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XJ 550 Shifting issues. (Won't find neutral while running)

Hey Everyone! I apologize if this is posted somewhere else. I have looked and looked and cannot seem to find anything. I am in need of some...

Thread by: MalachorMouse, Jul 19, 2021, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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82 XJ550R Seca won't rev past 8K - Help!

Hey all, Wondering if you can help with my problem. I have a '82 which I built into a cafe-racer, I attached a photo for anyone interested. It...

Thread by: Mordred, Jul 17, 2021, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Wanted Xj550 Seca Tank

Hello all, I’m really in need of a 550 seca tank, I’ve been able to fab a 650 seca tank to fit comfortably on the 550 frame, but it’s just a...

Thread by: Noahsxj, Jul 1, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Wanted Xj550 carbs

Hello all, new here but have reached a desperate need for a 1982 xj550j #1 carb body. But willing to buy a set if required. Please help.

Thread by: Mechanic1978, Jun 28, 2021, 12 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Xj550 engine rebuild please help!

Hello, I’m about to start a 1982 xj550 engine rebuild, how do I remove the cams? Heads? What should I watch out for? I have a full rebuild kit,...

Thread by: Noahsxj, Jun 3, 2021, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ550 Air Filter Suggestions

Do ya'll have favorite air filters for the XJ550?

Thread by: Antothoro, May 22, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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RPMs don't come down after turning the accelerator back

I'm working on a 1981 XJ550. I recently got it started after 10+ years. Current status: - tank is off; - aux hanging tank is hooked up; -...

Thread by: Antothoro, May 22, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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For Sale 81 XJ550RH Goodies

I have a bunch of goodies off of my 550 Seca. Chopped the bike and took a bunch of stuff off for track days but everything is in good condition,...

Thread by: Jason Denman, Feb 22, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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1982 XJ550 Starter Circuit Issues

Hey guys, It's me again. I resurfaced the clutch plates and threw in new springs while I was waiting for some carburetor parts. That quelled...

Thread by: edars, Sep 15, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1981 XJ550 Maximum problem

Hey guys I have a little situation I’m hoping you can help me with. So I just got this bike from my buddy and I knew it was going to have some....

Thread by: Reid H, Sep 11, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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'82 XJ550 mixture screw problem

Hi Folks, I've got a 1982 XJ550R Seca, doing a carb clean and partial rebuild: new needle valves, gaskets, o-rings, and also replacing 2 of the...

Thread by: hedgehog, Jul 11, 2020, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ550 Maxim seat height.

Does anyone know the seat height of a standard XJ550 Maxim compared to a 550 Seca? From memory I think the Seca's seat is 31inches/790mm but would...

Thread by: Legless Old Bloke, Jul 7, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Midrange bog on a 1981 XJ550

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,...

Thread by: Don Stauffer, May 23, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Wanted 82 XJ 550 Maxim Airbox

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.

Thread by: MotoQueenBee, May 13, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Gear box assembly

Hey fellas!! I'm at it again! My gear shifter became " loose" suddenly. I removed the crankcase cover and discovered that the " centraliser...

Thread by: Rodney Brown, May 11, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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RUNAWAY IDLE

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...

Thread by: maxj, Mar 2, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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82 XJ550 Maxim starter button won't work. Help!

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...

Thread by: b.pillz46, Feb 28, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Blinker Question

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,...

Thread by: BhamXJ550, Feb 10, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Need Help - XJ550 Seca - Wont Start - Make me a believer!

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...

Thread by: Jayman6909, Dec 26, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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Getting an XJ550 Running Again

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...

Thread by: Antothoro, Dec 15, 2019, 76 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ550 Brake pads

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...

Thread by: fessus, Aug 20, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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For Sale 1981 xj550 Seca

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...

Thread by: ctvolkers, Aug 1, 2019, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Should a novice attempt head gasket change XJ550?

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...

Thread by: Chivin, Jul 29, 2019, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ550 seca/maxim wiring harness

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...

Thread by: AFORSTER, Jun 12, 2019, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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New owner of XJ400 seca '82

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...

Thread by: J. Alanko, May 6, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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xj650 seat on a 550?

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...

Thread by: ctvolkers, Apr 5, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ550 Bobber Custom Gas Tank

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....

Thread by: David Zylstra, Mar 17, 2019, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Anyone here with experience replacing the wiring system?

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...

Thread by: Brian S., Jan 2, 2019, 18 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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Wanted XJ550 Shifter

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...

Thread by: gtosteve65, Oct 9, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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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
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83 XJ550 seca starter troubles

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...

Thread by: ctvolkers, Jul 26, 2018, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Beginner's question about removing Carbs- XJ550 Maxim

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...

Thread by: Kelly550Maxim, Jul 5, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Need help identifying forks...

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...

Thread by: DreamerXJ550, Jun 27, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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77 xs750 tank on XJ750 maxim..

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...

Thread by: Forkman, Jun 23, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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XJ550 Clutch problem

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...

Thread by: Johan Nordanfors, May 7, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Wanted XJ550 Seca Airbox

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...

Thread by: somerandomNinja, Mar 25, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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Starter solenoid switch

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...

Thread by: trentgrasso, Feb 28, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Xj550 nothing happening after relay replace.

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...

Thread by: trentgrasso, Feb 6, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Working great, now won't start at all.

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...

Thread by: trentgrasso, Jan 19, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Wiring XJ 550 4v8 1982

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...

Thread by: fessus, Nov 11, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1981 xj550 Maxim. One cold exhaust header...

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....

Thread by: Nicholas Rondilone, Nov 8, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Wanted Xj550 4 into 1 exhaust

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...

Thread by: Morgan, Aug 24, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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81 xj550 bobber spoked wheels

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...

Thread by: Morgan, Aug 15, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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1982 XJ550 Maxim Wiring Help

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...

Thread by: CurleyJ00, Jul 19, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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1981 maxim xj550 front sprocket question

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...

Thread by: Hardy12000, May 22, 2017, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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81 XJ550 seca DYING on me!

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...

Thread by: blake, May 4, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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81 xj550 no spark/won't start

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,...

Thread by: Morgan, Apr 27, 2017, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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XJ550 No Idle

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...

Thread by: CurleyJ00, Apr 23, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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Alternate triple tree for XJ550 Maxim?

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...

Thread by: Iamwayno, Apr 17, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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XJ550 Maitnence

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...

Thread by: CurleyJ00, Mar 23, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat

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