Appreciate the help. I don't mind working on my XJ, but get frustrated when I "fix" the same problem over and over, and have it work right off...
Exactly what I would think too, but couldn't replicate this when I wet-set while the carbs were off, and when I level checked the two outer carbs...
Yes on the Clunk test and YICS, but no on the spray test.
Instead of starting a new thread I figured I'd just add my new problems to this one: I've gotten things cleaned up so the bike starts without...
Not sure about the 750's, but my 550 does. It was in between the back plate and diaphragm.
Ok, I just tried starting it again after letting it sit overnight. It fired right up again with the tank connected, but setup so that no gas...
Hello, When I got the bike in August it would run, but only off of stater fluid and the idle was really high. Once I pulled the carbs I found...
Thanks!!!
Just ordered a "Jr" for $23. How long will take to charge up my XJ battery? Thanks
As a matter of fact I did, and was trying to think of a good substitute...so thanks a ton. I actually have some rivets that should work too. Thanks.
Thanks for the tip. I'll have to try that next time. I was able to get these out with some good solid tapping. Thanks to all who offered...
The head of the pin is flush with the float tower. They are very clean inside, but they won't budge even with trying heat and tapping them with a...
Sorry to bring up an old post, but when using this tool would you decrease the change of breaking a post if you put a brace in between the two...
Sorry, my name is Tim. I guess I'll just strip off any usable parts and toss it. Thanks again Fitz.
Kind of what I figured. Thanks, Tim.
Hello, After I bought the bike I found that the #4 carb body was cracked and sealed with epoxy. When I got the bike, it wouldn't start without...
Well, the horrible happened tonight while I was trying to extract a super frozen idle mixture screw...the carb body broke instead of the reverse...
It's a Mikuni BS28 #4. If you have one, shoot me an offer. Thanks, Tim.
Hey, thanks for the welcome. I live near the U of I Urbana-Champaign campus.
Hello, I'm new too and just bought my first bike, an 81 550 Maxim, and have already learned a bunch of good info from this site. That's a good...
Hello to everyone. I am new to the forum and just bought my first bike on the 10th. It's a 1981 XJ550 Maxim. It runs, but has starting issues....