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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by BadSSBowtie, May 29, 2011.

  1. BadSSBowtie

    BadSSBowtie New Member

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    Hey all. I am new here. Just bought a 82 XJ550 Maxim. I have had it for about 2 days and modifications have already taken place... I upgraded to low-profile turn signals, changed the oil and filter, removed the headlight and upgraded to a aftermarket setup with intergrated turn signals for the front. I also just installed front fork and triple tree setup from my old scrap bike, a 1992 Suzuki Katana 600. So i have adjustable front suspension and twin front disk with quad piston calipers. My bike will be a bit of a mut so I hope I dont offend any pureists here. LoL
     
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    Cool SS!
    Newb in here with ya' bro!!!
    WELCOME! 8)
     
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    You been busy ! Welcome and goood luck with it, you have come to the right place ... :)
     
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    WELCOME from TN!!!

    skillet
     
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    Welcome to the site. Be sure to check the rear brake shoes for de-lamination. Common on these bikes. It is recommended that the brake seals be replaced every 2 years and the lines (hoses) every 4. If you replace the hoses, go stainless. I guess as you've replaced the front end, the last comment is no longer a concern. But do check the rear brake.
     
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    Will do! Thanks for the advice!!! My bike seems to have a ton of electrical bugs... Could you guys recommend where I can get a copy of the wiring diagrams?!?! Gotta start tracking all this down.. Thanks!
     
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    welcome from Tulsa Oklahoma
     
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    Len (member name Chacal) has the factory manual as well as the Haynes and Clymer manuals. I highly recommend getting at least one of them if not all of them. Some of the members on here can email you a copy of the schematic for the 550, but I still highly recommend getting at least one of the manuals, you'll need it.
     
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    Welcome from Richmond, Va! Enjoy this site and I am sure whatever you may need to know someone here will have the answer or at least be able to point you in the right direction!
     
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    welcome and don't forget the pictures
     
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    Thanks guys! Those wiring diagrams should do fine till i can pick up a manual for it.. I will try and post some pix...
     
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