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  1. rdsoxx
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    82 XJ 550 for sale

    I bought it as a project bike about a year ago. Rebuilt the carbs, it starts on ether. I got a new job with alot of travel and just dont have...
    Thread by: rdsoxx, Nov 11, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. rdsoxx
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    My xj project

    I appreciate the idle spec. It had a hard time starting so im not concerned with it just yet. Other stuff to so first.
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 16, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. rdsoxx
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    mikuni carb a/f screw location

    No i meant to say to choke, thats what yamaha calls it so thats what i call it! I found the thread on removing the plugs so i will follow that.
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. rdsoxx
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    My xj project

    Not reAdy for the idle yet fitz, you know that! Wet set float heights and valve clearances first! Then i'll worry about air fuel screws, idle,...
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. rdsoxx
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    which manual for valve clearance check

    Yup - got some at napa this afternoon. I will be using your write up to do it. Seems pretty straight forward. I did it on my gixxer a few years...
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. rdsoxx
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    My xj project

    Correction - next steps are installing a starter button and checking and correcting valve clearances. THEN im gonna worry about idle and sync...
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. rdsoxx
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    which manual for valve clearance check

    i do plan on getting manuals, but i want to do a little work over the weekend. Now i just need some dam metric feeler gauges!
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. rdsoxx
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    mikuni carb a/f screw location

    i meant to say "choke", my bad. Thinking about too many things at once. Mine still have the brass "plugs" so i will have to drill those...
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. rdsoxx
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    which manual for valve clearance check

    Which manual should i get. Taking Fitz's advice, im gonna check valve clearances before i do anything else.
    Thread by: rdsoxx, Dec 14, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. rdsoxx
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    mikuni carb a/f screw location

    same as the hitachi? right next to idle plunger?
    Thread by: rdsoxx, Dec 14, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. rdsoxx
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    My xj project

    it ran pretty smooth actually, but didnt want to hold a low idle - still alot of tuning and sync to do, but now i feel comfortable doing it all...
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. rdsoxx
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    My xj project

    Fuse box replaced, bike finally has spArk. Confirmed all safety relays are functional. Started the bike and it ran. Now that i know it can be...
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. rdsoxx
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    No spark - where to start

    All good. Replaced the fuse box - i now have spark and was able to start the bike. Thanks guys.
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. rdsoxx
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    No spark - where to start

    Battery is new and fully charged. I have questionable continuity across the ignition fuse. Stopped at radio shack last night so i will be...
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 13, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. rdsoxx
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    question on the safety circuit

    thank you Rick - the wiring diagram didnt seem to illustrate it that way. i trust humans more tho!
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 13, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. rdsoxx
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    question on the safety circuit

    So does pulling that relay actually bypass it?
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 12, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. rdsoxx
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    question on the safety circuit

    As i've mentioned before, i dont have spark yet on my XJ. Fitz provided a link to chacal's relay / electrical post that provided a lot of good...
    Thread by: rdsoxx, Dec 12, 2012, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. rdsoxx
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    No spark - where to start

    Thats a good idea rick - i think i will try that. I am gonna pull the kickstand relay and the ignition cut as illuatrated in the above link, just...
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 9, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  19. rdsoxx
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    No spark - where to start

    Which relay is for the safety circuit? What would i jumper to eliminate the safety circuit? Thank u for the reply.
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 9, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  20. rdsoxx
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    My xj project

    Airbox was already off when i bought it actually.
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. rdsoxx
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    No spark - where to start

    As the post states, i have no spark. When cranking it, i have the kickstand up with the plunger circuit fully out, bike is in neutral, neutral...
    Thread by: rdsoxx, Dec 9, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. rdsoxx
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    My xj project

    Im starting a thread just to track my project and likely solicit your input. So far: Yanked off the tank and drained it. Pulled air box and...
    Thread by: rdsoxx, Dec 7, 2012, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. rdsoxx
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    No starter button, a little help

    maybe i will take it apart and see whats inside!
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 5, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. rdsoxx
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    No starter button, a little help

    Ive begun the process and am pretty excited about it. Pulled the tank and carb assembly off today. I will be tackling the carb next. Anyway,...
    Thread by: rdsoxx, Dec 4, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    tranny question

    awesome - thank you. the stock air box is remove right now (and temporarily cracked!) so that is likely why i saw nothing attached. thanks guys.
    Post by: rdsoxx, Dec 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. rdsoxx
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    tranny question

    There is small hose fitting (part of the casting) on the transmission, on the right side. It is underneath and behind the right outside carb (not...
    Thread by: rdsoxx, Dec 4, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. rdsoxx
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    just joined - bought a 1982 XJ550

    Hey all. Just picked up an 82 550 as a project bike. look forward to getting her restored and back on the road!
    Thread by: rdsoxx, Nov 30, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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