That's literally what I needed and I greatly appreciate your time. As I get deeper I may pick the brains of the senior members here but I'll do my...
I'd like to mention I was going to try to message senior members personally but cannot for some reason. I have sub par internet where I am. Thanks...
Hey all. I joined up awhile ago and was very enthusiastic to get my newly acquired XJ550 Maxim roadworthy. With family and work (I'm military and...
I don't have an answer to your question but I wanted to compliment you on your build. Been following Since I joined this forum and I'm very...
By the looks of it I'm convinced now that all it takes is some time and some money. And to be a quick learner with good hand eye/common sense. I'm...
There are rats in your garage? That's unfortunate
Understood.
So you have it, and say you need it, but you don't use it? Is that just because you're so experienced balancing them? I will need one.
an awesome one? lol I was thinking the exact same thing. I want it.
k-moe your message made that sound dirtier.
That's a lie. Size matters. Lol
I use rotella t triple protection 15w40
Takes a bit if practice. Once you get it you will know
Have you cleaned the carbs yet?
Talk to Chacal (Len) he has any shim you'll need and also tons more parts. -EM
Double post. Oops.
Haha haha awesome... Just ran it by the wife and to my surprise she may be on board lol. She's taking my daughter to see family and will be gone...
Kick stand down as well I'm guessing
Yeah then it's a matter of getting the bike home. Anybody have tricks for keeping the bike upright on a truck bed
Matti if I can't get it (wife won't let me) I'll get u the info -EM
Hahaha
lol my thoughts exactly, but I really respect the opinions of the people on this site and wanted to take in what I can before making a choice....
Hey all, So i just found an 81 midnight maxim 650 for sale, and buddy's asking price is 150. Bike LOOKS to be in decent shape except for...
lol
Agreed. The only thing holding me back right now is money. Got a power steering issue in my wife's vehicle. There goes a few jobs I had planned....
If you need this, was helpful for me... http://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/how-to-install-an-aftermarket-fuse-box.6350/ Chacal has everything...
Thanks. It was my first time as well but whatever the PO had done up was embarrassing. I didn't feel like repairing the original fuse job, glass...
OoooòoooOOO! He gotcha lol
Honestly, it only takes about half an hour and it's an amazing difference. The PO of my bike luckily didn't mess with my wiring harness only the...
If it's a computer issue it could be that the browser itself you're using isn't uo to date?
Agreed
Awesome job. I've never used spray paint TBH but would definitely give it a go if i could get some pointers.
Another few suggestions I might offer would be to either rebuild your petcock, or you can get an aftermarket petcock as well that is not vaccuum...
I've heard of some people using heat to make the rubber more plyable, so a hair dryer even would work. It just takes patience and brute...
Bunglejyme, did you end up getting the shims you need? -EM
Sorry I forgot to mention insulated. And I also find using the wire was faster than having to mount and unmount the tool. -EM
Chacal does sell the tool. I found using the zip tie method works perfectly. Just takes practice. I used a piece of 14 gauge electrical wire and...
So you didn't do all three? Chain and front/rear sprockets -EM
I agree. I'd rather know where my money goes and know what work has been done than blindly pay someone who won't do as thorough a job as I will....
Agreed. I should be good to go for that. -EM
Most of your work is done by pros. That's too bad. They aren't really pros but more so people who are doing the job theyre paid for. Alot of the...
Fellow Canadian! Lol Have you checked your valve clearances? You can have perfect carbs but if your valves are out of whack it won't do anything....
Thanks for the points. I'm going to be tackling mine so I'm trying to soak up as much as I can lol. -EM
Hello all. Looking for the rear turn signal mounts that attach signal lights to bike frame. Maybe someone changed their signals and doesn't need...
Looks like I don't have the right bracket. Thanks XJ550H -EM
BigT when you did your carbs did you break the rack and do one carb at a time or do the same step on each carb. -EM
What year and model do you have? The OEM flasher relay doesn't really work with led. Need more info! -EM
Hey! Congrats on getting an xj, if you're patient and listen to the wealth of knowledge the members on this site offer you will have that bike...
For a 550 is it a 530/104 chain? And factory sprockets is it 15t front and 45t rear? Thanks! Figure this may help him as well as myself lol. -EM
Double check the wattage on your bulbs as well. My signals weren't flashing on one side and it turned out ONE bulb was different. Now that I've...
