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    Hot Engine = Weak Starter?

    Forgot one more thing... I meant to explain a bit about installing the new set in the starter. The aftermarket brush set from Z1 Enterprise...
    Post by: ciscobird, Sep 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hot Engine = Weak Starter?

    **UPDATE** It wasn't the alternator nor battery. Even with all 4 brushes at 7mm (2mm above minimum of 5mm), they weren't enough. Since...
    Post by: ciscobird, Sep 8, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Standing Handle

    Only one on mine, on the left side. I guess it's the standard.
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Japanese xj400 the same as US xj550?

    Ugh... I'm sorry but.... WHY? Performance upgrades I can understand but.... the fairing and seat... That's just.... torturing your 550.......
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    inline Fuel Filter

    I got mine from Z1 Enterprise, small clear plastic, size of 50 cent. But really, you could use just about any kind of in-line filter you can...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I bought my dad an XJ but . . .

    Mine did exactly the same thing. When I brought it, it was running ok but after fooling around with the carb, the bike wouldn't run as well....
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Motor

    Oh, to post pixes on forum, there are several ways of doing it but I like this the best. Go to www.photobucket.com and open an account (basic...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Motor

    There are two ways you could check for sparks. One would be with the plug out of the engine but still connected to the cap/wire. Usually the...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Alternator Brushes (please don't shout at me Rick!)

    I know that on the original set, there are lines scribed into the brushes to indicate the amount of wear remaining. If you see them and there are...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Pilot Screw Washers

    Maybe not a good idea to reuse the o-ring (rubber washers) from an old set of carbs, especially if they're flattened. They usually come in a...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Motor

    Its not that hard. Actually its much easier than pulling the carb off the bike. Use a 10mm wrench to loose the bolt on the shifter (it will...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Starting Difficulties

    Its not that hard. Actually its much easier than pulling the carb off the bike. Use a 10mm wrench to loose the bolt on the shifter (it will...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    blinker indicator

    Huh?
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. ciscobird
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    Low Engine Oil Level

    It's screaming for mercy!!!! Kidding... Sorry, I'm sure somebody with the answer will come along soon.
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carb shim part needed ASAP - 1J712169V100

    The diameter of shim is 29 mm. Just fyi.
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Rebuild last week

    Maybe open up the idle knob a bit more? Won't hurt to try? Mine was the opposite, when cold it idles fine but when it gets hotter, it...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Super Frustrated now...

    Nah, I think he's fine right now, riding somewhere on his 550, wind flowing through his hair with a big grin on his face as he laughs at himself...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike won't idle properly?

    Here it is. http://www.xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=2908.html After cleaning and putting all 4 back together (I suggest you take a couple...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hot Engine = Weak Starter?

    Oh, by the way, checked the alternator brushes, still ok. But ordered new brushes (for both alternator and starter) anyway to save on shipment...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hot Engine = Weak Starter?

    Nah, not the battery. When the bike cools down enough, it starts up fine. The starter spins fast enough. But after a few minutes of riding at...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carb shim part needed ASAP - 1J712169V100

    Need more info... You mean a 315? Also, is it a 29mm shim?
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Rider, Old Bike... shavings in oil... >.

    Use a table vise or something to clamp the filter. Use a hacksaw, saw through the paper 90 degree to the line/pleat until you hit the core. Go...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hot Engine = Weak Starter?

    Took my bike on my first real bike trip. The starter spinned ok when I fired up the bike for the first time on that day. In middle of nowhere...
    Thread by: ciscobird, Aug 22, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bike won't idle properly?

    Might help if you clean all 4 carbs. Before I did mine, the bike would not idle at all. It would rev with the throttle open and choke/enrichment...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ Outside storage?

    I store mine on the patio outside my apartment. Don't worry too much about the bike. They're like cars, they're built to be used and left...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Soaking: what to use?

    Too late, there's nothing left except for a gray slime mass that used to be a carb. Maybe if you dry it out and mold it back to its original...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New Rider, Old Bike... shavings in oil... >.

    The only type of metal that can be magnetized is ferrous, meaning to contain iron. Ferrous metals usually are steel, iron, etc... However,...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Z1 Enterprises : Excellent

    Love Z1 Enterprise! Most of their prices are lower than others, especially OBB. They usually ship out the same day they get your orders....
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 21, 2007 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
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    Carb Soaking: what to use?

    This is what I used to clean mine. http://www.berrymanproducts.com/Default.aspx?tabid=146 Since you're in Canada, I'm not sure which stores...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 21, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    550 Seca tire size

    Spitfire on mine, too. Yeah, but why inches for the front and metric for the rear? My best guess is that back in those days, they still...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1st Cylinder not firing

    Perhaps next time to make sure if a cylinder is firing or not, just feel each individual exhaust header (be sure to retract your hand real quick...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    550 Seca tire size

    Yeah, I know what you mean... When I got my Seca, the tires on it were too big even they did fit on the rim. The Clymer manual gives the...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    where can i buy a new chain

    Oh, for a rear sprocket, you have two choices: 45-tooth or 46-tooth. On my Seca, the 46-tooth gear was stock. I didn't know about Japanese...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    where can i buy a new chain

    Surprised nobody responded to this easy question... I believe you need a 530x104 chain. You have choices (from least to most expensive):...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    BIG carb troubles...

    If all fails, you could find a small steel angle and drill 8 holes in it. That would result in a similar bracket. However, a bracket for the...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    North Texas Carb Clinic - Fall 2007 - Preliminary Info

    If the date and time is right, I might show up. I'm in Temple (Belton actually).
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 16, 2007 in forum: Central US and Canada
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    Colortuning a 550

    Yeah, I ordered 4 carb rebuilding kits from Z1 Enterprise that include o-rings for the pilot needle screws and fuel drain screws. About $17 per...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Isolating YICS = Lower Idle RPM?

    Noted. The bike runs ok but when in the first gear, it would surge then bounce back in power then repeat the cycle. But once cruising, it...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Isolating YICS = Lower Idle RPM?

    Ugh... Just tried the soaked rag thing... Messy! The rag on the end kept ripping off the coat hanger wire that I used to reel it through. I...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Colortuning a 550

    No, not emulsion tubes. I'm talking about the long, thin brass tube that's pressed into the bottom part of the carb body. It has only one, tiny...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I need some help with my Seca 550.

    Since it won't run without enrichment (choke) on, seems like the idle circuit might be clogged. I had the same problem and found that the pilot...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Colortuning a 550

    Um... I just cleaned the carbs, the whole 9 yards with everything except the enrichment tube apart. I also sprayed both ends, the airbox...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Words of Inspiration

    Last week after bench synching a set of carb on a bike that I brought, the bike wouldn't run properly. I threw the towel in and loaded the bike...
    Thread by: ciscobird, Aug 13, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Harbor Freight tire changer on sale $29.99...

    Yeah, the motorcycle tire changer kit comes with two metal rods, one small and one large. For mine, I used the small one, the larger one was too...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Isolating YICS = Lower Idle RPM?

    Ok, will try those and post the result here... Thanks
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Harbor Freight tire changer on sale $29.99...

    Robert, here it is! I'm afraid it's the only one I have of the changer in its set up. That was a month ago, I'm back at school and the changer...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Colortuning a 550

    Brought a brand new colortune. Like some of guys here on the forum said, the thing arc really bad. Even straight out of box, I didn't do...
    Thread by: ciscobird, Aug 13, 2007, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Isolating YICS = Lower Idle RPM?

    After bench synching the carb by using 1/4 inch strips of business card and installing it back on, the bike rpm was way up in 4000-6000 range...
    Thread by: ciscobird, Aug 13, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Anyone else with Tired Ears?

    No need for ear plugs... Totally deaf myself... Been that way since birth. What's that? Last I heard (pun intended) we drive/ride with our...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Harbor Freight tire changer on sale $29.99...

    Yeah, I've seen those... There's a review of the product at http://www.webbikeworld.com/Motorcycle- ... e-changer/ The only way to know for...
    Post by: ciscobird, Aug 12, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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