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  1. windlover
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    No Charge

    It seems like I'm not getting any charge to my battery when running. At an idle, my turn signals are very weak. Almost home last night and I died...
    Thread by: windlover, Jun 21, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. windlover
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    Squeaky brakes

    I installed new brake shoes on the rear and new pads on the front late last summer. The rear drum was nice and smooth, no grooves, very minimal...
    Thread by: windlover, May 7, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. windlover
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    clutch return

    Hey bben, Not sure if I can be much help but I'll try. I recently rebuilt my clutch and it seems to be working fine so I guess I did it right....
    Post by: windlover, May 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. windlover
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    550RK worn drive sprocket shaft?

    My front sprocket has a little wobble like you describe but with no wear marks, it seemed like it was supposed to be that way. New one is just the...
    Post by: windlover, May 7, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. windlover
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    New Fuse Box

    The fuse box can be obtained through Chacal. Scroll down on this page to see the info; http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=1 ... rt=15.html
    Post by: windlover, Apr 22, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. windlover
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    New Fuse Box

    During a recent problem with my starter solenoid and starter, I had to replace my fuse box. I saw some of the pics that others had posted. They...
    Thread by: windlover, Apr 15, 2013, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. windlover
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Thanks AGAIN Len. Great service, FAST delivery, great advice and instructions. YOU...
    Post by: windlover, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  8. windlover
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    Funny sound???

    I want to thank everyone for the great advice. Put on new sprockets and chain and my bike is running smooth again. My chain was quite...
    Post by: windlover, Apr 15, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. windlover
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    Funny sound???

    Guess I need to check the chain and sprockets. I just read through Chacals info on chains/sprockets and I'm probably due to change mine (~15,000 mi).
    Post by: windlover, Apr 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. windlover
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    Funny sound???

    I'm fairly sure the issue in the engine. As mentioned above, accelerating and deccelrating is where it is noticed the most. When at crusing speed...
    Post by: windlover, Apr 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. windlover
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    Funny sound???

    Replaced both front and rear brakes last summer. I don't think it is the chain as I spray a little lube on it every other day (commuting ~ 65...
    Post by: windlover, Apr 3, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. windlover
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Great service AGAIN Chacal. Fast shipping and great advice on which parts to get....
    Post by: windlover, Apr 3, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. windlover
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    Funny sound???

    With a new starter solenoid, new fuse box, new spark plugs, and a rebuilt starter, I am back on the road. Many kudos to Chacal for the great...
    Thread by: windlover, Apr 3, 2013, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. windlover
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Re: XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODEL Hey Chacal, Great service, FAST shipping, everything as I ordered. I will post a...
    Post by: windlover, Mar 25, 2013 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  15. windlover
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    Click, Click, Click

    I'm getting just a one time click when I press the starter button. I can feel the click happening at the solenoid. Battery was fully charged and I...
    Post by: windlover, Mar 18, 2013 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. windlover
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    Click, Click, Click

    I have a XJ550. Parked for the winter with a new battery. When trying to start it recently, it was wearing the battery down really quickly and...
    Thread by: windlover, Mar 18, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. windlover
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    1982 XJ550

    Bike was running great when I parked it for the winter. New battery in Oct. and parked in Nov. Trying to get it going for the spring and I'm...
    Thread by: windlover, Feb 25, 2013, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. windlover
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Hey Len, Thanks for the clutch cable. Quick service, exactly as ordered, great service. XJ4Ever is the best parts man around. Thanks,...
    Post by: windlover, Jun 12, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  19. windlover
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    Tough clutch

    Thanks for the advice. Already checked and lubed the cable. Turns out it is the bearing going bad. When they start going bad and they heat up, it...
    Post by: windlover, Mar 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. windlover
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    Tough clutch

    When I first start out on a ride and if I don't use my clutch much, it works just fine. But, when the bike is warmed up and I've been city riding...
    Thread by: windlover, Mar 12, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. windlover
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    Speedometer quit

    Just an update, I did the above mentioned troubleshoot and found the cable wasn't turning. Pulled the front tire off and checked out the...
    Post by: windlover, Oct 18, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. windlover
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    WD40 is Evil

    I agree with everyone else, WD40 - Good for cleaning, bad for lubing. I use a liquid graphite product on my cables. It is something recommended...
    Post by: windlover, Oct 18, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. windlover
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    Clutch is hard to engage sometimes

    If I just ride to work and back or a short errand that doesn't have a lot of stop starts, my clutch is smooth and easy to pull. If the engine...
    Thread by: windlover, Oct 8, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. windlover
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    Speedometer quit

    Driving to work the other day I was crossing into Oregon where the speed limit drops so I look down to check my speed and the speedometer is not...
    Thread by: windlover, Oct 8, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. windlover
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    Other than your bike what do you drive?

    Me, 1982 XJ 550 Maxim - 50 mpg - Daily commuter, rain or shine 2001 KHS Full Suspension, disc brake, XC Mountain bike 1963 Lovingly restored...
    Post by: windlover, Oct 3, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. windlover
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    For Sale XJ PARTS FOR SALE---FOR ALL MAXIM, SECA, AND TURBO MODELS

    Hey Chacal, Just want to let everyone know how great your service is. Quick and prompt ordering and shipping. Keep up the great work. I will...
    Post by: windlover, Oct 3, 2008 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  27. windlover
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    Tach is bouncing

    This happened on my bike too. I changed out the tach cable and it seemed to smooth things for a short time. Looking at the manual, there is some...
    Post by: windlover, Oct 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. windlover
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    fair price for repairs?

    In reading this thread, I've discovered a question for any and all of you? Will your local Yamaha dealer work on your older bikes? The...
    Post by: windlover, Oct 2, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. windlover
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    Why don't wives understand our logic?

    It was time to replace my fork seals. Found great info here but didn't see the small part about needing a special tool. Got the first fork off and...
    Thread by: windlover, Oct 1, 2008, 22 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  30. windlover
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    ok how much should i pay for an origional owners manuel?

    Are you talking about the 'owners' manual or a repair manual. The original owners manual came in the little trunk of my bike and was in great...
    Post by: windlover, Oct 1, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  31. windlover
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    Fork seals - XJ550 Maxim

    Hey Chacal, I tried to locate the tool locally and no one has it in stock. Checked your list and your price is WAY better than the local guys....
    Post by: windlover, Sep 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. windlover
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    Fork seals - XJ550 Maxim

    I thought maybe there would be something like that going on. Any way to make the tool? I'm hoping to get this done this weekend as this is my main...
    Post by: windlover, Sep 27, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. windlover
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    Fork seals - XJ550 Maxim

    Hope someone can help. I've got the forks off, drained, and the main spring out. Book says to remove allen bolt on bottom of fork and remove...
    Thread by: windlover, Sep 27, 2008, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. windlover
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    Help me with ebay please!

    Check your ebay purchase and see if the 'pay now' button is still active. If it is, click on it and follow it through to 'pay through paypal'....
    Post by: windlover, Sep 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  35. windlover
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    The Ultimate Mileage XJBike, is ( )

    Mine is just turning over 13,000. ~ 1100 per month since March except for 0 in August (on vacation).
    Post by: windlover, Sep 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  36. windlover
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    Help me with ebay please!

    Two ways to use paypal for ebay items. The way you did it was putting funds in your paypal account. Hopefully enough to cover the ebay item. This...
    Post by: windlover, Sep 25, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  37. windlover
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    This thing's gonna nickel and dime me to death...

    I hear you about the extras Wraith. I realized I paid too much for mine after I got it home - $1000 New tires - $115 Chain & sprockets - $125...
    Post by: windlover, Sep 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. windlover
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    Electrical system ?

    Thanks for the input folks. I'll check the battery level and voltage first. Then I check the alternator brushes. After reading your responses I am...
    Post by: windlover, Sep 25, 2008 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. windlover
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    Electrical system ?

    When I got my XJ550 last March it only had 6800 miles on it. It now has almost 13,000 as I drive it daily. Lately I have been having trouble...
    Thread by: windlover, Sep 24, 2008, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. windlover
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    New tires...suggestions?

    I'm running Brigestone Spitfires too. $115 for the pair and $30 for the mounting at my local shop (not a dealer, they work just on old bikes) :D
    Post by: windlover, Sep 22, 2008 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  41. windlover
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    New guy with '82 XJ550 Maxim

    Just saying hello and hoping to get some technical/wrenching help here.
    Thread by: windlover, Sep 19, 2008, 2 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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