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  1. amitlu2000
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    headlight relay electrical short in 82 XJ550

    I don't think so. I didn't touch it when I was swapping stuff out last, unless it's been a problem all along, but everything worked fine until I...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. amitlu2000
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    headlight relay electrical short in 82 XJ550

    OK, latest update here. I tried replacing the relay down where the actual headlight relay is, with no luck. Then, on a hunch, I decided I try...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Oct 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. amitlu2000
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    headlight relay electrical short in 82 XJ550

    A hah! I'm 99% sure that's the relay I swapped the sidestand relay with. That would explain things a bit. I'll check the wiring later tonight and...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Oct 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. amitlu2000
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    headlight relay electrical short in 82 XJ550

    All good there. Maybe I just need to track down the headlight relay for real and take a look at/replace it?
    Post by: amitlu2000, Oct 11, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. amitlu2000
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    headlight relay electrical short in 82 XJ550

    Well hmm, I'm way confused now. As far as the sidestand relay goes, I can't start the bike with it down, so maybe the relay I tried swapping is...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. amitlu2000
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    headlight relay electrical short in 82 XJ550

    Haha, you're a man of many relays. I had a sneaking suspicion that may be what it was. Next question, then. When I swap that out with one of...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. amitlu2000
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    headlight relay electrical short in 82 XJ550

    Posed this question to chacal over PM, but I thought I'd ask for help here, too: I went to double check that bad relay this evening, and lo and...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Oct 10, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. amitlu2000
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    headlight relay electrical short in 82 XJ550

    Oh, big time. Is it the headlight relay for sure? If so, I'm waaaay interested.
    Post by: amitlu2000, Oct 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. amitlu2000
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    headlight relay electrical short in 82 XJ550

    Question about setting up that relay. The one I have now is set up differently than the one pictured when I search for that relay on Parts...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Oct 9, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. amitlu2000
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    Autozone has headlight relay for $3.99

    Damn, I tried this part over the weekend with no luck. If I knew how to solder, I'd just bypass the relay altogether at this point. Thanks for the...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Aug 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. amitlu2000
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    Autozone has headlight relay for $3.99

    Awesome, man. Thanks a bunch. I'm heading down there tomorrow to pick up one of these. I'll let you know how it goes!
    Post by: amitlu2000, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. amitlu2000
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    Headlight won't come on

    Hey guys, No luck on those relays from eBay, but at least I have some automotive ones in case something happens. I'm gonna keep looking for a...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Aug 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. amitlu2000
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    Headlight won't come on

    Hah! I'll take that as a ringing endorsement.
    Post by: amitlu2000, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. amitlu2000
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    Headlight won't come on

    Update on my relay question. This guy looks like it may work. Thoughts from the experts?
    Post by: amitlu2000, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. amitlu2000
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    Headlight won't come on

    Whew, OK. Fun story. When I was checking the voltage on the plug in the bucket, I was misreading the damn voltage. I wasn't getting 9 volts, I...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. amitlu2000
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    Headlight won't come on

    I'll pick up a relay at Radioshack tonight, just in case, but wouldn't the relay cut off the voltage going to the plug?
    Post by: amitlu2000, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. amitlu2000
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    Headlight won't come on

    Thanks for the advice, Rick. I busted out a multimeter to check the voltage coming into the headlight plug, and it wasn't getting anything. But...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Aug 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. amitlu2000
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    Headlight won't come on

    Not yet, Rick. I'm headed to the electronics store tomorrow after/during work to see about a relay, but still no joy. I've tested with the...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Aug 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. amitlu2000
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    Headlight won't come on

    Hey guys, I dropped my bike a while back and managed to dent up the headlight assembly and break the bulb. I've since replaced both and have run...
    Thread by: amitlu2000, Aug 7, 2007, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. amitlu2000
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    Fork seal question

    Hah, OK Rick, I'll wait until the CD comes before asking anything else. Thanks to both of you for the input!
    Post by: amitlu2000, Jul 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. amitlu2000
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    Fork seal question

    Well, I'm confident in what work I've done before. I'm mostly concerned about running into a situation where I don't have a proper tool, or...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Jul 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. amitlu2000
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    Fork seal question

    Hey guys, Newbie question for you: I'm thinking about doing the fork seals, and I'm trying to determine if it's worth taking them to a mechanic....
    Thread by: amitlu2000, Jul 25, 2007, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. amitlu2000
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    Raleigh NC riders???

    Hey man, I don't care what you ride, just so long as you're out there. At this point, I've replaced the whole front end after an incident with...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Jul 24, 2007 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  24. amitlu2000
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    Airbox to carb boots!

    Well, I yanked off the tank and got them more or less back on where they need to be. The sound went away, which at least tells me it's not pulling...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Jul 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. amitlu2000
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    WTB Speedometer and Tach cluster for 1981 550 Maxim

    Email sent!
    Post by: amitlu2000, Jul 23, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. amitlu2000
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    Airbox to carb boots!

    Ack, it must've run like hell with all eight boots loose. I remember my friend and I messing with the box a bit to slide it as far forward as...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Jul 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. amitlu2000
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    What kind of mileage do you get on your XJ?

    I get between the mid 40s and low 50s depending on what I'm doing. Funnily enough, cruising around between 50 and 80 has netted me the best...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Jul 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. amitlu2000
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    Airbox to carb boots!

    I started up the bike today, and as soon as I gave it some gas, it sounded like a Harley. It was pretty cool, but also not something the bike...
    Thread by: amitlu2000, Jul 23, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. amitlu2000
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    WTB Speedometer and Tach cluster for 1981 550 Maxim

    I've got one laying around, but the cover is shattered. As far as I know, the cluster itself is in good shape.
    Post by: amitlu2000, Jul 21, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  30. amitlu2000
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    Raleigh NC riders???

    I've actually just started riding. I've had the bike since about April, but just got rolling around the end of June. I hit the century mark this...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Jul 21, 2007 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  31. amitlu2000
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    XJ550 Headlight

    That looks like exactly what I need. I actually have a bulb and lens, but I'm mostly interested in the rim and retainer ring, which look like...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Jul 20, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  32. amitlu2000
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    Raleigh NC riders???

    Just checking in here. First time I've seen this part of the forum! Anyway, I live in RTP and would love to meet up/talk shop with you guys, if...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Jul 20, 2007 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  33. amitlu2000
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Hey there, new guy here. Pulled off the wheels from the parts bike to get new tires put on the working bike. Adjusted the clutch. Attached...
    Post by: amitlu2000, Jun 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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