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  1. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    Thanks k-moe! I will try that also...I also notice that a pair of second hand calipers are more cheaper that the complete restoration kit for my...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Mar 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    up
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Mar 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    Hi guys, long time no see. I have two questions... 1. Does anybody know on what other yamaha models they used the front brake caliper that is on...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Jul 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    Do you guys know if the calipers from XJ600 are suitable for XJ550?
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Jun 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    hello guys, problems again...I wanted to rebuild the front calipers, they are in very bas state, tried to pull the piston out and noticed that...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, May 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    Victory! I manage to unscrew the cap. Now I can go on with changing the seals and oil, and to paint the lower part of the fork. I measured the...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, May 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    I will try wrap it in some rubber and put it in a vice, maybe it will work.
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, May 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    Yes, this is not the best news for me...Is not a good sign if the forks were changed...most probably an front impact or how knows, but I inspected...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, May 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    So I went to see if there is something marked on the forks....There is a code: "Y 4G0-00", I searched it on the web, seems to be a yamaha part,...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, May 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  10. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    Hi guys...I have some problems disassembling the forks. In the book it says: Remove the rubber cap from the top of each fork. I don't have rubber...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, May 11, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  11. cristi.danilescu
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    Leaking carbs

    I think I have this problem....how can I fix it?
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Apr 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    Thanks Chacal, I will replace the o-rings to be sure and then try it again. But if this o-ring is damaged, when I removed the float bowl and put...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Apr 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. cristi.danilescu
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    carb float adjustment

    So today I tried to fight with the overflow problem, thinking that might by the float needle or the gasket. Started with the first carb, I removed...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Apr 21, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  14. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    So today I tried to fight with the overflow problem, thinking that might by the float needle or the gasket. Started with the first carb, I removed...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Apr 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  15. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    That's bad....so this can be the only problem? if I will change the float needle and the gasket it will solve the problem or the overflow problem...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Apr 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  16. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    That's bad....so this can be the only problem? if I will change the float needle and the gasket it will solve the problem or the overflow problem...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Apr 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  17. cristi.danilescu
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    carb float adjustment

    Tried to set the fuel level in my carbs and I run in to some problems, for 2 carbs the levels was right 3-4 mm from the top of the bowl, but for...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Apr 20, 2015 in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  18. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    No, I didn't, I just cleaned them. Which are the consequences?
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Apr 20, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  19. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    Tried to set the fuel level in my carbs and I run in to some problems, for 2 carbs the levels was right 3-4 mm from the top of the bowl, but for...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  20. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    I don't know, this method will not damage the filters?
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Apr 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  21. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    I will keep them for now...The parts that I am sure that I will not use are the tail and the seat, so if anyboby wants them, I'll let them go.
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Apr 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  22. cristi.danilescu
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    XJ550 Cafe Racer

    Hi guys, Wanted to make a thread for my project...so here it is :) I bought a '82 XJ550, I want to make it a cafe racer. Had some problems with...
    Thread by: cristi.danilescu, Apr 16, 2015, 31 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  23. cristi.danilescu
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    Carb Problems...pilot jets stucked

    I managed to find a set of carb from somebody who dismembered his xj550, It's very dirty. I will clean this set and put in on the bike. I will use...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Mar 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. cristi.danilescu
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    Carb Problems...pilot jets stucked

    any optinios on this?
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Feb 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. cristi.danilescu
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    Carb Problems...pilot jets stucked

    these are the carbs, they come from a 1990 xj600. I studied the pictures and the carbs and they look the same, I don't know if in the inside they...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Feb 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. cristi.danilescu
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    Carb Problems...pilot jets stucked

    nobody :( ...???
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Feb 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. cristi.danilescu
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    Carb Problems...pilot jets stucked

    from a 1990 xj600 to 1982xj550 :)
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Feb 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carb Problems...pilot jets stucked

    Does xj600 carburators fit xj550?
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Feb 12, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. cristi.danilescu
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    Carb Problems...pilot jets stucked

    Hi guys, the damaged carburetor is number 4, please leave me a message with how much do you want for it. Do you want me to sent you some pictures...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Feb 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. cristi.danilescu
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    Carb Problems...pilot jets stucked

    I will get home and I will tell you, I assume I will put them in the "working" position and them count them, right?
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Feb 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. cristi.danilescu
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    Carb Problems...pilot jets stucked

    hi again. tried your advice, found the tool, I forgot to say in the previous post that also a pilot screw was stucked, so I gently drilled a hole...
    Post by: cristi.danilescu, Feb 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. cristi.danilescu
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    Carb Problems...pilot jets stucked

    Hello guys, My name is Cristi, I'm new around here. I bought an '82 XJ550 that I want to turn it into a cafe racer. I started with the carbs...
    Thread by: cristi.danilescu, Feb 5, 2015, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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