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  1. DannyBoy1798
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    Oil leak through the oil level sensor itself?

    Hi guys, I'm keen to get this sorted out and get some quality riding in on this bike before the end of summer here in New Zealand. Yes, we are...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, Feb 7, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. DannyBoy1798
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    Oil leak through the oil level sensor itself?

    Hi everyone, I have an 81 XJ550 Seca I have a quick question about the oil level sensor. While I see there is lots of discussion about this topic,...
    Thread by: DannyBoy1798, Feb 6, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. DannyBoy1798
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    Oil leak from stator cover on 81 XJ550 Seca

    Hi tabaka45, that's a very detailed post with good instructions so thanks for posting! I should have the O rings and seal next week so will get it...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, Jan 3, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. DannyBoy1798
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    Oil leak from stator cover on 81 XJ550 Seca

    G Good to know. I did get some quotes from the preferred xjbikes retailer and while the prices were reasonable the shipping to New Zealand was...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, Dec 31, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. DannyBoy1798
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    Oil leak from stator cover on 81 XJ550 Seca

    Hi k-moe, I will un-weld my son from the couch to enlist his assistance! Thanks very much and Happy New Year to you! Cheers
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, Dec 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. DannyBoy1798
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    Oil leak from stator cover on 81 XJ550 Seca

    Hi XJ550H, thanks very mush for posting this. I have an XJ550 PDF manual which doesn't show this, only some assembly details. Now that I see the...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, Dec 30, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. DannyBoy1798
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    Oil leak from stator cover on 81 XJ550 Seca

    Hi again k-moe, am I likely to get the job done with XJ700 instructions or will I need instructions specific to the XJ550? Although I'm a...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, Dec 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. DannyBoy1798
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    Oil leak from stator cover on 81 XJ550 Seca

    Hi tabaka45 and thanks for the reply. Yes it would be great to see your photos and your step by step post. I have spent a long time getting this...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, Dec 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. DannyBoy1798
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    Oil leak from stator cover on 81 XJ550 Seca

    Hi k-moe, thanks for the prompt reply, can you direct me to a "how to" or a video on what to to? Belated Merry Christmas by the way!
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, Dec 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. DannyBoy1798
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    Oil leak from stator cover on 81 XJ550 Seca

    Hi guys, I'm not sure if this has been asked before however if it has, I can't find it. I'm working on an 81 Yamaha XJ550 Seca that was mistreated...
    Thread by: DannyBoy1798, Dec 27, 2016, 18 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. DannyBoy1798
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    Can a hole in an engine case be fixed?

    Hi k-moe, I took the cover to two workshops yesterday and both guys say that it's no problem to aluminium-weld the cover however not all motorbike...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, May 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. DannyBoy1798
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    Can a hole in an engine case be fixed?

    Hi Kickaha, I think I replied in the wrong place last night. Instead of everyone having a smart phone, maybe every phone should have a smart user!...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, May 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. DannyBoy1798
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    Can a hole in an engine case be fixed?

    Hi Big Swede, I had two very experienced tradesmem confirm to me today the XJ550 panels can be aluminium-welded however if I do need to repair a...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, May 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. DannyBoy1798
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    Can a hole in an engine case be fixed?

    I saw Lloyd today and he is going to weld one of the covers this week so I'm delighted to say that an XJ550 cover can be welded as it does not...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, May 14, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. DannyBoy1798
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    Can a hole in an engine case be fixed?

    Hi Big Swede, I'm dropping the cover off to someone today to see if it can be welded and hopefully it doesn't has magnesium in it. If it can't be...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, May 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. DannyBoy1798
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    Can a hole in an engine case be fixed?

    Hi Polock, no the previous owner doesn't have the piece. I think it''s more like a punch-through hole from memory. I "may" have someone who can...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, May 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. DannyBoy1798
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    Can a hole in an engine case be fixed?

    Hi Gary, I'm picking up the bike tomorrow and then dropping off the cover to someone who will tell me if he can weld it. Hopefully it doesn't have...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, May 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. DannyBoy1798
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    Can a hole in an engine case be fixed?

    Hi Kickaha, thanks for the offer and I may take you up on the loaner cover. I'm picking up the bike in the morning and dropping off the cover to...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, May 13, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. DannyBoy1798
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    Can a hole in an engine case be fixed?

    Hi Kickaha, it's really god to know that an early XJ600 clutch cover will fit. When you say early, what years do you mean? I am in Christchurch,...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, May 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. DannyBoy1798
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    Can a hole in an engine case be fixed?

    Hi MN-Maxins, the bike was parked and sitting on the side stand. When the car in front tried to leave it's parking spot it accidently pushed the...
    Post by: DannyBoy1798, May 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. DannyBoy1798
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    Can a hole in an engine case be fixed?

    Hi everyone, please excuse me if this topic is mentioned somewhere else on this site but if it is, I can't find it! Anyway, here goes, I have...
    Thread by: DannyBoy1798, May 12, 2016, 31 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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