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    WTB: Maxim 550 Exhaust

    Go to DennisKirk.com
    Post by: hotaction, Oct 5, 2007 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ550 MAXIM 1981

    Hey, So I'm in Toronto.. Don't have space in the Garage for this bike this winter. Just picked up another one. I want 1500$ for it. If you...
    Thread by: hotaction, Oct 5, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    XJ550 Carbs on ebay

    Was looking for some exhaust parts for my xj550 found this.. great deal.. thought i'd post it... http://cgi.ebay.ca/Yamaha-XJ-550-XJ550- ......
    Thread by: hotaction, Sep 21, 2007, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    exhaust? why now?!

    Hey everyone So I've got an aftermarket exhaust on my xj550 Maxim Not sure what kind.. it's black and aluminium? The guy who had it before me...
    Thread by: hotaction, Sep 18, 2007, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    fuse box

    Thank you so much for the offer! But I like to support the local guy... And I was in a bit of a hurry to get it replaced! So I went to my local...
    Post by: hotaction, Sep 1, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    inline Fuel Filter

    Hey guys.. So now that the bike is running I'm going to make some upgrades.. I'd like to get an inline fuel filter.. But I've never done it...
    Thread by: hotaction, Aug 31, 2007, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    fuse box

    Hey guys, so now that my bike is running I want to make it more reliable.. I'd like to change the fusebox.. Just wondering.. where should I be...
    Thread by: hotaction, Aug 29, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Motor

    SOLVED So I bump started the bike took it around the block for about 15 minutes.. let it idle for about 3 afterwards and shut it off......
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 29, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Motor

    I've checked the spark.. Thought I didn't have one.. but I did? I mean i did it in daylight the first time and I guess i wasn't lookingp...
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 27, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Motor

    Cisco, I took a deep breath and did it your way.. Why didn't anyone else explain it as well as you did? Who knows.. Found an interesting...
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Motor

    two of those screws are 10 mm bolts and 1 is an allen head screw? I'll get a pic sometime soon..
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Starting Difficulties

    Hey guys, I went thru the carb cleaning as mentioned in the Clymer's manual for cleaning carburators.. Replaced some gaskets for my float...
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 25, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Motor

    Thanks Nick I was looking at the images and that is the starter I was trying to take out.. I stopped because it was held in with a my clutch...
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 24, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Motor

    The terminal wire looks like the back of a spark plug right? Then why is it so complicated for me to take a look inside my starter?????
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Motor

    So I think I want to check the brushes in my starter motor.. I started taking out some bolts when I realised I need to take out my clutch lever...
    Thread by: hotaction, Aug 23, 2007, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Starting Difficulties

    I just changed the plugs and cleaned the carbs vinco dint you read what I posted earlier?
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 23, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Starting Difficulties

    OH yeah the oil light comes on when the engine is turning
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Starting Difficulties

    Hey everyone, sorry it's been so long! I checked and replaced some wiring, I also changed my spark plugs.. battery is fully charged and tried...
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 22, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Starting Difficulties

    Just went thru the wiring... No problems.. went to the start button.. opened it up check the wiring from there.. (it stopped clicking all...
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 16, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Repainting..

    what do you mean by that? what is this sand 800 business? Was at Curry's art supplies this eve.. Saw some cool stuff.. they sell spray kits...
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Starting Difficulties

    Simona, I think I might try what you mentioned this weekend... After I get to the dirty solenoid check? hahaha Thanks for all the input so far...
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 15, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Anyone else with Tired Ears?

    During my riding course with RTI (Rider training Institute) They said you should ride with ear plugs, because the white noise from traffic can...
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Starting Difficulties

    Hey.. So for the battery I have done the load testing, it's fine... I went back to my Ignition Coil because after posting I forgot what my ohm...
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 14, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Repainting..

    Never painted anything like this before.. What would I need to paint it? I might consider painting it myself!
    Post by: hotaction, Aug 13, 2007 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Repainting..

    Hey... So I bought this bike in May.. The tank was pretty scratched up! No dents but it looks like someone walked around it with a screwdriver...
    Thread by: hotaction, Aug 13, 2007, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 Yamaha XJ550 MAXIM Starting Difficulties

    Hi everyone, So I've been reading on other's starting woes and I guess it's a pretty common problem.. Although the causes seem to vary quite...
    Thread by: hotaction, Aug 13, 2007, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hi Everyone!

    Hey everyone! I'm so glad I stumbled on this website! I've got a 1981 Maxim XJ 550!! Bought her in May.. Took her to North bay so far, also...
    Thread by: hotaction, Aug 13, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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