I got mine all sync'd using the YICS tool that I bought off ebay. The instructions for using the tool say that it can be left in ! So, I left it...
Its a really good friend of mine that has the dyno. He did the run purely so i can guage its smoothness compared to what it was like before. 10...
It was running really badly actually, it was totally out of balance. I chopped the exhaust off just behind the footpeg and inserted a modified...
Looking for a single seat conversion. Cant be bothered with all the messing around making one myself so im wondering whats available. Would...
Mine was the same. I dismantled my starter switch and cleaned the contacts with a bit of emery cloth. never had a problem since.
Well, is been a while since I was on here. Loads of work done over winter, but only essential stuff because ive had a pay cut :( Managed to...
Well ive decided Im gonna sell mine. Gonna have a brand new bike early in the new year, so if anyone wants a half decent 550, let me know, loads...
Thanks mate. I didnt bother with the bar end indicators simply because it would cause problems for me later on with my other plans. The...
Some pics of my tinkering and meddling so far: [img][/img] [img][/img] [img][/img] [img] Note the lack of exhaust silencer !! - sounds...
Everything is sorted now. It was a bad earth !
Ive just done a few mods to my 81 XJ550. Ive totally removed the airbox and fitted some K&N Type filters. The space where the airbox once lived...
Ive just thought..... I fitted a new set of black bars. Ive loosened them slightly, wobbled them about a bit, in case the switches are earthed...
I have got the exact same problems. Start switch is clean, continuity is good. Safety Relay clicks when ignition is turned on. Starter...
The relay is located under the fuel tank in between the coils. everything seems OK with it so far as I can tell.
Ive just converted my xj550 to a twin headlight setup and ditched the indicators for some very small ones. Unfortunately the bike no longer...
Are there many british XJ Owners and if so, is there a UK meet/rally at all?
Does anyone have the chromed plastic front strap with the YAMAHA name that is mounted just below the headlight. I also need the caps that screw...
Is this procedure the same as on the XJ550? Mine are very weak so I need to re-oil. What oil do you use, and what quantity in each damper?...
If there is any stud sticking out, or if it is flush, you can weld a nut to the top of the broken stud. Failing that, heat the stud until it is...
Ive decided to do the full monty on the bike, and need to do something with the rear end. I need to try and source a different swing arm that...
Thanks for the advice. The instructions that came with the tool do state that it can be left in, thats why I questioned it as it did seem a...
I need to order some new parts for my carbs, but I do not know what type or model the Mikuni Carbs are for the XJ550, can anyone help please?...
Here are a few bits and pieces that interest me for the mods: Twin Headlight Bar End Indicators Brake Discs (Rotors) Ive ordered the...
I did a stoppie once completely by accident on my FZ6. It hurt Alot
As it says, a big Thank you from me. With information gathered from this forum, Ive managed to totally strip the carbs, fault find, remedy, put...
Well, ive checked in my bits and pieces at work and apparently, the Viton O Rings can take temps upto 400 degrees Celsius, so in theory, they...
Thanks for that. Ive looked at the ET Wave Headlight, and although it looks OK, its not what Im looking for. I really want a pair of separate...
Ive just taken delivery of a brand new YICS Tool. The instructions state that you can leave it in the bike......is this true? What are the...
Ive decided that I need to do something with the bike. Ive sat and thought about it and have come to the conclusion that the project needs to...
So far as I can gather, the front wheel is correct. It is a "Parallel Import" having been brought into the UK from "wherever" in 1997. The...
I visited my local specialist on Saturday as I needed some new brake pads. Unfortunately, he has pointed out a rather worrying problem: My...
Thank you very much for the info. With your help I managed to find what my problem was; the vacuum tube was perished and wasn't making a good...
I repaired mine using self amalgamating silicone tape. Its heat and fuel resistant and its cheap.
Thats a very interesting point. Ive only just got my XJ and it was running a bit dog when I got it. Ive been tinkering a little and managed to...
