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Hello everyone again! So every once in awhile my starter will not stop running/engaging. It has only happened a few times. Once when I went to...
So I got some new tires and when I went to put the front wheel back on I've noticed a gap and was wonder if this is normal? I don't think the...
Is there any maintenance that ever needs to be done to the the carbtune Pro? Besides replacing the hoses.
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Yesterday I was adjusting my rear brake and noticed a little "bow" in what I believe is called the actuating arm. Didn't think much. Brake felt...
I have a bit of an idle problem with a 550 SECA. The valves are in spec and the carbs have been fully rebuilt. I have synced the carbs and...
So I rebuilt a set of carbs off the max 550 a while ago. The right way! The bike sat only for a few months. Sometimes life gets in the way....
So I'm just getting around to clean up my gas tank for the 550 SECA. The sensor seems to be a little rusty and plenty in the tank. I pulled the...
https://m.ebay.com/itm/1981-1983-Yamaha-XJ550-XJ550R-Seca-O-Ring-Chain-and-Sprocket-Kit-Black/181749080919?fits=Year%3A1983%7CModel%3AXJ550R%7CSubm...
Anyone got one?
Just wanted to give a shout-out to the guys at Xj4ever. I placed a rather large order and everything came faster than expected. The best part is...
Hello all! When I start my 550 max cold the bike really wants to die when I hit the throttle on full choke. If I wait a bit the bike runs pretty...
http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w411/jptrenner11/5D124F5C-4067-4DE4-A718-1B81040077DD_zpsacnypfiu.jpg And...
If I use carbs from a max on a seca (both from a 550) is all I need to do is swap the needles and pilot air jet? Can I just change the whole...
Hello all. So it appears that my tach cable is stuck inside the gauges. When you loose the nut all the way off the cable should just pull right...
Ive got max 550 frame that needs a home. Need it gone asap. Moved into a new place with very limited storage. Late night purchase from eBay....
What parts from a 550 max will work on a seca? I have a lot of good parts from a max that has a bad frame. Ive got a seca with a good frame but...
I'll attach a photo. I'm in need of a fuel line holder braket and the braket that holds the choke cable. Both for a 550 max. If anyone can help...
First off a huge thanks to everyone here. Without this forum and the people that contribute I wouldve never been able to get my first bike...
Ok so there are two of them on the floats. One that holds the needle and one that stops the float on the pillar. After rebuilding my carbs i...
I no the manual the says to do the compression test with a warm engine. But whats the difference? The reason I ask is because I did a cold...
Hey this is on a 550 seca. On both of my 550 maxims they have a tab on the fork. You can see it missing in the pic. Not sure if it's supposed...
Picked up three bikes last weekend. 550 max a 550 seca and a 550 seca parts bike. Ive got a lot of work a head of me. None of the bikes...
Hey does a master cylinder from a 83' 550 seca work on a 82' 550 max? If so will brake lines for a max work with the seca master cylinder?...
Today I talked to a guy who said he could steam clean my engine for me. 60$. He has a shop and does car engines and stuff. I have never had any...
Has anyone put this type of exhaust on xj550 max? Does it require a rejet? I've been look for a newer/nicer looking stock exhaust and on ebay...
Hello all. So I just bought a frame for the 550 and had it shipped to me. In transit the frame was dropped. Hard! Right on the bottom of the...
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/mcy/5304161754.html
Its been a while since I've posted on this website. life is crazy right now. i recently move from san diego to the bay area for a new job. As...
One of my flashers won't come on at all anymore. It's the front right turn signal. I just did some work to the bike and did have everything in...
i was thinking about getting these. http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/15004/i/progressive-suspension-front-fork-springs?WT.ac=SLIsearch Or...
Hello all! Well I've messed up my front end. My forks and triple tree are bent and twisted. I've got everything apart. I've got a spare set...
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/mcy/5082643955.html
Do you have a email where you can be contacted? Is there any other way I can contact you other than by starting a conversation? I can't start a...
Found this bike today. Looks pretty good. Although it's out of my current price range. http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/mcy/4978912017.html
So recently my valve cover started leaking on my 82 xj550 max. About 2000 miles ago I did my valves and replaced all gaskets. When I was...
i was looking at a xj650 seca for sale. The bike is pretty cheap and looks to be in over all good shape. But the bike is stuck in first gear....
Hello all. Today I notice that my spark plug stud nuts were loose on my 82 xj550 max. One of them actually came off and was inside the cap...
I have about 1500 miles on my front pads. And they have been squeaky the whole time. Calipers rebuilt SS lines and rebuilt master cylinder....
I bought a new fuse block and I was wondering if I could solder the wires to the fuse block and then put some heat shrink over it? Or should I...
First off I don't have a good story. But... I was riding to work yesterday. There's two freeway that i take. It's only about a 8 mile ride to...
This was kinda a topic in another thread. Didn't wanna high jack it so here's what I found from the ca motorcycle handbook. "Lane Splitting...
Just got some shoes in with the indicator. Never had one. How does it go on? Like this? But on the high end. [img] Thanks
My brother found this. Just curious what you guys think. He called the guy and the bike has "float issues". So everything need to be done I...
I was riding home from work on Saturday right and my chain broke. I was trying to accelerate pass a car who was changing lanes without looking....
Just finishing up rebuilding my forks and had a question... I can't find a torque spec for my damper retaining bolts. Couldn't find it in my...
Hello all... Just went for a 30 min ride and I stopped to check something out. When I went to start the bike I thought I heard something weird...
So my friend was looking for a small bike just to get around town with. He came across a 1966 yamaha twin 100 but the said it sold and now he's...
After getting new tires and inspecting and cleaning the sprockets which both look good i was looking at my dirty chain. I was thinking soap...
