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  1. workingonit
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    FJ1100 1984 no second gear?

    Just bought one in great shape and had it running in 1hr. Found out it, only has 1st gear. Hoping that it is the return spring on the shifter is...
    Thread by: workingonit, Dec 13, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  2. workingonit
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    Carb Intake Boots...Need a quick fix

    I covered mine with RTV (thin coat) then rapped them with eletrical tape. I worked great and unless you look close you don't even see it.
    Post by: workingonit, May 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. workingonit
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    Resistor spark plugs

    I have added a radio to my bike. I was hoping to use the resistor spark plugs to help remove some of the engine noise but I dodn't want to weaken...
    Post by: workingonit, May 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. workingonit
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    Aftermarket horn mounting options? Post some pics of yours!

    Harbor freight has chrome auto horns (plastic) cheap (under $20) relay included wire to existing horn wire. I put them on my bike and they are...
    Post by: workingonit, May 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. workingonit
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    New Tire recommendations, what size?

    I agree with pillowmaster! I had Dunlop 404 and when through 3 rear tires in 1 1/2 10,000 miles. I just put on me880s and they are great! hold the...
    Post by: workingonit, Aug 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. workingonit
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    Speed & Long Distance Trips

    I rode my bike from New York to Strugis SD last year. I put on 4000 miles in a few weeks. I did change the oil during the trip. Most of the time I...
    Post by: workingonit, Aug 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. workingonit
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    Gas Tank

    I put a xj750 tank on a xj550 by moving the rear tank mount 5/8" back. I cut and rewelded the mount now both the orginal and new tank fit.
    Post by: workingonit, Aug 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. workingonit
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    82 XJ 550 For Sale In Pennsylvania

    see pm
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. workingonit
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    Uncle

    I had a bad petcock diapram that was giving me a hard time with the idle creeping up (until I rode home @ 4500rpm 35 miles). replaced the diapram...
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. workingonit
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    What kind of gas mileage are you fellows getting?

    I get 45mpg highway heavy on the throttle. The worst i have gotten was 37mpg 2up and about 75lbs of gear @ 80mph cross counrty.
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. workingonit
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    What's the fastest motor to use for a custom bikes?

    I know the 550 has a chain drive which would make it easy. Can you convert any of shaft motors to chain drive? Looking for the best (quickest)...
    Thread by: workingonit, Jul 11, 2011, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. workingonit
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    Turn signal question...

    bigfitz52 has help almost everyone on this site! There is no need to call people names. I think you should that your own advice. I you don't have...
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. workingonit
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    AIRHAWK Motorcycle Seat Cushion

    I bought the 1/2" thick gel (JC whitney) and removed my seat cover (cut out 1/2" of foam) them replaced the cover it works great!!
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. workingonit
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    Maxim 550: Headlight not working

    Did you check the relay for the headlight?
    Post by: workingonit, Jun 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. workingonit
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    Valve cover bolt hole stripped

    Grainger sell a thread repair that I used it has two pins on the outside of the threads, that lock it so that it can't spin once you intall them....
    Post by: workingonit, Jun 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. workingonit
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    help with vacuum leaks? high idle

    I did have a problem with mine and it turned out to be the fuel petcock. I rebuild it and the idle when down it was up to about 4000 drove 35...
    Post by: workingonit, Jun 7, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. workingonit
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    xj 550 maxim 1982 drive sprocket modification

    I would contact Chacal He will likly have what you need.
    Post by: workingonit, Apr 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. workingonit
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    WTB xj750 maxim fuel tank to fit my 81 650 xj maxim

    I made a 750 tanks fit a 550maxin by moving the rear frame mount for the gas tank back 1/2 to 3/4" and the stock tanks still fits. I cut the short...
    Post by: workingonit, Apr 8, 2011 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. workingonit
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    What's the best rain gear

    What the best rain gear? and what's the best rain gear for the price. I have gone through 2 sets so far (the second one was a good one???)
    Thread by: workingonit, Mar 15, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. workingonit
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    gas tank paint removal

    I did mind with a cheap Harbor Freight sand blaster. Make sure you use fine sand and don't go crazy with the air pressure (90 psi) works well....
    Post by: workingonit, Mar 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. workingonit
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    How do you jack/lift your bike?

    I have used two other options. 1. car engine puller with strap attach to front or rear as needed 2. two ratcheting straps to the cieling...
    Post by: workingonit, Mar 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. workingonit
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    Sprocket upgrade/downgrade?

    Do your carbs first! You will be amazed how much better it will run and very likely it will be alot quicker. Frovided you do the clunk test and...
    Post by: workingonit, Mar 15, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. workingonit
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    about to go on a cross country trip!

    add JB weld, superglue, electrical tape, small piece of telfon tape(add to stripped threads), masterlinks for chain, (I took a extra chain on my...
    Post by: workingonit, Mar 8, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. workingonit
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    chain drive to belt drive

    Has anyone tried this? I was thinking of tring to use Harley parts. Does anyone know of the narrowest rear belt that they make? I know they make a...
    Thread by: workingonit, Sep 16, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. workingonit
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    Gas Tanks

    You can put a 750maxin gas tank on a 550Maxin successfully. You must move the rear rubber mount back about 1/2" to 3/4". I cut the mount (cross...
    Post by: workingonit, Sep 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  26. workingonit
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    strugis SD anyone going?

    bump
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. workingonit
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    strugis SD anyone going?

    sorry this sent two reply. sturgis South Dakota the motorcycle rally
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. workingonit
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    Gas cap

    Chacal has the gasket. I just replaced mine to stop the leaking when I fill the tank. He is the cheapest that i could find for the tank gasket.
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. workingonit
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    Gas cap

    Chacal has the gasket. I just replaced mine to stop the leaking when I fill the tank. He is the cheapest that i could find for the tank gasket.
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. workingonit
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    1st Post

    Welcome to the site! You will find all the help you need here. If you read (or do a search) alot of the earlier posts, you will find answers to...
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. workingonit
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    strugis SD anyone going?

    If you are going to Strugis. PM me and lets ride out together or meet up somewhere
    Thread by: workingonit, Jul 23, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. workingonit
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    oil light?

    I have to keep by oil level slightly higher that recommended to keep the oil light from blinking. I put the bike on the center stand (with the...
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. workingonit
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    Is my '82 Maxim 750 gas tank single or double-walled?

    you can try glue (epoxy) a 1/4" bolt to the dent and remove it with a slide hammer. Then add body fille to smooth.
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. workingonit
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    Is my '82 Maxim 750 gas tank single or double-walled?

    you can try glue (epoxy) a 1/4" bolt to the dent and remove it with a slide hammer. Then add body fille to smooth.
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. workingonit
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    Travel List?

    What is a half-link? The manual calls for 10w-40 going that far should I add some 20w-50 for summer travel? Yes I just adjusted the valves a few...
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. workingonit
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    Travel List?

    I am thinking of taking a long 1,500 miles each way (strugis). What are the must haves and what is nice to have if I have room? I have never gone...
    Thread by: workingonit, Jul 20, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. workingonit
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    Is the exhaust from a Maxim 550 too hot for JB Weld

    I have used JB weld on the joint between the exhuast pipe and muffler successfully. I first wrap the joint in saran wrap then added JB weld on the...
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. workingonit
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    Shifter not centering

    Do you have to remove the clucth?? Or can you get to the spring from the shifter side? If so how?
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. workingonit
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    Shifter not centering

    Do you have to take the clutch out to get to this spring? or can you get to it from the shifter side? If so how?
    Post by: workingonit, Jul 6, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. workingonit
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    DIY Intake Boot repair options

    I used a layer of black electrical tape. That has seems to be working fine.
    Post by: workingonit, Jun 24, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. workingonit
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    Need help identifying this swingarm (on an xj550)

    It's NOT the stock swing arm off a xj550. The shocks mount one one each side on the outside rear.
    Post by: workingonit, Jun 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. workingonit
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    xj 550, starter button = nothing

    Check the starter button. You may have to put a small drop of solder on the back of the button to make better contact. I had the same problem with...
    Post by: workingonit, Jun 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. workingonit
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    Mileage

    I have been averaging 47mps and as high as 49mps(if I stay off the :))throttle
    Post by: workingonit, Jun 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. workingonit
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    high revving carb question

    If the carbs are good check/replace the diaphragm in the fuel petcock. Mine had a small hole in the diaphram, after a short time idleing the rpm...
    Post by: workingonit, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. workingonit
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    What is the correct diameter of the valve shims (XJ550)

    I got some from my dealer that were .5mm bigger in diameter and did not seem to want to fit. I believe the stock ones were 29mm
    Thread by: workingonit, Apr 29, 2010, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. workingonit
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    bike is not running good at idle

    I had a sililar problem, rebuilt carbs problem still present. Found a vaccum leak in the fuel petcock diaphragm. Rebuilt the petcock and my idle...
    Post by: workingonit, Apr 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. workingonit
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    YICS Tool

    Post by: workingonit, Apr 28, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. workingonit
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    WTB: Gas Tank for '82 XJ550 (Black)

    They make a 2 part epoxy for auto gas tanks (peramtex) that you might try. Clean the area(it must be clean), remove all paint, spray with brake...
    Post by: workingonit, Apr 13, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  49. workingonit
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    Possible charging issue

    check the plastic wire connector I spend two days looking for the short/charging problem. Sometime it worked sometimes it didn't. I found that the...
    Post by: workingonit, Apr 13, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. workingonit
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    Keys

    The same key works on all the locks. assuming no one has swapped anything out. There were 5 different key blanks used. The one blank should fit in...
    Post by: workingonit, Apr 13, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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