I'm working on this bike for a friend. It's been ridden regularly, but was brought to me with a specific issue. The bike starts and idles nicely,...
Hello, I'm looking to find an original or similar airbox for my project 82 XJ 550 Maxim. Any leads or advice would be super! Thanks.
Hey fellas!! I'm at it again! My gear shifter became " loose" suddenly. I removed the crankcase cover and discovered that the " centraliser...
Hi everyone, Recently purchased '82 Yamaha XJ550 Seca, Cleaned up carbs, now when I start it, RMPs are normal and suddenly it goes up to 4-5k...
I'm trying to restore an 1982 XJ550 Maxim I got for next to nothing. When I originally bought the bike the previous owner said that the starter...
The blinkers on my 1982 550 Maxim were working just fine but all of the sudden only one side works now. If I try to signal left nothing happens,...
Hey guys, I cant get my legend to start - 83, Seca 550 Yes I am new to the forum world, and it hasnt been without countless hours saying I can...
Howdy, Several years ago I bought an XJ550 to keep by hands busy and learn something new. Ended up never getting it running. I'm looking to...
Hi, I cant seem to get my brake pads in place, does anybody know if the Newfren FD0051BT should fit? Their webpage claim that it fits XJ5 550...
No need to sell you guys on the bike---have had it for a few years but with a kid on the way its time to say goodbye. It's been kept in a heated...
First time poster here, but I've found this forum incredibly helpful! Found out not too long ago that my 1982 XJ550 Maxim has a compromised head...
Hi, New here, just got an xj550 seca project on the go. Wiring was a mess so bought a new harness. In my haste i didn’t realise I’d bought a...
So i bought a XJ400 seca 1982 as my first A2 motorbike. I understand its more rare model of XJ. I was wondering how many parts are cross...
Hello there--the seat on my 550 has a tear thats opening a little bit more each time I ride. I've been on the lookout for a new seat as I haven't...
Hey all, I'm currently rebuilding an 81 XJ550 (my first rebuild-project) and am trying to figure out the overall design/look I want for the bike....
I purchased a 1983 xj550 a little while ago and since then I've been in the process of fixing it up. It has plenty of issues, many of which were...
Hi all. Looking for a shifter for an 82 Seca 550, or something comparable. I'm trying to stay under $10 if possible, because I am not sure if this...
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...
posting here after my local garage burned down—-I’ve been having intermittent troubles with my bike starting that I had been attributing to the...
I just bought my first bike, a 1982 XJ550 Maxim, with some small issues including one carb that floods every time the bike is turned on. I've...
Hope this is the right place to post, first timer. I'm trying to resurrect a 1981 Yamaha XJ550 with forks that aren't original. People have told...
Thinking of picking up a 77 xs750 tank for my 83 xj750 and I was wondering if anyone has done this before and how difficult is it to mount it...
Hi everyone I am restoring a sweet little XJ550 4v8 1983 (EU spec?) and I have a problem with the clutch I would like to ask you XJ experts...
Hey everyone, I’ve grown tired of trying to keep this cafe project running reliably with air pods the previous owner had set up. I’m trying to...
My solenoid went out on me and I've read a little about people using small riding lawnmower and tractor solenoids as replacements. My question is...
Xj550 Maxim, I shorted out a relay while riding and the bike would try to start but wouldn't roll over(no spark) and after replacing the relay not...
I have an 83 xj550, the bike was running great, all carbs cleaned and syncd, new plugs, charged battary everything went over. Then all of the...
Hi! New here, recently bought a Xj 550 4v8 the euro version. My first bike actually and I am slowly learning. The goal is to have it up and...
Hey everyone! Last week I picked up a 1981 xj550 maxim. I thought it was running fine until I touched the second header pipe and it was cold....
looking to buy a 4-1 exhaust for an 81 xj550. Condition doesn't matter as long as they work. Prefer a rusted chrome one but will take black as...
Hey guys. I'm working on an 81 xj550 seca bobber project. I'd love to put spoked wheels on this thing but I've seen some conflicting info. It's a...
I currently have a 1982 XJ550 Maxim project bike that im working on wiring switches to. I swapped to one inch bars and i have one inch controls im...
Hello all, So I snapped a chain the other day, bout a real nice EK chain, and when I went to put the new one on I realized nothing was holding the...
Hey! I'm new to the world of motorcycles and just got a 81 550xjr and it keeps dying on me! It usually happens after about 5 minutes after...
Hey guys. New guy here. Bought an 81 xj550 Seca from a storage locker a few years ago. No gauges, some lame twisted handlebars, no hand controls,...
I recently rebuilt my carb and cleaned it. I got it on the bike and it will start and idle on choke but it will not idle when it's not being...
Does anyone know if there's a triple tree from another bike that would fit on an 81 xj550 maxim? Something that would fit the forks I already...
I'm looking to do some basic maitnence on my 1982 XJ550 Maxim. It's my current project bike and I'm looking to do everything right on it. I need...
Recently purchased an 81 xj550 and started turning it into a cafe racer. Re-wired the entire bike and had a working harness and a running bike. I...
I just stared working on a 1982 XJ550 Maxim but I can't get it to start. I changed spark plugs and changed the oil and got it to run for about 5...
alright.... more questions.. I've been working on my bike on and off for a few years now and have made some solid progress. Last fall/early...
Howdie folks, TL;DR: messed up and have a crappy tank now, would rather buy one in functioning condition. purchased a 83 550 SECA last year in...
Hello Everyone, I picked up an 81 XJ550 Maxim a few months back for a winter project. I have wanted to do a project bike for a while and this one...
Just received my first batch of parts from Len at XJ4Ever!. Great personal service, with not only really helpful information, links and advice,...
Hey guys so my 1982 Yamaha XJ550 is not getting any power to electricals at all, and i am running out of options! First it Ran fine, i even rode...
First off, I'm new to rebuilding bikes. First project. I bought two xj 550 maxims from craiglist. One was a parts bike and one with a title. The...
Hi all, please could somebody help me? Any advice would be much appreciated! I recently purchased 1982 Yamaha XJ550 a few weeks back. On the day...
Hi everyone I am new to this forum so I hope this covers everything. I have only owned this bike for a few months this year, all has been going...
I need the airbox lid for an xj550 Seca. I saw one super cheap on eBay a while back but didn't buy it because I was considering swapping the stock...
i have a 1982 xj550. I found an 81 I was going to use as a parts bike. How much has changed in the year diffrence? Bike is 2 hours away and I...
