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  1. broberg
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    I picked up a Garage buddy for the 550..

    Soo, not an XJ.. Not even close. But I like this one and the xj550 looked so lonely ^_^ [img] [img] Two cylinders less but twice the...
    Thread by: broberg, Jul 31, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  2. broberg
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    Battery not taking charge after 300km

    I took quite a long ride yesterday, ran like crap, fouling nr4 plug etc (only nr4) But anyhow, my current issue is that according to my dials...
    Thread by: broberg, Jul 19, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. broberg
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    Swedish 1982 XJ550 In Cafe Racer inspired styling.

    Okey, So now when I start to get the bike running as it should (close but not their yet, waiting for new pilot jets) I thought I'd post some more...
    Thread by: broberg, Jul 9, 2013, 26 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. broberg
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    Whats this metallic noise?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCYltVm ... e=youtu.be I can't remember I had this metallic noise before (you hear it best right at the start of...
    Thread by: broberg, Jul 8, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. broberg
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    Different types of mikuni pilot fuel jets?

    I went to my local Yamaha dealer today and browsed through their mikuni jets, I found the correct size and numbers for the main fuel jet, but the...
    Thread by: broberg, Jul 8, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. broberg
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    Going FROM pods to Stock airbox!

    Hi, Just wanted to get some input on my jetting. The bike is back together and have driven it a couple of km, not to far since it won't rev...
    Thread by: broberg, Jul 4, 2013, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. broberg
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    XJ550 Seca, Electrical gremlins working overtime.

    So, now, Bike is back together. BUT, it won't crank at all. I'm starting to suspect there is a lot wrong, but the thing is that it's hooked up...
    Thread by: broberg, Jul 1, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. broberg
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    Starter button ground, the handlebars? (new questions)

    Yes, does the start button circuit go through the handlebar? The ground that is, Cause the cutoff switch and the light switch all work as they...
    Thread by: broberg, Jun 24, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. broberg
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    Crooked front fender.

    Hi all, I noticed after I painted my front fender that it was crooked, figured it would correct itself once put in place, but when I mounted...
    Thread by: broberg, Jun 1, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. broberg
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    Steering, Tapered bearings issues.

    Hi all, I'm having some mild headache over my new tapered bearings.. the first I noticed was that the top race didn't fit as snug as the...
    Thread by: broberg, May 22, 2013, 30 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. broberg
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    Forklegs, now without yellowy clear coat, Question!

    Did an hour of polishing today, not perfect but looks far better then the aged and flaked clear coat. [img] Before I put them back...
    Thread by: broberg, May 15, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. broberg
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    Cafe/bobber/streetfighter Collection thread.

    I figured we could collect all the project threads that is completed or almost completed here for future reference and inspiration. Maybe a mod...
    Thread by: broberg, May 11, 2013, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. broberg
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    Tips wanted

    Hi all Need some input. First, how do I remove the lower glide surface for the steering stem bearings? Any tips on tools that works? I've...
    Thread by: broberg, Apr 2, 2013, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. broberg
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    xj550 double calipers, changing brake lines.

    Hi! Just wanted some input, I'm changing the brake lines on my xj550 to some new stainless braided ones, but I was thinking, original there is...
    Thread by: broberg, Jan 9, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. broberg
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    "splitting" the calipers on a xj550

    Hi, If I want to separate the two parts that is the caliper, is it just to slide out the pin that holds them together? I tried it gently but...
    Thread by: broberg, Jan 6, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. broberg
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    Exhaust Bolts XJ550

    Hi, Number 7 in this poor quality image, is it threaded in both ends? (I snapped two of them, so I'll need to replace them) [img]
    Thread by: broberg, Dec 28, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. broberg
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    Got som goodies in the mail..

    Got these today [img] and these a couple of days ago [img] The progressive packages contains Series 14 dampeners(black) and...
    Thread by: broberg, Nov 26, 2012, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  18. broberg
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    Side cover, repaired and slightly modified.

    Okey, since I didn't need the locking mechanism for the seat no more I decided to fill the hole and to repair the tab that usually breaks on the...
    Thread by: broberg, Nov 23, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. broberg
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    Remove black coating on levers

    Hi Has anyone tried to remove the black plastic/rubber-coating that is on the clutch/brake-levers? I mean without grinding it off. Is there...
    Thread by: broberg, Nov 21, 2012, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. broberg
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    Would you look at that, it starts!

    This bike has been standing still in 4 years, but to my surprise it started right up without any tinkering. Even the battery was A-OK!...
    Thread by: broberg, Nov 7, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  21. broberg
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    Setting the floats (Mikuni), not gettin any readings FIXED

    Hi I'm trying to set the correct float height since I renovated the carbs. But the thing is I don't seem to get any wet level to measure,...
    Thread by: broberg, Nov 2, 2012, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. broberg
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    what a relief!

    Yes, finally. I got my motorcycle drivers license today! So friggin happy!!!
    Thread by: broberg, Sep 24, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  23. broberg
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    Handlebar clamp xj550

    Hi, Do anyone know if there is something like this handlebar clamp that would fit the mounting points on the xj550? [img]
    Thread by: broberg, Sep 14, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  24. broberg
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    XJ550 Euro, Cafe Styled-Project.

    Hi everybody, Would like to start of to say THANK YOU for such an exemplary, and large, knowledge base you all have and shares! Here's my XJ550...
    Thread by: broberg, Sep 2, 2012, 19 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. broberg
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    cracks on the intake rubbers + carb rebuild parts?

    Hi My rubber connections between the carbs and the cylinders has these cracks on the outside : [img] Due to their age I suppose, BUT the...
    Thread by: broberg, Aug 30, 2012, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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