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    Identifying Piston Ring size

    I had my cylinders re-honed & checked for out of round. How can I be certain of which sized rings I have? There are no sizes stamped on the...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Jun 14, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maintenance books & parts books for xj550's ~xj750's

    I came across this thread today. Sooo many different types of bikes here. Don't know if all the links work but the xj 550 ones do. Scroll...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, May 17, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WTB: Maxim 550 Piston

    I'm in need of 1 piston for my 550 maxim. When I removed the cylinders to do a ring job, I found that my #1 piston is concave at the top. All of...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, May 16, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Top end tear down question

    My manual states after setting the timing plate to TDC, I need to remove the center cam shaft caps then remove the 4 cam sprocket bolts. The...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Mar 24, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Everything together for a top end rebuild

    After almost 3 years, I finally got my old cj7 out of the garage to make room for the bike tear down. So now I have the space to tear the top end...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Mar 8, 2012, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Burning Oil??

    So I finally got my 550 running after lying dormant for around 11 years. :D There were many things I did in preparation; carbs fully...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Feb 20, 2012, 39 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Petcock Vacuum line goes to which manifold?

    The PO had the petcock vacuum line going to Manifold #1. Is that right? Does it matter which one it goes to? Something about it on the #1...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Feb 17, 2012, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Airbox Boots Mix-Up

    I think I may have my airbox boots mixed up. I believe I've read that there are 2 boots that have a slight curve to them. Which carbs do they go...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Feb 15, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Different Petcock question

    I'm swapping a 69-73 Honda CB750 tank onto my maxim 550. The cb tank has 2 fuel lines coming out of the petcock and no vacuum line. This is...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Feb 2, 2012, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Choosing a rear shock. Questions

    I'm researching some different rear shocks for my 550. I'm looking for a different length. Going the opposite direction that many have on this...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Dec 22, 2011, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Valve Shim Clearances: Please check my #'s

    I got a hold of a new 32 blade metric feeler gauge set for $8.50. At the same bike shop, I saw an old tool package on the wall that turned out to...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Nov 23, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Bench Sync Question

    I'm putting my carbs back together & I'm looking for some clarification. Which springs sleeve the the carb sync screws? The thicker spring or...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Nov 1, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fitting different triple trees

    Does anyone know if the triple trees from an 82 xj400 would fit my 81 xj550? Same distance between the forks and fork hole diameters? They...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Oct 13, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Float Bowl Gasket Rehab

    How do you all clean and reuse your float bowl gaskets? Any tricks to "fluffing" them out a bit? Soak them in something? I usually brush them...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Oct 6, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stuck Pilot jet/easy out. Cut down tube?

    So, I took my #2 carb into the local bike shop to see what could be done. He let me sift through all of his bins but there was no replacement....
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Sep 25, 2011, 32 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    WTB: XJ550 Mikunis carb

    Does anyone have a #2 Mikuni from a 550 they would be willing to part with? Looking for a complete spare set but at least need a #2 to get...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Sep 7, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Reviving my 81 xj 550 maxim

    I introduced myself a while back in general chat but didn't have my bike at my house at the time. I purchased my maxim 14 years ago, rode it for...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Sep 5, 2011, 57 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Rim size on a '81 Maxim 550

    Could someone tell me the stock front & rear rim size for my bike? I can't remember (It's been 11 years since I rode it) and I'm 3 hours away from...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Jun 28, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New member with an old XJ

    Hello all. I'm new to the site and want to introduce myself. I have an 81 Maxim 550 that I bought 15 years ago when I was 17 from a friend. The...
    Thread by: CJmaxim, Jun 24, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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