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  1. Reed7742
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    XJ550 Seca tank on Maxim

    Whoooooo resurrection lol. Yes, I modified my frame to make it fit. I'm also well beyond most of those things. About the only thing left stock on...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jun 27, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    For Sale FJ600 carbs 32mm jetted for pods with boots!

    Possibly interested if still available. I sent a PM.
    Post by: Reed7742, Jun 5, 2018 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Need gas tank that will fit xj 550 seca

    I'll have to play around with that then. I didn't think that the 550 airbox would work with it and the 600 wouldn't fit right. I have a 550 airbox...
    Post by: Reed7742, May 30, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Need gas tank that will fit xj 550 seca

    Did not mean to hijack this dudes thread lol. I’m not sure what the header is because I got it second hand the exhaust is a cone engineering...
    Post by: Reed7742, May 9, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. Reed7742
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    Need gas tank that will fit xj 550 seca

    Carb bodies are larger and the diameters are larger as well. The 550 airbox won’t fit or at least it didn’t when I tried.
    Post by: Reed7742, May 8, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. Reed7742
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    Need gas tank that will fit xj 550 seca

    Fueling system mainly. Airbox won’t fit and I can’t find a set of flatslides for less than $2k and that’s way more than I want to spend. I’m...
    Post by: Reed7742, May 7, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Reed7742
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    Need gas tank that will fit xj 550 seca

    Hey Chacal, I can say from experience that a Seca tank will not interchange with a Maxim and vica/versa. I put a Seca tank on my Maxim and the...
    Post by: Reed7742, May 7, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ550 Seca rear disk

    Honestly, I have a full FJ600 parts bike and I may just go mono on the back. I'm not super great at welding, so I'd probably have to enlist some...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jan 2, 2018 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ550 Seca rear disk

    Bike already has a GSXR front end, so that's out the window. Thanks for the info everyone. I'll probably mess around with it this winter. I have...
    Post by: Reed7742, Dec 29, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ550 Seca rear disk

    Luckily I'm friends with some really good bike builders, so fabricating a caliper mount wouldn't likely be that difficult. I do know that the FJ...
    Post by: Reed7742, Nov 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ550 Seca rear disk

    Hey All, Looked all over, but can't find a decent answer. My current setup is an 83XJ 550 Seca with FJ600 motor, GSXR 750 front, and some other...
    Thread by: Reed7742, Nov 28, 2017, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. Reed7742
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    Lighting Issue

    I'm looking at it and it looks like the Red/Yellow and Blue/black wires are on disconnected when the button is pressed, but usually connected....
    Post by: Reed7742, Jul 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Lighting Issue

    It may very well be a 6 pin. I know that there was only 6 wires coming off of the controls, but for some reason I was thinking there were 2 empty...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jul 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Reed7742
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    Lighting Issue

    FJ 600 only had a single headlight. That pin out looks correct except for the brake lever connections. Those are individual bullet connectors that...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jul 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. Reed7742
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    Lighting Issue

    I'm not running the right hand controls because the bar end on the FJ was seized really bad and I was getting pressure from the wife to pack it up...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jul 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Lighting Issue

    I messed with it all weekend and I'm still stumped, especially since it's basically a FJ600 in a XJ550 frame at this point with no remaining XJ...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jul 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Reed7742
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    Lighting Issue

    Thanks for the info. I am running the left hand FJ600 controls, so everything is kosher with the dimmer switch and such. Red white would be the...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jul 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Lighting Issue

    So, I've been gone for a hot minute, but the FJ600 motor is finally in and running in my 550 frame, with one issue; I have no lights. Basically,...
    Thread by: Reed7742, Jul 7, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. Reed7742
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    A little bit of this and that, mostly YOUR help. :)

    I think it's from a 2005 750. It's new enough that it doesn't have a speed sensor in the front, but they stem dimensions hadn't changed yet.
    Post by: Reed7742, Jul 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Inverted forks on my xj 550

    That is the sketchiest thing that I have ever seen. Please do yourself a favor and do not ride that until it is fixed. You have ball bearing...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jul 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Inverted forks on my xj 550

    Just from reading about your installation, I would be weary to ride that. If something doesn't fit right and fails because of it, it will be...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Inverted forks on my xj 550

    I'm running a 2005 GSXR750 front end on my bike. I can't speak for this setup, but you'll need to make sure that the stems are similar in length...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jul 19, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. Reed7742
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    A little bit of this and that, mostly YOUR help. :)

    I swapped my front end to a GSXR750. It was fairly straight forward. The stem dimensions are almost identical. All that was really needed were new...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jul 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    550 Head Replacement

    I ended up buying a complete head, minus cams. I had debated on whether I should throw some fj600 cams in it, but decided to just reuse my cams....
    Post by: Reed7742, Jul 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    550 Head Replacement

    Hey all, Unfortunately, I had 2 exhaust studs break off in my head. I was originally going to take it to a machine shop and have them pull it,...
    Thread by: Reed7742, Jul 9, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Kansas City and surrounding area.

    It was the weekend if Father's Day. If you want to ride with some more vintage guys, head to Westbottoms on Sunday morning. There's usually quite...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jul 1, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Xj550 engine mods

    More please :D
    Post by: Reed7742, Jun 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Wanted Fork tubes (uppers) for 81-83 Seca 550

    In case you were interested, a GSXR750 front end is about as close to a direct swap as you can get. That's what I have on mine now. The inverted...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale 1981 XJ550R Seca - Ride it anywhere

    If I didn't just pick up a second bike, I'd be all over this. Great looking bike and GLWS.
    Post by: Reed7742, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted 550 caliper and 650 brake hoses

    I have a semi recently rebuilt XJ550 Maxim caliper sitting in my garage.
    Post by: Reed7742, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted Fork tubes (uppers) for 81-83 Seca 550

    Just saw this. I have a full front end off of an 83 XJ550 Maxim that is sitting in my garage. Do you still need this? I am located in Kansas...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. Reed7742
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    XJ650 carb tuning with the dreaded "pods"

    I'm pretty sure that piston phase is the location relative to another on the crank shaft.. So it would either be both pistons move together, or...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Dynojet kit

    Sorry, I've been super busy lately. I'm using the larger jets because when I pulled the plugs after a wot run, they were all white and nasty. I...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jun 20, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. Reed7742
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    Dynojet kit

    I can't remember the exact number, as dynojet a are different than Mikuni numbers, but it's 1 size larger main and a 45 Mikuni pilot jet.
    Post by: Reed7742, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Dynojet kit

    I have a Dynojet stage 3 on my K&N pod 550. Basically, it gets you in the ballpark. Currently I'm running primary and mains that didn't come in...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  36. Reed7742
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    XJ550 CBR900RR Front End Conversion Project

    Looks good! Allballs is a lifesaver.
    Post by: Reed7742, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. Reed7742
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    Kansas City and surrounding area.

    The local KC Vintage Japanese Motorcycle club is doing a free meet/swapmeet this weekend at Cafe Racer in West Bottoms. I would love to see some...
    Post by: Reed7742, Jun 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dual Carb Mod

    Hey All, A couple guys that I ride with have CB750s and they swapped out their 4 carbs to dual round slides. I searched and saw a thread where a...
    Thread by: Reed7742, May 11, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    XJ 550 with GSXR750 front end

    They're eBay specials that I had a guy rebuild before I threw on. I would reckoned getting them rebuilt before throwing them on. They seem to work...
    Post by: Reed7742, Apr 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Time to consider mods... 1981 XJ550 Seca

    The dynojet kit came with new slide needles that have c clips in them. Right now I'm one clip down from the top and I think there are 5-7 actual...
    Post by: Reed7742, Apr 15, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Time to consider mods... 1981 XJ550 Seca

    That's not a bad idea. Next time I have the carbs apart (probably here soon), I'll check my jets and get some numbers down. I think I can improve...
    Post by: Reed7742, Apr 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Time to consider mods... 1981 XJ550 Seca

    Haha, I don't think that I quite qualify as "successfully tuned" yet. The jet kit got me really close though. It runs really well from 1/2-wot and...
    Post by: Reed7742, Apr 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Time to consider mods... 1981 XJ550 Seca

    Yes. I am running a stage 3 Dynojet with bigger mains. I can't for the life of me remember what size though. I need to put larger primaries in as...
    Post by: Reed7742, Apr 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Time to consider mods... 1981 XJ550 Seca

    I had to chop the rear end. I need to get a loop welded on to really finish it up. To be honest, I'd still be running with the stock airbox, but I...
    Post by: Reed7742, Apr 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1983 XJ550 Seca barn find: next step?

    Road trip may be in order.
    Post by: Reed7742, Apr 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    1983 XJ550 Seca barn find: next step?

    I'm curious where you guys are finding these barns that appear to be climate controlled and hermetically sealed. Good find!
    Post by: Reed7742, Apr 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Time to consider mods... 1981 XJ550 Seca

    Regarding pegs, I threw some rear sets on this past weekend....
    Post by: Reed7742, Apr 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Possible Clutch Issue

    Well, I threw it on tonight and it didn't make any difference. I was able to adjust a little bit and am able to make it bearable, but it looks...
    Post by: Reed7742, Apr 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Possible Clutch Issue

    I haven't replaced it yet. It's been sprinkling on and off so I haven't had the desire to do anything lol. Tonight should be clear though, so I'll...
    Post by: Reed7742, Apr 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Possible Clutch Issue

    It was just the spring arm. I don't remember what the part number was, but they just called it a torsion spring. It's apparently pretty common and...
    Post by: Reed7742, Apr 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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