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  1. slomo85
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    Getting an old bike back on the road (blog)

    Yeah, it's not changing. It's just low... :(
    Post by: slomo85, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. slomo85
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    Getting an old bike back on the road (blog)

    Ok, I just went and got a new compression gauge and apparently that was the problem! I didn't want to admit to myself that the gauge was bad but...
    Post by: slomo85, Apr 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. slomo85
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    Getting an old bike back on the road (blog)

    No I didn't get a second compression gauge yet, I ended up staying home. I just used my compression gauge on a car I had checked last month and...
    Post by: slomo85, Apr 7, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Getting an old bike back on the road (blog)

    After going through wiring, getting the grounds spotless and clean and putting dielectric grease on them I figured I'd pull the battery off the...
    Post by: slomo85, Apr 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Getting an old bike back on the road (blog)

    I checked the valve timing and it's still spot on. I thought it was waay off at first but then after looking at the picture in the manual I...
    Post by: slomo85, Apr 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. slomo85
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    Getting an old bike back on the road (blog)

    Ok, I'm headin home to check that now. I don't know how that could have possibly happened but it can't hurt to check... Just more wrenching. And...
    Post by: slomo85, Apr 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. slomo85
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    Getting an old bike back on the road (blog)

    I may have ran into a snag... I got the valves adjusted, all in spec except one exhaust valve is still .001 to tight. I'll get another shim for...
    Post by: slomo85, Apr 6, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WTB xj550 - a few things

    I have seen all those items on ebay within the last week, f.y.i. :)
    Post by: slomo85, Apr 4, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    WTB xj550 - a few things

    I have seen all those items on ebay within the last week, f.y.i. :)
    Post by: slomo85, Apr 4, 2012 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. slomo85
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    Getting an old bike back on the road (blog)

    Anywho... I tried to post some pics last night but I guess the forums weren't havin' it. I'll try again tonight. I got ahold of a shim pool on...
    Post by: slomo85, Apr 4, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hello everyone!

    Yeah, that's what it was called. I forgot the name of that stuff lol. Poutine! Yeah, Marquette is near my family up there. I can't stand the cold...
    Post by: slomo85, Apr 1, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Getting an old bike back on the road (blog)

    Hello everyone. I just got my bike and have been going through it to try getting it back in shape. Posted a hello thread here:...
    Thread by: slomo85, Apr 1, 2012, 58 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Compression check

    Aww man, wish I would've known that! I took one plug out at a time and cranked for ~ 8 sec without disconnecting anything. Got 140psi, 110psi,...
    Post by: slomo85, Mar 30, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How did you get here?

    I just aquired my motorcycle and I was googling for some information on it. I googled "Yamaha Maxim 550 forum" I believe and this was the 1st hit :)
    Post by: slomo85, Mar 30, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Hello everyone!

    Thanks everyone. Yeah, It wasn't easy finding it but I did. I think this bike means a lot to me and I will get it running right even if I have to...
    Post by: slomo85, Mar 30, 2012 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Cam chain whine?

    Huh, never thought of that. You wouldn't happen to have a picture of what your describing would you?
    Post by: slomo85, Mar 29, 2012 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Clinic - San Diego

    I hope not! I'm putting my carbs back togeter next week, and someone with some experience would really help me out to get them tuned properly!...
    Post by: slomo85, Mar 29, 2012 in forum: Western US and Canada
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    Anyone from SoCal? (Specifically, near Murrieta)

    Imperial Beach here! Not road ready yet but im gonna be in the next month!
    Post by: slomo85, Mar 29, 2012 in forum: Western US and Canada
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    Hello everyone!

    First things first, I want to thank all of you for posting the seemingly endless amount of information up here. It has helped me a tremendous...
    Thread by: slomo85, Mar 29, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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