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  1. Sparky123L
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Hi I'm looking for a new single front disc 1982 xj550 Seca. US import bike based in Belfast northern ireland.
    Post by: Sparky123L, May 2, 2017 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Sparky123L
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    XJ 550 Carbs 1982 Seca

    Yip. Complete carb rack and new rubbers (inlet and outlet). Now maybe looking for single front right side disc? Any ideas? The uk bike is twin...
    Post by: Sparky123L, May 2, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Sparky123L
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    XJ 550 Carbs 1982 Seca

    Just a quick update. All good with carbs and rubbers, bike running really well. Just getting front disc skimmed and that's it ready for MOT and...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Apr 27, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Sparky123L
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    XJ 550 Carbs 1982 Seca

    Yes hogfiddles. PITA! Slowly but surely coming together with all the toys. just 3 bikes, 3 old cars and many boats!(not all mine) but thats what...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Sparky123L
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    XJ 550 Carbs 1982 Seca

    Hey! Yes it is a puig. The link is https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00G7GTDG8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and works well and...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Feb 24, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Sparky123L
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    XJ 550 Carbs 1982 Seca

    Ha Ha! yes Im in touch with breakers. I think I might buy bike complete. i have new rubbers for the carbs i have which seem to fall into the...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Feb 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Sparky123L
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    XJ 550 Carbs 1982 Seca

    Hi a100man. Yes it is a USA import and seems to be have been first reg in UK around 1997/98. Seems to have chequered past and Im not sure it has...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Feb 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Sparky123L
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    XJ 550 Carbs 1982 Seca

    hi a100man. Yip the bike is a 550. VIN plate JyA4U8008CA022634. It seems to have had a chequered past!. Thanks for the tip on the XJ on ebay. i...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Feb 23, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Sparky123L
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    XJ 550 Carbs 1982 Seca

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Sparky123L, Feb 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Sparky123L
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    XJ 550 Carbs 1982 Seca

    @xj4ever. Email sent.
    Post by: Sparky123L, Feb 22, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Sparky123L
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    XJ 550 Carbs 1982 Seca

    I had a look and found this. Bowl Vents: Some float systems will employ a fixed external vent as well as an internal vent. We have shown in...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Sparky123L
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    Swap out for bigger carbs?

    Hi Dave, Bike is pretty much done aprt from carbs. They are mikuni as marked with a bore of Airbox side, outside 50mm inside 45mm, engine side,...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Sparky123L
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    XJ 550 Carbs 1982 Seca

    Ah ha. The hoses are float bowl vents just and no we don't know why float bowl is different!
    Post by: Sparky123L, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Sparky123L
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    XJ 550 Carbs 1982 Seca

    All good points and to be honest I don't know! I have done pretty much everything else on the bike but i don't touch carbs! I have left it with...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Sparky123L
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    XJ 550 Carbs 1982 Seca

    HI, I am trying to find a number 3 carb body for XJ550. I am based in Belfast so not easy to find here. any help would be appreciated! I have...
    Thread by: Sparky123L, Feb 21, 2017, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Sparky123L
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    Swap out for bigger carbs?

    Hi I am looking for a number 3 Mikuni for xj 550 Seca 1982. Pic attached. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Sparky123L, Feb 21, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Sparky123L
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    Wanted Fork tubes (uppers) for 81-83 Seca 550

    I'm having the same problem in the UK. Is there anyone here who can re-chrome or supply new?
    Post by: Sparky123L, Jun 8, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. Sparky123L
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    New Member and new Bike!

    Yip. That's what I thought. Bike was level and on centre stand and I have been around bikes and serviced my own for years. Just new to the XJ! I...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Dec 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Sparky123L
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    New Member and new Bike!

    Oil and filters (oil, fuel, air) all done. Quick Question. How much Oil should it hold and is it normal that you cant see the oil in the window...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Dec 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Sparky123L
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    I got her going!

    and old trick for the beading! Put a ratchet strap around the tyre on the rim and tighten. Attach the airhose and put air into it. The compressed...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Dec 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Sparky123L
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    New Member and new Bike!

    Just a quick update. Front brakes refurbed and pads replaced and master cylinder rebuilt. Rear shoes replaced . Oil and filters this weekend,...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Dec 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Sparky123L
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    New Member and new Bike!

    Thanks Guys. Any tips on Master cylinder re-build? I intend to start into the bike properly this weekend now that I know it is a runner. I do...
    Post by: Sparky123L, Nov 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Sparky123L
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    New Member and new bike

    Thanks Guys.
    Post by: Sparky123L, Nov 26, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. Sparky123L
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    New Member and new Bike!

    Hi. Just bought an '82 XJ550 RJ Seca Maxim Red. I now have the bike running but it occasionally idles high and will only drop back after shutdown...
    Thread by: Sparky123L, Nov 24, 2015, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Sparky123L
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    New Member and new bike

    Hi. Just bought an '82 XJ550 RJ Seca Maxim Red. I now have the bike running but it occasionally idles high and will only drop back after shutdown...
    Thread by: Sparky123L, Nov 24, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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