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  1. simona
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    what STUPID thing did you do with your yamaha today?

    To bump start - click into neutral, run like hell, jump on with leg either side and then pop into second while holding clutch, let out clutch then...
    Post by: simona, Sep 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. simona
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    on ebay: Seca 550 lugage rack

    Fitz - nice try in getting him to drop the price, seems a bit unrealistic to expect 80 - 120 bucks for it - especially since the canadian and US...
    Post by: simona, Sep 8, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. simona
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    1982 550 carb t-fitting fuel input

    I think that there is an O-ring on either side of the pipe, a couple of carb sets I split have them on the T. Probably rot over time.
    Post by: simona, Sep 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. simona
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    Gas in the oil again.

    Most likely is that you have a needle valve that is not sealing properly, combined with a petcock that is leaking a bit. The fuel is overflowing a...
    Post by: simona, Sep 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. simona
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    open throttle - bogs down

    Shocked and Stunned amateur mechanic feels victorious delight in locating problem caused by amateur mechanic in the first place (me)..... WOW -...
    Post by: simona, Jun 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. simona
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    Maxim X Runs fine until it warms up, then dies at stops

    if it wont idle then its usually the pilot jets or the pilot adjustment screws, probably the jets have got gummed up, you can adjust the pilot...
    Post by: simona, Jun 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. simona
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    Where can I find a front brake light switch?

    If Chacal cant help then there is fleabay of course, lots of other vendors on line as well like oldbikebarn.com or cheapcycleparts.com - its not a...
    Post by: simona, Jun 18, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. simona
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    Finally, it cold starts.

    What bike is it?? Sounds like you need to get the pilot screws adjusted a little, the bike will run a little different when warm usually, also you...
    Post by: simona, Jun 18, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. simona
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    Finally, it cold starts.

    What bike is it?? Sounds like you need to get the pilot screws adjusted a little, the bike will run a little different when warm usually, also you...
    Post by: simona, Jun 18, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. simona
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    open throttle - bogs down

    Breakthrough...... but Rick, Micarl and other experts reading this - what a blunder I have made. Rebuilding the engine I spent hours putting the...
    Post by: simona, Jun 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. simona
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    How do I fix this?

    Are those turn signals really supposed to be bolted to the tube clamps? I thought those holes were for the reflectors - where does the wiring go...
    Post by: simona, Jun 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. simona
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    Sell to make money, or keep?

    Canada here as well Really wanting to add to this thread here... the insurance rates hinge on your age, coverage type, CC's, location, how many...
    Post by: simona, Jun 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. simona
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    Diaphragms question

    Its probably an odd question but what should the texture of the carb diaphragms be? Soft and supple like a condom, or slightly crinkly like a...
    Thread by: simona, Jun 3, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. simona
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    Running bike sat for a bit, now doesn't want to start

    You have to start from the basics - can only be one of three things air, fuel or spark. If you had water in the gas it would drop to the bottom of...
    Post by: simona, Jun 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. simona
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    open throttle - bogs down

    Update - So once again I had the carbs off - I hate having this kind of unresolved problem...... And this time rather than just spraying the...
    Post by: simona, May 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. simona
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    REALLY stuck pilot screw !!

    If any of the easy out is sticking out above the top of the pilot screw hole you could try cutting a slot in it and then put a slotted...
    Post by: simona, May 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. simona
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    1982 XJ550 wont start.

    I would say that you need to give the carbs a major cleaning if its not starting. There are lots of good posts on this site for carb cleaning and...
    Post by: simona, May 19, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. simona
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    "Choke" issues

    Most likely thing is that the little teeny weeny holes in the pilot jets are blocked. They are deep down in the tubes and very hard to get out of...
    Post by: simona, May 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. simona
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    open throttle - bogs down

    Oh Boy New plugs made no difference nor adjusting them - carbs off again- this time spent an hour polishing the slides.... they drop like a safe...
    Post by: simona, May 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. simona
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    open throttle - bogs down

    OK - so pulled carbs off AGAIN!!! - checked float levels and PERFECT ! exactly 2mm from the seam on all 4 carbs. Emulsion tubes were spotless....
    Post by: simona, May 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. simona
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    81 Maxim 550 wont start and turn signals wont work

    The starter buttons on these bikes are notorious for sticking and breaking and not connecting to the contacts properly. Did you make sure that...
    Post by: simona, May 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. simona
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    Coil Wiring

    The original coils were grounded through the bolts and the right side had an additional wire running to ground too. If you are saying that you no...
    Post by: simona, May 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. simona
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    Should my lights always be on?

    One of my 550's was modified to have both running and turn signal lights on the front and back, but that was a mod done to the factory setting by...
    Post by: simona, May 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. simona
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    2 Newbie Problems

    By the way it would make sense to take the clutch cover off and clean the window with a QTip Before you put new oil in - otherwise you will have...
    Post by: simona, May 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. simona
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    81 XJ650H wierdness afoot . . .

    You are the lucky owner of an XJ650 that can turn clockwise at 90 mph, Ok as long as you keep turning right. Seriuosly though it sounds like you...
    Post by: simona, Apr 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. simona
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    Carb sync.

    I found the best way was to turn the idle screw all the way in (At back of carbs underneath) and use a wire from inside a freezer bag tie (small...
    Post by: simona, Apr 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. simona
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    Having to squeeze clutch to crank bike

    I accidentally pinched the wire going to the neutral switch between the cover and the engine case, this resulted in a short after the plastic coat...
    Post by: simona, Apr 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. simona
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    New taillight blows fuse all day

    Does it blow the fuse with either the front or rear brake application? Most likely is that something is shorting, mechanical parts that wear are...
    Post by: simona, Apr 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. simona
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    open throttle - bogs down

    Micarl - emulsion tubes were pristine, shiny and clear through all 16 holes.. the springs were also in very good shape. I will give the pilot...
    Post by: simona, Apr 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. simona
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    Stripped pilot screw

    I have a set of 750 carbs - are they the same as for the XJ700? If they are then you can have them if you pay the shipping cost. I can check the...
    Post by: simona, Apr 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. simona
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    open throttle - bogs down

    Thanks Guys.... I am not sure, other than the pilot screw if there is anything on the mikuni carbs for adjusting the mixture... There is no...
    Post by: simona, Apr 20, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. simona
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    open throttle - bogs down

    Having finally got the last XJ550 purring wonderfully , by figuring out that the pilot jets were indeed blocked, it idles like a new bike and runs...
    Thread by: simona, Apr 20, 2008, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. simona
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    mikuni carb question

    As you say time2ride I am making myself really popular with the mrs. with boxes and boxes of bits from 550's all over the garage, 3 bikes, all...
    Post by: simona, Apr 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. simona
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    carbs

    You may have turned your petcock tap on the gas tank over to the PRI setting which lets the fuel just flow right through. If you did have a sticky...
    Post by: simona, Apr 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. simona
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    mikuni carb question

    I can see that there is a slot in the top of it, which you would think would mean that you can unscrew it anti clockwise, but all four of these on...
    Post by: simona, Apr 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. simona
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    mikuni carb question

    This is a picture of the offending hole, thanks for the explanation darthbob but I just cant believe that this is the pilot jet, since if I blow...
    Post by: simona, Apr 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. simona
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    mikuni carb question

    On the 550 Seca is there a pilot jet? If so according to clymer you can remove it - but the picture in clymer is completely misleading? There are...
    Thread by: simona, Apr 16, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. simona
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    carbs

    Most likely is the float needles are getting stuck or are still dirty. The trick i find is to take them out and do a light sanding on the 4...
    Post by: simona, Apr 16, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. simona
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    Mikuni carb question

    On the 550 Seca is there a pilot jet? If so according to clymer you can remove it - but the picture in clymer is completely misleading? There are...
    Thread by: simona, Apr 16, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. simona
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    YICS tool building

    Oops i just saw your signature and you are in Calgary - there is canadian tire and how about here http://www.calfast.com/catalog.html
    Post by: simona, Apr 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. simona
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    YICS tool building

    Are you in toronto? If you are I was able to get a long rod with correct thread from Brofasco - there are several stores in TO - there are a few...
    Post by: simona, Apr 11, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. simona
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    Vacuum gauge question

    I have a question for the experts. With my YICS tool inserted (home grown) I have a clear pipe vacuum checker about 4 feet of clear hose in a loop...
    Thread by: simona, Apr 10, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. simona
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    Carb float levels

    heres a better carb synch video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmLwyAPMBLI
    Post by: simona, Apr 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. simona
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    Can't get it going. What did I do?

    Welcome to the challenges of getting the carbs set up on the 550's. There are a few things that have to be just right on the Mikunis to avoid...
    Post by: simona, Apr 8, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. simona
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    2 and 3 cylinders not firing?

    Were the 2 and 3 pipes at least warm? If its the coil (electrical) then you would probably get no spark at all and the bike would be unrideable on...
    Post by: simona, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. simona
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    New user looking for input on XJ purchase

    Wow thats alot of KMs on an XJ? I have seen scrapped Xj's with 25k on them , Is there any service history? One of mine has about 55K on it and the...
    Post by: simona, Apr 7, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. simona
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    Bike decided not to start ... fires on , then backfires

    Do you have gasoline mixed with the oil? If so you probably have a float chamber needle valve that is leaking. It leaks into the cylinder and then...
    Post by: simona, Apr 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. simona
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    carb fuel starvation - downhill & starting

    Rick your right - its my big screen TV thats Hitachi, they are Mikunis... Whats the verdict on pulling out those choke plungers ? Cant hurt to...
    Post by: simona, Apr 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. simona
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    carb fuel starvation - downhill & starting

    A couple of questions related to XJ550 hitachi carbs, knowing that the spring clean is coming. Should I pull the choke plungers and needle...
    Thread by: simona, Apr 3, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. simona
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    Starter removal

    If its the same as the 550 starter it will come out very easily , but dismantle over a clean bench, just in case the little locator pin drops out...
    Post by: simona, Aug 17, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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