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    Ignition question - not sure what to do next

    CN - I can rip the carbs off and take a look to make sure, that is an awful small hole perhaps I may have overlooked it.
    Post by: XJSon, Jan 2, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition question - not sure what to do next

    Hey guys thank you for the replies! I should have been a bit more forthcoming with the steps we've taken thus far. In my haste I completely forgot...
    Post by: XJSon, Jan 1, 2014 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition question - not sure what to do next

    Hey everyone. So I've been working on the bike now for the past couple months, and she's so close to running perfect, but I think there's one...
    Thread by: XJSon, Jan 1, 2014, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted: 1982 Yamaha XJ550 Air Fuel Screw

    Hey guys, Len at XJ4Ever has me taken care of! Thanks once again y'all are a lifesaver as always
    Post by: XJSon, Aug 3, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Wanted: 1982 Yamaha XJ550 Air Fuel Screw

    Hey guys, it sure has been a long time since you all helped me get my 1982 XJ550 Maxim running back when I was 18. She has been running strong and...
    Thread by: XJSon, Aug 2, 2013, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ550 Starter clicks, but doesnt turn over

    I did the jump on the starter solenoid, and I got spark. Is there any way I can ensure that it is the starter prior to buying one besides...
    Post by: XJSon, Apr 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 Starter clicks, but doesnt turn over

    yeah, my dad said it sounded like the battery too but Im pretty sure that's not it. It was kinda progressive though, it started strong, then got...
    Post by: XJSon, Apr 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    XJ550 Starter clicks, but doesnt turn over

    I have been riding my 82' XJ550 for about 1400 miles now thanks to the help of this board and I really want to say thanks first of all....
    Thread by: XJSon, Apr 14, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Where to find a manual for my XJ550?

    I went to the local bike shops but they cannot find one, not even to order. Can anyone tell me where I can find one? I have the carbs pulled off...
    Thread by: XJSon, Dec 19, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    need a starter relay / solenoid

    Whenever I start my bike I have to hit something located on the "passenger side" just to the left of the battery and it will start right up....
    Post by: XJSon, Oct 25, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    WTB XJ550 Maxim Clutch Handle

    I bought one from a dealer on ebay and the screw that secures it to the handlebars is stripped. any ideas how to fix that, also, seems that the...
    Thread by: XJSon, Jul 26, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ550 Headlight

    Selling my XJ550 Replacement headlight. New in box, bought off eBay and ended up not using it. Asking $45 + shipping, OBO. It's brand new,...
    Thread by: XJSon, Jul 10, 2007, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    '82 XJ550 Runs, but boggs without choke

    can anyone explain to me how to adjust my throttle? the bike idles if i hold the throttle a little but then wont idle if i am off the throttle.
    Post by: XJSon, Jun 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Georgia / Florida

    Anything planned or going on? Im located in St. Marys, GA. (3 miles from FL off of I-95)
    Thread by: XJSon, Jun 5, 2007, 12 replies, in forum: Eastern US and Canada
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    Hi Beams

    headlight wouldnt work on our bike until i replaced the POS plastic fusebox. now both beams work great
    Post by: XJSon, Jun 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ550 Runs, but boggs without choke

    ok I adjusted the screws, and it sure is running much better. I started by turning them all the way in, (but not forcing them), and turned them...
    Post by: XJSon, May 31, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ550 Runs, but boggs without choke

    does anyone with the Mikuni (spelling?) carbs have a pic of the screws?
    Post by: XJSon, May 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ550 Runs, but boggs without choke

    ok, the mixture screws should be 3 turns out, right?
    Post by: XJSon, May 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ550 Runs, but boggs without choke

    wow, first of all thank you guys so much for all the help and quick responses. Alright, the carbs were synced, and I bought a brand new air...
    Post by: XJSon, May 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '82 XJ550 Runs, but boggs without choke

    Hey, Im new around here and after searching I cant seem to find what Im looking for (for this problem)! My Dad has had this '82 XJ550 since my...
    Thread by: XJSon, May 24, 2007, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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