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  1. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    I don't think I ever sprayed carb cleaner on them directly, just onto a rag to wipe the slides clean. Though they sat on my workbench about 5 feet...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    Got the diaphragms to fit. Waiting on throttle shaft seals and new o-rings for the float seats. Jake
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    Ok so this project has taken a giant downhill turn. I had the carbs apart over the last couple of days to do some more cleaning. Over the course...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 23, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    So just to keep you guys updated. My morning today went pretty well flawlessly. I found 2 of the 4 shims I needed at my local dealer and the other...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 18, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    I appreciate the heads up Team43 and k-moe. I'll bring my calipers with me when I go to the shop in the morn. I'll need 4 replacement shims. In/Ex...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    Good to know, thanks again for the info. Will likely post again tomorrow evening with where I'm at. Jake
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    Would it be smartest then for me to pull a shim, document size, place it back, and repeat across all valves? Then just bring the last shim to my...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    Stumplifter, I'm pretty confused about where I ignored someone's advice. If anything I can't stress enough how much I appreciate the time you guys...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 17, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    I'm told I can buy a set of assorted shims at my local Yamaha dealer and use what I need. This way I can pull them out, use the chart to determine...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    Just a quick update. Ok maybe not so quick. Lol. As for the stains on the carb at the end of the throttle slide, I think that was just a funky...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 16, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    I'm missing the cable and both ends. The cable that the previous owner had on it was clearly not the correct cable. It only moved the linkage on...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    Thanks for all the help. I'm working with another member on here to get ahold of an airbox, a proper choke assembly and new carb boots. In the...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 15, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    Good to hear, EarMachine. I have no doubts it will get there. But when it fired up on the day I bought it, I had better hopes for how far I'd be...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    Pm'd a member with 550 Maxim parts bike on the airbox, thanks for the advice zombiehouse. Also, I did notice the stains around the end of the...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Jake519
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    82 XJ550 Part Out

    I may be interested in the airbox as well as a couple of other things. I'll send you a pm.
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 14, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    Apologies on the video permissions, should be fixed now. And correct, I used an aerosol carb cleaner on the carbs themselves and let all the jets...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    I've updated my location to prevent further confusion. :p The pilot jets were the only ones that weren't spotless. I let all the carb internals...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    Thanks for the quick reply, I'll get some pictures up here shortly. Checking the valve clearance is not something I thought to do only because of...
    Post by: Jake519, Jun 14, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Jake519
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    81 XJ550 Idle Issues

    I'll start by saying this is my first post here but I have read many articles from this website over the past few weeks (thanks for the help you...
    Thread by: Jake519, Jun 14, 2015, 39 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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