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  1. lostboy
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    Yamaha XJ 550 4V8 Trouble Starting Motorcycle (Philipp's ongoing troubleshoot)

    It may be just water. Water is a biproduct of combustion. Take a tissue and soak up the mystery fluid and try to light it with a match. You will...
    Post by: lostboy, May 5, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. lostboy
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    Ontario Project Bike

    I may have ignition switch with key but it is missing the pin for steering lock. I will check my horde in the morning. PM if you're interested....
    Post by: lostboy, May 3, 2020 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  3. lostboy
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    Ontario Project Bike

    What parts are you looking for? Have you tried NCK salvage in Woodstock ont.? Welcome to the forum.
    Post by: lostboy, May 3, 2020 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  4. lostboy
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    1981 XJ650 Weaves left and right

    Also check the swingarm bushings.
    Post by: lostboy, May 3, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. lostboy
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    Xj750 overheating

    The best way to keep an air cooled engine cool is to keep moving. If the air temperature cooler than the engine the engine will disappate heat.
    Post by: lostboy, Apr 19, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. lostboy
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    I like how you stuck with metric bolts. You have an eye for details .
    Post by: lostboy, Apr 18, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. lostboy
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    Xj 750 jumped with car started, but won’t anymore

    Make sure you did not knock the kill switch to the off position. This can be easily done.
    Post by: lostboy, Apr 14, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. lostboy
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    1982 Seca ran great and now won't start

    Heat from the engine can soften the fuel line and cause to kink .
    Post by: lostboy, Apr 13, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. lostboy
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    2nd Seca is done just needs a battery. I don't know what to do with it. It is nice to have a second bike for parts.
    Post by: lostboy, Apr 12, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. lostboy
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    Drip... drip... drip... from fuel petcock 83 XJ750 MMaxim

    That happens when you steal gas from the neighbors lawnmower.
    Post by: lostboy, Apr 11, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. lostboy
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    I got the year wrong 2020 is cancelled. Can't wait for 2021 rally. Been isolated too long. Send help.
    Post by: lostboy, Apr 11, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  12. lostboy
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    Well you extra time now. The 2019 Paris Rally just cancelled. So I can't wait till 2020 to see this bike.
    Post by: lostboy, Apr 11, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. lostboy
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    Running Voltage Too Low, Now Too High

    Borrow a friend's multi meter and see if you get the same results. Your meter may be off.
    Post by: lostboy, Apr 11, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. lostboy
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    quarantine thoughts

    I have saved a lot of money on deodorant and razor blades.
    Post by: lostboy, Apr 5, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  15. lostboy
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    Help me identify this rack of carbs.

    I don't know. But that's a nice rack.;)
    Post by: lostboy, Apr 4, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. lostboy
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    Need help fast valve shim

    Stuff some clean rags around the connecting rods so nothing falls in to the engine. That would be hart breaking.
    Post by: lostboy, Mar 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. lostboy
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    Starter clutch slipping. White foam window & oil cap

    I think you add an ounce to the oil. Read the can see what it says. Good choice on the oil.
    Post by: lostboy, Mar 19, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. lostboy
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    Starter clutch slipping. White foam window & oil cap

    Sea Foam in the oil will help clean things when you get it running. Add the Sea Foam just before an oil change.
    Post by: lostboy, Mar 18, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. lostboy
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    Xj550 maxim neutral light

    It is very easy to pinch the neutral wire under the chain cover. Been there done that.
    Post by: lostboy, Mar 9, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. lostboy
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    1982 XJ1100 Maxim Gas mileage is horrible.

    Check the air filter.
    Post by: lostboy, Mar 2, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. lostboy
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    preparing for long tour

    Here is a tip from member @Polock . Set on a concrete block for hours at a time .
    Post by: lostboy, Feb 18, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. lostboy
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    Blinker Question

    Could be low on blinker fluid. ;)
    Post by: lostboy, Feb 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. lostboy
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    Anyone else having trouble accessing the website?

    I was having XJ Bikes withdrawal. But I am much better now.
    Post by: lostboy, Feb 6, 2020 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. lostboy
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    Looking good! You will be ready for this summer riding season. ;)
    Post by: lostboy, Jan 26, 2020 in forum: XJ Modifications
  25. lostboy
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    Merry XJmas to everyone and Happy Holidays

    A motorcycle. This is motorcycle forum right.
    Post by: lostboy, Dec 25, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. lostboy
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    Merry XJmas to everyone and Happy Holidays

    Merry Christmas to everyone. This time of year brings everybody together. I may have landed a deal on an old Honda.
    Post by: lostboy, Dec 25, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  27. lostboy
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    Test

    It worked. More to come I hope.
    Post by: lostboy, Dec 22, 2019 in forum: Test Zone
  28. lostboy
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    Maxim No Start Electrical

    Dead battery?
    Post by: lostboy, Dec 22, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. lostboy
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    finished my xj 550 seca

    I zip tied the clutch cable to the down tube of the frame to keep it away from the headers.
    Post by: lostboy, Dec 12, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. lostboy
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    finished my xj 550 seca

    Make sure that the clutch cable clears the header pipe and not melt to it. Nice looking exhaust and better looking bike.
    Post by: lostboy, Dec 11, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. lostboy
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    measurements o-ring starter motor xj750f

    On one of my engines the drive chain broke and snapped off the starter motor braking the block where the starter nose fits into. After being...
    Post by: lostboy, Dec 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. lostboy
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    broken turn signal stem repair

    The repair can only be verified with a picture.
    Post by: lostboy, Nov 28, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. lostboy
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    infrared temperature reader

    It's nice to point at your wife and see how hot she is.:)
    Post by: lostboy, Nov 21, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. lostboy
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    Homemade yics tube tool

    If you use the rag technique soak the rag in oil to keep the rag from burning. I have tuned my bike with and without the blocking tool with good...
    Post by: lostboy, Nov 11, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. lostboy
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    dogs life

    That dog needs a helmet!
    Post by: lostboy, Nov 3, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. lostboy
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    Ride my XJ650 Maxim 1982 from Canada to Argentina.... Recomendation ???

    Take a camera and send us a lot of pictures.
    Post by: lostboy, Oct 27, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. lostboy
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    Electrical Issue...?

    Check to see if the kill switch got bumped to the off position. Oh yes welcome to the forum.
    Post by: lostboy, Oct 18, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. lostboy
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    XJ550 tach / speedo plugs?

    See the XJ4EVER banner flashing in the top right corner. Click it he has delete plug for the tach drive.
    Post by: lostboy, Sep 20, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. lostboy
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    Simmy's Naked Turbo Project

    CAR....... game on!
    Post by: lostboy, Sep 16, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
  40. lostboy
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    Best way to manually crank the engine

    You will have to be careful not to knock the bike over. Turning the wheel by hand will leed to dirty hands.;)
    Post by: lostboy, Sep 11, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. lostboy
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    Richard Purdon Memorial Swap Meet

    The Paris show I never miss. I camp from Thursday night in the parking lot to Sunday in the infield. See if this link works, I made a post about...
    Post by: lostboy, Sep 10, 2019 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  42. lostboy
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    Richard Purdon Memorial Swap Meet

    I go every year but I completely forgot. Kicking myself for missing it. Did you go? It keeps getting bigger every year.
    Post by: lostboy, Sep 8, 2019 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  43. lostboy
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    First bike! '82 Maxim 650

    It will not take too many kegs of beer to get the bike ready to ride. Welcome to the forum.
    Post by: lostboy, Aug 19, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  44. lostboy
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    steering damper for xj 550 seca

    Would warn swingarm bushings cause a wobble?
    Post by: lostboy, Aug 1, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. lostboy
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    85 maxim 750 stalling problem

    The worst thing I saw during this heat wave was a guy driving a diaper truck.
    Post by: lostboy, Jul 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. lostboy
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    85 maxim 750 stalling problem

    There few other members in this area.
    Post by: lostboy, Jul 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. lostboy
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    85 maxim 750 stalling problem

    Unscrew the spark plug cap and lop off about 1/4 inch of wire and reinstall the cap. Welcome to the forum. Is it as hot there as it is here. It's...
    Post by: lostboy, Jul 21, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. lostboy
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    just one of those weeks

    I stand corrected.
    Post by: lostboy, Jul 10, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  49. lostboy
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    just one of those weeks

    You are upset at Simmy but remember he is a part of the family. My heart drop when reading this. This is my 1000 message. I'm glad is on this thread.
    Post by: lostboy, Jul 10, 2019 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  50. lostboy
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    Need Help Removing Crankshaft for Head Removal

    I got to type faster. Good work @k-moe
    Post by: lostboy, Jul 6, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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