Sounds good! Thanks
I need to replace the #1 carb body on my rack (furthest to the left, closest to the petcock). Any chance you would be willing to break up one of...
XJ550H, yes I am talking about the carb body that is furthest left when sitting on the bike. Any chance you still have it and how much would you...
Thanks a lot Rice-Burnarr, those pictures are a huge help. Now that I can see exactly what is supposed to be going on in the, I think my problem...
Just thinking...wouldn’t the o-ring on the mix screw be sealing out air? If my problem was a too lean condition that would make sense, but I’m too...
I’ll check the o-ring. I’m not sure what you mean by church if clean. The carbs have been given a fairly thorough cleaning, but I have not broken...
I have checked the mixture screws. They were all set at 2.75. I did experiment with the #1 screw and set it at 2, which did make it a little less...
1982 XJ550 Seca
It seems that the previous owner of my 1982 XJ550 Seca cross-threaded the pilot jet in the #1 carb (the carb on the left most side). I was able to...
Last week, I finally got the engine completely back together. After fixing a couple of minor problems (a small oil leak from the valve cover and a...
BigFitz, Thanks for the advice. This is the first time I am getting into any kind of engine work. It is good to know that what I thought would...
I tried putting up a picture of the broken cam journal, but I am having trouble uploading.
To make a long story short, the cam chain on my XJ550 Seca broke. Somehow the journal holding the cam gear on the front camshaft also cracked. On...
Update: I checked my battery and the fluid was a little low, so I topped it off and charged it. I am used to maintenance free batteries, so...
Thanks to those who share this problem and feel my pain! As for moving to Florida, well no offense to any Floridians, but it just ain't my...
I have an '82 XJ 550 Seca. I have had some trouble getting it started when it is cold outside. It won't start when it is around 35 degrees or...
I ordered some parts from Chacal last week and it was a great experience. Incredibly fast shipping! The parts were just what I needed and worked...
I have an '82 XJ550 with the Mikuni carbs. I want to replace the float needles (and possibly the seats if they aren't too expensive). Does...
This is a very simple tool, but it was very useful. I was doing a valve clearance check and having a hell of a time pulling out the shims...
I recently picked up an '82 XJ550 Seca. The bike had been sitting for about 6-7 years. So obviously the carbs needed a good cleaning. 3 of the...