Ok, here is the resolution. Turns out the starter and solenoid were both bad. Replaced both, then found the 2-3 coil was bad. Replaced the coil...
Thanks, Dave for all the hospitality and fellowship! Looking forward to next year!
Hi gang - If anyone has a spare 550 starter (or rebuild kit), I could use one. I'm pretty sure my starter has died. I burned up a new rebuild...
Hoping to show up and be there at a reasonable hour. The truck has been running well. So well, I may just be able to rely on it! I really need...
Buffalo, NY here
Very cool. I'm in Buffalo too!
Hi Franz - I'll give that a shot and report back.
Hi Dan - Thanks, I will give everything a good cleaning.
Hi Franz - I replaced the fuse box with a new glass fuse holder box (I wanted to preserve originality), so the fuse block, while it's not blade...
Hi all - I have an 81 550 Seca that I resurrected from a shed in Warren, PA. I have successfully gotten this thing to start, run and I've ridden...
What a great time! Met some awesome people, learned some new skills and saved another XJ! I finally rode this thing for the first time once I...
Just picked up the washer. Going back together tonight.
Ok! Thanks for the tip, looks like it's coming apart again!
I installed the spring between the housing and the filter. Is the washer under the head of the bolt that holds the housing in place?
Hi all - Here's the latest. Continued the seemingly endless cleaning, but I think I'm to the point that it's just "dirty" now. When I removed...
Greetings all - Here is the latest update. I have gone a second round of degreasing the engine - it's looking SO much better! Still have one...
So, it appears I actually dont need an engine, so y'all can call off the search. Thanks for responding and offering advice. Now, I'm looking...
Thanks! That's where I'm headed.
Good call! That was it!
Yes sir. That was exactly the problem!
I'm going to go with new chain and sprockets. Better safe than sorry.
Ok. Since I freed the chain, I can shift through all the gears, the main drive sprocket spins freely when the trans is in neutral and I can spin...
And finally, here is why I think the chain got thrown. Look at the position of the adjuster!
This part got damaged. It was on the shifter shaft. What is it?
Here it is, freed and cleaned up.
This just might jam up the shifter, dont ya think?
Really! Are you thinking of letting that left muffler go?
Hi John - Good question. I'm not that deeply into it yet, but that's a great suggestion.
I have the side covers. Looking for the mufflers.
Will do. Thanks for the guidance. I'll report back when I have more info!
Yikes! Ok, will do.
I'm not sure. I havent taken the primary cover off the engine yet. I will look.
Awesome! Thanks for the direction.
Perfect! Thanks for that. I'll report back with results.
Thanks very much. The bike in your profile pic is very nice!
Hi Group - I just picked up an '81 550 Seca and I'm going to need some help getting this thing going. When I came upon the bike, the p.o. had...
Hi group - Just picked up an '81 550 Seca. I was told that it ran by the previous owner, that the engine has been rebuilt and that there was an...
Here it is, all cleaned up . . .
Ok, so a bit more lift, letting the engine breathe better. That would pick up the performance a bit!
No kiddin'! You in Cheektowaga as well?
I'm in Cheektowaga, near the Galleria.
Hi - Thanks for writing! Well, I can't move the shift lever, and the chain has been taken off the rear sprocket, I assume so it can be rolled...
Hi all - I just picked up my first Seca, after wanting on since 1982. The transmission seems to be stuck in gear and I'm concerned that the...
Still have this available?
