How did your pilot jets look when you cleaned your carbs?
The subject line pretty much says it all. FYI: I'm in Vancouver. Would trade a new starter for the rectifier. Cheers,
Yes, very nice.
Simona, when fighting with seized pilot jets, you want a perfect fitting screw driver. I've managed to get a few stubborn jet out by dousing...
I would seriously consider buying the set of carbs. (As long as they are in good shape. THis will allow you to a) use one of the sets for...
Hi Triump, Have you or anyone else from what you can tell played with the pilot screw? If not, I wouldn't play with that just yet. If you or...
I've got a xj550 right side cover for sale ($25), plus a bunch of other parts for the same bike that I'm giving away. They include: -wheels...
So, I'm heading into grad school, and I won't be able to spend as much time on this forum as I did during the summer cuz I'll be book bound. I...
What type of fuel is the owner using? I posted a while back that when I fueled up with premium gas the floats wouldn't close when the should. Not...
Yeah, plastic liner; no good. For longer life of your liner, keep your lead nice and straight. I use to put an earplug on the wire just...
Here's another pic with the maxim tank on.
What do you guys think about this cd version of an xj service manual? xj serviced cd Does anyone own it? Is it better, worse, or about the...
Rick, the chain isn't off the tensioner. I was able to push it with my finger and take up the slack. Yeah....video would be nice. Here's...
I've had the clutch adjusted too tight, as Rick says, and had a similar experience to what your having. It only slipped when there was enough...
The only problem with replacing the cam chain without digging deeper is the question as to why resetting the tensioner created such a monster....
Right. There's no need to turn it backward/clockwise.
Rick, when you turn the motor forward, the slack is on the tensioner side. Does it get caught just below the tensioner sometimes? I don't...
What type of extractor is it: a screw type or the four edge type? Try taking a hammer and chisel and TAP the extractor out. Or at least far...
Oh, and the way that you've got your cable strung looks fine. When you've got your carbs installed, and you've joined and pulled the throttle...
It looks to me that your throttle plates are open too much. Back off your throttle adjustment. I've found that at idle, those plates are all but...
I replaced the non-stock airbox filter with a OEM one. I was hoping that would solve my leaness issues. But no go. Pulled the carbs, and going to...
Donophan, I'm not sure. The place where I bought it from had 550 written on it. But they admitted that the labeling was often wrong.
Yup, set those floats. Probably the reason why it'll only run when the throttle is wide open is because the throttle plates are open and allowing...
Right, that's what I did. No movement, no nothing. Still a little slack.
Thanks for the help all. It's running. So, I've got a photocopy of the "engine" chapter. Can't remember if the library had a Haynes or Chilton....
So i've made several attempts to get in dead on and I seem to get the same result. Namely, that when I give the crankshaft two full rotations the...
Yeah, not quite as nice as the shower. :lol: Eden, that sounds like a nice set up.
Thanks for the tips. I think I'll try again. It probably won't wreak havoc like it is now, but it won't run right. Plus, I'll be more confident...
So, I intalled the cams as per my manual: Lined up the dots on the boss with the center of bearing caps. Took out the slack on the exaust side and...
Yes, the oil light can be intermittent when the oil is just barely low. Try topping it up a little. Check your fuel supply: 1) Make sure...
With a press being that easy to make for this application, why not, right?
I presume you're talking about a seca. My Maxim's (550) got a grab rail for both sides (single piece). I've got two. But I've got the feeling that...
Regarding the dealer: Rick, but then I'd have to order them, I assume.
Hey, are shims a stock item in at the dealer?
Yeah, that's a good looking in-line 4.
Rick: Yes, but has anyone tried it? What I realized is that one would have to take into account the air jet for the piston, at least for the...
Hey Rick, Here's my idea for a formula for intake/exaust mods. I have no idea if it would work, but what do you think? So, say someone ups...
What Rick and Stereo said: Basically, you need to prime your pump/MC, and that includes your lines. If you have an air/air bubble in you lines you...
Rick, I thought XJers only needed two. They mess up the first one, but before the wreck the next, they get the proper info on XJbikes. :wink:
More pics coming soon.
Me likey. Good luck!
Thanks a million!
Oh, but isn't that for a 600? Does it matter?
Excelent. Thanks stereomind.
Hi all, Does anyone have a valve clearance chart for a xj550 Maxim that they could post? That would be great, if someone did. Many thanks,
I'll try and do some searches, and look for good definitions. Methinks that it'll have to be revisable. I don't know what this website is...
Good idea. Let's do it.
The seller said it was off a 75 Kawasaki 750, but there was an owner's manual tucked in it's rightful spot, and it shows a KZ650 and most likely a...
So, I got into the xj world by accident. I didn't know anything about the bikes, until I stumbled upon this website (from which I have learned a...
That sounds like it should work alright. Good thinking.