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  1. Viking_317
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    Drilled baffles

    When i rebuilt the carbs i replaced all needles, o-rings, gaskets. It is an 82 xj550 maxim.
    Post by: Viking_317, Jul 17, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. Viking_317
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    Drilled baffles

    I have replaced most of the vacuum hoses, but that could also be an issue thats present. Its the original petcock that was on it. Ive replaced...
    Post by: Viking_317, Jul 8, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Viking_317
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    Drilled baffles

    The petcock itself is not leaking. I can agree that one of the floats may be sticking slightly. It seemed to work (the float) fine after i took...
    Post by: Viking_317, Jul 7, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Drilled baffles

    I bought the bike a year ago. The guy hadnt ran it in several years. I believe the last registration was 99. Bike did not run. Ive cleaned and...
    Post by: Viking_317, Jul 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Drilled baffles

    When i changed it, with new filter roughly 2.5 - 2.6 quarts. The second time the oil came out of the air box, maybe a cups worth came out. Slow...
    Post by: Viking_317, Jul 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. Viking_317
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    Drilled baffles

    Enough oil comes out to make my oil low. When i took the cover off, oil just flowed out the airbox. I changed the oil, which maybe a half quart...
    Post by: Viking_317, Jul 5, 2023 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Drilled baffles

    So i drilled holes in my baffles, might have been a bad idea but not sure yet since then, oil will come out of my airbox. Does anyone have any...
    Thread by: Viking_317, Jul 5, 2023, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Peg/gear brake adjustment

    Hey guys, 82 xj550 maxim. Im 6 foot and id like to modify the pegs and the gear and brake position for a more comfortable ride instead of chair...
    Thread by: Viking_317, Sep 25, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Higher rpm

    Update!!: After many headaches, i finally found that the pilot jets that came with my carb rebuild kit were non-bleed type. I replaced, instant...
    Post by: Viking_317, Sep 25, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  10. Viking_317
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    Higher rpm

    Can you expand on that please?
    Post by: Viking_317, Aug 6, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  11. Viking_317
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    Higher rpm

    Rectifyer?
    Post by: Viking_317, Aug 6, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  12. Viking_317
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    Higher rpm

    Will try that as soon as i get my sync guages in. Thanks
    Post by: Viking_317, Aug 6, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  13. Viking_317
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    Higher rpm

    Could be part of it. I dont turn it much. Kinda go back and fkrth trying to find that sweet spot.
    Post by: Viking_317, Aug 1, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Higher rpm

    If i turn the idle screw counterclock wise it will drop from 3000 to engine stopping unless i mainrain some throttle. The throttle cable is not...
    Post by: Viking_317, Aug 1, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  15. Viking_317
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    Higher rpm

    I can definitely do it again.
    Post by: Viking_317, Aug 1, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  16. Viking_317
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    Higher rpm

    I did use carb calibration gauges. At the time that was before i replaced the carb boots and they were in sync but still high rpm. I can do...
    Post by: Viking_317, Aug 1, 2022 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    Higher rpm

    Hey guys i know there are other threads on this. Have an 82 550 maxim. My rpms will not go below 3000 without stalling. Ive cleaned and rebuilt...
    Thread by: Viking_317, Aug 1, 2022, 24 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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