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    81 xj550 maxim- electrical problems

    Done with rebuilding the carbs and the engine top end and it is running great now. I should mention that I saw a recent post on the subject of how...
    Thread by: MJCXJ550, Sep 10, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550 maxim - broken cylinder head exhaust stud

    Thanks for the info. A little torch heat and double nuts I was able to easily unscrew it. Get the new stud in a couple days then I can finish...
    Post by: MJCXJ550, Apr 8, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550 maxim - broken cylinder head exhaust stud

    Ok good. There should be enough threads left to put 2 nuts on and be able to turn it out with.
    Post by: MJCXJ550, Apr 7, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550 maxim - broken cylinder head exhaust stud

    Can the exhaust stud bolt on the head be removed and replaced?
    Thread by: MJCXJ550, Apr 7, 2019, 15 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550 maxim- valve lifter to cam lobe clearance

    In reading information on clearance it is saying that these bikes get "tight" over time with the clearance decreasing versus having it increase....
    Thread by: MJCXJ550, Mar 25, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550 maxim - cam sprocket/chain ?

    That worked...shifted the chain 1 link on the intake cam side.
    Post by: MJCXJ550, Mar 25, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550 maxim - cam sprocket/chain ?

    Assembling the top end and not sure if I have the correct chain to sprocket location. Manual says to pull the chain tight between the crank and...
    Thread by: MJCXJ550, Mar 25, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ550 Maxim O-rings

    Thanks for the posts! Len @ xj4ever also got right back to me and let me know where they were located. Got the cylinder block back on with the new...
    Post by: MJCXJ550, Mar 16, 2019 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ550 Maxim O-rings

    Just found 4 cylinder diameter sized orings in my top end parts kit. Looked at the manual and not seeing an explaination where they go. Already...
    Thread by: MJCXJ550, Mar 16, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ550 maxim Piston Ring identification

    Bought new rings Yamaha Genuine 4GA-11603-00 (R180131V) (NO.2215). Need to know which rings go in the 1st and 2nd grooves of the piston. Both...
    Thread by: MJCXJ550, Jan 9, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    DIY instructions for valve seal & ring / top end rebuild - 81 XJ550

    Thanks for the info !
    Post by: MJCXJ550, Jun 20, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    DIY instructions for valve seal & ring / top end rebuild - 81 XJ550

    Thanks for the heads up on just doing the valve seals. Know of any info on here or other internet links that show how to replace the valve seals...
    Post by: MJCXJ550, Jun 19, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    DIY instructions for valve seal & ring / top end rebuild - 81 XJ550

    Could someone point me to instructions or video on tearing down the top end to replace valve seals and rings?
    Thread by: MJCXJ550, Jun 19, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ550 maxim - white/blue smoke out of pipes

    I set them to dry height specs.
    Post by: MJCXJ550, Jan 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ550 maxim - white/blue smoke out of pipes

    Plug 1&2 were tan and 3&4 was black/wet looking. I will move on to the valve clearances now.
    Post by: MJCXJ550, Jan 22, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ550 maxim - white/blue smoke out of pipes

    Compression is #1-118, #2-110, #3-116, #4-118
    Post by: MJCXJ550, Jan 21, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ550 maxim - white/blue smoke out of pipes

    The oil was changed before it was stored so it had been in there for several years. I will check compression.
    Post by: MJCXJ550, Jan 20, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ550 maxim - white/blue smoke out of pipes

    Bike sat for years and I just got the carbs totally rebuilt including throttle shaft seales, fuel inlet T & connector tube seals. It runs good now...
    Thread by: MJCXJ550, Jan 20, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ550 mikuni throttle shaft butterfly screws

    I bought from Len. Put some locktite on and they worked just fine.
    Post by: MJCXJ550, Jan 20, 2018 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ550 mikuni throttle shaft butterfly screws

    What size are the little screws used to mount the butterfly valve to the throttle shaft? Thread and diameter size and length. Has anyone found a...
    Thread by: MJCXJ550, Dec 14, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ550 MAXIM - HOW TO INSTALL SPRING ON END OF CHOKE SHAFT

    Thanks for the pics Lostboy, I was able to get it on there.
    Post by: MJCXJ550, Nov 28, 2017 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    1981 XJ550 MAXIM - HOW TO INSTALL SPRING ON END OF CHOKE SHAFT

    Can anyone point me to a good pic/vid that shows how the spring is installed at the end of the carb choke rod on the left/shifter lever side of...
    Thread by: MJCXJ550, Nov 28, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Wanted Pilot Mixture screw O-rings XJ550 mikuni

    Looking for 4 O-rings for the Pilot mixture screws. Saw a post that Chacal has part number HCP895 Also looking for the initial settings for these...
    Thread by: MJCXJ550, Nov 21, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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