Sent. Hoping to get it soon. Thanks
title says it. I need a good quality, working starter motor for an xj550 maxim
Alright I messaged you, hogfiddles
I need a good starter motor for an XJ550 Maxim. I could also use a crankcase breather hose
How much for the 550 starter motor?
The tire looks fine. I just need to reseat the bead. How do I go about doing that?
So one thing fixed and another gets busted am I right? I now have a front flat tire. It doesn't look as if there is a puncture, just that it got...
I've got a set of carbs. They'll need some work though. I know it will need gaskets, but I can check on the jets and diaphragms to see if they're...
Can I buy the valve cover gasket and crankcase breather hose?
Valve cover gasket and crankcase breather hose available?
Anybody know what size the breather hose would be from the crankcase? Len doesn't have any breather hoses for the 550. I think I'll just use a...
The valve specs are in thousandths. Sorry for the miscommunication. .004 inch = .11 mm .005 inch = .15-.16mm
After thorough work on Ol' June, I got her purring. Only two little issues left, but those can wait. I got oil weeping from the valve cover gasket...
Bike looks great mate. Trying to do something like this to mine in the future.
I have an inline fuel filter. Yes, new needles and seats.
Alright new problems everyday. I left the bike sitting today and my entire tank of gas leaked out through the filter pods. Like 1.5 gallons. The...
I got the idle down to 1100 when just sitting still. Now I have a different problem. It seems oil is leaking from the bottom of my filter case. Is...
[MEDIA] here's a short clip. I know the oil level light is on. I put about 32 oz in the tank when I changed it. Is that not enough? I'm using a...
So I got ol' June running today. It seems like she's idling a little high and after riding for a bit she just doesn't want to stop revving even...
Alright I got it off! Now to work that stupid drain plug right under it. Seems the PO really refused to use anti seize
need pictures. please post as much info as you can
What was it originally for? I'd love to see if i could pick one up.
I love that fender. Where'd you find it?
Okay, did a bit more grinding and got the case loose. I can see the broken crease of the bolt and the front of the case. It wiggles and spins, but...
I've got a back up oil filter case to use. But I will keep the spin on in mind for the future. Ross: The bolt was rounded off
grind further?
What do I do from here? Also, I know, PO put it on upside down
i've been away from the bike for a while and finally got the time to start working on it again, so more like finally getting back to it.
should clarify, I'm using a flathead screwdriver and drillbit
Ok, so My oil filter case's bolt is stripped. I have used a dremel to cut a notch in the bolt, but even with my man-power, the use of a drill, and...
What do I do with this? It's completely stripped.
Also what do I do with that black hose in the second picture now that I've removed the air box? does it just come off?
Got em! I finally got my engine trying to turn over. Now I just gotta figure out these float needles and rejet her
Hey guys. I'm looking at my battery tray area and see the negative connection and what looks to be a ground. I don't know where this ground is...
Matti, changing out your fuse box is super easy. I had never touched a motorcycle before and had it installed in about an hour. just use the...
Alright so I switched out the fuse box and got some power to my bike. I attached the gas tank, and attached the fuel line. I filled with about 1/4...
Dang! Yall are really great. Thanks for everything shared here. I'm probably just going to have him diagnose why my bike isn't starting, have him...
Thanks for the response. I should have clarified... He is a very skilled vintage Honda and Yamaha motorcycle mechanic.
I thought I'd share a picture of my new babe in progress (and also my sweet new pooch). '81 XJ550 Maxim named June and '15 Catahoula Cur named...
Hey Guys. I just bought myself an '81 Maxim 550, so far I love it, but it's still not running. I bought a fuse box replacement/upgrade from...
Thanks for the replies guys. I ended up ordering an aftermarket fuse box from chacal to install. I've got a friend who is a little bit more...
WHO DAT, buddy!
So I just bought my first bike. It's a 1981 XJ550 Maxim. It's a beautiful bike, but she's not starting or running. I've recently just bought a...
