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  1. Andrew550seca
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    Wanted Xj550 seca fuel tank

    Bump. Any fuel tank that will fit and same style will do. Old honda cb's' old kawasaki tanks, etc. Anything to keep the "cafe" look for my project.
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 28, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Andrew550seca
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    BK's Winter RestoMod Project - 82 XJ650 Seca

    Thought so. I have a list of parts I need to order, big portion of the list is just hardware that the PO stripped beyond recognition. Since I'm...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. Andrew550seca
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    BK's Winter RestoMod Project - 82 XJ650 Seca

    If I'm looking at it right, it looks like the bowl drain screw? Mine are totally stripped aside from one.
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. Andrew550seca
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    Seca to Maxim tank swap

    Nah it definitly won't work, send me the tank instead ;)
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. Andrew550seca
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    XJ side panels

    These don't fit the 550 seca do they?
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 24, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Also, I'm not hip to the lingo of all the part names, but the tube with the mesh screen on it, has an o-ring -- one o-ring is loose and crappy,...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Ok I got the screws out, and took everything apart, aside from the idle jets (I think?) The smaller jet next to the main jet. It appears that some...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Thanks guys I'll have to look for one of those drivers. I'll attempt to start them with the vice grips when I get home. Should i start a new...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    It's pretty clear that someone or something doesn't want me riding, or even working on this bike. How can I get these screws out with minimal...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 22, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Andrew550seca
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    Wanted Xj550 seca fuel tank

    Hi I need a fuel tank for my 1981 xj550 seca. Can't find any locally, and flea bay isn't helping. Could also use side covers, I know right sides...
    Thread by: Andrew550seca, Oct 22, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Thanks I've seen those threads, I'm asking about tanks outside the xj family. All these tanks are hard to find, even harder to find one that isn't...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    ALSO, I saw on a older maxim bobber build thread a guy got a set of shocks on ebay http://m.ebay.com/itm/171041420153, are they any good and will...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    I'll check the petcock tomorrow, probably end up ordering a rebuild kit, if I can't find a tank soon. Only way to salvage this would be resealing...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Ok it's official I need a new tank. The pin holes that I sealed with jb weld are fine, but apparently there's more than just those few that I...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 21, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Alright I have another question: What would cause the bike to stall after riding it for a mile or less? I got the bike to stay running, turned...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 13, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Andrew550seca
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    How much did you pay?

    I traded a kayak for my 81 550 seca.. I had about 800 into the kayak, and about 100 in gear that went with it (that I got for free). So 900 trade...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 9, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  17. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Not that I've been on many bikes, but my dad's custom iron horse, harley, concourse, and friends dirt bikes (they're pretty soft, like easy to...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    I'll take them apart and reinstall this way tomorrow. Thanks. Also, not sure how I just noticed this today, my front forks/shocks seem really...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    I'll take the exhaust off tomorrow and retry it, although I don't know of anything in the process I could change. Remove header nuts, remove the...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Ill take a pic when I get home, but I didn't think I needed two, then I read that sometimes two are needed with aftermarket exhausts. So I tried...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    They are not marked, but why would the have to be? The exhaust can only go on one way?
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    I didn't torque enough to snap a bolt, but everything is definitely seated correctly. I just don't see how I could have a leak. The little shit...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    I had originally put 1gallon in, but then I put another one in and it started running. But now will only run with choke about halfway, at about...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Yea I have the choke all the way open, it's the only way I've ever been able to start the bike. I finally got it to start and stay running, I...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Can't be a blockage unless something somehow got inside it after I mounted it back on. I cleaned it and checked the gaskets. I don't have starting...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Everything is back on the back, I go to fire it up, it starts and runs for a second then dies. I figured it was because there was no fuel in the...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Hey yea it was a real simple problem... the battery -- im a noob -- but yeah the battery wouldn't hold a charge at all. I got a new one and leave...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Ok so I ordered new exhaust head gaskets, and tried to install but on of the flange nuts is toast. Stripped and the threads are mush. Checked...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Oct 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    For now I'm just gonna slop paint it, I don't really care about looks at this point. Maybe I'll even sticker bomb it. Just until I find a...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Ok so I'm getting pretty beat up about this gas tank. I stripped it to bare metal, got the inside clean as best I could with the tumbling method....
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Andrew550seca
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    New guy with a 1981 xj550 seca

    Where'd you pick that up from I think I saw that on CL. I'm from plymouth, ma Ps that's a nice lookin bike!
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 19, 2015 in forum: XJ Modifications
  32. Andrew550seca
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    a video of my bike sort of

    I'll have to check them out!
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 18, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. Andrew550seca
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    a video of my bike sort of

    Cool video, would've liked to hear her run a bit more than the music. But still good job
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 18, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    There is one spot that's "patched", looks like a wad a bubble gum or modeling clay was stuck on it. It doesn't leak or anything that I've noticed....
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    That's what I was afraid of. I haven't tried the "tumbler" method yet but I'm very skeptical about it even doing anything to remove the liner. I...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Dry, or with some sort of solution in there? I think I've seen people use vinegar, and various other mixtures that supposedly gets rid of rust....
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Found another issue. The inside of the tank is not only rusty, but there's some sort of coating that's peeling off and I can...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Yea it was coming out, not as much of a flow when I switched it to the pri position to drain it tho. Also I'm sure there are threads for this...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Ok I'm taking the gas tank off to refinish it, I disconnected the fuel line from the petcock and it just leaks fuel. It my petcock bad or did I do...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Would lubing them now have any benefit? I'll have to check pricing, I'm sure the cables can't be too much. My buddy ordered me 1 already I think...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 4, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. Andrew550seca
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    xj bobber build/new user

    Lookin SICK. How loud is it? Upload a video ;)
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  42. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Still some things on the checklist before she's road worthy; -Valve clearance check -Oil chance -Bearing check -Rear brake check -choke cable...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    This morning she started up with the touch of the button, took a few seconds to warm up and then she ran great. Kicked into first gear, release...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 3, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Thanks you I will check the stand switch. It was up when I put it in gear, I was going to move it to a new spot so I kicked the stand up and tried...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    OK I'll pick up a new battery and see what happens. I haven't seen any fuel leaking since the first incident, so not sure what that means. Also...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    But why all of a sudden would the floats be the problem, when I bought the bike 2 weekend ago it ran fine when I could get it started (battery...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Andrew550seca
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    550 maxim on CL

    My eyes o.O
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 1, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    Ok I just went and tried it again, this time no choke. I gave it throttle while hitting the button and she started coughing. Released ig ition,...
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Andrew550seca
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    Xj550 seca electrical

    I charged it today for about 4-6 hours while I was at work. Left the battery on the trickle charger at 2v, charger did it's job and charged it....
    Post by: Andrew550seca, Sep 1, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Andrew550seca
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    550 maxim on CL

    http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/mcy/5200347730.html Seems like it in great condition, cheap price too. Claims it was stored correctly as well....
    Thread by: Andrew550seca, Aug 31, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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