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  1. Jason Piccolo
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    XJ 550 Maxim parts bike?

    some photos of us working on the bike I can try and answer any questions with photos and the limited knowledge I have. jmp
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Apr 14, 2025 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Jason Piccolo
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    XJ 550 Maxim parts bike?

    Greetings ALL! I've had a handful of posts here and there on this site trying to get my 81 XJ 550 set straight by advice given by a group of you...
    Thread by: Jason Piccolo, Apr 14, 2025, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. Jason Piccolo
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    XJ 550 Maxim new starter?

    Finally getting back into the swing of turning wrenches on my 81 xj550 maxim. pulled the 'recently rebuilt starter' and it's toast. complete...
    Thread by: Jason Piccolo, Mar 28, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Jason Piccolo
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    All Sorry to 'keep on this' thread, but i'm trying to get this thing running consistently. Got my battery squared. Essentially a NEW battery....
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Sep 9, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Jason Piccolo
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    Not stupid at all. I’m stupid, keep that in mind. Potentially poorly charged battery is the operating theory the guy at Batteries Plus had....
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Jason Piccolo
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    Yes. Of course. The question I have (clearly stated) is what systems (if any) can drain a brand new battery in two days? that’s where my lack...
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Jason Piccolo
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    My bike can’t possibly have that (functional anyway) as I’ve ridden (in the first few days with it down by accident.
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Jason Piccolo
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    I don’t know what that means. Since my last post, check the batt and it was dead. It’s now on a charger at the Batteries Plus being ‘serviced’...
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Jason Piccolo
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    would you like fresh grated parmesan on your spaghetti?
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Jason Piccolo
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    In Neutral / Side stand down my wiring is SPAGHETTI but i'll post it shortly
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Jason Piccolo
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    i do not. i have zero manuals and (near) zero wiring experience.
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Jason Piccolo
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    That sounds simple enough. Trouble is I don’t know how to access the started or where it is.
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jason Piccolo
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    I don’t know what a DMM is. Sorry.
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Jason Piccolo
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    [ATTACH] I have the standard blade fuses, I have never seen a glass fuse anywhere on this bike. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 20, 2023 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Jason Piccolo
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    NEW BATTERY - WON'T LIGHT UP / START

    ALL- You've been incredibly helpful on this sight for my few years of 1981 XJ 550 Maxim ownership I recently (last 5 months) was recovering from...
    Thread by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 20, 2023, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Jason Piccolo
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    Muffler nonsense

    Jason here 83 xj550 maxim recently this (pictured) has started to ‘slide out’ of the exhaust after rides. Replace? How to secure? My zen...
    Thread by: Jason Piccolo, Mar 8, 2023, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Jason Piccolo
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    Question?????

    Thank you guys for your insight.
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Nov 21, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Jason Piccolo
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    Question?????

    Of you could look at the images I posted. There’s a cable hanging out of the engine block and a cable jacket descending from the tach. i have...
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Nov 21, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Jason Piccolo
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    Question?????

    dumb question (those are all i ask) can i drive it?
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Nov 21, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Jason Piccolo
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    Question?????

    So been riding my XJ550 maxim more and more this fall and it’s been running great. then this; (see photos) oil all over. I see the cables,...
    Thread by: Jason Piccolo, Nov 19, 2022, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Jason Piccolo
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    headlight dim

    hey I know it’s 15 years too late, but I’m having the same issue. Did you ever solve? I have v meter and all reads status quo. Replaced alternator...
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Sep 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Jason Piccolo
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    Wanted Chrome cowl cover???

    Looking for the Yamaha MAXIM XJ550 Used Left Side Cover and Right Side Cover 1982 1983. Found a couple on eBay and I’m getting a great deal on...
    Thread by: Jason Piccolo, Sep 7, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. Jason Piccolo
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    Headlight Dimming and wiring problems…

    Thank you for your walkthru. Got them switched out.
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Sep 7, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  24. Jason Piccolo
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    Headlight Dimming and wiring problems…

    as much as I am savvy enough to do... don't have a real clear picture of what goes where. but we've tested all the points, at the switch, the...
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 23, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  25. Jason Piccolo
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    Headlight Dimming and wiring problems…

    Greetings 1983 XJ 550 Maxim owner here… Problems I can’t seem to get a handle on; 1) HEADLIGHT STRENGTH OF BEAM My headlight dims...
    Thread by: Jason Piccolo, Aug 23, 2022, 5 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  26. Jason Piccolo
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    Wiring Turn Signals….Help!

    Work for 550?
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 17, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Jason Piccolo
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    Wiring Turn Signals….Help!

    thank you for replying. I don’t know what that is. Googling now.
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 17, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Jason Piccolo
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    Wiring Turn Signals….Help!

    Now that I’ve been unplugging, cleaning, and testing now when I put the key in and turn it, the bike has no power. I assume I popped a fuse or...
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 17, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Jason Piccolo
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    Wiring Turn Signals….Help!

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Greetings all you may know me from asking a lot of them questions on these forms but I keep running into the same two or three...
    Thread by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 17, 2022, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Jason Piccolo
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    Flashers!

    I’ve replaced the flasher relay and nothing has changed! now trying to trace the electric fro there to the rear. But have 1) no knowledge as to...
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 17, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  31. Jason Piccolo
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    Flashers!

    Previous owner hacked everything off of it. The Turn Signals that were in place when I bought it were LEDs that didn't function, but when pulled...
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 14, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  32. Jason Piccolo
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    Need 1983 Maxim 550 Service manual

    any chance anyone can give me some tips for actually acquiring the files from this site? i can't get out of a loop of pop-ups hell. UPDATE: I...
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 14, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Jason Piccolo
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    gas tank vacuum lock?

    don't know the 'map' of all the parts... so i don't know where the vacuum line would be. would be GREAT to have some sort of schematic of where...
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 13, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Jason Piccolo
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    gas tank vacuum lock?

    Thanks for the advice. One thing; don’t know where 4mm ID or 6mm ID are??
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 13, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Jason Piccolo
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    gas tank vacuum lock?

    greased it up with carb cleaner and seems to be running better... i may still need to drill the hole out a bit, any tips, walk-throughs of that?...
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 12, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Jason Piccolo
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    gas tank vacuum lock?

    sorry to hawk a 6 year old post.... but having a similar issue as the one mentioned at the start of this. sputtering and low power in 3/4 gear....
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 11, 2022 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Jason Piccolo
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    Flashers!

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Last few touches on my Yamaha Xj 550 maxim. Trying to rewire and install new flashers for front/back. Photos attached....
    Thread by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 10, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  38. Jason Piccolo
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    fuel burps when throttling, Gas Cap gas tank vacuum lock?

    I did after I saw this. No definitive change. One run had zero burps, making think that it was fine. The other was burpy again.
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 9, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  39. Jason Piccolo
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    fuel burps when throttling, Gas Cap gas tank vacuum lock?

    Have not due to my extreme ignorance. I thought that would be ‘bad’
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 8, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  40. Jason Piccolo
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    fuel burps when throttling, Gas Cap gas tank vacuum lock?

    like i mentioned it's brand new, can i alter this in any way to aid in improving my vacuum?
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 8, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  41. Jason Piccolo
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    fuel burps when throttling, Gas Cap gas tank vacuum lock?

    All... 1983 Yamaha XJ 550 Maxim I've had some issues with my XJ-enstein, but engine wise it's been pretty nicely restored. so, my mechanically...
    Thread by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 8, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  42. Jason Piccolo
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    Wanted LEDucation…

    also, from my quick searches before work today I found this; 2-Pin Electronic LED Flasher Relay FIX Motorcycle Turn Signal Bulbs Hyper Flash...
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 2, 2022 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  43. Jason Piccolo
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    Wanted LEDucation…

    So what you’re saying is that I can purchase ANY LED Headlamp and it will just work? Is it that the turn signals are the issue without an LED...
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 2, 2022 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  44. Jason Piccolo
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    Wanted LEDucation…

    I have an ‘83 Yamaha XJ 550 maxim Been on and off here picking up knowledge and such for the last almost year… Thank you all. You’ve helped a...
    Thread by: Jason Piccolo, Jul 1, 2022, 6 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. Jason Piccolo
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    Wanted 1981 Yamaha XJ550 Airbox COMPLETE

    Thank you 1,000,0000% Got the box sorted. next mission is a viable seat.
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, Jun 7, 2022 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. Jason Piccolo
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    The search continues... XJ550 Maxim seat

    Many thanks!
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, May 26, 2022 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  47. Jason Piccolo
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    The search continues... XJ550 Maxim seat

    awesome! have any pics of it? you can drop me a line at: jason.piccolo@gmail.com
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, May 26, 2022 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. Jason Piccolo
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    Wanted 1981 Yamaha XJ550 Airbox COMPLETE

    sigh so my mechanic just now lets me know we need an Airbox for my long-running 1981 XJ550 any leads? any education? any resources will be (as...
    Thread by: Jason Piccolo, May 17, 2022, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  49. Jason Piccolo
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    The search continues... XJ550 Maxim seat

    Noahsxj; drop me a line clermonthound@gmail.com
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, May 15, 2022 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  50. Jason Piccolo
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    The search continues... XJ550 Maxim seat

    They didn’t reply
    Post by: Jason Piccolo, May 11, 2022 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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