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  1. fordguy101
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    Sticky front brakes

    I like to live dangerously! j/k, just found a good project fort this weekend thnx guys Il get ordering!
    Post by: fordguy101, Aug 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. fordguy101
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    Sticky front brakes

    Hey guys I have been toying with this issue for about a week finally decided to ask for advice, Mounted a new front tire put the rim and brakes...
    Thread by: fordguy101, Aug 25, 2014, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. fordguy101
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    starter issues

    On my 82 xj550 the solenoid went and it would just click when I hit the starter button. I just ordered the solenoid because it was 9 bucks. It...
    Post by: fordguy101, Aug 13, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. fordguy101
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    Quick Help! CLutch Cable Selection

    Thanks Fitz, seasons are short here in CT and didn't want to wait a week to find that one out the hard way. With that being said did that...
    Post by: fordguy101, Jul 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. fordguy101
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    Quick Help! CLutch Cable Selection

    :?: I have a very Noob question, so Noob in fact that I could not find an answer using the search tool. Snaped my clutch cable on my 82 xj550....
    Thread by: fordguy101, Jul 21, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. fordguy101
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    XJ SPEED AND RPMS, WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

    Thanks for the words guys, I was ridding it up until about 7500 max I thought that was about it. I am going to push it a little harder on the way...
    Post by: fordguy101, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. fordguy101
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    XJ SPEED AND RPMS, WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

    I got my xj550 running great and have been very busy riding it a ton, I was just looking to see what other people are getting for speed and rpms...
    Thread by: fordguy101, Apr 24, 2014, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. fordguy101
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    Painting the tank

    Beware I rattled my tank last year, I used krylon gloss and clear coat. 3 coats of clear were no match at all for 1 single drop of gas! I preped...
    Post by: fordguy101, Apr 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. fordguy101
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    LOOKING FOR A NEW TANK

    Very nice, I bet I can make one of those!
    Post by: fordguy101, Apr 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. fordguy101
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    1982 XJ550 Maxim Possible manufacturing flaw?

    I just did that on the exact same bike last week, the new yamaha button actually gives you 2 new connectors. No black wire indeed lol. I dont now...
    Post by: fordguy101, Apr 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. fordguy101
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    LOOKING FOR A NEW TANK

    Well, there is a line in the middle, definetly not as bad as a crease. I feel like the line would be semi noticable after it was pulled but like I...
    Post by: fordguy101, Apr 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. fordguy101
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    LOOKING FOR A NEW TANK

    The tank got dented bad in storage 4 inch dent on the top of the tank. I spent a week last year restoring and painting this tank, NOT doing that...
    Post by: fordguy101, Apr 19, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. fordguy101
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    LOOKING FOR A NEW TANK

    Looking for a new tank for my xj550. Looking for other peoples input on what tanks if any will fit unmodified. There was only one real xj550 tank...
    Thread by: fordguy101, Apr 18, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. fordguy101
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    Tires?? Who Likes What

    Decided to go with a pirelli MT66 130-90-16, my qualifiers were 140s and I got some chain rub for sure! 125 bucks out the door mounted!
    Post by: fordguy101, Apr 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. fordguy101
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    starting a 750 with a drill battery

    Very odd, My battery was totally dead after this weekend, 2 volts under load on my tester lol. I still poped it on a little hill at my house...
    Post by: fordguy101, Apr 16, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. fordguy101
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    unleaded fuel

    We now have up to 15% ethanol in Ct in all gas. Our bikes have what 3 gal. tanks. we have very little to fear as long as you run your bike/ treat...
    Post by: fordguy101, Apr 15, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tires?? Who Likes What

    Time to do the tires on my bike,I love the tires that were on there when I bought the bike from last owner but after seeing the price on the exact...
    Thread by: fordguy101, Apr 15, 2014, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. fordguy101
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    Choosing A Battery ???

    Thanx for the great ideas guys, really apreciated. I spent so much on my 10 bank charger that I never thought I would need a tender lol. I was...
    Post by: fordguy101, Apr 7, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Choosing A Battery ???

    I just finally got to the end of my XJ electical woes, but I still have one more glitch! This time its a simple one 8) thank GOD, and I am...
    Thread by: fordguy101, Apr 7, 2014, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. fordguy101
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    Just wondering

    Its a dealer program I use at work, They do not have big things like tanks fenders etc. Suprisingly all the oil seals oil filters air filter,...
    Post by: fordguy101, Apr 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. fordguy101
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    Hi Guys.. New member in need of help with his project XJ!

    Cosmeticly looks very clean!! Its def. a good doner for a new project, I am sure the XJ wizards will have plenty o advice for you! Welcome! :D
    Post by: fordguy101, Apr 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Just wondering

    Has anyone ordered any OEM XJ electrical parts from yamaha? I ordered the starter/ kill switch and was suprised to see 10 or more in every...
    Thread by: fordguy101, Apr 2, 2014, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. fordguy101
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    OIL CHANGE TYPE/ADVICE/CAPACITY

    Great thats exactly the information I was looking for. Due to P&A I will stick with the 20-50$$. Simple topic but all input helps and I am glad I...
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. fordguy101
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    An introductory build thread...cafe style

    That thing is going to be so sick looking really GREAT job on that mono conversion, I truely wish I had that kind of patience!!! :lol:
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. fordguy101
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    OIL CHANGE TYPE/ADVICE/CAPACITY

    Thanks skip, ps That FJR you got is a sweet ride! Speed and comfort all in one!
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. fordguy101
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    OIL CHANGE TYPE/ADVICE/CAPACITY

    Thanx again K-moe, I can get yamalube performance all purpose sae 20w-50 for 4.25 a quart at work, I have never used a 20w-50 but the bike def...
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. fordguy101
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    OIL CHANGE TYPE/ADVICE/CAPACITY

    Thanks pilot, not sure about that though lol. I think if I ever need to do the clutch I will clean the glasss haha but not vice versa. clutch is...
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 29, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. fordguy101
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    OIL CHANGE TYPE/ADVICE/CAPACITY

    Going to change the oil in my 82 xj550, it has been awhile sense the filter has been changed because I bought the bike with a totally round filter...
    Thread by: fordguy101, Mar 29, 2014, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. fordguy101
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    starter sticks on when I attach my battery

    The switch assy was still in stock at all yamaha warehouses so I ordered a replacment.!!! cheap to!
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 26, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. fordguy101
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    HAVING ISSUES WITH LONG TERM IDLE

    Great news! I didnt relize I have the setup to float my carbs right at work! I guess I just assumed we didnt because my bike is so old. Good stuff...
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 25, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. fordguy101
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    HAVING ISSUES WITH LONG TERM IDLE

    That thread is sweet thnx!!
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. fordguy101
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    HAVING ISSUES WITH LONG TERM IDLE

    Thnx Fitz I will refer to my reapir manual and see what I can do thnx 4 the advice!
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. fordguy101
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    HAVING ISSUES WITH LONG TERM IDLE

    Ya I have known about that brake situation awhile now, the last owner claimed new brakes all the way around but I still pulled them right away to...
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. fordguy101
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    new paint... im starting to regret this

    I rattled my tank last year came out real good, it took like 4 days but came out great. Pretty sure I just used a 2 part krylon. If done right it...
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 24, 2014 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. fordguy101
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    HAVING ISSUES WITH LONG TERM IDLE

    Thanks a ton Fitz, I am still on the single bowl level in my carb tuning career. Needless to say maybe I should bring it to some pros. I just dont...
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. fordguy101
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    HAVING ISSUES WITH LONG TERM IDLE

    I have had this issue for the entire time I have had the bike. I live 2 miles from my job so this was never an issue but I wanna see what you guys...
    Thread by: fordguy101, Mar 24, 2014, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. fordguy101
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    Probably late to this but anyone like these? Yamaha SR400

    I would love to find a lightly used one in a year or 2. The simplicity of it is so great! To have a light single cyl. motor like that and have it...
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. fordguy101
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    starter sticks on when I attach my battery

    New update, Got the starter to stop tripping. Turns out it was the most simpilest of all things. The socket that the starter button sat in was...
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 24, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. fordguy101
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    starter sticks on when I attach my battery

    Ok after reviewing the diagram I think what im going to do while waiting for the new solenoid is cut the blue wire and splice it onto 1 terminal...
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 23, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. fordguy101
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    starter sticks on when I attach my battery

    Thanx roc, every bit helps. Just waiting on parts now thinking about geting a whole nother switch assy and driling the old one out and just doing...
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. fordguy101
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    starter sticks on when I attach my battery

    I am totally aware of how many screws there are, unfortunately as I mentioned 2 lines up the one of the screws is mangled badly. It wouldnt be...
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 21, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. fordguy101
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    starter sticks on when I attach my battery

    I have a service manual somwer, theres 4 wires going to the off/run andstarter button switch. 2redwhites 1bluewhite and1black. I heve a 2 term...
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. fordguy101
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    starter sticks on when I attach my battery

    I will get another one. That one only had like 4 rides on it.any idea why they are poping? Thanx again!
    Post by: fordguy101, Mar 20, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. fordguy101
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    starter sticks on when I attach my battery

    Like the listing says when I attach my battery there are a few sparks at the terminal, and then the starter immediately starts turning over...
    Thread by: fordguy101, Mar 20, 2014, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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