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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Just to say a big thanks to Big Fitz, Len, Moe and all the rest of you guys for the first class information and help on this forum. I like to...
I tried a search but drew a blank. Has anybody swapped their vacuum petcock for a 'normal' on/off/reserve? It was a common and recommended mod...
Today I decided to sort out an occasional squeek on starting the xj550 up. I figured the starter clutch was not the issue as there was no rattling...
Just replaced the front sliders on my XJ550. However, when I reassembled, the left leg notch barely engages the speedo drive as below: [img] Ive...
Hi all. I have been lurking for a month or so now and have finally picked up an XJ550. I used to have one 30 odd years ago, so its time to relive...