Well boys and girls, I went as far as I could before parting the the XJ550. I bobbed the back, used the old sprocket for a frame brace. After...
Ivana92, here is a choice that I went with. Showing the tall original against the new flat. I took the chrome finish too.[ATTACH]
How do you like your 4 in 1 exhaust? I want one and I want one that sounds mean. Thanks! What brand do you have?
I disabled all of the small parts from the bottom of the switch housing. I was really really careful not to lose any solder joints. I used a...
Well said
Thank you kmoe. I hate riding in the rain.
Thanks Skwerly!
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] So here are a few photos of how we have been able to move along... Mockup for future bar choice...notice the stripped...
My soldering expert was able to reattach the three wires to the switch slide plate. It took us two tries. The angle of the wires have to be just...
I do have a pal who repairs sprinkler timers and commercial Christmas lights. He would be my first choice on a REALLY skilled solder person....
Chacal, I tore apart my turn signal switch. I went slow and careful. There are many small parts. I did get a wink or two from the RH blinkers! I...
Thank you Joris. Tomorrow night I have a few minutes. I will check the status of the switch height.
Thank you pilotsmack! Since replacing the fuse box. I have an additional miracle. The brake light works when the front brake lever is pulled!...
You think the sprocket is dry, you should see the old chain! Bad PO. The bike has not run for a year I am told. I will fiddle with the switch and...
I picked up a blade type fuse holder and was able to install it today. Not quite as nice a fit as the experts but seemed to fit together ok. I was...
Nice thread. The fellow I procured the bike from was not a very good owner. As I dig deeper there are a few "What were they thinking" moments. The...
Yes. The fuse box is original. Thank you Mr. k-moe. I will try your suggestions. I appreciate you help!
I picked up a 81 XJ 550 Seca. Cleaned the carbs, new battery, new plugs, changed oil, checked fuses etc. Replaced a damaged end cap on the...