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What did you do to your Yamaha today?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Cutlass84, Jun 4, 2007.

  1. cgutz

    cgutz Well-Known Member

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    Another milestone achieved on my one owner XJ550K Maxim.
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  2. Jetfixer

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    Been working on this for three days , a couple of years ago bought the factory fairing . Mounting on my yellow seca this has been an adventure. First mistake bought fairing ...without the mount.. Joe Elliff to my rescue he had the mount I needed. I have been to the hardware store three times , never seen items blts in my stache of spare hardware either to long or short or wrong thread . Had it mostly together could not wait took it for a ride , it was strange the fairing stays stationary but forks move , the mount is strange and fairing moves slightly so not sure if I am missing something on the mounting . Have some more work to do ran out of time tonight.
     
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    Finished installing fairing here are some pictures
     

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    Added handlebar extensions. 20210621_185428.jpg
     
  5. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Those what you told me about at the carb clinic? They look pretty good!

    dfox
     
  6. Jetfixer

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    Well felt like I just went a few rounds with Mike Tyson, I had mounted the front fairing , I had the shimmy dampner on the bike before , and had to remove it to mount the the fairing mount. Rather than remove fairing I pulled the mount bolts after fighting getting the shimmy dampner bracket back on fought getting fairing bracket back on with the fairing attached it is rather awkward. Next issue turn handle bars to the left have plenty of space with the mirror to windshield.. turn to right and the mirror hits the windshield, adjusted the lower mount no better , loosed the handle bars and move to the left and this fixed that , unfortunately it is supposed to storm next six days would really like to try riding a distance to see how it is with the fairing .
     
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    Installed the re-welded collector box and exhaust with all the correct gaskets what a difference no leaks makes. Now onto the new tail light and modding the rear fender.
     
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    Valve cover had a slight leak dripping oil down the fins of the left side of the motor when on the stand. Otherwise, running so good, starting so easy, I decided to just swap in a new valve cover gasket. Had that valve cover on and off 3 times before I got it. That gasket is such a huge PIA!!! Anyway, got it. Now to just clean the oil all over from the 3 attempts and ride!
     
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    Dosen't make me happy for the next thing on my list thought valve cover gasket would be easy?!?%!@
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    I'm about a week away from having a functional workshop again. I bought new pegboard today...at $25 a sheet :(
     
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    Changed the oil in my yellow seca, the spin on oil filter conversion makes changing filter so easy , Shell Rotella 15/40 diesel oil and should be good to go till fall . Of course it supposed to rain all week sooo probably wont get much riding in. We have had monsoons lately .
     
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    Not difficult, just a little tricky
     
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    I'm going through the same thing currently...How did you re-apply the gasket in order to get it to stop leaking? Did you seal both sides with something?
     
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    Got a new set of tires for my 550 maxim. Problem is they are on a 550 maxim. Tried to help out this guy just wouldn't listen fix that wire that's your problem. Rolled it home for150 fixed the wire started right up.
     
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    I only applied gasket maker to the cover side to adhere the gasket to it. I spent time looking around and around the cover making sure that the gasket was flat all the way around. Part of my problem was slight twisting that would occur as I cranked down the cover. Just a little gasket maker in the corners where the half moons go. I also added a washer to my far left gasket bolt to tighten it down slightly more as my cover is warped.
     
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    make sure your cover is not warped fhere is a spec for it. are the donuts still soft? may also need to be replaced use a brush and add the spray on gasket sealer to the cover lay in the gasket. then use rtv a thin smear at the moons tighten bolts evenly and slowly
     
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    Took my vmax trike out for a brisk spin at dusk - after the sun had gine down. I'm wary of riding when the sun is low.
     
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    Checked my fuel levels, as expected I've got some work to do. IMG_20210702_124643.jpg
     

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    Yea, my valve cover rocks on glass so may be out of spec. Donuts were new with the gasket. I'm taking it easy with it so as not to destroy my head. My bike is by no means a collector and used regularly. I may get a new one at some point, but mainly want to ride.
     
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