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  1. Iamwayno
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    Steber's 81 XJ550 Bobber

    Okay awesome thanks! I'm planning on lowering the entire bike anyway. Still looking for the right rear shock, which is all I need to lowering...
    Post by: Iamwayno, Apr 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Iamwayno
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    Steber's 81 XJ550 Bobber

    So you're saying you just put that fz600 upper on the existing xj550 (Maxim?) lower and it just fit? No modifications needed? If so, I'll look...
    Post by: Iamwayno, Apr 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Iamwayno
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    Alternate triple tree for XJ550 Maxim?

    Well, see...the problem is the rise. Look up how an 81 Maxim 550 triple tree looks. The bar mounts have a built in rise as well as a significant...
    Post by: Iamwayno, Apr 20, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Iamwayno
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    Upper Triple Tree for 81 Maxim

    From where/what?
    Post by: Iamwayno, Apr 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Iamwayno
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    Alternate triple tree for XJ550 Maxim?

    Well I'm just trying to swap the triple tree and not the forks too hopefully
    Post by: Iamwayno, Apr 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. Iamwayno
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    Steber's 81 XJ550 Bobber

    Hey where in gods name did you get that beautiful triple tree? Did it fit the the stock forks? (Sorry if you answered that already in a previous...
    Post by: Iamwayno, Apr 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. Iamwayno
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    82 Maxim XJ1100 Dark Knight Build

    How do you know what to tape off and what not? What should I look out for if I wanted to paint my engine myself?
    Post by: Iamwayno, Apr 17, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. Iamwayno
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    Alternate triple tree for XJ550 Maxim?

    Does anyone know if there's a triple tree from another bike that would fit on an 81 xj550 maxim? Something that would fit the forks I already...
    Thread by: Iamwayno, Apr 17, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Iamwayno
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    Painted handlebars...bad ground for control switch?

    So here's an update... I took my dremel and sanded a section of paint off all around the bar where the control switch housing is, and I did the...
    Post by: Iamwayno, Jun 5, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Iamwayno
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    Painted handlebars...bad ground for control switch?

    81 Maxim 550
    Post by: Iamwayno, Jun 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Iamwayno
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    Painted handlebars...bad ground for control switch?

    So I changed out my stock handlebars for some black coated drag bars from Emgo. Bought from Amazon. Everything went fine until I tried to start...
    Thread by: Iamwayno, Jun 3, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Iamwayno
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    Aftermarket turn signals won't blink...! Why?

    Hmm....didn't know that. I'll try it.
    Post by: Iamwayno, May 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Iamwayno
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    Aftermarket turn signals won't blink...! Why?

    Oh yeah, I love Amazon. I have Prime and thats where I buy most of my things. Im having trouble find either the right type of bulb, or ones that...
    Post by: Iamwayno, May 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Iamwayno
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    Aftermarket turn signals won't blink...! Why?

    Awesome. Thanks guys! Yeah there is an amber bulb in the housing. I opened it up and it was stamped saying it was a 23 watt. I'll start...
    Post by: Iamwayno, May 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Iamwayno
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    Aftermarket turn signals won't blink...! Why?

    Here's what I got.
    Post by: Iamwayno, May 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Iamwayno
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    Aftermarket turn signals won't blink...! Why?

    So, should I just buy new bulbs before I try a relay or resistor? Not sure if thats what I need at all. I know nothing about electrics.
    Post by: Iamwayno, May 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Iamwayno
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    Aftermarket turn signals won't blink...! Why?

    They are not LED. Ill try and post a pic of what I got in a sec.
    Post by: Iamwayno, May 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Iamwayno
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    Aftermarket turn signals won't blink...! Why?

    I got an 81 Maxim 550. I installed a new headlight and turn signals on the front end...and everything worked great! Everything on both front and...
    Thread by: Iamwayno, May 29, 2016, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Iamwayno
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    Need to jack up front end of 550. How??

    I tried the center stand thing and lifted the front with hatchet straps to the garage rafters...and it worked! it was perfect! thanks guys.
    Post by: Iamwayno, May 29, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  20. Iamwayno
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    Need to jack up front end of 550. How??

    Should that give me enough clearance the slide the fork tubes off?
    Post by: Iamwayno, May 27, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Need to jack up front end of 550. How??

    Yeah I thought about doing the hatchet strap/rafter strategy originally. I do have a center stand. I might try that idea to see if I get enough...
    Post by: Iamwayno, May 27, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Need to jack up front end of 550. How??

    I need a way to lift up the front end of my Maxim 550 so I can slide off the forks, and put fork gaiters on, her headlight bracket, etc. But how?...
    Thread by: Iamwayno, May 27, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  23. Iamwayno
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    XJ550 Maxim won't shift gears

    So out of nowhere, I get on my bike this morning to go to work and i get a block down the road and i realize my bike won't shift past 2nd gear!...
    Thread by: Iamwayno, Jun 19, 2015, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Iamwayno
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    Replace master cylinder for new handlebars??

    what year seca?
    Post by: Iamwayno, Jun 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. Iamwayno
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    Replace master cylinder for new handlebars??

    Nice! thanks fellas. super helpful. okay so i found this MC assembly for a little cheaper. what say you?...
    Post by: Iamwayno, Jun 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. Iamwayno
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    Replace master cylinder for new handlebars??

    Yeah it's a 7/8 bar. Length is about the same. Maybe an inch difference. I'm gonna try and tuck and tie the cable in but if it doesn't work, I'll...
    Post by: Iamwayno, Jun 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. Iamwayno
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    Replace master cylinder for new handlebars??

    I got an 81 maxim 550. I got stock handlebars. Ordering some euro style drags. I'm thinking I can just take the grips, throttle tube, switches,...
    Thread by: Iamwayno, Jun 1, 2015, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. Iamwayno
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    Drag bars for Maxim 550?

    The black one on the right is my baby
    Post by: Iamwayno, May 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. Iamwayno
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    Drag bars for Maxim 550?

    So I want to get drag bars for my 81 maxim. I'm new. What else do I need to get or need to do? Can I just take the throttle tube and grips from...
    Thread by: Iamwayno, May 19, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. Iamwayno
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    Help with new 81 Maxim 550 turn indicators

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/331520051639?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT#vi-ilComp i got these. it didn't say the wattage...
    Post by: Iamwayno, Apr 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. Iamwayno
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    Help with new 81 Maxim 550 turn indicators

    okay...so what does that mean in rookie terms? ...lol
    Post by: Iamwayno, Apr 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. Iamwayno
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    Help with new 81 Maxim 550 turn indicators

    Got some after market turn signals from ebay. Said they were compatible. I'll be putting them on my bike soon and removing the stock indicators....
    Thread by: Iamwayno, Apr 13, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  33. Iamwayno
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    Converting from stock bars to clip-ons

    Ok thats what i thought. I was just planning on finding a way to coil and zip-tie any excess cable neatly.
    Post by: Iamwayno, Apr 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  34. Iamwayno
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    Converting from stock bars to clip-ons

    You say it's something you don't want with your hydraulic brake lines. Why is that? What would happen if the wiggle too much? Or is it just not a...
    Post by: Iamwayno, Apr 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  35. Iamwayno
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Starting Difficulties

    is there any way someone can post a couple pictures helping me find where the spark plugs are located on a 81 maxim? I'm a newbie to tinkering...
    Post by: Iamwayno, Apr 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Iamwayno
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    Jump start with a car?

    i don't know guys....keep in mind, before this happened, the bike started up great! simple push of the electric starter and on it was. quick...
    Post by: Iamwayno, Apr 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Iamwayno
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    Jump start with a car?

    It was about 20-23 degrees (Fahrenheit). out. And like I said, I did it once the day before and it started right up. Second time I tried, it...
    Post by: Iamwayno, Mar 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Iamwayno
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    Jump start with a car?

    So you're saying that it might not just be my battery that can be ruined from such a thing but something else as well? Something more important?...
    Post by: Iamwayno, Mar 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Iamwayno
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    Jump start with a car?

    oh yeah...and the car was running...and i attached both points of the cables to the car and bike.
    Post by: Iamwayno, Mar 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Iamwayno
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    Jump start with a car?

    So i tried to jump my bike in the cold with my jeep liberty. i have a 81 maxim 550. it worked before. this time, it would sound like it was...
    Thread by: Iamwayno, Mar 28, 2015, 34 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Difficult cold start...or other issue??

    I haven't had the battery tested. I was going to just buy a new one just in case.
    Post by: Iamwayno, Mar 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Difficult cold start...or other issue??

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    Post by: Iamwayno, Mar 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Iamwayno
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    Difficult cold start...or other issue??

    12,000
    Post by: Iamwayno, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Iamwayno
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    Custom 550 on RocketGarage

    love the seat. did you make or buy?
    Post by: Iamwayno, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  45. Iamwayno
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    How do I remove my seat 81 xj550

    Good deal. Thanks man,
    Post by: Iamwayno, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  46. Iamwayno
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    Difficult cold start...or other issue??

    I have a 1981 maxim 550 in good condition, runs great, starts up quick...usually. I live in Michigan and i know I'm starting a little early in...
    Thread by: Iamwayno, Mar 26, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I remove my seat 81 xj550

    Does anyone know if a maxim 650 seat would latch onto a 550? I have a 1981 maxim 550. Hate the seat. Just curious about the 650 seat.
    Post by: Iamwayno, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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