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  1. Ky13harbor9
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    Brakes Breaking

    Alright, I got the new master cylinder, but it's not working 100%. I can feel a delay in the lever, as in it takes about 15% before the brakes...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Brakes Breaking

    I give up. Even the old plunger doesn't work anymore. A new master cylinder is on the way... But, what could have caused this? It's not the...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 17, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Ky13harbor9
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    Brakes Breaking

    Gotcha. That makes so much sense.
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Ky13harbor9
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    Brakes Breaking

    Well, sorry to keep bumping this old thread, but I'm going to try and reuse the old plunger. The K&L one doesn't work so good, I'm about 90% sure...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Ky13harbor9
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    550 Seca Brakes

    Oh, ok. I still shouldn't have said anything anyways :rolleyes:
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Ky13harbor9
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    550 Seca Brakes

    Sorry, I shouldn't have said anything.
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Ky13harbor9
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    Brake rub.. 650 seca

    I recently rebuilt my brakes, too. And I came across this problem. This is likely a stupid question, but I'll ask it anyways. Did you try...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Ky13harbor9
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    550 Seca Brakes

    Did you clean out the plunger and hone the bore? If you just cleaned the reservoir, that didn't do a whole lot.
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Ky13harbor9
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    Brakes Breaking

    Ah, I've heard of that, but never tried it. It's very possible since I've used it so much.
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Ky13harbor9
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    Brakes Breaking

    Oh, yes, I'm about 80% sure that I got the o rings on in the right order. I even had to reinstall one because it was on the wrong way. I used the...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Ky13harbor9
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    Brakes Breaking

    Sorry that was a little unclear. The fluid does exit the bleeder valve, however... Once I close the valve, release the lever, pull the lever,...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Ky13harbor9
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    Brakes Breaking

    What do you mean by "Origins correctly oriented," this may be my problem. Do I need to rotate the plunger? I did clean the holes, and I have been...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Ky13harbor9
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    Brakes Breaking

    While I haven't measured the exact diameter, it seems like an exact match, and the ebay listing specifically says XJ550 Seca of all kinds, as well...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Ky13harbor9
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    Brakes Breaking

    So I have a little problem... I'm pretty sure that the MC rebuild kit I bought doesn't work. Whenever I try to bleed the system, it doesn't...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Turbo XJ550

    Have any of you seen this article? I was just googling around to see if anyone had turbo'd their XJ550... and sure enough, someone has....
    Thread by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 7, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  16. Ky13harbor9
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    Brakes Breaking

    Ok, I just spent lots of money to get three things. 1. K&L Master Cylinder Rebuild Kit 2. K&L Caliper Rebuild Kit 3. Yamaha NOS Front Brake Pad...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Ky13harbor9
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    Brakes Breaking

    Hi all, Pardon the pun above. I have had this issue ever since I got my bike - sticky brakes. After bleeding, cleaning the return hole, and...
    Thread by: Ky13harbor9, Apr 7, 2016, 29 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Ky13harbor9
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    Carburetor Cleaning

    Thanks for your advice, guys. You have provided a wealth of information on the topic, and some great tips to help me along. I'll be sure to do a...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Mar 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carburetor Cleaning

    Hi all, Two days ago I stole my mom's carburetors off her '81 550 Maxim for my '82 550 Seca, trying to test if my performance problem was...
    Thread by: Ky13harbor9, Mar 29, 2016, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Which Brake Lines are the Right Lines?

    Hi all, I have needed new brake lines ever since I bought my 550 Seca, but I have never exactly known what lengths to get or what fittings I...
    Thread by: Ky13harbor9, Mar 10, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Ky13harbor9
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    Dead Battery after Sitting

    Well I broke the starter solenoid, so that's not good... Anyways, a new one was already on the way along with a new seal for the valve cover and...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Mar 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dead Battery after Sitting

    I do not have any gadgets on the bike. It's almost completely stock (including 2 fuses :S) And that's a great idea to pull a fuse and see if it...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Mar 8, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Dead Battery after Sitting

    Hi everyone, it's been a long time since I posted here, but I am getting back into working on my bike as the weather warms up. You'll probably be...
    Thread by: Ky13harbor9, Mar 7, 2016, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Ky13harbor9
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    Wanted XJ550RJ Right Red Cover Panel

    Thanks for your offer and post, but I believe that is from a 750. Wouldn't be much use to me, but thanks again for offering!
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Oct 20, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Compression Issues with XJ550RJ

    Thanks for your quick responses. I bench synced my butterfly valves a few weeks ago, which did seem to help my idling troubles, and I'll be sure...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Oct 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. Ky13harbor9
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    Compression Issues with XJ550RJ

    Do you think that a valve adjustment could fix some of my performance issues as listed in the "Hello! And a few problems with my 32 year old Seca"...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Oct 10, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. Ky13harbor9
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    Compression Issues with XJ550RJ

    Alright, so I took apart my tank and cover and all that to get to my valve shims. about 75% of them are in spec. I'm not sure if I measured...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Oct 9, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. Ky13harbor9
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    Compression Issues with XJ550RJ

    By tight do you mean small gaps? Because that would make sense contextually. Anyways I am letting the bike cool tonight and I will check them...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. Ky13harbor9
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    Compression Issues with XJ550RJ

    Ok, so I borrowed a real compression tester from my uncle and I got about 120 and 110 psi in cylinders 1 and 4 respectively. I will assume that...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Oct 8, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. Ky13harbor9
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    Compression Issues with XJ550RJ

    Yeah I think the compression tester is just a bad model. I returned the one I had and got a new one from the store. Still read about 50 psi on...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Oct 6, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. Ky13harbor9
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    Compression Issues with XJ550RJ

    Yeah the compression gauge is bad. I also found a large metal shaving in the adapter >.> Read my mom's rebel at a whopping 30 psi. Won't be...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Oct 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. Ky13harbor9
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    Compression Issues with XJ550RJ

    It's possible that the gauge is not working correctly. I'll test out some of the other motorcycles I have to see if it returns proper readings in...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Oct 5, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. Ky13harbor9
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    Compression Issues with XJ550RJ

    This thread is just to figure out what's going on with the compression on my Seca. I'm pretty sure that I need a valve adjustment, but I'm not...
    Thread by: Ky13harbor9, Oct 5, 2015, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. Ky13harbor9
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    Hello! and a few problems with my 32 year old Seca

    I think it came up a few times that I needed to do a valve adjustment before tuning the carbs, and then I responded with a few posts about how I...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. Ky13harbor9
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    Hello! and a few problems with my 32 year old Seca

    So, I've been using carburetor cleaner fuel additives to help try and clean my carbs and engine out a little bit. It's just a temporary measure...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. Ky13harbor9
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    Hello! and a few problems with my 32 year old Seca

    Good points, guys. I will probably use WD-40 and then lithium grease where appropriate in the future.
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New member, new bike

    Thanks, Taku! I really tried hard to make the post as informative as possible, while still welcoming and well written. Glad to hear I accomplished...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. Ky13harbor9
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    Hello! and a few problems with my 32 year old Seca

    I did say cleaned, didn't I? I have always found that WD-40 has excellent water and grease displacement properties, making it an ideal...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. Ky13harbor9
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    Hello! and a few problems with my 32 year old Seca

    Yeahh... I know it's probably not even close to the right thing to use, but it sure freed it up!
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 28, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. Ky13harbor9
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    Hello! and a few problems with my 32 year old Seca

    Yes, I cleaned them with an oil based spray and the needle feely spun all the way from peg to the other side of the peg. Not sure if WD-40 was the...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 27, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted XJ550RJ Right Red Cover Panel

    Yeah there seems to be plenty of left sides out there, but the right side covers are a real needle in a haystack :/
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 26, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  42. Ky13harbor9
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    Wanted XJ550RJ Right Red Cover Panel

    I looked around eBay, even messaged a seller parting out an exact same bike as mine, but his had already sold. It would be super amazing if you...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 26, 2015 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  43. Ky13harbor9
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    Wanted XJ550RJ Right Red Cover Panel

    Hi good people of the XJBikes forums, I recently purchased my XJ550RJ but it is missing only one thing that I cannot find: A red right side...
    Thread by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 26, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  44. Ky13harbor9
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    Hello! and a few problems with my 32 year old Seca

    Yes it was very greasy. I think it's something in the gearing. Maybe a slipping tooth or something. I'm just not sure.
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 26, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. Ky13harbor9
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    Allen key for 550 fork?

    Ah, I see how that goes. Good to know since I will be inspecting mine in the future
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Allen key for 550 fork?

    I came down to the garage, and oddly enough, I don't see any allen head bolts on my forks at all. I think we have different models. Yours probably...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. Ky13harbor9
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    Allen key for 550 fork?

    Do you have a Seca or Maxim? My mother has the Maxim and I own the Seca. Also, can you send a picture of what you are trying to remove? I just...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. Ky13harbor9
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    Hello! and a few problems with my 32 year old Seca

    Alright, since I can't sleep again, I'll write about what I did to my bike tonight. So here's silly me again, spending the last $20 I have in my...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. Ky13harbor9
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    New member, new bike

    Hi vagabond! :) I'm Clay (Ky13harbor9 is just my generic username,) and while I'm still pretty new here, I can assure you that even though it's a...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 25, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. Ky13harbor9
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    Hello! and a few problems with my 32 year old Seca

    They are reasonably priced. I will be purchasing replacements as soon as I can get the money together, and I will avoid riding until then. Plus my...
    Post by: Ky13harbor9, Sep 24, 2015 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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