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  1. Harvey Thomas
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    Xj550 carb and aftermarket carbs

    That sounds great xj550h, I'll look into it for sure. I just don't want to give up and do the standard airbox. Even a single large filter in the...
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. Harvey Thomas
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    Xj550 carb and aftermarket carbs

    [ATTACH]
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Harvey Thomas
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    Xj550 carb and aftermarket carbs

    Before I begin spending a ton, I noticed one or two had tried a single larger pod that sits in the space of the airbox? Is that a viable option...
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. Harvey Thomas
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    Xj550 carb and aftermarket carbs

    I never knew this and I have the manual . EFI is a whole other kettle of fish, one that would require tons of outside help. I figure at least...
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 17, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. Harvey Thomas
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    Xj550 carb and aftermarket carbs

    I'm not concerned about originality or resell value although I do respect that keeping it as yamaha intended is important to many. If i...
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 16, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. Harvey Thomas
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    Xj550 carb and aftermarket carbs

    I know what you are thinking. Another thread about carbs. My question is, I very much want pods, this is not because it will make my bike faster...
    Thread by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 16, 2020, 13 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. Harvey Thomas
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    xj550 oil pan/sump bolts

    Ummm.... is this cracking in the sump normal? Could it be the cause of the leak?
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 13, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Harvey Thomas
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    xj550 oil pan/sump bolts

    And the fruit of the labour
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 13, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. Harvey Thomas
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    xj550 oil pan/sump bolts

    Thanks simmy! Lent on side and manage to get a few more out and found the perfect size for the rounded ones [ATTACH]
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 13, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. Harvey Thomas
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    xj550 oil pan/sump bolts

    More pictures please help!
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 13, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. Harvey Thomas
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    xj550 oil pan/sump bolts

    Hi guys, I've moved on to remove my sump and replace the gasket as there is a nasty leak. Problem is I'm having a nightmare getting the bolts...
    Thread by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 13, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. Harvey Thomas
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    Fuel overflow

    [ATTACH] Right so come back to it started fine, smoky once it warmed up looks like an oil leak maybe? After a while the rev jumped to approx 5k......
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. Harvey Thomas
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    Fuel overflow

    So the plot thickens! Rebuilt and cleaned the carbs and started on the button. Came to sync it all up this morning and no start!! Turning over but...
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 10, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. Harvey Thomas
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    Fuel overflow

    Duh, sorry Dave!!!! Thanks very much
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 8, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Harvey Thomas
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    Fuel overflow

    Are you saying they don't go anywhere? I got thses from yambits. I cant really wait for overseas shipping etc
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 8, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. Harvey Thomas
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    Fuel overflow

    Right ok, got the parts I needed working on putting them in today. But don't know where a couple go..heres a pic[ATTACH]
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 8, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. Harvey Thomas
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    Fuel overflow

    Do you know where to source the parts in the UK? There are some on ebay from Taiwan....any good?
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 6, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. Harvey Thomas
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    Fuel overflow

    To clarify I taken apart once more, taken float valves out and cleaned, found grit under one hoping this was the issue put back together. Hooked...
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 6, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Harvey Thomas
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    Fuel overflow

    Thanks mate, I'll clean out the float valves tomorrow and give it another shot!
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 4, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Harvey Thomas
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    Fuel overflow

    Hi guys, Recently acquired an xj550 and having some carb issues. At first the bike wouldn't start, drained out old fuel and filled with new....
    Thread by: Harvey Thomas, Jul 4, 2020, 22 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. Harvey Thomas
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    Crankcase breather bent?

    [ATTACH] I'm assuming this is it?
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jun 30, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. Harvey Thomas
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    Crankcase breather bent?

    Filter in the post, will be sorting that, cleaning tank and syncing carbs. Will create a build thread to replace this one
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jun 30, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. Harvey Thomas
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    Crankcase breather bent?

    Thanks ill look into this, she's arrived and I'm checking everything over[ATTACH]
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jun 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. Harvey Thomas
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    Crankcase breather bent?

    Awesome guys thanks so much, first bike first big project. Going to be a steep learning curve
    Post by: Harvey Thomas, Jun 29, 2020 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. Harvey Thomas
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    Crankcase breather bent?

    Hi guys, I have just bought a 550 maxim here in the UK. Needs some work to get it running right. I noticed what looks like a crankcase breather...
    Thread by: Harvey Thomas, Jun 28, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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