I ordered new clutch plates for my 82 XJ550 Maxim and I noted that the Barrett steel plates are not tabbed/don’t have an asymmetrical shape and...
Is there a recommended air mixture screw setting for my 82 xj550 maxim? I have the stock pipes, jets and air filter. I’m also at sea level as...
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I’ve noticed while riding my 82 XJ550 maxim the rpms do not decrease when I pull the clutch lever in. In fact, they actually increase. Any ideas?
The blinkers on my 1982 550 Maxim were working just fine but all of the sudden only one side works now. If I try to signal left nothing happens,...
Im currently rebuilding my braking system and my master cylinder is shot. I work at a motorcycle shop and we can order universal master cylinders...
Has anyone else experienced the sight glass on their master cylinder having brake fluid soak through it and leak out? That’s what’s happening to...
I work at a motorcycle shop and we have some universal ones, 14mm is the size?
About to do an oil change on my 82' 550 Maxim, and forgot the mm size of the drain plug washer. If anyone knows I would greatly appreciate it!
Curious to see what everyone is running for oil in their XJ’s. I have an 82 550 maxim and I’ve normally ran a synthetic blend 10-40. I’ve heard...
It hasn't worked since last September. I've tried just about everything that's been suggested on here and no luck. I just broke down and I'm...
I ride a 1982 XJ550 Maxim, my start button hasn't worked for a while and I was wondering if a start button from an XJ650 maxim would fit my bike...
Starting to get it narrowed down! I originally thought the issue was in the right hand control housing so I ditched the original and installed and...
Tried all sorts of combinations of having the clutch pulled, kickstand up, neutral, gear, etc. still nothing
There’s absolutely no paint under the throttle/button housing and where the bars clamp to the triple tree. Probably not a ground issue, all fuses...
I sanded the top of the bars where the detachable bar clamp pieces touch them. Gonna try taking them off and sanding off paint on the bottom where...
Swapped the bars on my 82 XJ550 Maxim, with painted drag bars. As soon as I put everything back together I pressed the start button and nothing...
checked all the connections in the headlight bucket and under the tank and seat. All are good, still no start
I sanded every bit of paint off the part of the bars that are covered by the right side controls and the throttle tube. I also sanded the bars...
Sanded the bars where the starter button housing goes completely as well as the part that touches the bar clamp. Not even a click when I hit the...
I sanded a little paint off the bars where they touch the start button housing but I never sanded where they clamp to the triple tree. That could...
Yeah when I turn the key or the killswitch it makes a small clicking sound from the engine
Thought it was the solenoid, so I replaced that. Battery has full charge, replaced the starter button and I know it works because I tested to see...
How could I go about bypassing my clutch sensor on my 82 XJ550 Maxim?
Bulb burnt out on my tachometer, wanting to replace the Speedo and tach bulbs for red. I’ve read the forum on how to replace them, and I saw...
swapped the bars on my ‘82 XJ550 Maxim and now the start button won’t turn the bike. I’ve been having to bump start it. I replaced the solenoid,...
The light in my Speedo went out so I’m gonna replace them for red bulbs. What kind of bulb does the gauge cluster use? I keep seeing different...
Yup all stock, switching those out for number plates this week though
I have an ‘82 XJ550 Maxim that I’ve revently converted into a brat/cafe racer. After I swapped my bars I noticed that the bike has an issue where...
Could’ve wiped off on my pant leg. But there’s a super light oil coating near the cover
Noticed a burning smell while riding and I look down and see this on my engine on the left side. Is this a valve cover gasket issue? Just want to...