Some progress made..... the fuse box WAS causing an issue. I have replaced now with blade fuses. Now the stater motor works without making...
Guess that's a no then. I'll leave my curious mind to something more constructive....... Thanks for all the input.
Just curious to see what the difference is and I'll have to do it 'properly' with fuel to check that anyway. The leak is from the central plastic...
Thanks XJrider, I did see it last time I did this but I will dip into it again. I am really curious to know what difference using water would...
Hi Gary, just thought I would be thorough... I have never had this bike running and have just stripped the carbs completely. Had to do this as...
OK, thanks for that Polock.
Last time I set my float height it took all day and over 20 iterations but it was summer and I could sit outside. Now it gets dark before I finish...
Thanks guys. The fuse box is very suspect with non standard fuses in too so I have now chopped it out and put some mini blade fuses in. I also...
Hi, I have just taken on an XJ550 (yes another one) and trying to get it going.... The carbs were completely jammed but are now well on their...
Anyone able to recommend whether I remove the engine before taking the head off or just leave it in the frame? Thanks, Stuart
Thanks guys, Fish and finger sandwich and a manual for supper....... Thoughts on doing this leaving the engine in the frame versus removal?...
What is safety wire for k-moe? Right now I don't know where it would be attached. Interesting that someone may have done something already, just a...
Today revealed some more information: The valves are in spec exept an inlet valve in cylinder 1... this is now in spec. Valve Chain Tension...
Cheers guys. Some just popped up really cheap second hand so I am going to try again... third time lucky? If I fail again I'll go for the...
Hi all, I hae had issues with my coils and replaced them with second hand ones but althought these work, I am not confident about the strength...
rain interrupts play again.... just had time to wip the carbs off run it tell it cut out (amazed how long it can go just on the fuel in the...
Oil level in the window on the crankcase looks ok................. and ill take the tank off later and try again.
Oh right, thanks! Just as likely to be me unfortunately.... trying to do things right but making mistakes along the way. Would be lost at sea...
I went to see another bike yesterday (also a 550) and compression tested it. I was getting about 110 on each cylinder using the same compression...
Dark here now so one for tomorrow........... (I need a workshop!)
No, no oil but.......I failed to get the bike to run dry of fuel..... even with the vacuum tube removed, the bike carried on running when the...
ok, great. I have heard about leaving penetrating oil in the cylinder to assist with stuck rings. Does that sound like a reasonable next step?
I thought the cylinder compression had to be within about 10 % of each other too? I re-shimmed and everything was in spec but I might just...
Yes, on a warm engine...... Doesn't look great does it? :(
XJ 550 Dry test Cyl 1 165 Cyl 2 125 Cyl 3 160 Cyl 4 170 Wet Test Cyl 1 300 Cyl 2 230 Cyl 3 260 Cyl 4 260 Do I read that as...
Hi Paul, I found the thread in which you have placed your photos of the pluming tube air box solution. It would be handy to get the tubing specs...
Right'o...... swapped the best plunger on my donor carbs for the one on that carb and had a ride. Thought the bike seemed smoother and was...
ok... I think see what you are getting at now, the 'main' plunger that has the diaphram fitted to it. If that was an issue, given that I have the...
Sorry guys, not sure what you mean by the enrichment plunger - (Pilot Screw?)
XJ550 Maxim: One plug is fouling up - black dry sooty. The other seem ok. This happens very quickly, within 20 seconds of start up. There is an...
Hi Paul, it would be interesting to see that solution, yes please. I'll try again with the main jets as the Dyno did show it running rich anyway,...
Well as if predicted by Paul..... the bike doesn't run well on the road :( The plugs are fouling up black really quickly and actually brings the...
sorry, problem with photobucket..... new link: http://s1375.photobucket.com/user/Stuar ... t=3&page=1
Cheers BaldWonder.... Here you go: http://s1281.photobucket.com/user/stuart-lane/library/ Dyno sheets near the top of the album.
Thanks for explaining, I was wondering if there were things that were specific to having pods that would mean tuning going wayward later on, just...
There are examples of soft tail bobbers out there too.... are you sure you want to loose the rear suspension?
Thanks :) What are the reasons for thing to change over time?
I did wonder if this day would ever come and now I REALLY understand why so many people advise against replacing the airbox with pods. By the time...
I stuck my wiring and battery in together..... the regulator is fixed underneath the 'battery' box. Wiring to the rear light travels down a...
Great thanks bigfitz, a bit more checking and found a bad connection on one of the coils so now firing on all four. Not out of the woods yet, this...
If I understand correctly, the coils generate a redundant spark so I have assumed it shouldn't matter which cable goes where as long as the right...
Just want to thank SQL Guy for that write-up, it has proved priceless for me today. :)
Ome other area just thought might indicate my own stupidity.... I dont have a centre stand and have been tuning the bike on the side stand. Having...
Thanks for your input guys. I need to press forward Rick as I am where I am. I have a modified bike and having seen other similar mods running...
A couple of other points. Pulling out the choke kills the engine (suggesting it is too rich?). And dont take offense but please don't advise me...
Been having issues getting the biked tuned and thought I was confident with my carb cleaning until I started reading The Church of Clean!...
So glad I read through this, thought I had done a good job of cleaning my carbs but completely overlooked the enrichment well, 3 out of 4 are...
I can certainly go back to stock jets and needle position but the bike has been hard tailed and standard airbox and exhaust is not an option for...
That's a great post Chacal, many thanks for that! If you are confident about your valve clearances, and your carb cleaning, you have and...
Re: XJ HELL!! Fouls Plugs, Can't Ride More Than 5 Minutes Ev Sure hope you find the answer cos I am in exactly the same boat with my XJ550!...
