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  1. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    Another update because this stuff is fun, but this time, I'm going to updating a decent bit: I tore the bike down to the frame a little while ago...
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Apr 27, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    Thanks for the tips! Unfortunately, the motor is still seized. And I definitely got oil all over my garage wall and ceiling lol! I'm still...
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Apr 3, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    Alrighty sounds good, I'll look into it! Thanks man!
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Mar 27, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    I know because that's what I did haha.
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Mar 27, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    Thanks! Turns out I didn't mention it in the previous posts (I meant to oops) but the motor is seized now. I've got WD-40 siting in it now,...
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Mar 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    Doesn't the engine need to be able to turn over in order to run a compression test? It's more of the idea that this is my first motorcycle, and...
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Mar 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Jackson Reeves
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    XJ750 running on 3 cylinders.....

    I'm no motorcycle mechanic (but I am an auto mechanic lol), but when you mention that the plug is white and dry, that usually means that that...
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Mar 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    UPDATE: So the bike came with those crappy pod filters, causing it to run super lean. While I was tuning the carbs, I believe one of the pistons...
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Mar 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    Bet thanks. So if I just get hella 16 gauge wire for the minimal harness I should be good to go?
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Mar 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    Already got both of those downloaded haha, been studying the crap out of 'em. If I were to run 1 consistent gauge of wire throughout the whole...
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Mar 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    UPDATE: Bypassed some things and replaced some other things AND SHE STARTED for the first time since (I believe) '84! Planning on starting a new...
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Mar 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    Thanks! I might hit you up on that in a couple of weeks!
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Feb 24, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    @XJ550H Thank you so much! I got this bike off of a trade from a budget build 80cc 2 stroke that I put about $175 into, I'm hoping to fix this up...
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Feb 24, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    UPDATE: The starter solenoid finally came in last Friday, so I swapped it out and now the bike will turn over with the start button under it's own...
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Feb 24, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    I'll check it, thank you! For some reason I haven't checked the switch yet, haha. I always make sure it is up when I try to start it, but the...
    Post by: Jackson Reeves, Feb 19, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Jackson Reeves
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    1982 Yamaha XJ550 Maxim NOT STARTING

    Howdy! I'm new to the forum, and working on motorcycles in general, haha. I recently traded an 80cc 2 stroke motorized bicycle that I built in my...
    Thread by: Jackson Reeves, Feb 19, 2020, 31 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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