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  1. BlackRig
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    can I bleed my brakes off the bike?

    Possible? Yes. I wouldn't. Besides the rotor tween the pads, you would also need to be very carefull transporting the master cylinder back to...
    Post by: BlackRig, Sep 12, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. BlackRig
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    should i replace both tires?

    Do them both. I always take tires very seriously. If for nothing but my own confidence on the road. Do you have the cash? Do it. You won't...
    Post by: BlackRig, Aug 15, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. BlackRig
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    550 fork oil capacity

    Thank you! P.S. I found this: http://www.xj-ig.de/us550.htm
    Post by: BlackRig, Aug 14, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. BlackRig
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    550 fork oil capacity

    Anyone know the amount to fill the forks with on an 81 550H? I cant find my xjcd. :?
    Thread by: BlackRig, Aug 14, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. BlackRig
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    reamed out spark plug hole

    I agree. Pull the head and buy a heal-a-coil kit. Or keep yer eyes open for a good used head on ebay. The used head is gunna cost a few more $...
    Post by: BlackRig, Jul 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. BlackRig
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    FS 82 xj 550 maxim parts

    Is it a sissy bar or just the stock grab rail? Pic?
    Post by: BlackRig, Jun 14, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. BlackRig
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    My new ride

    I have an 02. Did you say pipes? CLICK HERE TO SPEND MORE MONEY THAN YOU THOUGHT YOU WOULD I just got mine. Sounds incredible. + PJ is...
    Post by: BlackRig, Jun 13, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  8. BlackRig
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    What else do you ride?

    02 919. Flat black. Imported Mivv exhaust. I always thought I wanted a cruiser. Had one, rode it. Whatever. The 9er is a different beast. No...
    Post by: BlackRig, Jun 13, 2008 in forum: Other Motorcycles
  9. BlackRig
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    FS 82 xj 550 maxim parts

    If you have a sissy bar, P.M. me with a quote.
    Post by: BlackRig, Jun 13, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. BlackRig
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    A few tuff questions

    there's a company called MAC that makes new exhausts for maxims & other old school bikes. As far a the bars, you can use any 7/8 in. ( I think...
    Post by: BlackRig, Jun 5, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. BlackRig
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    head studs... where does this one go???

    look up your model and year and see where the part numbers are different. http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/myyam ... there.aspx
    Post by: BlackRig, May 13, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. BlackRig
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    To people who own a XJ550...

    Mine does the same thing. It usually only happens when I've held the starter button down for a few time in a row (like when it's cold and the bike...
    Post by: BlackRig, May 10, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. BlackRig
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    Fuse Panel

    I dont think it looks too bad. I probably would've opted for a enclosed fuse panel. Is that the one from chacal? Another tip to help clean it...
    Post by: BlackRig, May 6, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. BlackRig
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    2 Newbie Problems

    You spewed oil all over the rear tire?!?! Jesus, be careful leaning! The spewing oil is NOT normal. step 1. Check oil level. Now. Put the bike...
    Post by: BlackRig, May 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. BlackRig
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    I need help with my guages

    I had a similar problem with my 550. The gauges were driving me crazy with buzzing. I stripped them down to bare bones and found some of the...
    Post by: BlackRig, May 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. BlackRig
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    broke exhaust stud...

    Welcome to the club!! I broke one on my 02 Honda 919 last month installing a center stand. I took it to the dealer, and they couldn't get it...
    Post by: BlackRig, Apr 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. BlackRig
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    XJ550 Starter clicks, but doesnt turn over

    Well, I'm not a mechanic either but, did you check the fuses? Or have you upgraded the panel yet? I have had a problem like that in the past....
    Post by: BlackRig, Apr 21, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. BlackRig
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    new/used exhaust???

    I just checked ebay. There is a company called MAC. And I saw a few used. MAC makes new aftermarket pipes for old school bikes.
    Post by: BlackRig, Mar 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. BlackRig
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    Failed Emissions, Now What?

    Historical plates? Ohio only requires 25 years old for historical vehicles. They don't need E-Checks.
    Post by: BlackRig, Mar 17, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. BlackRig
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    Possible stupid question about washing your bike!

    Well I'm somewhere in between "spray it as hard as you can" and "gently wish the dirt away"... I see it like this: I don't use a pressure...
    Post by: BlackRig, Mar 4, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. BlackRig
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    xj4ever is GREAT!

    My advice to anyone looking for parts is to contact Chacal (XJ4ever) and ask if he has it. He probably does. I ordered some pretty random parts...
    Post by: BlackRig, Mar 2, 2008 in forum: Reviews - Service, Online, Retail Shop
  22. BlackRig
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    What did you do to your Yamaha today?

    I love Cleveland winters. 81 XJ550H 1. New levers. Old ones were broken 2. New tires. Spitfire. Front and rear. 3. New oil. 4. New...
    Post by: BlackRig, Dec 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. BlackRig
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    Why doesn't North Amer. get THESE XJ900s?

    They don't offer them in the states because they're not the biggest, fastest, craziest, overpriced, testoserone injecting, ego builders. Frat boys...
    Post by: BlackRig, Dec 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. BlackRig
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    Front brake on an '81 550

    My front brake is squishy. Normal? My other modern bikes have always been very firm to hard. The front brake works, but it won't lock up the...
    Thread by: BlackRig, Nov 22, 2007, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. BlackRig
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    Crash/Highway Bars with Pegs for Sale Cheap!

    Still got em'?
    Post by: BlackRig, Oct 21, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  26. BlackRig
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    1981 550 Caliper $40 shipped to your door

    RIGHT HERE I JUST listed it on Ebay, Check the link above. You may get it cheap. Any questions email me: BlackRig@gmail.com. I don't check the...
    Post by: BlackRig, Sep 12, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. BlackRig
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    MAXIM caliper on ebay

    I just listed this if anyone needs one. 1981 CALIPER Cool. Thanks guys.
    Thread by: BlackRig, Sep 12, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  28. BlackRig
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    1981 550 Caliper $40 shipped to your door

    I bought an extra caliper for my bike off Ebay cause my piston was stuck, really stuck. But I got it out and now I don't need the new one. It came...
    Thread by: BlackRig, Aug 27, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  29. BlackRig
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    1981 XJ550 troubles

    Thanks to all for the posts. The Emulsion Tube. That for certain didn't get pulled and cleaned. Rick, thanks for the heads up on that one. That...
    Post by: BlackRig, Jul 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. BlackRig
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    1981 XJ550 troubles

    Hi everyone, This is my first post. Here's the deal. I bought an 81 550 Maxim a month ago. It sat for nearly 15 years and wasn't running having...
    Thread by: BlackRig, Jul 22, 2007, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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