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  1. Tonyr570
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    weak spark long warm up.

    I'm having starting issues with my 82 550 maxim. It'll turn over fully choked then I have to let it warm up slowly taking the choke off for at...
    Thread by: Tonyr570, Aug 25, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    drive chain rattling/bouncing

    I don't know when the chain was last lubed or replaced I bought the bike from a guy who said it was only good as a parts bike and it was pointless...
    Post by: Tonyr570, Aug 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Tonyr570
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    drive chain rattling/bouncing

    I've got an 82 550 maxim. The other day my drive chain started rattling so I checked the free play it seems to be in spec but I noticed the play...
    Thread by: Tonyr570, Aug 12, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    valve cover bolts 550 maxim

    One of my valve cover bolts needed to be drilled out I had no choice. Now I can't find them anywhere if anyone has some or knows where to get one...
    Thread by: Tonyr570, Jul 16, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    front caliper free play

    I don't plan on letting it rattle I'll make a shim for it and let that wear out instead. I know permatex makes a liquid shim I might try. I'll...
    Post by: Tonyr570, Jul 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Tonyr570
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    front caliper free play

    My front caliper on my 83 xj550 has a lot of play in the pin the holes on the caliper it self seem to be oval and the pin isn't centered. I'm not...
    Thread by: Tonyr570, Jul 8, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Tonyr570
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    front caliper free play

    My front caliper on my 83 xj550 has a lot of play in the pin the holes on the caliper it self seem to be oval and the pin isn't centered. I'm not...
    Thread by: Tonyr570, Jul 7, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Tonyr570
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    electrical bugs help.

    I was not checking it while running it's good to hear i didn't have another electrical bug to work out. I've got the blinkers pretty much worked...
    Post by: Tonyr570, Jun 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Tonyr570
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    electrical bugs help.

    I have an 83 550 maxim i have worked out most of it's problems but these least few have me stumped. I have no power to my head light although i...
    Thread by: Tonyr570, Jun 9, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Tonyr570
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    starting issues

    Thanks so is there anything else I should check or just replace?
    Post by: Tonyr570, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Tonyr570
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    starting issues

    A 30 year old one but I rebuilt it before I put it on. the piston in mine was cocked and I couldn't get it out for anything so I just bought one...
    Post by: Tonyr570, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Tonyr570
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    starting issues

    Thanks a lot those are awesome threads. I already got a new caliper for the front brake the rear seem ok no rust and the shoes look almost new. As...
    Post by: Tonyr570, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Tonyr570
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    winter project mod ideas

    I bought an xj550 maxim as a project it turned out to get it running didn't cost me anything and its sound mechanically. I cleaned the carbs and...
    Thread by: Tonyr570, Nov 12, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    starting issues

    hey just figured I would update anyone who cared. Turns out I was going too deep, one wire going to the run/off switch was slightly corroded and...
    Post by: Tonyr570, Nov 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    starting issues

    Thanks for all the responses, I have the Yamaha repair manual some things are Vague though. The solenoid is good and The reason I know there's no...
    Post by: Tonyr570, Oct 10, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Tonyr570
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    starting issues

    I just bought an '82 xj550 as a winter project and my first bike. The guy I bought it from said it had an electrical problem and he didn't know...
    Thread by: Tonyr570, Oct 8, 2012, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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