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    What is the correct carb sync order? 81 XJ 550

    Could someone please enlighten me on the correct carb sync order?
    Thread by: automotivated, Oct 11, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Terribly bad gas leak.

    I just put new pilot jets in my carbs and it was running great for 2 days. Then I went out to start it tonight and i noticed a gas puddle on the...
    Thread by: automotivated, Oct 10, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Oil capacity for 81 xj550

    What is the oil capacity for an 81 xj550?
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 26, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Rattling sound that goes away when you pull the clutch in.

    I have no idea what it is and it sounds terrible but goes away for the most part when you pull the clutch in. It is a kind of rattling sound and...
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 25, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ550 Acting a little wierd still

    Hi Everybody, I got the bike running pretty good, carbs are synced up, I found out i was having issues syncing because my yics tool seals have...
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 20, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Checked my valve clearances and Bigfitz called it.

    So, I checked my valve clearances today and they were all tight, so I emailed chacal to get the bucket holder tool so I don't knock a bunch of...
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 12, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How much should the alternator put out at idle?

    I went to start my bike today and the battery was dead. So I threw it on the quick charger and started it and put my multimeter on the leads to...
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 5, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Battery, and brake light issue.

    All of a sudden I went out to start my bike and the battery was dead. It has never done this before so I jump started it with my batter charger...
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 4, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle screw vibrates loose?

    I got the bike running good, set the floats, vac synced the carbs, I haven't checked valve clearances because the bike only has 5000 miles on it...
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 1, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Float level question.

    Ok, So I finally got the bike running good enough to sync up the carbs and as soon as I went to do just that. Fuel started just pouring out of...
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 31, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle screw question.

    I noticed that when I was bench syncing my carbs, that I could not fit a paper clip underneath the #3 carb valve even with the idlescrew all the...
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 30, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I add info to my profile?

    I cannot for the life of me figure out how to add info to the profile such as location, occupation, etc. Thanks, Nick
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 28, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    WANTED: both rear blinkers and right rearview mirror

    WANTED: both rear blinkers and right rearview mirror Send me a pm or post on here if you have these things. If you live in milwaukee or around...
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 28, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Idles fine, a little throttle fine, lot of throttle hangs

    Just like the subject says: It idles good at about 1100, give it a little bit of gas and it drops right back to idle, but when you give it mid...
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 28, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Good news and bad news.

    So, after taking you's guys's advice, I rebuilt the carbs. I had no idea it would be that easy! Got the carbs back in and it runs like a champ....
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 27, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550, lots of trouble.

    Hello everybody, I have a few questions for you seasoned veterans about my 81xj550, I will list them as follows and hopefully somebody can...
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 17, 2011, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Proud new owner of an 81xj550

    Hello, Signed up for the forum today because I recently acquired an 81xj550. It has a lot of issues but it either has 105000 miles or 5000....
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 17, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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