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  1. Straitwalker
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    For Sale 1981 XJ550 Maxim 70k miles

    Hey all, it is a sad day, I need to sell my first motorcycle. I have gotten a new motorcycle and at this point in my life I cannot spend...
    Thread by: Straitwalker, Oct 8, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Straitwalker
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    81 XJ550 Not Charging battery while driving

    You guys are brilliant, the battery seems to be charging just fine now! Thank you guys again.
    Post by: Straitwalker, Apr 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Straitwalker
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    81 XJ550 Not Charging battery while driving

    I might try that first. Thanks so much for the help and I'll keep you guys posted. The between the three white wires I am getting peaks between...
    Post by: Straitwalker, Apr 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Straitwalker
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    81 XJ550 Not Charging battery while driving

    Would it be possible to get the proper voltage with a bad stator? I finally was able to get back to the wires and I am not getting any resistance...
    Post by: Straitwalker, Apr 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Straitwalker
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    81 XJ550 Not Charging battery while driving

    Hey Gary, I have been through both an acid battery and now I am on an AGM. The lead-acid was destroyed through the improper charging (I...
    Post by: Straitwalker, Apr 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Straitwalker
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    81 XJ550 Not Charging battery while driving

    So I have been trying to find a reason for this and I cannot. Today I went for a 40 mile drive and my voltage was 0.6 V lower after my drive than...
    Thread by: Straitwalker, Apr 12, 2015, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Straitwalker
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    Sad, Bike battery will not charge while driving. Ugh

    Sad, Bike battery will not charge while driving. Ugh
    Status Update by Straitwalker, Apr 6, 2015
  8. Straitwalker
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    xj550, seems so close, but still so far

    It has been fixed! I found where the switch goes, I am going to work towards reverting it back to its original state, the headlight does, however,...
    Post by: Straitwalker, May 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Straitwalker
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    xj550, seems so close, but still so far

    Here is a photo from when we did the valve spacing this winter http://www.chrisstraitphoto.com/photos/ ... 3Zk-XL.jpg the two grey wires are...
    Post by: Straitwalker, May 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Straitwalker
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    xj550, seems so close, but still so far

    So the bike has been running great! It seems like the largest problems I was having stemmed from the coils and caps. The only problem I have now...
    Post by: Straitwalker, May 31, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Straitwalker
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    xj550, seems so close, but still so far

    I have found that the ignition coil that runs cyllinder 2 and 3 has a broken secondary coil (inf. resistance). Just to make sure, if I throw...
    Post by: Straitwalker, May 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Straitwalker
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    xj550, seems so close, but still so far

    I have the service manual, was just wondering if someone had a trick to checking the switch. I have it in the garage now without the carbs on...
    Post by: Straitwalker, May 9, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Straitwalker
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    xj550, seems so close, but still so far

    So to add to this thread. I found that when my bike was on, it was spilling gas on the ground. After further inspection I found that one of the...
    Post by: Straitwalker, May 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj550, seems so close, but still so far

    It was not like it wasn't getting a spark, it was more like it was gas depraved. I was always able to get the starter motor to go right after it...
    Post by: Straitwalker, May 8, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Straitwalker
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    xj550, seems so close, but still so far

    So it has been a while everybody, I have been reading a lot but not posting. So here it is. I had problems getting the bike to start last year and...
    Thread by: Straitwalker, May 8, 2014, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Straitwalker
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    1981 XJ 550 Maxim Start and Run issues

    It works! I played with it for a few... hours... and now it works!
    Post by: Straitwalker, Jun 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Straitwalker
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    1981 XJ 550 Maxim Start and Run issues

    So sorry its been a while. I got my bike all back together and realized I had misplaced the keys..... Kinda Stupid. But anyways, so I have been...
    Post by: Straitwalker, Jun 9, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    electrical issues?? xj550

    Re: electrical issues xj550 Man, you said you were close and with how far away I am, I can say Im a little sad to see you having this issue. If...
    Post by: Straitwalker, May 19, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ 550 Maxim Start and Run issues

    Thank you MercuryMan (my handle involves my name). Well of course, the ONLY thing I did not touch in the carb was the Pilot jet, which it sounds...
    Post by: Straitwalker, May 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ 550 Maxim Start and Run issues

    I bought my Maxim about a month and a half ago, here is the story. So I bought this bike from a back woods guy who ran a home business and it...
    Thread by: Straitwalker, May 18, 2013, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj550 sitting for ten years// first bike

    I hope not too many people are throwing you private messages, I am brand new to the forum as well and bought xj550 81, with similar problems. I...
    Post by: Straitwalker, May 17, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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