Just to let you know I have not forgot about you; I've been dealing with deaths in my family and other more pressing things but I'll still get you...
After spending hours fixing leaks and setting up refurbished carbs earlier this year, The 550XJ ran fine until last night. In the heat, it refused...
Just one more wrinkle - somewhere is a manual or other document that shows the "dry" method, which IMHO is easier to do and had not failed me in...
So I know its lean because even at 4+ turns out: 1. Starts and idles with choke on, dies without it until semi-warm 2. when starting out...
Yeah, 3# look low partly because of the camera angle; most of the pics I tried to "line up" the bowls centre to the camera but not that one.
[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] So, for those XJ550 owners on here, what's your general opinion of the levels seen in these photos? Do they...
Actually, my bad for hijacking the thread, but my issue is the same as Derrek's. I wet set at 2mm, based on the "lip" not the gasket, and its...
But I DID the wet set off the bike, painstakingly, and with the carbs level. But when on the bike, they, by default, are not level, they angle...
This is my current dilemma. I had to swap my original carbs for a spare set due to too many leak issues (tees, float pins, etc.) After getting the...
If you still have this on the road in 2023 and still have issues, you could bring it to me. At least I can give it a fair diagnostic assessment...
Yeah,. I've seen somewhere on the forum that placing a bit of sealant under the corners of the half moons is a good idea to fix that issue; so I...
Thanks Chacal and Franz. I have Permatec Red RT high temp gasket "maker", if used sparingly would that work?
I just got what looks like an OEM replacement gasket for my XJ550 (PN 3KM-11193 in original Yamaha wrapper) and it seems to be covered with some...
Yeah - just like the inline 4's, the carbs on these V4 bikes really benefit from a good cleaning. Good idea to run 1/2 can or so of seafoam...
Congrats on your purchase. I own a 1993 VMX1200 with a Stage 1 jet kit and 4 into 1 Hindle exhaust. While overall they are very solid and reliable...
Yep, got 'em. I have both sides - the two-piece one (4U8-28366-00-00) and the one-piece one with the tang in the middle (4U8-28367-00-00). PM me...
I might have these 2, somewhere in my parts bin. I'll check this weekend
I'm also about to install a VC gasket to correct a leak issue, and was wondering what kind of sealant you used. The gasket I used after the last...
Not as many as you think - Canadian model so it’s in km so it’s only about 62,000 miles (It’s actually at 101,053 km now) That instrument cluster...
Just thought I'd post this up to see if there are any others on the forum with high mileage, smaller displacement XJ's. I just rolled the...
Well.......I guess I have poked that bear, sort of. I've been running Shell Rotella T4 15W 40 heavy duty DIESEL oil in all 3 of my bikes for...
I use only 94 octane ethanol-free gasoline in both my '82 Seca 550 and my '87Ninja 750R. I try to fill up on Thursdays, when the Ultramar stations...
My Story starts in 87. One of my close friends just sold his XJ400 Maxim to another and bought himself a new FZ750. I needed transportation and...
Oh, Dave, Dave (sigh)...... ......I've had my XJ550 carbs on and off more times than I can count! At least a dozen times in the 30 years I have...
No, that heat shield is still on there. I saw a discussion somewhere about the need (or lack of need) for it, but I kept mine on regardless. Float...
All good suggestions above; a battery often has enough juice to crank the engine, but not enough left over while cranking to power the coils. A...
But back to the discussion about the cold: I usually ride right into late November, even early December but rarely go riding in sub-freezing...
The Seal-All is contact adhesive that is gasoline and oil resistant, but not necessarily gasoline specific. Worked well for me when used for minor...
XJ550H - thanks for the pic that shows me what it should look like. And thanks to both of you for the pop rivet suggestion. I was thinking maybe...
Yes, agreed......this looks like a lot of wear and tear at the center. There is only one washer on the arm? Now I need some expert advice on how...
Anyone had this problem happen to them? The float came off the arm and there seems to be some unusual wear inside the mounting hole. Pics to follow.
First, check all connections, especially for corrosion at battery connections and battery grounding cable to engine connection. A load test on the...
Are you still looking for all those? I have all 3....send me a PM
Just another example of the BS I have to deal with in this City............ From: Graham, David S [mailto:###############] Sent:...
Anyone know if the fork tubes from an Yamaha XS400 are a direct swap? These are also 35mm.
I have a seca 550 parts bike; it is about 80% complete but no tank or seat. Some other parts are rough. Depending on what parts you need, I could...
I think tube diameters are different between Seca and Maximm 550s ?? Read that somewhere; not sure where...but thanks for the offer, I may take...
Thanks Len - that's good to know if all other options fail, there's always new from you! (I'm almost scared to ask what a 75 cent Canadian dollar...
Sure - because any % of nothing is still nothing ! Here's their response to my e-mail query: we do chrome in house but we don't rechrome...
Thanks for the research!! I'll look into them, but I bet even they send their stuff out to somewhere in Montreal. I know "Ottawa" Brass did that...
Thanks for the offer Busted Knuckles but 650 tubes are bigger and wouldn't fit. As for what Kickaha questioned, its hard to believe but I live in...
No One? Running out of options as I can't get the pitted pair rechromed or the bent pair straightened in this part of the world...:mad:
I also find it weird that after going through all that, it was running fine with the donor ignition module but after a highway ride decides to go...
I have all 3 of those. Rear cowling is original paint; faded at edges but uncracked. PM me if interested.
Yeah, those floats are a small plastic square and likely hollow, from what I recall (I've had the unit removed before). I don't think it fell off...
Thanks Gnat - looks like this is a reasonable option for me. Based on that photo, I think mine are bent close to the same amount, maybe a little...
Thanks bensalf - (that was a quick response!) - do you recall how bent they were? I'll check the runout on mine when I get a chance.
Late last season the gas level indicator stopped working on my Seca 550. Did all the tests, couldn't find anything wrong with the sender or...
A minor accident 2 seasons back left my original fork tubes bent. I replaced them with a pair that were straight but from an outdoor wreck with...
Looking for pair of fork uppers, straight with good chrome for a Seca 550. Have lots of other parts for this bike for swap or trade, or will pay...
