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  1. ilyamer
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    Green powder mold? on carbs?

    Hey skippy, Have you tried soaking your carbs in one of those buckets of carb dip? It worked great for me, I soaked all the aluminum parts...
    Post by: ilyamer, Mar 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. ilyamer
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    Alternative to colortune

    I third fitz's suggestion... I kept trying to colortune last summer and had no luck getting consistent results. I had wet-set my floats but didn't...
    Post by: ilyamer, Mar 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. ilyamer
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    xj550 Seca vs. Maxim clutch cable length

    Hi guys. I have an xj550 Maxim but I accidentally ordered a Seca clutch cable. Does anyone know what the difference in length is between them?
    Thread by: ilyamer, Sep 12, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. ilyamer
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    What are my plugs saying?

    Hey Rick, are the insulators in your plugs that same tan color all the way through or are they darker past the threads?
    Post by: ilyamer, Jul 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. ilyamer
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    Strange Mixture Problem XJ550

    No, I didn't replace the boots, but it wasn't them that leaked. It was the throttle shaft seals. My boots are in good shape and don't leak. I...
    Post by: ilyamer, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. ilyamer
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    Strange Mixture Problem XJ550

    I replaced all seals.
    Post by: ilyamer, Jun 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. ilyamer
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    Strange Mixture Problem XJ550

    The o-rings are new. The seals and boots of the plungers looked good when I last had the carbs apart a couple of months ago. I think I could tune...
    Post by: ilyamer, Jun 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. ilyamer
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    Strange Mixture Problem XJ550

    I took my carbs off and cleaned the passageways and jets again, this time using a bristle from a metal brush to ensure the small openings by the...
    Post by: ilyamer, Jun 8, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. ilyamer
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    Strange Mixture Problem XJ550

    Another question-how can I tell when those passages are clean? When I spray with Carb cleaner I can see it coming out the other ports but I can't...
    Post by: ilyamer, Jun 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. ilyamer
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    Strange Mixture Problem XJ550

    Hi Fitz, thanks for your input. In the first post of the thread I described what I had done in more detail. I didnt take out the pilot mixture...
    Post by: ilyamer, Jun 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Strange Mixture Problem XJ550

    How do I clean them? I broke the rack and soaked the carbs in cleaner for a while, then used Carb cleaner in a can and sprayed into all the jets....
    Post by: ilyamer, Jun 6, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Strange Mixture Problem XJ550

    Hi guys, I've been riding my bike for a couple months (xj550 maxim), but the mixture was never that great. Around 4-5k RPM the bike would pop and...
    Thread by: ilyamer, Jun 6, 2013, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. ilyamer
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    Something else to look for when you can't sync / bad idle

    The Carb bodies are made from aluminum, while the throttle shafts are steel... the shafts should not be wearing down before the bodies. If you...
    Post by: ilyamer, May 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    I found the link-this is the homemade YICS tool I was talking about: http://www.xs11.com/xs11-info/tech-tips ... -tool.html I have a question...
    Post by: ilyamer, Mar 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    I have a question though, I read on here about how to fabricate a homemade YICS tool, but I can't seem to find the link. Do any of you guys have...
    Post by: ilyamer, Mar 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    Fitz, sorry it seemed that way, I glanced past the o-ring thing because I was too anxious for a quick fix. I really appreciate your help! I...
    Post by: ilyamer, Mar 13, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    I took the carbs all the way apart, so i had both out. Is there any way to tell without just bending the float tab and seeing if it stops? Also,...
    Post by: ilyamer, Mar 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. ilyamer
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    I took the carbs all the way apart, so i had both out. Is there any way to tell without just bending the float tab and seeing if it stops? Also,...
    Post by: ilyamer, Mar 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    So I got the carbs out and set them up. Three of the carbs overflow. Is this because of my needles or poor float adjustment?
    Post by: ilyamer, Mar 2, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    Okay, so before I left my house today I gave a sniff to my oil, and it definitely has gas in it. Float problems it is! Tonight i'm going to pull...
    Post by: ilyamer, Mar 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    My battery is in good shape- I bought it last August and It is on the tender while I'm not riding the bike. Doesn't matter though, I used one of...
    Post by: ilyamer, Mar 1, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    Also I am not sure this matters, but when I was checking the spark i was shocked by the lead.
    Post by: ilyamer, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    Alright, so I got the spare rack of carbs, took off the body I needed, cleaned it up and reassembled everything. I put it back in the bike,...
    Post by: ilyamer, Feb 28, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    Hey guys!! Thought it was time for an update. A couple days ago I got in a bunch of parts I ordered. So far I've: Adjusted valve clearances-...
    Post by: ilyamer, Feb 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    I have a caliper so I was going to measure them just to be sure. The Clymer manual reccomends it. How would I go about getting shims from members?
    Post by: ilyamer, Feb 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    Thanks a lot for your input, I appreciate all of your help. I don't feel like I am going through this process alone anymore. You have rekindled my...
    Post by: ilyamer, Feb 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    Thanks for your help guys. rocs- My oil does indeed smell like gas- what does that indicate? I guess there really is no way of getting...
    Post by: ilyamer, Feb 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Running into some problems with my '81 xj550 project

    Hi everyone! This is my first post on this forum, but I have gotten a lot of very helpful information from you guys that has helped me with my...
    Thread by: ilyamer, Feb 9, 2013, 37 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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