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  1. granitize
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    YICS Tool for sale or rent

    Anyone got a YICS tool in there garage they want to sell or lend to me?.. I'll pay for shipping. Len rent 'em... but that doesn't work for me...
    Thread by: granitize, Aug 1, 2022, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted Starter switch/button

    Well... Isn't this great. And my local library does small 3D printing! Looks like ABS or PETG is the better material... How long will PLA last?...
    Post by: granitize, Jun 7, 2021 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Xj550 Seca Front Brake Issues

    Where is this adjustment screw of which you speak! I'm pulling right to the grip so want to ensure bleed is good and will be trying this...
    Post by: granitize, Jun 7, 2019 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    '83 Seca 550 - Side Stand Kill Switch Doesn't ...

    Please disregard this question... I found the relay... it wasn't plugged into the wiring harness... What a moron! just in case there are other...
    Post by: granitize, May 17, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '83 Seca 550 - Side Stand Kill Switch Doesn't ...

    Hiya again, Brand new issue today! Side stand kill switch should act as follows: 1) If stand down - Prevent starting in gear, unless the clutch...
    Thread by: granitize, May 17, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    So you use resistor caps instead of resistor plugs?
    Post by: granitize, May 17, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    Update. Thank for the discussion regarding coils. I learned a lot... and would love an opinion re the different resistances I'm seeing. New...
    Post by: granitize, May 7, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    Yeah - It wouldn't start... but it tried on cyl 1 so that's why I think plug too.
    Post by: granitize, May 6, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    Plugs that are in the bike are DR8EA. Local Canadian Tire didn't have any. They had these - E3.36...
    Post by: granitize, May 6, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    Agreed. Gonna try some new plugs... And I bought the XJCD years ago so we know what kind. :-) Will post the resistance values for posterity.
    Post by: granitize, May 6, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    Yeah - a very old RadioShack model - Put in a new battery so I could adjust to zero! That's better. Posting the results shortly - Question first....
    Post by: granitize, May 6, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    Yes.. and a new digital mmeter as well!
    Post by: granitize, May 5, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    Thanks, What makes it be in volts?... I think I'm in ohms... but I don't really know. The whole dial turns eh? The "off" would move to the...
    Post by: granitize, May 5, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    If I did it correctly... ohm @ pickup coil connector looks OK. Not a digital multimeter... but it's a bit above 50 @ x10 so that's marginally...
    Post by: granitize, May 5, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    Umm... Just call me stupid K? Some confirmation. get ohms reading from black wire to gray wire then from same black wire to orange wire. Unplug...
    Post by: granitize, May 5, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    k-moe... I don't know any better! :-) So only one primary connector is OK? Gonna see if I can figure out the ohm bits from Xj550H.
    Post by: granitize, May 5, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    Wow... Thanks! Will have to do that tomorrow night though.
    Post by: granitize, May 5, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    Any instructions written with pics for that?
    Post by: granitize, May 5, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    Hi k-moe. Thanks The connectors in the attached pic.? Thick wire from the harness? I see only one spade connector on the right side... Doesn't...
    Post by: granitize, May 5, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    2 Cylinders

    Hiya.. Had my '83 XJ550 Seca 550 checked out at the local shop. Running like a top! Then I put a couple of old OEM flashers on... During...
    Thread by: granitize, May 5, 2019, 27 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    Pulled the wire out of the coil for cylinder 4 while changing a plug! Doofus!
    Post by: granitize, May 7, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Fire 1 Cylinder - Maxim-X 750

    Sorry... seniors moment! On my old 1970's Duster I would have called it the distributor cap... On the X ... I guess I'm talking about the...
    Post by: granitize, May 7, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Fire 1 Cylinder - Maxim-X 750

    OK re first fill. Good. That's what I hoped the issue was. Swapped in a fresh spark plug and the cylinder came to life... Awesome. In doing so I...
    Post by: granitize, May 6, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    No Fire 1 Cylinder - Maxim-X 750

    Hi Gents... Story time! At the end of last season one cylinder started acting up. ...Wouldn't fire, or would occasionally quit. And smelled...
    Thread by: granitize, May 6, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Stalling no neutral .

    I put Sea Foam in a couple of times a year.
    Post by: granitize, Jan 20, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim-X front axle/speedo cable

    Thanks. Next job! :) But I am having trouble getting the Axle bolt off!. Removed the brakes, removed the "tightener" on the right side, removed...
    Post by: granitize, Feb 19, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale Yamaha Rear View mirrors

    Hanging head in shame..... Yeah!
    Post by: granitize, Apr 20, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale Yamaha Rear View mirrors

    I picked up some after market that are pretty close... Although I don't expect the finish to last as long!
    Post by: granitize, Apr 19, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    For Sale Yamaha Rear View mirrors

    Aww.... crap... I didn't get any bites so they got tossed... just this past weekend ...during a purge... Sorry. I will try and remove the post....
    Post by: granitize, Apr 19, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Maxim-X front axle/speedo cable

    Good, Thanks. Is there a grease nipple or do I just repack it.
    Post by: granitize, Apr 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Maxim-X front axle/speedo cable

    Good morning. Perhaps a stupid question! Last fall my speedo started "whining". When I checked, the fitting was loose @ the axle. I removed the...
    Thread by: granitize, Apr 10, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    For Sale Yamaha Rear View mirrors

    Get 'em by paying for shipping if you are interested.
    Post by: granitize, Apr 10, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    How do you get your c-clip out?

    Sliders ordered and on the way. Pics upon receipt and installation.
    Post by: granitize, Apr 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. granitize
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    How do you get your c-clip out?

    Chacal, I got your info. Thanks The "sliders" must be incredibly thin! I assume they fit in the very slight depression @ the top/inside of the...
    Post by: granitize, Apr 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do you get your c-clip out?

    chacal, I don't see anything about bushings on the parts diagram. And there certainly was nothing removable at the top of my lower tubes. I did...
    Post by: granitize, Apr 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do you get your c-clip out?

    Is Blue Loctite OK? Should I be using Loctite on other fittings as well?
    Post by: granitize, Apr 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. granitize
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    How do you get your c-clip out?

    .......... shoot! (profanity edited for politeness!)
    Post by: granitize, Apr 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. granitize
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    How do you get your c-clip out?

    Done and Done. Seca 550 No bushings on these forks. New oil seals, dust seals, o-rings, circ-clips, tapered spindles, 230cc of 10w fork oil. I...
    Post by: granitize, Apr 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky fork seals

    Shanesajda, , Did you do all your work with the tubes in? There is an allen key bolt, in the the bottom of the lower fork assembly, that holds...
    Post by: granitize, Apr 2, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel petcock question

    Oh it's gas! Thanks for the link and awsome pics by bigfitz!
    Post by: granitize, Mar 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Fuel petcock question

    It's getting warmer... Unfortunately I have to store my bikes in an unheated garage. The fuel petcock on Maxim-X seems wet with gas... It...
    Thread by: granitize, Mar 12, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky fork seals

    I've been looking, pondering and dreaming about mine all winter now! Noticed right away! :-) Pouring in the 10w this w/e and sealing them up.
    Post by: granitize, Mar 11, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Leaky fork seals

    Is that oil seal upside-down, and pulled out/unfolded? Or at east it would be if it was on my '81 Seca 550! Here's a pic of the one I just...
    Post by: granitize, Mar 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    HOW TO: Change your fork seals

    I loved this thread. '82 Seca 550. No bushing/bearing on the upper... Just a nice tight machine fit into the lower. The bold joining the upper...
    Post by: granitize, Mar 10, 2016 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
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    How do you get your c-clip out?

    The "stainless washer, with what feels like bearings" is a non-removable part. I received 2 tapered spindles, 2 oil seals, 2 dust seals, 2 circ...
    Post by: granitize, Mar 10, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Peterborough XJ550 Seca

    Right... I noticed that after I posted here. I contacted the OP to ask that question. "Where's the rest of the bike?" :-) It was parted out last...
    Post by: granitize, Jan 18, 2016 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Peterborough XJ550 Seca

    http://www.kijiji.ca/v-motorcycle-other/peterborough/yamaha-xj550-seat/1130228092?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
    Thread by: granitize, Jan 17, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    How do you get your c-clip out?

    I'll try that.
    Post by: granitize, Dec 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do you get your c-clip out?

    That piece is what I made the "tool" for. It's just the damper rod. That's the spacer spring and the rod (with the nylon bushing. They came out...
    Post by: granitize, Dec 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do you get your c-clip out?

    Len says: The components up inside the bottom of the chrome tubes do not get replaced! I don’t think that they wear out, although I have no idea...
    Post by: granitize, Dec 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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