Thank you all very much, some great comments and theories and my issue certainly reflects what you guys have experianced. Vuxtable, your...
Only just realized that I have this problem just wondering if the collective have come across this before. Bike starts great from cold with a...
These are very effective: http://scooter-wear.com/tucano-urbano-gaucho-motorcycle-leg-covers-r117 No modification to the bike required, but they...
I think first thing to do is remove the engine timing cover and try to turn the engine over with a spanner with the engine in neutral. IF there...
It will be fine, I have always used semi-synthetics in my jap classics with no issues. Castrol would not label it as motorcycle oil if it was not...
Thank you guys.
Can someone confirm that on the xj550 buy turning the pilot screw in you make it richer and turning out leans the mixture? Just got myself a new...
"Well, I really don't think that it's the shims because I went smaller and the noise wasn't there before!" Smaller shim = more clearance = more...
Blowing exhaust gasket on the right? or Cam shaft end float which has become more pronounced now the valves are in spec? Is it slightly louder...
It looks ok from a distance, but close up its a bit nasty. As the listing says: ' I HAVE SEEN EXELLENT EXAMPLES AND UTTER RUBBISH WITH PRICE...
Thanks BF. My plastic one is badly deformed although by using a heat gun and washers as spacers I have managed to position it so it no longer...
I know the 550 Seca's is plastic, but is it possible to retrofit the chrome item of a 550 Maxim onto the Seca? thanks all.
That one is at Pegwell Bay. Its on the road between Ramsgate and Sandwich. It had been quite well hidden for many years until the area around it...
ohhh, that will go well! If you get stuck with the wiring I have the UK model wiring diagram. Picked up a genuine yam workshop manual of fleabay...
Here's my XJ550 next to a' Pill Box'. At the beginning of WWII invasion seemed a real possibility and thousands of these were built ready for our...
Why are you using a YX600 TCI? Just curious.
Thank you very much :-) .
Having obtained a front wheel marked 'suitable for tubeless tires' for my xj550, and having invested in a new valve and tire, can I just confirm...
There easy to do, and you have good access to it as well. I use a battery drill and go slow when drilling the hole out ready for the helicoil tap....
Got some 1.5d's and 2d's. Looking at the 1d's your right, that will not be good enough. If you want a couple and can wait for royal snail to...
Only joking about scrapping it, I just want that exhaust! I'll go and look in the garage to see if I have a deeper m6 insert.......
James, it knackered mate, scrap the bike and sell me the 4-1 piper race exhaust you bought of fleabay ;-) Seriously though - I would look at...
Ha Ha, yes good spot Kmoe. I had just fitted them when the pic was taken. Nice shiny stainless steel ones as well ;-)
Heres the info from the handbook [img] And a pic of the front axle [img] Axle length - 257mm, Spacer 20mm, Nut 15mm. Hope that helps.
You have removed the LH speedo parts from what you say. Heating the area around the bearing with a hot air gun will make to job a lot easier. 2-3...
Thanks Fitz, thats good advice. Im just happy the noise is not impending doom ;-) .
Read that enough thank you.
Thanks Dave. I have re-read that last sentence a few times. Its just curiosity, but they do say 'curiosity killed the cat' so maybe I should just...
Following on from my earlier reported top end tapping/knocking noise I finally had time today to have a look. As I suspected the clearance...
Re: Like a Phoenix.. but not without problems - NOW WITH PIC UK parts list is on its way to you. :D Dont forget CMSNL does parts lists,...
Unfortunately I sold the motosport last year to raise funds for other projects/bikes. It only got used on gentle tracks, but went well enough. I...
pm me your email and ill see if I can send them as a pdf. In case that doesnt work, let me have your address and ill copy them to cd. :D Over...
Good luck with it James. If you need a copy of the workshop manual or UK parts list on CD let me know and Ill run a couple of copys off. Phil
Cheers J. Yes, thats was the grab rail! It wasnt cheap, 40 euros I think. I have another full grab rail from the XJ400 as well, so if you ever...
Thanks, she's getting there. I was lucky with the wheels. The rear was on ebay locally, but the guy wouldn't post it which meant zero bids. Got...
Just going through my photobucket account and thought I would share some of my recent bike history with you guys :D First up a little Honda...
Just had all four carb tops rechromed, footrest hangers polished, footpeg metal work chromed and petrol cap cover chromed. :D All done by the...
The 6" tube is 'inside' the wheel and sits between the wheel bearings. If you have not removed the bearings, it should still be there.
many thanks guys :-)
Just putting some fresh bearings in the 550's front wheel. I noticed the central spacer has a little cap/pressed on washer at one end...but only...
I have a UK spec 1981 XJ550. Measure your diameter on your bike and Ill let you know if there the same as mine. I can not see no reason why they...
Ive just done my shims, I will have a look at what I have left over for you.....
Thanks Fitz and Wizard. Definately not an exhaust leak, but I did double check anyway. Without doubt it is from the top end and the loudest point...
Ha, ha! Just a better machined camshaft cap. Yamaha says it does not effect the adversely affect the engine and was basically corrected if the...
Found the info on cam end float which matches my issues. I will measure the end float in due course to confirm. [img]
My XJ550 has a quiet knocking sound from the top end. I used a stethoscope and narrowed it down to what I thought was the tacho drive. I removed...
Mike, The calipers you link to look like the radial mounted type. These : http://www.ebay.com/itm/99-to-04-R6-06- ... _25wt_1238 are what a...
If your calipers are identical to the xj550 ones then NK Racing can provide you with a pair of adaptors. You just need to ask for a pair of...
I must admit my calipers are good enough for the xj550 after a rebuild. If you have second thoughts then NK Racing in the UK can help. Linky:...
Just thought I'd share these pics taken in 1986 of my original XJ550 and a friends XJ650 :D The gold on the switches and engine case on the...
