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  1. cobra
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    mixture adjustment

    does turning the mixture srews in.. enrich the mixture or lean it?
    Thread by: cobra, Feb 17, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. cobra
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    no start in cold temps

    my xj550 seca will not start in cold weather.it just spins over without even sputtering.when the temps are above 60 it starts just fine! what can...
    Thread by: cobra, Feb 10, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    5w30 or 20w50?

    can i run 5w30 oil or 20w50 in my 83 xj550?also can i use a higher cca battery?how can u tell if u have chipped teeth on the flywheel?is there a...
    Thread by: cobra, Nov 23, 2010, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    speedometer

    i want to change my factory speedometer/tach assembly with just a single speedometer assembly,does anyone have any ideas?
    Thread by: cobra, Sep 21, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    blowing main fuse

    i keep blowing my main fuse.i can be sitting at idle and within 5 min blow main fuse.or can be riding for 20-30 min and blow main fuse. ive...
    Thread by: cobra, Aug 12, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    ratrod style

    i've got a 81 xj550 seca and i'm making it into a ratrod. \does anyone know where i can get a set of cheap drag style handlebars for it?.one more...
    Thread by: cobra, Jun 23, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    headlight bucket

    does anyone have a headlight assembly(mounting brackets,ring,bucket etc. for a 83 xj550 seca for sale? i need the whole assembly to mount to the...
    Thread by: cobra, Jul 12, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    cruise control

    how do i install a cruise control on my 83 xj 550? any suggestions?
    Thread by: cobra, Jul 5, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HAIL TO CHACAL!!

    thank you very much chacal,the mixture set you sent me was correct.not only did it work but now my bike runs and drives like it was brand new!! if...
    Thread by: cobra, Dec 25, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    ok the kit does not have the right parts in it, so does anyone know where i can get a set of JUST pilot mixture screws?(with springs and washer...
    Post by: cobra, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    i just got my new pilot screws(mixture screws) kit and i need to check my float drop with the bowls off, does anyone have a pic or spec for this?
    Post by: cobra, Nov 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    got a question on this. i found a rack of carbs from a 1982 seca with the factory plugs still over the mixture screws,and my scooter has got pod...
    Post by: cobra, Nov 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    it's got 25,000 miles on it.had a pic but took it off my computer. i will first do the valve adjustment from my clymer manual while i'm trying to...
    Post by: cobra, Nov 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    THANK GOD!! i got a new tester from snap-on and redid a compression check cold, it was 29 degrees this morning and what do you know- cyl.1- 100...
    Post by: cobra, Nov 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    i took the carbs back off and rechecked and every thing is clean and clear. took the mixture screws out and cleaned the tips and the orifices are...
    Post by: cobra, Nov 18, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    how do i find the size of my motor. is there a stamp on the block?i bought this bike about 2 years ago and tonight i find it is NOT a 1983 but on...
    Post by: cobra, Nov 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    it's weird though.when i first start it up with full choke it runs fine.throttles up like a scalded dog! doesn't skip a beat. i can rev it up and...
    Post by: cobra, Nov 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    looking for low mileage xj550 motor

    looking for a used low mileage 1983 xj550 motor with good compression numbers.reasonable
    Thread by: cobra, Nov 16, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    need help once again

    thanks for all the help. i'll look into a used engine. any thoughts on where to go in south caroilna?
    Post by: cobra, Nov 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    should i re-ring the engine and what does the re-ring kit go for.have any web sites in mind?
    Post by: cobra, Nov 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    83 xj550 seca

    i have a 83 xj 550 seca that i have been working on for a couple of weeks and found low compression,tired of working in it.runs fine with choke...
    Thread by: cobra, Nov 16, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    need help once again

    ok did another wet comp check and 1 and 2 are at 45-50, 3 and 4 are at 110-115.battery is at full charge,throttle wide open and all plugs pulled.
    Post by: cobra, Nov 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    i don't understand though, it runs if you have choke on and i drove it down the road for a test and with the choke half open, it cruises down the...
    Post by: cobra, Nov 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    i just did a wet comp check with throtle wide open and 1 is 40,2 is 50,3 is 35, and 4 is 55. i was tol screws in make it leaner and out make it...
    Post by: cobra, Nov 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    Re: need help once again/compression? i have done a compression check with an automotive tester w/ colortune tip connected and i get cyl.1 is at...
    Post by: cobra, Nov 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    it ran great for 6-8 months on the same setup i descibed.i have not changed anything,jets etc. i just cleaned them inside and out. do i need to...
    Post by: cobra, Nov 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    new fuel lines and filter. fuel flow arrow on filter is towards carbs also.i have a colortune.how do i use it if i can't get it to idle.can i...
    Post by: cobra, Nov 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    i pulled every possible jet and i mean every jet and made sure they were clean.light shining bright thru ervery one.emulsion tubes, mains etc.
    Post by: cobra, Nov 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need help once again

    i have an 83 xj550 and it has 4--2 exhaust,pod filters and larger jets(don't know what size.anyway i cleaned the carbs and reinstalled.now i can't...
    Thread by: cobra, Nov 11, 2008, 47 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    running with choke

    ok i just cleaned and recleaned my carbs.set mixture to 3 turns out float height is ok.reinstalled, will run but with choke on.looked at plugs and...
    Thread by: cobra, Oct 30, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    float adjustment

    i have my float bowls off,to clean out the crud i found from rough running,does anyone have the float height adjustment specs/pics.where do i...
    Thread by: cobra, Oct 27, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    intermittent starting!!

    hey everyone.see if you can figure this #&*$#@@ out.i've got a 83 550 that ran fine for 8-9 months until i put a bottle of stp fuel cleaner in the...
    Thread by: cobra, Aug 11, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    headlight dim

    het i've got a 1981 seca xj550 and the headlight goes dim at a stop. how do i check electrical circuit and all?
    Thread by: cobra, Aug 26, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    running rough

    ok. i got my 1981 xj550 to idle after cleaning the crap out of the carbs.-emulsion tubes,petcock,a/f orifices,jets and orifices, float...
    Thread by: cobra, Aug 12, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    carb adjustments

    hey there. i cleaned them with wire just like the pic.you can see light through them.all the jets are clear to see through.and all the ports....
    Post by: cobra, Aug 12, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    carb adjustments

    hey all. i've got a 1981 xj550 just got to idle after 2 years of sitting.cleaned carbs and all,but when you go to give it throttle it...
    Thread by: cobra, Aug 12, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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