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  1. MichaelDD
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    Anyone have experience with seats off of eBay 82' xj550

    @XJ550H what kind of mods were required for that to work? I guess I'm looking for a semi-bolt on solution. I don't mind putting some work into it,...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Feb 11, 2017 in forum: XJ Modifications
  2. MichaelDD
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    Anyone have experience with seats off of eBay 82' xj550

    I'm looking for a different seat for my bike, does anyone have any experience with purchasing off of eBay? I'm specifically looking at this seat...
    Thread by: MichaelDD, Feb 11, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  3. MichaelDD
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    I'm hoping this is just bad gas....

    Hey guys! Rode all summer great after the fantastic help and troubleshooting from everyone here on the forums. In Wisconsin here, it's getting...
    Thread by: MichaelDD, Dec 8, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. MichaelDD
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    mirror recommendations for 82 maxim xj550

    Instead of cutting I'd rather just replace the entire throttle sleeve. However, I'm having trouble locating one that I think will do the job. I...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Aug 12, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  5. MichaelDD
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    highway pedal extension?

    The highway pedals on my bike were intended for someone probably 6-8 inches shorter than me. Is there a way to extend them even further? I feel...
    Thread by: MichaelDD, Aug 3, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  6. MichaelDD
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    mirror recommendations for 82 maxim xj550

    @k-moe I thought about that, how should i cut them off? This sucker seems pretty sturdy!
    Post by: MichaelDD, Aug 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  7. MichaelDD
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    mirror recommendations for 82 maxim xj550

    I've got a small problem (I hope) The throttle grip has some type of ridged plastic and my grips don't fit around it (pic below). What are my...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Aug 3, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  8. MichaelDD
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    mirror recommendations for 82 maxim xj550

    I ended up buying bar end mirrors but didn't realize I need different handlebars...anyone have recommendations on which ones? I'm confused because...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jul 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. MichaelDD
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    replacement intake boots

    @Stumplifter Yea. I have another question - does anyone know what size the headlight assembly screws are? It's the screw that holds the...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jul 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. MichaelDD
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    replacement intake boots

    Update: There was a plug not even connected in the headlight, it must have rattled loose on my ride yesterday, plugged it back in and bike...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jul 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. MichaelDD
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    replacement intake boots

    Well, it ran great yesterday. I might consider selling this thing soon....it's been fun but it's like each day there is something else! Today...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jul 24, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. MichaelDD
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    mirror recommendations for 82 maxim xj550

    So I'm a little taller and the mirrors on my bike (not original) just aren't doing it for me. It's really hard to see behind myself with them. The...
    Thread by: MichaelDD, Jul 23, 2016, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. MichaelDD
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    replacement intake boots

    Just an update - those $80 intake boots I bought off eBay are working great, bike's running great now! the idle screws needed some adjusting too.
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jul 23, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. MichaelDD
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    replacement intake boots

    @k-moe I'm not sure, I'm still a little new into the racing scene. For now this bike will test my patience. I'm a little to stubborn to give up...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jul 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. MichaelDD
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    replacement intake boots

    My hope is I still get to ride it for a bit haha. Here in Wisconsin we have until end of September. Maybe even through October and into November...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jul 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. MichaelDD
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    replacement intake boots

    I did trust them initially, and still kinda do. It cost me $120 for a diag (they picked bike up for free and worst case they'll deliver it for...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jul 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. MichaelDD
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    replacement intake boots

    @Jetfixer Can you elaborate on how those items would affect or make the solenoid bad? Thank you!
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jul 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. MichaelDD
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    replacement intake boots

    Update: Shop called and said starter solenoid relay is bad. I replaced it myself 2 weeks ago ($12 part off Amazon). They said its $50 for the part...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jul 7, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. MichaelDD
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    replacement intake boots

    Normally I would but knowing that it ran ok when it went in, I'd like it to be in the same shape coming out so I don't have to troubleshoot it....
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jul 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. MichaelDD
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    replacement intake boots

    Apparently the $88 ones I got were made in Japan (as opposed to China, which the seller points out) which I'm hoping correlates to better boots....
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jul 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. MichaelDD
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    replacement intake boots

    I'll let you know how they work out, I opted for the slightly cheaper ones in the first link I posted. I read a few of the previous purchasers...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jul 6, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. MichaelDD
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    replacement intake boots

    I know everyone says to buy from chacal, but I couldn't find comparable prices unless I'm not searching correctly. I found a set of 4 boots for...
    Thread by: MichaelDD, Jul 6, 2016, 58 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    Bike fired up! Question: how would a pipe that fell into the exhaust affect the bike performance in terms of less back pressure? one exhaust is ok...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    See I don't think of this stuff, you guys have the xp, thank you! I just realized I could also take off the air boot to see if it starts gushing...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    So if I whack the carb bowl. Switch fuel to ON (since there is already a ton in each bowl at this point) and I safe to attempt to start the bike?...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 29, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    Would that be a persistent issue or something that just happened because bowl was dry? I had put it on PRI to fill the bowls, that's when it...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    So upon complete reassembly (and I knew this would happen) I have gas leaking into the airbox through carb 4. What did I miss/do? Looks like I'll...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    So my last question then is this choke business. I can't get the rack lever to operate when I use the choke. Should the lever on the carb rack be...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 28, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    I was originally going to buy a bike from this place and they were very nice. Even over the phone here the guy was trying to help troubleshoot....
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    Well, I've made the decision to have a local shop do the work on this bike. My original intent was to get something to learn on, learn the basic...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    Ok, I'll pick up a needle. Onto a big question: boiling, and boiling in lemon juice. I'm already breaking a huge rule by not breaking the rack...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 27, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    I feel like all I've done is read heh. I can't retain part name specific information yet, still to early, very visual learner so I gotta tinker....
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    @lostboy can you provide a link/reference material for the cam chain tensioner?
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    Ok, so I got carb #4 taken apart for starters (right most carb on the bike, thats 4 iirc from reading, otherwise it's 1 heh) Nothing is dirty. I...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    Great instructions, carbs off successfully. Inspecting the boots, although the outsides look rough, the insides look amazing except for one of...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 26, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. MichaelDD
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    Getting the carbs out of my 550

    Is there a post or some material reference out there to guide me in the correct direction on how to get the carbs out of my 550? I know the actual...
    Thread by: MichaelDD, Jun 25, 2016, 35 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. MichaelDD
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    Bike used to work great a few days ago...but now...it won't start :(

    Thanks guys. I'll be attempting that in the next week or two. Here's a link to how the bike is running now, got tach installed and working....
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. MichaelDD
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    Installing Tach Cable

    Perfect, no stuck piece, just couldn't get the sucker in there. Thank you!
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. MichaelDD
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    Installing Tach Cable

    It's the full assembly, it's maybe an inch or two longer than the OEM. So do I need to remove the allen bolt at the bottom by the motor first to...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 25, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. MichaelDD
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    Installing Tach Cable

    Warning: mechanical newbie I searched for a thread that might have this insight but didn't find anything so hear goes: RPM gauge didn't work,...
    Thread by: MichaelDD, Jun 23, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. MichaelDD
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    Bike used to work great a few days ago...but now...it won't start :(

    Good way to look at it, I'm not looking to make any money on it, bought it strictly as a starter bike knowing it'll need work with intentions on...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 22, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  42. MichaelDD
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    Bike used to work great a few days ago...but now...it won't start :(

    Thanks for the reassurance k-moe. Thanks for the link xj550h, some of this reading material is super enjoyable and makes me laugh! I'll have more...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  43. MichaelDD
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    Bike used to work great a few days ago...but now...it won't start :(

    Thanks everyone! I feel better now, bike fired right up. But I can only keep it running at about 1/2 choke. Rode it like crazy just in case it's...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  44. MichaelDD
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    Bike used to work great a few days ago...but now...it won't start :(

    Here's a pic of the bike
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  45. MichaelDD
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    Bike used to work great a few days ago...but now...it won't start :(

    I'm starting to wonder if I got the raw end of this deal. I paid $800 for everything including -bike (15k miles, or 115000 is odometer goes over)...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  46. MichaelDD
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    Bike used to work great a few days ago...but now...it won't start :(

    Is it advisable to spay Seafoam into the airbox directly at the intake boots? Previously owner told me his occasional no start could be remedied...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 21, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  47. MichaelDD
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    Bike used to work great a few days ago...but now...it won't start :(

    Second post here on the forums, I've read and learned A LOT in the past few weeks, but I'm still mechanically newbish (very technically inclined,...
    Thread by: MichaelDD, Jun 20, 2016, 24 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  48. MichaelDD
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    identifying my maxim

    @k-moe thanks, I'll check that out tomorrow!
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  49. MichaelDD
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    identifying my maxim

    I do have a paper one yes (The guy I bought it from said it was HIS first bike and wasn't sure if the manual was for that bike, but you cleared...
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  50. MichaelDD
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    identifying my maxim

    Thanks for the quick reply and information! Yep that's what mine starts with
    Post by: MichaelDD, Jun 9, 2016 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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