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    Help with Valve Shims

    Hi all, I recently picked up an 83 xj750 and need some help with what shims I need. It's been a couple years since I've had my xj550 and am having...
    Thread by: JS13, Jan 1, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    help with shim sizes

    I got 2.73-2.74 should I call that a 275?
    Post by: JS13, Oct 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    help with shim sizes

    Thank you very much!
    Post by: JS13, Oct 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    help with shim sizes

    Hey all, I have an 81 xj550 maxim and am finally getting around to checking the valve clearances. They are all pretty darn tight and I'm not quite...
    Thread by: JS13, Oct 4, 2015, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stripped Spark Plug Hole! Ouch

    I used a steel insert on my old bike and it was pretty easy and worked great. I got the tool and inserts at pep boys for less than $20. Use...
    Post by: JS13, Aug 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    "Previous Owner" Masterpieces

    The starter button on my 550 is below my seat and the connections look terrible! I really want to wire it back to the handlebars.
    Post by: JS13, Aug 2, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    SOS My power suddenly cut out!

    I replaced the main fuse even though it looked fine and it fired right up! I feel like a dumby but couldn't be more appreciative of all the...
    Post by: JS13, Jul 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SOS My power suddenly cut out!

    yeah I'm getting nothing anywhere on the fuse block. It is the original stock fuse block
    Post by: JS13, Jul 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SOS My power suddenly cut out!

    I'm getting 12.5v on the battery but nothing anywhere else?
    Post by: JS13, Jul 29, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SOS My power suddenly cut out!

    I tried bump starting it with no luck, it's acting as if the key isn't in. Could it possibly be the ignition switch? I have tried everything...
    Post by: JS13, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SOS My power suddenly cut out!

    I'm going to try that out and yes I mean shutting off the choke to warm it up. It fired right up this morning and even right before it happened.
    Post by: JS13, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SOS My power suddenly cut out!

    I tried unplugging the relay with no luck. I pulled and jiggled the plunger on the side stand switch out but it still didn't do anything. I'm...
    Post by: JS13, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SOS My power suddenly cut out!

    Thanks for the reply! I had the kick stand up when it happened, I never took it out of neutral when it happened. I will try unplugging the relay...
    Post by: JS13, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    SOS My power suddenly cut out!

    I have a 1981 xj550 maxim that was running great until this afternoon. I had the choke on warming it up but when I closed the choke the bike died...
    Thread by: JS13, Jul 28, 2015, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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