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  1. XJ550 Yaniko
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    1992 XJ550j, Not Idling and Reving High When Choaked

    Hello everyone, I just purchased a non-running XJ550j. The seller assured me that all it needed was a battery, but what can you do. I can somewhat...
    Thread by: XJ550 Yaniko, Sep 8, 2026, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Lourium
    Thread

    Bike Runs but wont stay running

    Hello everyone! With the help of all everyone on the fourm the XJ 550 is now running! I am very excited with that but now my next question is how...
    Thread by: Lourium, Aug 17, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Noah Holbert
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    1985 XJ 700 BREAKING UP UNDER LOAD

    I'm not sure if I'm posting or doing this correctly but I need some help. I have an 85 xj 700. It idles fine revs to redline in netrol fine...
    Thread by: Noah Holbert, Jul 19, 2022, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. RussellNash77
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    Weird problem on my Yamaha XJ650 Turbo

    Hello, I finished after many months of work my XJ Turbo but she has a weird problem. The bike starts fine, she need only a just a little choke...
    Thread by: RussellNash77, Sep 11, 2021, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. MinnesotaXJ
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    Cleaned and rebuilt carbs, now only runs with enrichment ON

    I spent weeks reading and watching every piece I could on rebuilding carbs and educating myself as much as possible before digging in or taking...
    Thread by: MinnesotaXJ, Jul 23, 2020, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. BhamXJ550
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    RPM issue

    I’ve noticed while riding my 82 XJ550 maxim the rpms do not decrease when I pull the clutch lever in. In fact, they actually increase. Any ideas?
    Thread by: BhamXJ550, May 15, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Winsleydale
    Thread

    1982 XJ750 Maxim Redline at startup

    Hi everybody, I joined the forum to see if I could get some pointers on an issue I am having. I picked up this bike as a trade for an old pickup...
    Thread by: Winsleydale, Mar 18, 2019, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Dtperrell
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    Why won't it run?!

    So just some background, I bought an 81 xj550 seca that had been sitting in a garage for 5 years and would not start. Naturally the first thing I...
    Thread by: Dtperrell, Oct 5, 2018, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. eigenseca
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    Carb rebuild woes

    So I was reassembling the carb rack after replacing the throttle shaft seals and fuel orings. Everything was going great till I tried screwing in...
    Thread by: eigenseca, Sep 7, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. GShultz00
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    Only firing on 2 cylinders and only idles with choke on?

    I have a 1986 xj750 maxim-x that's only firing cylinders 2 and 4 all the time and cylinder 3 intermittently. I checked to see if cylinder 1 has a...
    Thread by: GShultz00, May 24, 2018, 32 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Scratch777
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    Stalling at Idle (1982 XJ650 Maxim)

    So I rode to work yesterday morning (Tucson Arizona) it was about 50 degrees. I put the choke all the way open on start up and let it warm up...
    Thread by: Scratch777, Apr 10, 2018, 25 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Harrison Peterson
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    Xj550H Vacuum? Throttle? Gas?

    i have an 82 550, I received the bike in running condition although at the time when bike was warm the rpms would run from idle to around 5000...
    Thread by: Harrison Peterson, Nov 27, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. mellicott
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    High Idle When hot

    Hello everyone, This is my first post, I just bought an 85 Maxim-X about a month ago. It's been great, with a few issues that were easily...
    Thread by: mellicott, Nov 19, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. maximxj650j
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    XJ650 won't stay running.

    Hey everybody I have a 1982 XJ650, It starts right up but won't stay running. I have played around with the idle adjust screw and it will work for...
    Thread by: maximxj650j, Aug 3, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. docalexx
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    Cold engine starting problem

    Hello everyone. I'm proud to be new owner of Yamaha XJ700N Maxim 1985 (for Canada, thanks to the thread I've read on this forum!). This is my...
    Thread by: docalexx, Jun 19, 2017, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. jmcgrew
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    XJ550 Carb Idle bolt moving

    So my idle bolt that is in between carb 2 and 3 is screwing in when I give the bike gas. So that little by little once I let off the throttle the...
    Thread by: jmcgrew, Apr 11, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Dillon
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    New Rider, seeking some tips from advanced riders/Knowledgeable riders.

    Hi there, I'm new to all things motorcycles. I recently got my first bike the Maxim 750! First off, I'm really enjoying the bike, and glad to know...
    Thread by: Dillon, Aug 25, 2016, 81 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. Chinn5
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    Racing idle carb fix.

    So I Have an xj650 Maxim with 4 to 1 exhaust and a cut airbox with a single pod filter. This is the process i used to fix my hitachi cards and...
    Thread by: Chinn5, Jul 26, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  19. Gabitronics
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    Introduction and Plea

    Good Afternoon, I recently purchased a 1982 XJ650. Condition: 1. Running, and idling 2. Carb intake boots had some dry rot 3. Petcock was set to...
    Thread by: Gabitronics, Jul 13, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. ChaseP
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    Idle trouble

    I got my carb cleaned and rebuilt and it finally starts! The problem is that now the engine revs similarly to a stuck throttle. I don't know how...
    Thread by: ChaseP, Jun 10, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. ChaseP
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    Carb Trouble

    I'm restoring my grandfather's 650 that has been laying on its side ever since he passed. So far the engine turns over, but the bike wont start....
    Thread by: ChaseP, May 16, 2016, 130 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. MNafasto
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    4-5k RPM after bike warms up

    Dear friends, please advise if you know what it can be or had problem like this. Engine works fine at the start. When it warms up and i start...
    Thread by: MNafasto, May 10, 2016, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. wrenchmonkey
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    low voltage at idle (1100 rpm)

    I have been having an issue with the charging system on my XJ750RH Seca. The voltage drops low enough to be using the battery when idling. I have...
    Thread by: wrenchmonkey, Apr 11, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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