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  1. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    XJ550H Sudden High Idle Problem

    Hey all, got an update for ya!! I double checked the fuel levels on the bike, sure enough carb #2 was level with the lip of the main body, if not...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Jul 24, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Sudden High Idle Problem

    Took a look at the plugs today, and took the bike for a ride after making a discovery and adjustment as a potential band aid fix. Plug #2 was...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Jul 19, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    XJ550H Sudden High Idle Problem

    I checked the plugs yesterday, they were all on the rich side with #2 being extremely sooty. Tailpipe is also fairly sooty. When I took it for a...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Jul 19, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    XJ550H Sudden High Idle Problem

    Hey all, It's been a hot minute since I've been on the forums, I've put roughly 2000km on my bike since my last posting:...
    Thread by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Jul 18, 2022, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brake caliper seized/ fork cap question

    I have an idea for each of the issues you've described. I'm no wizard, but I do my best. 1) With regard to your brake issue, specifically the...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Oct 25, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Front brake caliper seized/ fork cap question

    There's a snap ring holding the fork cap in; it needs to be compressed downwards and then the snap ring pulled out (I found a thin screwdriver...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Oct 13, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Turn Signal Woes

    Hey all, I've been fairly dormant as of late, things have been busy (schooling/career changes, recently finding a job, various other life things)...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Jul 28, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    ahhhhhhh jeez, that's the worst. Best of luck with it!!
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, May 22, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    Speedo output shredding cables

    Ahhhh shoot. @jekyllman I'd say your best bet would be finding a gauge cluster/needle on eBay. Short of that, I'm not sure how to fix a snapped...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Apr 21, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    Speedo output shredding cables

    For the new speedo needle, go to Xj4Ever, i.e. click the top right corner of this site. If anyone has it, it'll be him. Message user @chacal for...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Apr 20, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    OEM vs. Fram oil filter O-Ring XJ550

    I use the Fram filter, and have a similar issue. It's a slow drip, maybe 2 drops an hour, but constant. Unfortunately, I tossed the o-ring that...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Apr 20, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Speedo output shredding cables

    Also, I told a fib. Following what I've mentioned previously, you'll want to remove the 2 screws which are angled down in the pics I posted which...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Apr 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    Speedo output shredding cables

    For reference, here's the ignition shroud as well as that picture I mentioned previously:
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Apr 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    Speedo output shredding cables

    Here's how I did it, keep in mind I was working on a 550, so your instruments may have more (or fewer) fasteners: 1) Disconnect the speedo and...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Apr 15, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    Speedo output shredding cables

    If you're having trouble getting your instruments apart, just let me know, I'm happy to help how I can.
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Apr 14, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Speedo output shredding cables

    You'll want to take your instruments apart, I think. The problem sounds like something within them, or like something within your speedo at the...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Apr 14, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Turn Signal Woes

    Hey everyone, I just have a quick question, and it's more just to verify that something that's gone on isn't too crazy unusual... I checked all...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Mar 22, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1993 CRB900RR Overhaul

    Hey all, As my XJ project is coming to a (for the moment) close (just waiting on a petcock rebuild kit from Len, then paint, synch and tune and...
    Thread by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Mar 20, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
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    Hello from Oregon!

    I used a combination of brake cleaner and a brass brush on the end of my dremel (and a pair of safety goggles!) which got everything looking brand...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Mar 11, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I'm actually having the same problem with my filter housing leaking oil, and sure enough I'm also running the Fram ch6003 filter. They're the...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Mar 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I finished puttying my tank, now I just need to sand and prime it and then it's onto paint!! I'm happy with how the painted plastics look on the...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Mar 7, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    pilot fuel screw adjustment question

    Also, I just realized these articles may be helpful: The Information Overload Hour | XJBikes - Yamaha XJ Motorcycle Forum THE SECRET LIFE OF...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Mar 3, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    pilot fuel screw adjustment question

    2.5 turns for your mixture screws is perfect, as a starting point. RPM should be at 1200, ideally. If you turn the screw in, it's going to lean...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Mar 3, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb port hole puzzle

    ^+1 I just finished doing my valves a month ago. In terms of difficulty, it was the same level of "holy s*@!, this is scary" as taking the carbs...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Mar 3, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb port hole puzzle

    Hey @jekyllman, I'm pretty new to the forum, so I'll preface this by saying you might want to take my advice with a grain of salt, but I'll...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Mar 2, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Turn Signal Woes

    I'm glad to know my assessment of no oil leakage is correct, I'd hate to have to do alternator work at the moment (it seems to be a bit of a pain,...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Mar 1, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Turn Signal Woes

    So I tried to take apart my alternator, but may have hit a roadblock. When I removed the cover, the coils were stuck in the main case for the...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Mar 1, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I was wondering how that had gone!! I'm jealous of your tumbling setup, looks like a solid unit. Unfortunately, I haven't tried electrolysis....
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Feb 28, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Turn Signal Woes

    Hey everyone, I might need some advice. I'm waiting for warmer weather so I can sync and tune the engine, so I figured I'd look into the...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Feb 26, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Mmmmmm, bike bacon. Was there a liner in your tank?
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Feb 20, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I suppose I may as well also show off my work from the last couple weeks:
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Feb 12, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    It's that dang polar vortex, it's been happening here for the last several years. -20 is nice, at the point where my winter tires are freezing...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Feb 11, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    HA! I'm jealous. Been at -45 where I am for the last week, maybe 10 days or so now. It's been next to impossible to get my car to start, let alone...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Feb 11, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    XJ550H Turn Signal Woes

    And some more pics. I'm in the process of slowly polishing all the parts I can on the bike, but won't be getting to the forks since I just had...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Feb 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Turn Signal Woes

    Also, here are some pics of the current situation:
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Feb 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    XJ550H Turn Signal Woes

    Hey everyone, Sorry for the late response, been dealing with a ton of school and life things, and working on some other components on the bike....
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Feb 9, 2021 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Keyset Troubles/Key Shroud Painting

    On a side note, my muffler issue is.... 1/2 resolved. On the plus side, I got the mufflers off and shined them up. On the downside, I don't know...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 24, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Turn Signal Woes

    Yup, all the fuses are still operational. I figured it's probably something within the switch itself also, as the only thing which occurred...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 23, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Turn Signal Woes

    I have a multimeter, just wasn't too sure. The contact cleaner I used was the gentlest I could find , and I tested it with a q-tip on a small...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 23, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Turn Signal Woes

    Hey, First off, my apologies about all the recent threads. I've been slowly chipping away at this bike how I can, and wanted to save up my...
    Thread by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 22, 2020, 28 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    As requested: *The key shroud was just sanded and cleaned with windex, it looks the same
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 22, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I took apart my ignition switch & tank cap, used a good half-tube of metal polish to bring my exhaust back to near-factory shiny, and prepped my...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 22, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Keyset Troubles/Key Shroud Painting

    oh, definitely. I'm planning on doing a few coats of red where the "yamaha" wording is, then frog tape or masking tape over it and cut out the...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 20, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Keyset Troubles/Key Shroud Painting

    @Toomanybikes Pm'd you
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 20, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Keyset Troubles/Key Shroud Painting

    Also, I'm sorry about the late replies. just finished my last final today so it's looking like I'll finally have time to work on some things.
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 19, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. XJ550FirstTimeBuilder
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    XJ550H Keyset Troubles/Key Shroud Painting

    They might be, I'll look into it and PM you with results. Thank you, if it works out that'd make my rebuild a lot more seamless (having 3...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 19, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Keyset Troubles/Key Shroud Painting

    @Brent NZ, thanks! Now i just need to see if i can track down a replacement... ideally id love to find ignition, tsnk, and helmet holder which are...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 18, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Keyset Troubles/Key Shroud Painting

    Hey y'all, I have a few questions about keys. The PO decided that since he lost the only key to the bike, that he'd just drill the ignition and...
    Thread by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 16, 2020, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Brake Caliper Piston- Toast, or Serviceable?

    Alright, New pads it is. I was hoping I'd be able to afford to get the bike rideable for spring/summer, but it's looking like I'll have to wait a...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 14, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550H Brake Caliper Piston- Toast, or Serviceable?

    Ahhh man, that's rough (no pun intended), since this is my first time doing anything brake related (apart from changing the pads on my 93 Chevy) I...
    Post by: XJ550FirstTimeBuilder, Dec 14, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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