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  1. Folsoml
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    No gas cap key

    This dang thing ain't opening! I've filled the tank with penetrating oil, and have had it sitting upside down pretty much since my last post....
    Post by: Folsoml, Jan 26, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Folsoml
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    XJ550J Carb Pilot screws, where to purchase?

    Check Here
    Post by: Folsoml, Jan 24, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Folsoml
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    83 xj550 no idle please help !!

    When you say the carbs have been cleaned, how did you do it? Sounds like the slow jets may be clogged. Take the carbs off and disassemble them....
    Post by: Folsoml, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Folsoml
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    Choke Cable and Carb Question XJ550

    Just curious, but what are the different carb options that can be on an XJ550? I have a 1982 Maxim, but the carbs are different than what you...
    Post by: Folsoml, Jan 23, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Folsoml
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    Amateur Restorer/First Time Maxim Owner

    I found that it was taking the dried brake fluid on other parts and turning them back into jelly that I could then wipe off. I was hoping it...
    Post by: Folsoml, Jan 22, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  6. Folsoml
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    Amateur Restorer/First Time Maxim Owner

    Will do. Does this apply to WD40 as well? That's what I'm using.
    Post by: Folsoml, Jan 22, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  7. Folsoml
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    Amateur Restorer/First Time Maxim Owner

    Only two things keeping me from taking it out right now: I still can't get the fuel tank cap off. I've got it filled with penetrating oil...
    Post by: Folsoml, Jan 22, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Folsoml
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    Amateur Restorer/First Time Maxim Owner

    Here it is running for the first time. I do realize the idle is way too high. Fuel is being supplied by my CB650 tank. 1982 Yamaha Maxim
    Post by: Folsoml, Jan 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  9. Folsoml
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    Amateur Restorer/First Time Maxim Owner

    Thanks! This bike came with a complete second set of carbs. The previous owner got this bike as a non-running project, but was not able to get...
    Post by: Folsoml, Jan 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  10. Folsoml
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    No gas cap key

    You are correct. I've been soaking it in WD 40 for a few days. The key will now turn about half as far as it needs to to open the cap. I'll...
    Post by: Folsoml, Jan 21, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Folsoml
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    No gas cap key

    The ignition key does not work in the gas cap of my barn find. Does anyone have advice on how to get into the tank with minimal damage?
    Thread by: Folsoml, Jan 21, 2013, 34 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Folsoml
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    Amateur Restorer/First Time Maxim Owner

    Thanks for the welcome! Yeah, that's what I figured. The previous owners tried to do some work on it themselves and they must have gotten...
    Post by: Folsoml, Jan 21, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Amateur Restorer/First Time Maxim Owner

    My name is Larry and I'm a restore-aholic. It started innocently enough--I'd see a bicycle in someone's trash pile. I'd pull it out, clean it...
    Thread by: Folsoml, Jan 20, 2013, 42 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Folsoml
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    How did you get here?

    Google search for XJ550 forum. Here I am!
    Post by: Folsoml, Jan 20, 2013 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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