Was fuse box replaced? - mine was causing intermittent cut out. (I didn't see a reference to it above).
Concur on keeping it stock. I am amazed how many try to tweak the XJ's for better performance. The competition for power/speed was really great...
Plus one on the new battery being bad. My last replacement was bought new this spring, was sluggish from the get go, and crapped out after a few...
I realize there are many threads devoted to new comers that are "how-tos" for maintenance and rebuilding. I thought it would be fun to have a...
I find the allen head bowl drain screws from Len are more than a cool factor. They make draining it much easier. Especially if over the years you...
The queen was a class act. We could use a few officials with that kind of tact, grace and servant spirit.
I had that issue. As mentioned, one possibility for you to check - it turned out to be corroded fuse box clips. Does it have the original fuse holder?
After getting the wrong parts from several "big box" online stores :( I only order my parts from XJ4EVER.
I have never used a YICS tool synching my carbs. Owned the bike for 39 years.
Been using these snce 1985.
I bought my '83 XJ550 Maxim the weekend before Easter in 1985. I am guessing March 30 1985 I drove my brand new XJ off the dealer lot. So, 37...
A lot of people buy these vintage bikes for a couple hundred bucks thinking they will get a cheap ride. While cheaper than buying new, I estimate...
I have had my XJ550 since new, I have never used a YICS tool for a running synch, and no issues.
Weather finally got warm consistently so finally got my XJ550 out and rode it to work for the first time this week. Fired right up after 7 months...
