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First post - '83 XJ 550 new to me

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by cooleo, Sep 11, 2010.

  1. cooleo

    cooleo New Member

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    Newbie to the forum!

    Picked up a " cleaning out my garage" '83 XJ550 last weekend from a 'friend of a friend' and got her running after it sat for at least 3 years.

    The following items from ebay are coming:
    Forks (surface rust has cut one seal and it is leaking a lot)
    Front brake pads (see 'Forks')
    Turn signal stubby things
    Left switch housing (horn and dim/high switch broken)
    Left and Right side covers

    Still need:
    Bleed front brake after new pads as it is ubber spongey and the brake light switch is not activating.
    To fix speedo, previous owner put a Drag Specialties on it. No idea where to start trouble shooting this.
    Replace gas cap and side lock as these are currently being opened with a screw driver. Wold like them all keyed the same.
    Investigate valve clearance checking procedure.

    This isn't my first, or my only, bike so none of this scares me but I know that taping into the experiences from all of you will be a huge help! Hopefully I can return the favor.


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    cooleo, Sep 11, 2010
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  2. andrewlong

    andrewlong Member

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    Re: First post

    Welcome to the forum!

    Pics pics pics :D
     
    andrewlong, Sep 11, 2010
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  3. Orange-n-Black

    Orange-n-Black Well-Known Member

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    Welcome and check those rear brakes.
     
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  4. cooleo

    cooleo New Member

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    Thanks O&B! I found your thread about this...must admit I am surprised! As the back brakes are the only thing working reliably right now I will be replacing the shoes before she rolls again.

    Thanks again!
     
    cooleo, Sep 12, 2010
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