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  1. shogunl
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    97 BMW 528I 02 Pontiac Montana
    Post by: shogunl, Oct 4, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. shogunl
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    Why don't wives understand our logic?

    I used sparkplug reverse mothod I saw in the forum and worked like charm. As for the logic with wife well that is another story. I tell mine...
    Post by: shogunl, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  3. shogunl
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    Master cylinder assembly order

    I just did mine so I know so do as per below: 1.Insert spring 2.Insert piston 3.Snap ring in the MC slot and ensure it fits in the groove...
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  4. shogunl
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    Vintage Yamaha sighting

    Warren MI hmmm.... I go to Pontiac quite often since I have a family living there. I go to Port Huron and then take M-59 in. I do have to say I...
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  5. shogunl
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    Vintage Yamaha sighting

    Yeah I have to agree with hound. If someone told me that I would be riding 26 years old MC a couple of years back I would have called him/her a...
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. shogunl
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    Back rest

    I got mine off from my buddy's 83 xs400 he didn't want it. Wasn't that hard but needed some thick washers that is all. Wife now loves to be on...
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 19, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. shogunl
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    Cold starting issue once in a while

    starter engages and turns over really well but does not fire if I miss the first time. I don't know if it is flooded or something else. I know we...
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 18, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. shogunl
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    Cold starting issue once in a while

    OK I got 82 550 Maxim. It runs good and everything but I run into some weird problem once in a while. When engine is cold If I don't get it...
    Thread by: shogunl, Aug 18, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. shogunl
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    HELP- Fried circuit board

    tommyrhodes Have you checked diodes inside your headlight bucket? Mine was fried and HD didn't work.
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 18, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. shogunl
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    550 fork oil capacity

    I just had mine done and it was 265 cc per fork.
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. shogunl
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    1.Installed new fuse block 2.Installed extra aux light (Done properly by installing a relay so it only comes on if and only if ignition is on and...
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. shogunl
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    20A fuse keeps blowing - any ideas why?

    I had problems with fuses also. But I could not find blade type fusebox anywhere around here in great white north. After some puttering around I...
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. shogunl
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    Hello from Brazil!

    I would guess that antenna acts as sort of ATGM wire cutter found on the military vehicles. ATGM wire cutter is used to prevent decapitation from...
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 12, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. shogunl
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    Hello from Ontario!!

    Welcome aboard Cool KrS14 Got 82 xj550 and in London
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 11, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. shogunl
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    Looking for YAMAHA Tank emblem

    Cdn dave PM resent. If you don't get it this time send me your phone number by PM
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. shogunl
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    Looking for YAMAHA Tank emblem

    Cdn Dave PM replied
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  17. shogunl
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    Looking for YAMAHA Tank emblem

    Looking for YAMAHA Tank emblem that will fit 82 550 Maxim hopefully with 2 mounting screws. Does anybody have them and how much?
    Thread by: shogunl, Aug 9, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. shogunl
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    Yamaha XJ550 - All Parts

    How much for the tank?
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. shogunl
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    Parting A 650 Midnight Maxim

    Would you just sell tank emblems?
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 9, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. shogunl
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    Improving mileage?

    So What is the fule tank capacity for 82 550 Maxim ???
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. shogunl
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    Motorcycle Philosophy 101

    I can describe motorcycle riding when compared to car is: BIOMECHANICAL HARMONY That is body and machine becomes one.
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 5, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  22. shogunl
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    Replacement brake master cylinder

    R U sure U need the master cylinder not just a rebuild? I had problem with MC as well and got a rebuild kit for $25 CDN and works like a charm.
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. shogunl
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    Ipervious to gas prices...gas question

    OK let me throw my few cents in. If you look at gas it says 87 RON which stands for Reserch Octaine Number This number indicates the fuel knock...
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 3, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. shogunl
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    Headlight and Instrument light

    Instrument light colour is natural from stock. I just went to Canadian tire and bought some red bulbs and installed it in instrument pod. Now I...
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. shogunl
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    Headlight and Instrument light

    Thanks for the offer Gamuru but I got one from my spare parts bike and is working now. Does anyone know if I can repair the old burned out one...
    Post by: shogunl, Aug 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. shogunl
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    Headlight and Instrument light

    OK I finally figured it out. It is the diodes inside headlight assembly. Somehow there must be some kind of jump occured. My guess is that cursed...
    Post by: shogunl, Jul 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. shogunl
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    Headlight and Instrument light

    OK at 2500 RPM I get about 14.35V Now it is the diodes in the HD box correct? Is there any way to check for them??
    Post by: shogunl, Jul 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Headlight and Instrument light

    From what I have seen so far charging system appears to be OK. I will recheck to charging system again tommrow. As for the diodes any help...
    Post by: shogunl, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. shogunl
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    Headlight and Instrument light

    Well I am narrowing thing down a bit. With engine running I don't get any voltage from white wire going to the relay. There should be 12V coming...
    Post by: shogunl, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. shogunl
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    Headlight and Instrument light

    Fuses all good since I get 12.4 V on both sides of the box. Also I get 12.4V at R/Y light at the relay point. Got used relay still no lights.
    Post by: shogunl, Jul 30, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. shogunl
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    Headlight and Instrument light

    OK 82 550 Maxim Going good and all of sudden No HD or Tach/speedo light. No high or Lo beam Checked battery 12.6 V Checked voltage at fuse box...
    Thread by: shogunl, Jul 30, 2008, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. shogunl
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    no idle below 2000rpm

    I say you need to clean the idle jet. Mine did exact same until I cleaned idel jet. Runs fine now.
    Post by: shogunl, Jul 28, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. shogunl
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    Starting issues

    OK I think I figured it out. I followed the step by step per Gamaru I traced wire harness bundle (Blue/white) from the start button to under the...
    Post by: shogunl, Jul 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starting issues

    I'm new owner of 82 xj550 and have an intresting starting question. Sometimes when I try to start my bike and press the start button nothing....
    Thread by: shogunl, Jul 22, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. shogunl
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    82 Maxim oil filter installation

    I am new to forum and I need help I just changed engine oil and filter on my 1982 Maxim 550. Now which way does oil filter go on ? notched end...
    Thread by: shogunl, Jul 21, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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