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  1. Foxman48
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    Wont stop leaking gas!!!!!!!!!!!

    Check the seats are a real snug fit in the carb bodies. maybe fuel is getting past one of the seats. It happened to me. There is an O-ring...
    Post by: Foxman48, Jun 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Foxman48
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    Mikuni Pilot needle initial setting?

    How many turns out from closed should I start for an initial setting? Mikuni 28mm carbs on a 1983 XJ550K Maxium. The manual just says factory...
    Thread by: Foxman48, Jun 7, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Foxman48
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    Flooding Carb problem Solved !!

    All the carbs on my 1983 XJ 550 had new seats, needles and were cleaned to within an inch of their lives. #1 carb kept flooding when I was trying...
    Thread by: Foxman48, Jun 7, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Foxman48
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    XJ 550 Mikuni carb problem.. Help

    WOW !! Thanks for all the feedback. I will try these suggestions, and start a new thread if/when I solve the problem. Then I will post some...
    Post by: Foxman48, May 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Foxman48
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    Starter button cleaning

    You may not have to disassemble it. get a good degreaser spray (plastic safe) and Give er!
    Post by: Foxman48, May 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Foxman48
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    XJ 550 Mikuni carb problem.. Help

    I will put that on the list.
    Post by: Foxman48, May 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Foxman48
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    XJ 550 Mikuni carb problem.. Help

    The o-ring is there and looks fine. arragh!!! :roll:
    Post by: Foxman48, May 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Foxman48
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    good idle, runs lean

    Are you using the YICS tool when you adjust the mixtures, if required ?? I believe the colortue plug only sets the IDLE mixture. When you rev the...
    Post by: Foxman48, May 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Foxman48
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    XJ 550 Mikuni carb problem.. Help

    Just the facts. 1 Carbs are spotless, inside and out 2 New Float needles and seats 3 New float...
    Thread by: Foxman48, May 18, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Foxman48
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    XJ 550 Carb pilot screw function ?

    What is the function of the pilot screw on the carb. How doe one determine the correct setting on the four carbs ? The Clymer manual does not give...
    Thread by: Foxman48, Apr 5, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Foxman48
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    XJ550 Carbs for sale

    Sorry ..The Carbs are sold... Don
    Post by: Foxman48, Nov 27, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. Foxman48
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    Starter relay XJ550

    Yes, I see the diode in the starting system diagram (page 164, clymer manual). I went to a local boneyard to-day and we checked a couple of...
    Post by: Foxman48, Nov 21, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. Foxman48
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    Should I buy this 1983 XJ 750 Maxim ?

    Well for $1,000 you don't have much to lose. Does it run ? wierd engine noises.? make the deal conditional on an inspection by a dealer or...
    Post by: Foxman48, Nov 21, 2007 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  14. Foxman48
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    Starter relay XJ550

    The starter button assy is new and checks out ok. The starter relay does not check out properally according to the manual.(chapter 7) A new one is...
    Post by: Foxman48, Nov 19, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. Foxman48
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    aaaaahhh starting! xj550

    Sounds like a carb or fueling problem to me. Possibly plugged or partially plugged jets, tiny passages or orfices. Maybe a sticking butterfly. or...
    Post by: Foxman48, Nov 19, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Foxman48
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    aaaaahhh starting! xj550

    Three things are needed to run. Fuel, Air, Spark. Is the battery FULLY charged? Is the fuel fresh? Is the air cleaner flowing air ? Is the spark...
    Post by: Foxman48, Nov 18, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Foxman48
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    Starter relay XJ550

    My old (83) xj is in the final stages of a complete rebuild. When I turn on the Ignition switch, the starter runs continuously... :( Would a...
    Thread by: Foxman48, Nov 18, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  18. Foxman48
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    WTB Seat for 82 650 Maxim

    Ebay...just keep checking, it will turn up.
    Post by: Foxman48, Nov 18, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ550 Carbs for sale

    I have two sets of XJ550 carbs for sale. One set is for parts only the other set can be rebuilt. The better set basically just needs a good...
    Thread by: Foxman48, Nov 18, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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