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XJ 550 Maxim new starter?

Finally getting back into the swing of turning wrenches on my 81 xj550 maxim. pulled the 'recently rebuilt starter' and it's toast. complete...

Thread by: Jason Piccolo, Mar 28, 2025, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Please God not the starter clutch..

After spending hours fixing leaks and setting up refurbished carbs earlier this year, The 550XJ ran fine until last night. In the heat, it refused...

Thread by: 4nik8r, Jun 2, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Oil in Starter Motor!?!

Back to tinkering on the bike a little and getting her tuned up for better weather. I've been noticing its been getting harder and harder to crank...

Thread by: Brandon Spencer, Mar 7, 2022, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Wanted Starter Motor for 81 XJ550

Hey fellas I'm after a starter motor for my 1981 XJ550. P/N is 4G0-81800-60-00, think it also interchanges with 3KM-81800-00-00. Happy to hear if...

Thread by: whatman13, Jul 4, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Starter issues.

The problem I have is when I try turning over my 550 maxim and I get nothing until I let go of the ignition button then I hear a click. The...

Thread by: Chris gallipo, Jun 10, 2019, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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‘81 XJ Maxim Starter Compatibility

I need to replace the starter on my bike. I currently have a 1981 XJ650 Midnight Maxim. I found a starter for a 1982 XJ650. Would this starter...

Thread by: BKthickburger, Jun 29, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Wanted- starter motor 1982 xj550 maxim

In need of a starter motor for my 1982 xj550 maxim. Please let me know if any one out there can help. Thanks.

Thread by: Chris gallipo, Jun 3, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Starter Motor Lead - XJ900

So I was putting the XJ900 back together (1983) and went to kick it over and nothing. A quick bit of analysis and I realised I didn't have a lead...

Thread by: oby_2, Sep 3, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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'85 XJ700 starting issues

So last year I bought an XJ700 as my first "real" bike after getting my license. It was a little rough around the edges but that the bike was...

Thread by: a_crowbar, Oct 4, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1982 XJ550 Seca dies…won't start…starts! Electrical-shmectical

Plot: A friend, we'll call 'em Dee, is riding the "new-to-me" '82 XJ550 Seca on beautiful Sunshine Coast backroads. Pulls a u-turn at destination...

Thread by: Wynken de Word, Sep 25, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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81 XJ550 Seca Starter Motor

Hi, my 81 seca 550 stopped starting. About 3 years ago I rebuilt the starter and it's been great til last weekend. I sprung it open to see if the...

Thread by: wdaloz, Jun 3, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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xj700 Maxim parts

Hi all, new to the forum. Just bought a 1985 700 maxim as a project. Wanted to know if the xj600, 650 or 750's of 1985 have the same starter motor...

Thread by: Samhoofit, Apr 15, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ400 Special Japan Import Starter Problems

I'm currently working on a 1981 Yamaha XJ400 Special, the starter motor is giving me headaches. I'm wondering if an XS400 starter motor will fit...

Thread by: mycke, Nov 2, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat

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