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  1. skyhawk
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    Charlottesville??

    I will have to try and get a few pictures to post. I had a few but they a buried somewhere... Let me know when you go for a ride on the Blue...
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 15, 2017 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  2. skyhawk
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    Charlottesville??

    Lake Anna Virginia. Riding a 1982 XJ550 that has had a lot of work done to it and is a blast to ride! TJ
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 15, 2017 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  3. skyhawk
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    No Decent Spark Until You Let Off The Start Button.

    The ignition coil ground is located on the right coil, under your fuel tank.
    Post by: skyhawk, May 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. skyhawk
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    No Decent Spark Until You Let Off The Start Button.

    I have the same bike, 2 issues come to mind. I removed and disassembled my starter about 700 miles ago (I have 11,000 total miles). It was all...
    Post by: skyhawk, May 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. skyhawk
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    XJ4ever parts & service

    I have been in a remote location so this is a little late due to no internet service. I have ordered parts from XJ4Ever since I found this...
    Post by: skyhawk, Nov 24, 2016 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  6. skyhawk
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    QUestion about the starter motor

    It could benefit greatly from a rebuild. The grease was all hard in mine when I pulled it apart- no good. After 30+ years I just needed the end...
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. skyhawk
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    Restoring 82 Maxim

    I have the same bike, did virtually the same. Replace the shocks and fork springs. Big Fitz has got the info on that, I think they were...
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. skyhawk
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    XJ550 won't start after sitting for a couple days

    You should still do the charging system check just to make sure it's getting a healthy charge. It only takes a minute to put a meter across the...
    Post by: skyhawk, Jun 27, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. skyhawk
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    XJ550 won't start after sitting for a couple days

    Check your charging system and see what you get!
    Post by: skyhawk, Apr 30, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. skyhawk
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    XJ550 won't start after sitting for a couple days

    Check your charging system voltage. Make sure you are getting a good healthy charge voltage back into the battery. I had hard start problems...
    Post by: skyhawk, Apr 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. skyhawk
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    Any VA owners out there?

    I'm at Lake Anna but don't get down that way much. I don't know what you have for manuals but the XJCD that you can buy here on this website is...
    Post by: skyhawk, Mar 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. skyhawk
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    No starter button, a little help

    The little lip aroung the button breaks easily and they fall out. I have a broken one in my XJ550 (1982) as well, but it is still there. Len at...
    Post by: skyhawk, Dec 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. skyhawk
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    Float needles--rubber tip vs metal tip

    I have the metal tipped needles in my 550 for about 18 months now, no problems here. Initially they would occasionally stick when I turned the...
    Post by: skyhawk, Nov 28, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. skyhawk
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    Valve Cover Donut Tool? (Now with how-to pics!)

    Re: Valve Cover Donut Tool? I used Chacals tool, it worked great. The donuts slide on easy with no damage done to them. No damage = no leaks!
    Post by: skyhawk, Oct 24, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. skyhawk
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    battery charger

    I used a Battery Tender Jr for several years and it does an OK job, however if the voltage on your battery goes low enough for some reason they...
    Post by: skyhawk, Oct 11, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. skyhawk
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    Need help trouble shooting a starter/electrical problem.

    I cleaned and re-greased my starter last summer and it works soooo much better now. Chacal has the red grease that you need for the planetary...
    Post by: skyhawk, Sep 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. skyhawk
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    Questions from newbie re: '81 Xj550

    Do-able. Pull your tank, then take a long pin like you use for sewing and bend the very tip at 90 degrees. Reach in and fish the o-rings out....
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 23, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. skyhawk
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    Whats It All Worth When Done?

    I look at it like an old car. You can dump a lot of money into it, and not get much out when you re-sell---- as in the show cars and...
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. skyhawk
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    Questions from newbie re: '81 Xj550

    There is a screen on the standpipe of the petcock but sounds like yours is fine. Maybe someone else has some ideas
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 22, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. skyhawk
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    Questions from newbie re: '81 Xj550

    I know the rubber washers seem trivial, but they are a must. There is also a steel washer that sits on top. I got mine out of my 82 550 and they...
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 21, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. skyhawk
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    Turn Signals

    dont have a clue, but look in the FAQ section. I know there are posts there on how to do it and make it work.
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 17, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. skyhawk
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    Yea! Finally got to ride my bike 1st time. Heres my findings

    I'm +1 on that suggestion. Going back to the correct frame setup will give you and your back a smoother ride, and accomodate the correct airbox...
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 14, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. skyhawk
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    Questions from newbie re: '81 Xj550

    You can clean them all, but you split the rack to put in new shaft seals which is a good idea on any 30 year old set of carburators.
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. skyhawk
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    Salvage yard near DC

    I work in Arlington and live down at Lake Anna. I haven't heard of any bike salvage yards in my area. Ebay seems like the way to go!
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 8, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. skyhawk
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    Questions from newbie re: '81 Xj550

    Yup, you got it, thats the idle mixture o-ring. It's a small one. Study up the carb articles that Chacal has in his section that the Pro's on...
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. skyhawk
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    Questions from newbie re: '81 Xj550

    He has the non-yics engine correct? If seafoam or the like would work to any advantage it would be listed in the FAQ section. I have read...
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. skyhawk
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    My new issue, awful running, no power

    Who knows... It could be a brake thats dragging or not fully releasing.
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. skyhawk
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    Carbs again

    I did my carbs in sequence with the valves. They were all gummed up/plugged up. Installed them, sync'ed them, and color tuned. (I could...
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. skyhawk
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    Puzzled by a puzzling puzzle of an issue....

    Clean the contacts on your start switch. Even if it isn't your problem they are most likely corroded and dirty from age. Easy to do and one...
    Post by: skyhawk, Aug 2, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. skyhawk
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    Wet setting carbs. Anyone have specs they can share?

    Personally I would get rid of the Champion plugs and go with NGK. About the only luck I have had with champion is in my lawnmower, but that...
    Post by: skyhawk, Jul 31, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. skyhawk
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    82 Yamaha XJ550 Dies after 5 Minutes

    Hey BigFitz! Remember our discussion a while back about using fuel line vs vacuum line in a vacuum application? Not that this is the solution,...
    Post by: skyhawk, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. skyhawk
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    Colortune Stripped Spark Plug threads

    Loctite C5A Copper colored antiseize is really good, along wth Fel-Pro Moly 50 (black stuff). This stuff works great on the bike and for car...
    Post by: skyhawk, Jun 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. skyhawk
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    Colortune Stripped Spark Plug threads

    Has anyone thought about the possibilty of using Champion Spark Plugs anti-seize? I don't know if they STILL make it, but I do have a bottle. A...
    Post by: skyhawk, Jun 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. skyhawk
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    MY VALVE SHIM TOOL DOES NOT WORK. FIXED IT!

    Re: MY VALVE SHIM TOOL DOES NOT WORK!! FIX IT. Same tool I bought, Motion Pro 08-0020!
    Post by: skyhawk, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. skyhawk
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    Mikuni Carb for a CB125S2 (1975)

    Hi Folks! Can anyone tell me if a Mikuni VM22-133 Round Slide carburator will work on a 1975 CB125??? This carburator WILL fit a 1980-85 CB125,...
    Thread by: skyhawk, Jun 26, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Other Motorcycles
  36. skyhawk
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    MY VALVE SHIM TOOL DOES NOT WORK. FIXED IT!

    Re: MY VALVE SHIM TOOL DOES NOT WORK!! FIX IT. I saw your photo Doug, mine was the same way. You just need to enlarge it enough to get the bolt...
    Post by: skyhawk, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. skyhawk
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    MY VALVE SHIM TOOL DOES NOT WORK. FIXED IT!

    Re: MY VALVE SHIM TOOL DOES NOT WORK!! FIX IT. Naaah, it's not worth the time and shipping money to send it back. The holes are sooo close that...
    Post by: skyhawk, Jun 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. skyhawk
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    MY VALVE SHIM TOOL DOES NOT WORK. FIXED IT!

    Re: MY VALVE SHIM TOOL DOES NOT WORK!! FIX IT. When I modded mine I posted here and nobody had a clue what i was talking about. I agree, the...
    Post by: skyhawk, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. skyhawk
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    MY VALVE SHIM TOOL DOES NOT WORK. FIXED IT!

    Re: MY VALVE SHIM TOOL DOES NOT WORK!! FIX IT. I had to do the same to my tool. once I enlarged the hole it worked fine.
    Post by: skyhawk, Jun 19, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. skyhawk
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    xj550 Starter Motor

    I just did my 550 Maxims starter a few months ago so I can help you with this. Actually, it looks like somehow some water got into the starter...
    Post by: skyhawk, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. skyhawk
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    Front Brake System Question.

    I replaced my original brake lines on my low milage XJ550. They looked servicable and did not leak, but I took these guys advise and changed...
    Post by: skyhawk, Jun 14, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. skyhawk
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    Carb rebuidling tools/supplies list - Miss anything?

    A silicone grease that is great for O-rings and the like is Dow Corning #4 (known in short as DC4). It's also a dielectric grease so it's...
    Post by: skyhawk, Jun 8, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. skyhawk
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    Intermittent starter button not working

    Ditto with Bushy Same situation, dirty switch contacts. Cleaned with a small brass wire brush and works like new.
    Post by: skyhawk, Jun 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. skyhawk
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    Mikuni xj550 maxim carbs

    There is a thread on this site that talks about drilling a small hole in the plugs and then popping them out. I would just keep going into them...
    Post by: skyhawk, May 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. skyhawk
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    Mikuni xj550 maxim carbs

    I used an odd size clear piece of tubing left over from a battery acid pack, it was not used for acid. I put one or two wraps of black tape...
    Post by: skyhawk, May 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. skyhawk
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    30 year old XJ550

    Finally... after lots and lots of work and repair--- I finally rolled over 10,000 miles on a ride yesterday. Not very many miles for an old...
    Thread by: skyhawk, May 14, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  47. skyhawk
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    Front Caliper Rebuild Guide Needed

    I used that info for my total front brake rebuild and it worked out great. It's pretty simple. Just follow the guide and take your time. A...
    Post by: skyhawk, May 3, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. skyhawk
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    Front Caliper Rebuild Guide Needed

    Go to XJ4Ever Supporting vender in the forum, then look in the "Information Overload Hour". There is a good article there with pictures on page...
    Post by: skyhawk, May 1, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. skyhawk
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    tinking sound from top end

    Got all your tools??? :)
    Post by: skyhawk, Mar 20, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. skyhawk
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    Mountains out of mole hills

    I used to contribute on another forum for ski boats. There was the resident forum mechanic who knew everything, and there was only one way to do...
    Post by: skyhawk, Mar 19, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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