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  1. Taint
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    '82 XJ550R parts

    By the way...there is a small crack in the screen portion of the windscreen. You can see it in the pics.
    Post by: Taint, May 13, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    '82 XJ550R parts

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    Post by: Taint, May 13, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  3. Taint
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    '82 XJ550R parts

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    Post by: Taint, May 13, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. Taint
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    '82 XJ550R parts

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    Post by: Taint, May 13, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. Taint
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    '82 XJ550R parts

    I bought a bike a few months back that came with a bunch of spares. I'd like to clean out the garage. Some of the stuff I'll ship, and others...
    Thread by: Taint, May 13, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. Taint
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    XJ550R Engine Weight?

    Anyone know what the weight is on an XJ550R ('83)? Thanks!
    Thread by: Taint, May 12, 2008, 0 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Taint
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    Flasher switch blowing fuse?

    Thanks Robert. I had already cleaned it previously before putting in the new signals. I'll open it up again and see what's doing. It could be...
    Post by: Taint, Jan 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Taint
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    Flasher switch blowing fuse?

    Uhhhh.....Hello?
    Post by: Taint, Jan 31, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Taint
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    Flasher switch blowing fuse?

    Electrical gurus... I replaced all four turn signals with aftermarket units holding 5W incandescents on my '82 XJ550R Seca. Needless to say,...
    Thread by: Taint, Jan 31, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Taint
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    81 Seca, starter relay.....

    Based on what I found out last night, posted in my other thread...is your control housing (the one with the start button) mounted on the handlebars?
    Post by: Taint, Jan 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Taint
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    UPDATE: New bars came in and I installed the control housings on them and all of a sudden, the start button works. I had wondered about the...
    Post by: Taint, Jan 24, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Taint
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    Project "get her running!"

    Tank is super easy to empty if you have some spare fuel tubing around. Just put petcock on prime (pri) and it will flow until empty. Use the...
    Post by: Taint, Jan 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Taint
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    Project "get her running!"

    Its NGK BP7ES http://www.ngk.com/more_info.asp?AAIA=&pid=3832
    Post by: Taint, Jan 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Taint
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    Project "get her running!"

    Whoops. I just noticed you did the starter fluid trick. Sounds like you have a spark then. I assume the choke is on full?
    Post by: Taint, Jan 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Project "get her running!"

    Mine was kind of the same deal where it wouldn't run when I first got it. I did what you did as far as cleaning the carbs. I also changed out...
    Post by: Taint, Jan 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    Gamuru, You rock! I can't wait to go home and run through your flowchart! This damned job of mine makes it really hard for me to spend...
    Post by: Taint, Jan 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Taint
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    The really weird part is that it was working before I disassembled the controls...I didn't mess with the connectors at all...there is no dangling...
    Post by: Taint, Jan 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Taint
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    With your help, I ran a few more diagnostics. I shorted the starter solenoid and the starter cranked, so starter is OK. I disconnected the...
    Post by: Taint, Jan 23, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Taint
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    Flat Paint Question

    I assume that if you are going with a flat black look, there is no reason to sand wet or otherwise after the finish coat. Is that correct?...
    Thread by: Taint, Jan 22, 2008, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
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    I need a multi-tester

    Thanks! I was just looking at their site and was checking out the following: http://www.radioshack.com/product/index ... age=search Any...
    Post by: Taint, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    I need a multi-tester

    Related to my bikey no starty thread, I have decided I should get a good multimeter multi-tester electrical probe thingy. I'm no electrical...
    Thread by: Taint, Jan 22, 2008, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    One quick question: Can anyone point me to where the relays are for the sidestand and clutch and how to test them to see if they are working?...
    Post by: Taint, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    Thanks Sean! I'll have a go at it tonight after work and report back.
    Post by: Taint, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    Now that you mention it, I noticed the same thing (multiple stabs) before I started working on the bike. I had originally attributed it to a...
    Post by: Taint, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    What caused your bike to get to that sympton? Did you do anything to it, like I did, or did you buy it in that condition? Thanks.
    Post by: Taint, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    It was fine before I tore it apart. Note to self...stop tearing your toys apart!
    Post by: Taint, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    There is no clicking sound or any sound whatsoever when I press the start button. The only click I hear is when I switch the Run/Kill switch to...
    Post by: Taint, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    Battery should be fine. It is less than one month old and has been hooked to a tender most of the time. The clicking I'm hearing is under the...
    Post by: Taint, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    Oh, btw, I also manually shorted the starter button to see if that was the problem, and nothing there either. Cleaned the contacts with...
    Post by: Taint, Jan 22, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Electrical Question / No Start

    I've taken apart my '82 XJ550R to clean/paint various bits, etc. I also disassembled the controls to paint the housings. As I'm putting things...
    Thread by: Taint, Jan 22, 2008, 19 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New XJ550 Owner

    Howdy all! Can't wait to get my bike up and running. Sure I'll have lots of questions for all of you! :D
    Thread by: Taint, Jan 22, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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