you are going to need some very very stiff springs to hold things up that close to the fulcrum / front pivot. A pushrod pivot point ould be ideal...
On the 550 if you move the shift lever with out the clutch cover the drum detent roller will fall off the drum cam and get jammed. I don't know...
looking at the part exploded view of your clutch there is a notation about the first plate directly under the pressure plate. But the superseded...
I'm in need of a 550 chain drive engine let mt know rpc227@yahoo.com or send me a PM on the board
I blew it up i think #3 piston broke or shattered. I'm needing an engine if anyone has one that's in good shape. Otherwise i think the XJ is...
Needing the whole engine =( mine kinda blew up. Did it run? and how is the Compression?
I'm very happy with my Avon Roadrider tires they are not all that expensive but look and perform very well. I was having issues with the front...
Just curious did you get this fixed?
I get about 65 on the road and about 45-50 in town on my 550
In a post some place on this site i tried and found that Hoppe's solvent #9 gun cleaner works great on the brass items e.g. jets, emlution tubes,...
Ohhh welcome to the club i have just gotten done doing this!! Ok now i'm assuming you are talking about the shifter lever not returning to the...
Sweet thanks!!! i can sleep now without nightmares of my clutch flying to bits!
here is a pic of one of the the steel plates i'm referring to http://xjbikes.com/coppermine/displayim ... ize=1.html ok i need to figure out...
I have Progress fork springs in my 550 along with 20W oil this really helped with fork dive under braking and tons more stability in the turns. I...
number 12 is a fiber plate and number 14 is made of aluminum thats the part that has me stumped it seem kinda strange that one of the fiber plates...
Ok after sleeping on my problem a bit and going back out to take another look i found that the 3rd friction plate has a smaller inside dimension...
also when you do your final bleeding make sure you turn the forks so that the caliper you are bleeding is on the high side. Pull the handle hold...
I have the Memphis shades Shooter windshield on my 550 i like it alot it's short and keep the wind off my chest but does not keep the wind off of...
Alright here it goes, i was getting ready for work the other day hopped on the ole 550max i took off in first like normal and shifted into second...
Lets see this has been over the last 3 months or so. I have been out on my bikes and have not been sorting through XJbikes much lately here goes....
I searched the forums and could not find what i was looking for. Is the stock front sprocket 16 or 17 teeth for the 550? Also any...
I love my Griso! Just wish i would have held off a few months for the 8Valve.
Yes please, all the manufactures seem to be in 2 directions Huge Crusier or Sportbike. They really need to find a happy medium with a stance...
Great_Buffalo Ohh Harlen rocks i will agree 100% with U on that. I'm talking about the Meglomart that is Motoplex the parts counter guys with the...
Replaced Chain, rear brake shoes, adjusted valves "thanks Chacal for the shims" replaced the leaking V/C gasket and bolt seals. Did another round...
Well our local dealer simply turns up there noses when i'm in looking for parts for my XJ. Holymoly don't even get them started on the service...
Cool thats what i though i'm kicking myself now for not getting the tires that i want cuz it though that the size was incorrect. well will have...
The shim tool is worth is weight in gold. Chacal i sent you a PM about shims. needing 10 because i'm doing my neighbors 550 as well lol.
Ok i have a question i was looking at rear tires and found something strange. MT90-16 is that the same as 130/90-16?i Was looking at the Avon...
Yeah you guys made me add up my invoices from various places that i have gotten parts! For this "FREE" bike LOL got over $900 just in parts so...
I'm in Need of a Valve shim tool and some valve cover bolt rubber thingies. Chacal i sent you a PM. This bike is going to be the end of me!
Don't forget to check/adjust Float heights! this can also cause a non-responsive needle when peforming the colortune test.
If you had your chain tensioner out you might want to double check that the cam timing is correct. If you did not get the chain tight enough it...
Carb kits have the O-rings in them and are usually not to expensive got all 4 of mine for 60$ at http://www.carbkitscapital.com/. Chacal too!
There was a post i found that worked great for cleaning jets, emultion tubes and needles. Use a single wire from a steel wire brush to get the...
found this site had a PDF of my 81 xj550 manual i was stoked when i found it. PDFtown
Haha good stuff! Seatbelts sheesh that sounds like my wife...
I'm needing some Drain Screws for my 81 Maxim xj550h i managed to get them out with a bit of cursing and elbow grease "thanks for the Writeup!"...
Sold! Send me an E-mail to rpc227@yahoo.com My starter is on the fritz and is about ready to croak.... thanks
Sweet Thankyou HUGE! at $1.82 i got 3 just incase i mess it up or get a defective one. Friend hooked me up with some caps, and helped me redo all...
Disassembled my TCI to find burnt out transistor replaced coil 1-4 was zero ohms =(, removed Alt cover to check brushes, pulled starter to check...
Hiya guys and gals i have a 81 XJ550 FORFREE!! i have narrowed my ignition issues down to the TCi box i see that fixing these seems to be well...