb rebuild, valve settings etc..... but was beginning to not start so good. So following the...
    Thread by: BikerBill, Jun 14, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. BikerBill
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    Starter brush size info.

    Thanks Skaz Yep, I've read your excellent rebuild thread and will be following it to the word! I can get the brushes/rebuild kit here in the UK...
    Post by: BikerBill, Mar 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. BikerBill
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    Starter brush size info.

    Hi Folks Could someone please direct me to the page that has brush dimensions etc. for '81 XJ550 Seca. Many Thanks :)
    Thread by: BikerBill, Mar 31, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. BikerBill
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    550 clutch rebuild

    Brilliant! Thanks Fitz for the heads-up, always a great pleasure and comfort to hear from you. All the best Bill :D
    Post by: BikerBill, Feb 2, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. BikerBill
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    550 clutch rebuild

    Hi Folks Sorry to bother your general chat.....but could someone direct me to some good info. on clutch replace on a 1981 xj550 Seca please.
    Thread by: BikerBill, Feb 2, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. BikerBill
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    Yambits

    Yep, used Yambits a lot and always a good service.
    Post by: BikerBill, Feb 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. BikerBill
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    XJ550 fuel cap

    Wow! That is a work of art.......guess what I'll be doing next week. Many thanks for that Andy :D Bill
    Post by: BikerBill, Sep 28, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. BikerBill
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    XJ550 fuel cap

    How is that done? It looks pressed on to the base so looks like it would damage on prising apart. :?
    Post by: BikerBill, Sep 28, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. BikerBill
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    XJ550 fuel cap

    Hi Folks I have been offered a decent cap for my '81 550 as mine is badly rusted, but the offered cap has no key.......is it possible to swap the...
    Thread by: BikerBill, Sep 28, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. BikerBill
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    XJ550 Oil hoses

    Yep, I guessed they might be. I've been offered a pair of hoses from an XJ650 as they do look identical in the picture. Is there much...
    Post by: BikerBill, Aug 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. BikerBill
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    XJ550 Oil hoses

    Hi Can anyone tell me if the oil hoses that go from the sump to the oil cooler (just under the headlamp) on my '82 XJ550 (UK spec.) are the same...
    Thread by: BikerBill, Aug 30, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. BikerBill
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    Brake pedal spring

    :? Can anyone help me with re-fitting the coil spring behind the pedal on a 1981 XJ550 as after 15 years it's popped off and I can't seem to...
    Thread by: BikerBill, Jun 20, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. BikerBill
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    XJ550 carb balance

    Great, thanks for that :D
    Post by: BikerBill, Nov 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. BikerBill
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    XJ550 carb balance

    Hi Folks Is there a help page on setting the float levels on my 1982 Seca?
    Thread by: BikerBill, Nov 2, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. BikerBill
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    pilot screw O ring

    Thanks Paul.......but the screw is brass, doesn't work with a magnet :?
    Post by: BikerBill, Oct 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. BikerBill
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    pilot screw O ring

    Thanks for that but it's getting the actual screw out of the carb body to access the O ring that's getting a bit of a PITA :?
    Post by: BikerBill, Oct 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. BikerBill
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    pilot screw O ring

    Thanks Fitz, do know of any way of removing them when carbs are in situ. I managed to get No 1 out but am struggling with the others as they're...
    Post by: BikerBill, Sep 30, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. BikerBill
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    pilot screw O ring

    Hi Folks Just working at balancing the carbs on my '82 Seca and notice that there is an "O" ring for the pilot screw on the schematic and...
    Thread by: BikerBill, Sep 30, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. BikerBill
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    Graphics for the 1982 Seca 550?

    Hi Folks It seems that a lot of the Seca parts are used for the RD-2 350LC and the tank decal on te RD looks almost identical, but the side...
    Post by: BikerBill, Aug 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. BikerBill
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    Seals

    Hi Boldstar Many thanks, found it at last :D
    Post by: BikerBill, Aug 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. BikerBill
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    Seals

    Hi Chacal Can I have your email address please?
    Post by: BikerBill, Aug 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. BikerBill
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    Seals

    Firstly, if Fitz was living in GB then we would nominate him for a knighthood......Sir Fitz We can't get these seals for the tacho. here in UK so...
    Thread by: BikerBill, Aug 20, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. BikerBill
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    83 XJ550 Seca Partout 90% Complete, running 30k? odo CHEAP

    Re: 83 XJ550 Seca Partout 90% Complete, running 30k? odo CHE Hi Have the side panels definately been spoken for?
    Post by: BikerBill, Aug 9, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. BikerBill
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    Non Starter

    Well...... valve clearences done, carbs cleaned, now starting on the button! I guess I need now to balance the carbs, are there any more "how to...
    Post by: BikerBill, Jul 15, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Non Starter

    Hi Ground-Hugger thanks for the welcome and thanks again Fitz for the info. Spent a cold winter back in the 80s in London, Ontario........plan to...
    Post by: BikerBill, Jul 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. BikerBill
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    Non Starter

    Just removed the shims..........is it ok to re-use a couple of shims on other valve buckets? as they are the size that's required, or is it best...
    Post by: BikerBill, Jul 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. BikerBill
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    Non Starter

    Well, compression ranges from 50psi to 150 across the 4 cylinders.....though I'm guessing that the one with 50psi has probably got a sticking...
    Post by: BikerBill, Jun 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. BikerBill
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    Non Starter

    Wow, a brilliant slide show on the valve clearances, you've talked me into doing them now! A great help, thanks again
    Post by: BikerBill, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. BikerBill
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    Non Starter

    I did blow through the jets with Wynns Carb Cleaner (that's our local brew) when they were off so I think I'll have to pull them apart again. I...
    Post by: BikerBill, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. BikerBill
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    Non Starter

    Thanks for your info. and advice. The bike has twin discs, oil cooler and swirly wheels so I guess it's a 550R? What is the difference between...
    Post by: BikerBill, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. BikerBill
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    Non Starter

    Yep, cleaned the carbs but not synced and not checked the valve clearances as I don't really think these would change if the bike has been stood...
    Post by: BikerBill, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. BikerBill
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    Non Starter

    Sorry........the bike's an XJ550 seca!
    Post by: BikerBill, Jun 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. BikerBill
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    Non Starter

    Hi Folks New to this site today. I have an '81 bike that's been standing for 5/6 years and just trying to get it fired up. Repaired the petcock...
    Thread by: BikerBill, Jun 24, 2012, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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