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  1. Schafeman
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    How do you restore/clean chrome?

    The active ingredient in CLR is Hydrochloric Acid I believe.. strong stuff and make SURE you have good rubber gloves on. Don't ask me how I found...
    Post by: Schafeman, Sep 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Schafeman
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    Oil Leak Please Help

    Bikebandit quoted me on that. I've bought a lot of parts from them, so maybe i've been paying too much? Haven't bought from OBB yet, i'll check...
    Post by: Schafeman, Sep 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Schafeman
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    Oil Leak Please Help

    I just had the fork seals replaced and they are not leaking. I did see that plug behind the spacers but didn't see any oil leaking from that...
    Post by: Schafeman, Sep 26, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Schafeman
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    Oil Leak Please Help

    It's definitely a cloud of oil-smoke that is dripping/burning on the headers though so I doubt its exhaust/steam. If its not too expensive I...
    Post by: Schafeman, Sep 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Schafeman
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    Oil Leak Please Help

    I thought that too, but it seems to be 'bubbling' up from the circled area. I checked the cam cover gasket and didn't noticed any leaking oil in...
    Post by: Schafeman, Sep 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Schafeman
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    Oil Leak Please Help

    I've put countless hours into fixing up my poor XJ550. Everything is running/driving top-notch HOWEVER there is one issue I can not figure out....
    Thread by: Schafeman, Sep 24, 2007, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Schafeman
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    Jetting question for XJ550

    Thanks! I'm going to get started cleaning this thing today.
    Post by: Schafeman, Sep 20, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Schafeman
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    Jetting question for XJ550

    OK, but where ARE the jets? Do I have to completely dissasemble the carb to get to them?
    Post by: Schafeman, Sep 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Schafeman
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    Jetting question for XJ550

    Well it would just run rich, i can handle that.
    Post by: Schafeman, Sep 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Schafeman
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    WTB: Maxim 550 Exhaust

    To the TOP!
    Post by: Schafeman, Sep 17, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. Schafeman
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    Jetting question for XJ550

    So I have the carbs off my bike and i'm starting to clean and go through everything. I have a few questions. Where are the jets located? I've...
    Thread by: Schafeman, Sep 17, 2007, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WTB: Maxim 550 Exhaust

    This is my project bike, and I don't feel its worth throwing $340 into a new aftermarket system that costs me almost as much as the bike itself....
    Thread by: Schafeman, Sep 13, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. Schafeman
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    Japanese xj400 the same as US xj550?

    ^^ If it does I'm interested too! I'd love to upgrade my 550 a bit and performance parts over here are scarce and expensive
    Post by: Schafeman, Aug 30, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Schafeman
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    Oil leak from Tach Cable in 550 maxim?..and other questions.

    what does it mean if the neutral light stays on all the time? It gets brighter when i'm in neutral but it always stays on.
    Post by: Schafeman, Aug 28, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted: XJ550 Tach Gear Assembly

    Lucky for me I found someone selling an OEM complete unit.. never used. Hopefully that will get me up and working.
    Post by: Schafeman, Aug 21, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. Schafeman
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    Wanted: XJ550 Tach Gear Assembly

    So I was really dumb and while trying to extract the oil seal to replace I completely ripped the threads to pieces. Ugh. This is the last piece...
    Thread by: Schafeman, Aug 20, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. Schafeman
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    Bobbing Tach on XJ550

    Thanks!!
    Post by: Schafeman, Jul 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Schafeman
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    Loud Exhaust leak

    I broke 3 bolts on my exhaust! Its been 3 weeks and I drive it like that every day. I highly doubt it will cause any damage.
    Post by: Schafeman, Jul 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bobbing Tach on XJ550

    I noticed that my tach needle will 'bob' up and down while accelerating(i.e. its not a steady increase/decrease like it should be). If i'm...
    Thread by: Schafeman, Jul 20, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Schafeman
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    XJ550 Engine Vibration

    Still working out the kinks in my '81 550. From 5k-7k there is a very noticeable engine vibration. Any ideas on what may be causing this? Its...
    Thread by: Schafeman, Jul 19, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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