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  1. Antothoro
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    Stripped Butterfly Valve Screws

    I'm rebuilding my carbs on a XJ550. I have 3 screws in two carbs that are not loosening. I've tried to soak them in PB blaster. Is there...
    Thread by: Antothoro, May 30, 2023, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Antothoro
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    Carb Tools to Borrow

    Anybody in North Texas with carb tools that I can borrow? Looking for: - carb rack stand - float caliper - fuel height gauge (so I can set the...
    Thread by: Antothoro, Apr 14, 2023, 5 replies, in forum: Central US and Canada
  3. Antothoro
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    Carb Clinics in North Texas

    Howdy, When is the next Carb Clinic in north Texas? P
    Thread by: Antothoro, Apr 11, 2023, 2 replies, in forum: Central US and Canada
  4. Antothoro
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    Red Kote Wisdom and Guidance

    Has anybody compiled a single document for lessons learned with using Red Kote on our bikes? I was going through some posts seeing little pieces...
    Thread by: Antothoro, Jan 30, 2022, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Antothoro
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    Setting One Carb at a Time

    Has anybody created a procedure for setting a single carb at a time? I'm envisioning a methodology for hooking up the fuel intake into a single...
    Thread by: Antothoro, Dec 19, 2021, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Antothoro
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    Wanted XJ550 Mufflers

    Looking for some XJ550 mufflers. OEM or aftermarkets ones.
    Thread by: Antothoro, Oct 17, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. Antothoro
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    Colortune to Borrow

    I'm in the North Texas (DFW) area and looking for a Colortune to borrow (or buy). Anybody out there got one?
    Thread by: Antothoro, Sep 21, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  8. Antothoro
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    Aftermarket XJ550 Mufflers

    My mufflers have holes in them. Looking for aftermarket options. Nothing that is too flashy or different from the OEM. What do ya'll use?
    Thread by: Antothoro, Sep 19, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Antothoro
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    Levers for an XJ550

    Looking to replace the levers on my XJ550. Got any suggestions? I'm open to aftermarket and OEM. For a number of reasons, I'm tempted to replace...
    Thread by: Antothoro, Aug 30, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. Antothoro
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    Noise and Vibration While Riding

    I'm hearing a kind of whining and feeling a vibration in the clutch lever. Decided to take a video of the situation. [MEDIA] Thoughts?
    Thread by: Antothoro, Aug 27, 2021, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Antothoro
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    Secondary and Tertiary Fuel Filters

    So I know that my fuel tank has junk it in. I tried to de-rust it years go. It sat open for a long time. So I figured that I would put two fuel...
    Thread by: Antothoro, Aug 25, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Antothoro
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    Loss of Power

    I finally got my motorcycle running. Went out on a initial ride and it was Ok as a whole. Starting off rolling is nice and slow with the clutch...
    Thread by: Antothoro, Aug 21, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Antothoro
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    Fuel Shut Off Valve?

    I'm thinking to myself, it might be nice to have a fuel shutoff valve if I want to take the gas tank off again. At a minimum I would make...
    Thread by: Antothoro, Aug 19, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  14. Antothoro
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    The "Right" way to remove\install the Carbs

    After struggling with getting the carbs on for over an hour yesterday, I'm going to ask. What's the "right" or "efficient" way to remove and...
    Thread by: Antothoro, Aug 9, 2021, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Antothoro
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    Anybody got pictures of these crash bars installed?

    Does anybody have any pictures of these bars installed? https://www.officine08.com//p4940_crash-bar-yamaha-xj-550-tarozzi-black.html
    Thread by: Antothoro, May 31, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. Antothoro
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    Compatibility of Crash Bars Between Models

    Hey guys -- Is there a published list of what models have interchangeable crash bars? I'm looking to add bars to my XJ550 but I was looking to...
    Thread by: Antothoro, May 25, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. Antothoro
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    XJ550 Air Filter Suggestions

    Do ya'll have favorite air filters for the XJ550?
    Thread by: Antothoro, May 22, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Antothoro
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    RPMs don't come down after turning the accelerator back

    I'm working on a 1981 XJ550. I recently got it started after 10+ years. Current status: - tank is off; - aux hanging tank is hooked up; -...
    Thread by: Antothoro, May 22, 2021, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Antothoro
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    Wanted 1981 XJ550R Seca Parts

    I've got a few parts that I'm looking for to get my XJ up a running.... - Master Brake Cylinder Perch - Crash bars - air box to carb boots I'll...
    Thread by: Antothoro, May 17, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. Antothoro
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    Getting an XJ550 Running Again

    Howdy, Several years ago I bought an XJ550 to keep by hands busy and learn something new. Ended up never getting it running. I'm looking to...
    Thread by: Antothoro, Dec 15, 2019, 76 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Antothoro
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    Gas cap

    Can I use a XJ650 gas cap on a XJ550?
    Thread by: Antothoro, May 19, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Antothoro
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    electrical issues..81 XJ550 Seca

    The battery is charged (12 v +- .5 v). I can get the blinkers working and the console. I can not get the headlight or the starter to run. The...
    Thread by: Antothoro, May 17, 2010, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Antothoro
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    Carb Kits

    Do you guys have a good place to get Carb kits for a XJ550RH? The carbs of my bike need all the gaskets and o-rings replaced plus one of the...
    Thread by: Antothoro, Mar 11, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Antothoro
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    81 XJ550 Bike

    So, I just bought an old XJ550. Quick question. Where is the bike marked if it is a H,J,K, RJ, or RK?
    Thread by: Antothoro, Mar 11, 2010, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Antothoro
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    81 parts swap with 83

    Howdy, I just bought a used 81 XJ550. Do the XJ's have years that share parts? I am looking to buy spare parts from a 83 for a 81.
    Thread by: Antothoro, Mar 9, 2010, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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