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  1. xjpensacola
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    starter issues

    Thanks for everyones advice. Sorry I haven't been back on for a while. I do hear a click at the starter solenoid when I turn the key. I will...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Aug 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    starter issues

    How do I check to see if my starter needs to be rebuilt or if my starter solenoid is shot. I got on the bike this morning to go to work and it...
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Aug 13, 2014, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    running hot still

    Your description of the plugs sounds the opposite of running hot. Your description of the dark brown almost black and black flakey appearance...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Feb 6, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Windscreen

    Big Fitz, That is a great looking bike. What kind of bar end mirrors are those. That is another problem I have, when I have a jacket on my...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Jan 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Windscreen

    Has anyone found a windscreen that might fit a 1982 SECA 550. A PO has removed the front fairing. I would like to find something to help as it...
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Jan 14, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    fuel petcock

    I seem to leak some fuel when I have it set on PRI but the leak seems to stop when I select reserve. Does anyone know why this is? By leaking I...
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Nov 21, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. xjpensacola
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    Selling Left Over Seca and some Maxim Parts

    Does the gas tank have a sending unit in it?
    Post by: xjpensacola, Nov 18, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. xjpensacola
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    Bike running rich

    You say the pilot screws should be 2.5 to 3 turns out. If I turned them in wouldn't that make it run leaner and let less gas in at idle? I think...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Oct 20, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike running rich

    I am still having problems with my SECA 550 running rich. I cleaned the carbs completely. I set my valve clearances they are correct. I have...
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Oct 20, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plugs

    Sorry it took so long. Here is a picture of the spark plugs after about 30 miles. These plugs are the D7EA instead of the D8EA as they are...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Sep 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    fuel sending unit

    Is there a procedure for checking the fuel sending unit. My fuel gauge is not working. I want to test the sending unit. The gauge. The wiring...
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Sep 23, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    gas tank not opening

    Sometimes I have to push the cap down as I am turning the key because the spring mechanism is pushing up binding the mechanism.
    Post by: xjpensacola, Sep 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plugs

    I will need to put together a vacuum set up. What range will the vacuum be in. I have access to some vacuum gauges at work that are in inches of...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Overheating xj 700 aircooled

    Just an informational question for a previous poster. Why would the idle self adjust lower if the bike was running hot? I have never heard this...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Cruise RPMs

    Typically when you are riding what RPM is the most efficient to operate at?
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Sep 18, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plugs

    Sounds like I need to start over on the carburtors. The bike is running and seems to run well above 3000 rpms. I think that this means it is a...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plugs

    The exhaust is a 4 into 1 and the name on the exhaust says Kerker systems.
    Post by: xjpensacola, Sep 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. xjpensacola
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    spark plugs

    I am not sure of the type of muffler but when I get home this evening I will check it and let you all know. Thanks for your help. I feel like it...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Sep 16, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plugs

    I had time today to check out some of the things that you suggested. When I took the carbs off to check the floats I found out that the guy who...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Sep 14, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plugs

    They told me they sync them on the bike.
    Post by: xjpensacola, Sep 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. xjpensacola
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    spark plugs

    The pod filter reference came from the link that was on Fitz's comments. It lead to a post about a small air inlet in the air box that has a...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Sep 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plugs

    air box.
    Post by: xjpensacola, Sep 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. xjpensacola
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    spark plugs

    Thanks, I will check for the pod filter, I didn't know it existed and I will check air filter or maybe even just go ahead and replace it even...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Sep 11, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    spark plugs

    My XJ 550 seca is running the stock spark plug. I have an aftermarket exhaust on it and it is running rich. Is there a non resistor plug that is...
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Sep 10, 2013, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ 550 RJ follow up

    I got my motorcycle back from the mechanic who could not fix it and I decided to take Fitz's advice and start from scratch. I have put it in our...
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Sep 2, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Flooding

    It checked the float levels on the bench and he feels that they are OK. It has the original air box and standard air filter on it. Would the...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Aug 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Flooding

    Forgot, Its a 1982 SECA
    Post by: xjpensacola, Aug 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Flooding

    I just got a call from a mechanic that has had my XJ550R for over a month. He was to clean and adjust the carburetors on the bike. He...
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Aug 21, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    starter

    I took the starter off of my XJ 550 to test it. It seems to pass all the tests and the brushes are plenty long. I would like to replace the...
    Thread by: xjpensacola, May 9, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Main Fuel Jet

    The 82 XJ 550 RJ I just got was fouling plugs 1, 2, and 4. I had cleaned the carburator and found that it was missing the pilot air jets...
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Apr 18, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve Clearance Adjustments

    Can someone provide a link to the procedure with pictures on this, I have seen it here but can't seem to find it now. Also, can this be done...
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Apr 10, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What do the carb vents do?

    Question, if the floats being set too high will cause the gas to overflow what will happen if the floats are too far in the other direction and...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Apr 10, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I order parts listed on this site.

    How do I go about contacting the supporting vendor on this site to order parts and how long does it generally take?
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Apr 10, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    fouled plugs

    How many different things have you seen cause fouled plugs? Can something besides the carbs cause fouled plugs?
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Apr 8, 2013, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Done Cleaning Carbs

    I cleaned the carbs on my XJ 550 RJ. However, I did not check during disassemble how many turns the pilot jets were out. I know that this was...
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Apr 3, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Main Fuel Jet

    sorry I left off a zero. Should have read 10,000 miles. But the bike is in good shape. Missing the fairing and the right hand side cover. The...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Mar 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Main Fuel Jet

    How many miles before you have noticable valve wear. This bike only has less than 1000 miles?
    Post by: xjpensacola, Mar 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Have to use Instant Start

    where do you get the brushes from and about how much do they cost?
    Post by: xjpensacola, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Main Fuel Jet

    Thanks for your suggestions, I will try them. I just got this bike and the guy I bought it from said that it had always been hard to start and he...
    Post by: xjpensacola, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Main Fuel Jet

    While I was cleaning the carbs from my 1982 SECA 550 the main jet in the #2 carb would not unscrew. Upon closer inspection it looked like they...
    Thread by: xjpensacola, Mar 25, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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