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update on my 550 seca

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Diver14_98, Jan 16, 2008.

  1. Diver14_98

    Diver14_98 New Member

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    i put a battery in it and just found out the motor is locked up. is the bike worth messing with.
     
    Diver14_98, Jan 16, 2008
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    are you sure it's locked up?

    did you try push-starting it to see if it would turn over?

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    better yet, take the timing cover off and try turning the motor with a wrench
     
    stereomind, Jan 16, 2008
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    Better yet, pull all the plugs and put a teaspoon of penetrating oil in each hole. Wait overnight and repeat.

    Make sure you have oil in the crankcase and bike in neutral. Then try to turn with a wrench on the timing plate nut.
     
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    where is the timing cover at
     
    Diver14_98, Jan 17, 2008
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    Left side, front.
     
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    the bike is still locked up. need more help.
     
    Diver14_98, Feb 5, 2008
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