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  1. jmcgrew
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    High Beam Keeps Popping Fuse

    My wiring was incorrect, very incorrect. haha
    Post by: jmcgrew, Apr 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. jmcgrew
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    High Beam Keeps Popping Fuse

    This worked perfectly. thanks for all the help
    Post by: jmcgrew, Apr 12, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. jmcgrew
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    High Beam Keeps Popping Fuse

    Thanks.. I think I have my wiring incorrect. I'll correct and then report with results.
    Post by: jmcgrew, Apr 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. jmcgrew
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    High Beam Keeps Popping Fuse

    Ok.. let me get this correct. the 3 wires out the the headlight. 2 will go to the switch and 1 will be grounded(not going to switch.) The middle...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Apr 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. jmcgrew
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    XJ550 Carb Idle bolt moving

    There is not a spring. Never was one when I got the bike. It's not the throttle cable, I can give the bike some throttle and watch it turn.
    Post by: jmcgrew, Apr 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. jmcgrew
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    XJ550 Carb Idle bolt moving

    So my idle bolt that is in between carb 2 and 3 is screwing in when I give the bike gas. So that little by little once I let off the throttle the...
    Thread by: jmcgrew, Apr 11, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. jmcgrew
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    High Beam Keeps Popping Fuse

    I have a XJ550 Seca and I re did all the wiring on the bike with the minimum wiring diagram. Everything on the bike works perfect except for the...
    Thread by: jmcgrew, Apr 11, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. jmcgrew
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    81 xj550 Can't get a spark

    Did you get your bike to start up?
    Post by: jmcgrew, Mar 16, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. jmcgrew
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    81 xj550 Can't get a spark

    I've never been to the Boneyard, but work just down the street.
    Post by: jmcgrew, Mar 13, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. jmcgrew
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    81 xj550 Can't get a spark

    Where in SLC are you? As XJ550H said, he is testing my TCI unit to see it it's bad as I'm having the exact same issue as you are. It's...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Mar 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 sect with no spark

    Voltage drops to 10.6v when starter button is pressed. For the pickup coil I used the OEM harness. for the ignition coils i replaced the...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Mar 6, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 sect with no spark

    I have 12v at the red/white wire at the TCI. One probe in red/White the other in black. I'm not sure how to check on the ignition coils. One...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Mar 5, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 sect with no spark

    Ok... so I tested the coils and they are in the range, actually dead on the spec. The pick up coil tested in range, however when I tested to...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Mar 4, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 sect with no spark

    XJ550H.. thanks for the continued help
    Post by: jmcgrew, Mar 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 sect with no spark

    Thanks again guys.. I'll check again over the weekend and report back. I wasn't measuring with the plug caps off, to be honest I wan't aware they...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Mar 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 sect with no spark

    Ok... so I did some tests, however I was only able to get this multimeter which I don't think had the needed range....
    Post by: jmcgrew, Mar 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 sect with no spark

    Thanks for all the help. I'll report back later this evening.
    Post by: jmcgrew, Mar 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 sect with no spark

    My bad.. the engine turns over, but no spark. the battery is less than a year old and I've made sure it's charge 100% before trying to start. Is...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Mar 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 sect with no spark

    alright.... more questions.. I've been working on my bike on and off for a few years now and have made some solid progress. Last fall/early...
    Thread by: jmcgrew, Mar 1, 2017, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. jmcgrew
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    Carb Work Questions

    I got all the Pilot Jets out with a screw extractor. Now on to the valve body. Thanks for everyones help.
    Post by: jmcgrew, Feb 9, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. jmcgrew
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    Carb Work Questions

    Hey.... working on my carbs for an 82 XJ550 Seca and I have have some questions on how to get some items removed. Can someone inform me how to...
    Thread by: jmcgrew, Feb 8, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. jmcgrew
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    Starter Relay Jumping

    Good news, I got the bike running. After stripping the bike and building it back up, I failed to make sure the ground connections were solid and...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. jmcgrew
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    Starter Relay Jumping

    I tried 2 different relays. 1 was brand new. As for the starter itself. I just had it rebuilt by a starter rebuilding company locally. Maybe my...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. jmcgrew
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    Starter Relay Jumping

    So I just finished the putting my xj550 Seca back together. I did the minimum wiring diagram and all. I went to start it up and no go. I only got...
    Thread by: jmcgrew, Jun 26, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. jmcgrew
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    xj550 Seca Minimum Wiring Questions

    I followed this paper as well as used this link: http://www.frankjohansson.com/stuff/xj550/XJ550ElectricalDiagram.html [ATTACH]
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. jmcgrew
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    xj550 Seca Minimum Wiring Questions

    hahaha.. you couldn't pay me enough to do it again.
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  27. jmcgrew
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    xj550 Seca Minimum Wiring Questions

    I'll try to post up some pictures but I'm not sure it will help you. It's cleaner than the stock harness but wires are still everywhere. I ended...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  28. jmcgrew
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    xj550 Seca Minimum Wiring Questions

    Back again. I completed the wiring. Only one issue thus far. My blinkers are not blinking. I installed the Flasher relay and excluded wiring up...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  29. jmcgrew
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    Aftermarket Speedo Wiring

    I've rewired my bike, xj550 Seca, using the minimum wiring diagram. However I am adding an aftermarket speedo. This is the one I bought:...
    Thread by: jmcgrew, Jun 20, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  30. jmcgrew
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    xj550 Seca Minimum Wiring Questions

    So I did the minimum wiring diagram setup. however I want the lights on my aftermarket speedo to work for oil and neutral. Do I have to wire it...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  31. jmcgrew
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    Oil Level Switch

    Dang! You're on it! Thanks!
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. jmcgrew
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    550 Seca Fork HELP

    @XJ550H.. thank you for the help.
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. jmcgrew
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    Oil Level Switch

    Is there a gasket on the oil level switch for the 550 Seca? I think I might be leaking oil from there or the oil pan. I was going to replace the...
    Thread by: jmcgrew, Jun 14, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. jmcgrew
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    550 Seca Fork HELP

    There isn't any oil coming out. I did get Seca seals, the 1st ones I purchased were the wrong size. I didn't replace the plug o-rings, would this...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. jmcgrew
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    550 Seca Fork HELP

    Ok... so I go the fork apart and back together. I put 230cc in each leg of 10wt oil. Installed the fork back on the bike and have been working on...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. jmcgrew
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    xj550 Seca Minimum Wiring Questions

    When building your own harness, is it recommend to cut the old connectors out of the crap harness or use new connectors for the harness you build...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  37. jmcgrew
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    xj550 Seca Minimum Wiring Questions

    I should mention that I'm removing the original speedo/tech display and only installing a speedo. here is what I'm installing:...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  38. jmcgrew
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    xj550 Seca Minimum Wiring Questions

    Ok, so I'm trying to finish my first ever bike build and got real excited when I started the project about a year ago. I pulled the wiring harness...
    Thread by: jmcgrew, Jun 2, 2016, 28 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  39. jmcgrew
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    Wiring Mess

    Will this same minimum wiring process work on an Seca 550?
    Post by: jmcgrew, Jun 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. jmcgrew
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    550 Seca Fork HELP

    Ok so I did this however they are still not coming out. I shined a light down the tube and spun the lower bolt. The damper rod just spins as I...
    Post by: jmcgrew, May 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. jmcgrew
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    550 Seca Fork HELP

    I'm trying to replace the seals on my fork and I can't get the upper tubes out of the fork(sliders.) I loosened up the 8mm bolt on the bottom,...
    Thread by: jmcgrew, May 21, 2016, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. jmcgrew
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    4:1 Exhaust vs 4:2

    Can someone explain the benefits of going from the stock 4:2 Secca 550 exhaust to a 4:1? I personally like the look of the 4:1, however is it...
    Thread by: jmcgrew, May 19, 2016, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. jmcgrew
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    Max Tire Size on 82 XJ550 Seca

    I'm wanting to put some dual Sport tires on my project I'm working on. I'm looking at the Shinko 705s will 4.10-18 work on the rear?
    Thread by: jmcgrew, Sep 4, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 Seca Won't Start

    Did it start right up after?
    Post by: jmcgrew, Aug 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 Seca Won't Start

    Got the rebuild kit, pulled it apart and took some pics. 1. It smells really bad like it's "burnt" 2. on the inside of the sleeve there is like a...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Aug 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 Seca Won't Start

    When I touched these two with a screwdriver, there was no spark or noise. There has been previous to this though. [ATTACH]
    Post by: jmcgrew, Aug 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 Seca Won't Start

    So with the battery fully charged I tried to start it again by jumping across the starter solenoid. I got no response. Not a click at all.
    Post by: jmcgrew, Aug 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 Seca Won't Start

    I'll try to bump start it this weekend. I have a manual already. I purchased a starter rebuild kit and new starter relay. Should be here this...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Aug 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 Seca Won't Start

    Yes, I have spark so they are firing. I am not sure the fuel level in the carbs.. I do know they are getting gas.. just not how much. I'll check...
    Post by: jmcgrew, Aug 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. jmcgrew
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    82 XJ550 Seca Won't Start

    I pulled it originally and it was a dirty mess. the brushes looked good, however the armature looked rough. In did clean it.
    Post by: jmcgrew, Aug 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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