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  1. SpadeInLA
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    Question on Dyna coils 3 ohm dual coils for 1981 xj550 maxim

    Re: Question on Dyna coils 3 ohm dual coils for 1981 xj550 m thx for your response also will this add to perhaps my hard cold start fix thx again
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Sep 6, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. SpadeInLA
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    Question on Dyna coils 3 ohm dual coils for 1981 xj550 maxim

    hi i want to know if dyna coils 3 ohm dual output will work on my xj550 maxim my friend is selling me a pair for 100 is it worth it and will they...
    Thread by: SpadeInLA, Aug 31, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. SpadeInLA
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    1981 yamaha xj550 need cheap quick fix replacement headligt

    hi all xjers i need a replacement headlight thats cheap and quickfix perhaps somthing i can pickup locally in los angeles and non sealed beamed is...
    Thread by: SpadeInLA, Mar 29, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  4. SpadeInLA
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    Aftermarket Coils from JC Whitney for 1981 xj550 maxim?

    no but thank you ill contact him asap hope the prices are good thank you
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Jul 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. SpadeInLA
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    Aftermarket Coils from JC Whitney for 1981 xj550 maxim?

    hi im wondering if these would work with my 81 xj550 maxim i would really like to purchase new coils does anyone have any experience with these...
    Thread by: SpadeInLA, Jul 26, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. SpadeInLA
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    Valve cover crack/chip Fix on 1981 xj 550 maxim?

    ya i seen the great job that was done i will tackle this project aswell and document is too then i will post it up hopefully it works out as good...
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Jun 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. SpadeInLA
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    Valve cover crack/chip Fix on 1981 xj 550 maxim?

    hey thanks guys i didnt even notice the hairline rubber cracks but i have purchased a new valve gasket but need to buy the rubber gromins also do...
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Jun 8, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. SpadeInLA
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    Valve cover crack/chip Fix on 1981 xj 550 maxim?

    hi i was having a oil leak but i dont know where yet, but i cleand the engine and found this crack/chip and wonderd if this could be the culprit?...
    Thread by: SpadeInLA, Jun 8, 2010, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. SpadeInLA
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    Where is the Starter saftey relay on 1981 xj 550?

    hey chacal thanks a million bud this is great to know and have for further reference again thank you.
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Mar 9, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. SpadeInLA
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    Where is the Starter saftey relay on 1981 xj 550?

    hi im not sure where the starter saftey relay is on 1981 xj 550 please if anyone can let me know that would be great thank you again xjers!!!!
    Thread by: SpadeInLA, Mar 8, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. SpadeInLA
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    xj 81 550 only starts when Push Starting

    thank you for your response yes battery is newly purchased could it be what i suspect the coils?
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Feb 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. SpadeInLA
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    Please post your highway peg pics!

    hey painter great job on the foward controlls and you give me some specs as how it was done thanks a million.
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Feb 26, 2010 in forum: XJ Modifications
  13. SpadeInLA
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    xj 81 550 only starts when Push Starting

    i have a problem with starting the bike i have to push start it to get it going then after that, it starts fine but if i wait to long before...
    Thread by: SpadeInLA, Feb 26, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. SpadeInLA
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    Starter Question 81 xj550 Maxim?

    ok i tested the starter using this battery jumper cable and it worked just fine here is the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvUcIMASglU i put...
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Nov 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Starter Question 81 xj550 Maxim?

    ok ill give that a shot today also is there a way to test the starter with if off the bike i have a connection that goes from battery to clips i...
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Nov 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. SpadeInLA
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    Starter Question 81 xj550 Maxim?

    ok i tried the screwdriver and it just sparks but nothing at all happens
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Nov 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. SpadeInLA
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    Starter Question 81 xj550 Maxim?

    hi all i had a problem with my 81 xj550 just recently where the only way it was starting was by push starting so i removed th starter and cleaned...
    Thread by: SpadeInLA, Nov 12, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. SpadeInLA
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    how to post pics

    they need to be 500 X 500 megapixels i go to a sight that is free and resized them quick here is the link http://www.shrinkpictures.com/ just go...
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
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    Tachometer cable Leaking on 1981 XJ550H

    Hey guys i have since gotten the seal for the inner part of the tack houseing but still getting a leak at the cable end i think it is time for a...
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Mar 13, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tachometer cable Leaking on 1981 XJ550H

    yes that is all that was left of the seal i will be replaceing both the oring and seal i will let you all know if all is went well
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Feb 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. SpadeInLA
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    Tachometer cable Leaking on 1981 XJ550H

    hi i took off the tack housing and inside the top part i found a plastic like gasket that was rather worn do you think that this is the problem...
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Feb 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. SpadeInLA
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    engine guard

    I too would love to put some on my 81 xj550H i see alot of post that people perfer the 3 as opose to the 2 for the the strength im looking for...
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Feb 25, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Tachometer cable Leaking on 1981 XJ550H

    hey guys thank you looks like ill be replacing the oring and seal ill post my outcome as soon as im done thanks brothers be safe
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Feb 24, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. SpadeInLA
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    81 xj550H stalls when i put in Gear

    ok im going to take a look at the sidestand switch i take it off and clean it with wd40 if not ill purchase a new one last alternative ill take it...
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Feb 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. SpadeInLA
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    Tachometer cable Leaking on 1981 XJ550H

    Tachometer cable Leaking not at the houseing but on the cable itself is there a fix or do i have to go out and purchase a new one thank you all
    Thread by: SpadeInLA, Feb 23, 2009, 20 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. SpadeInLA
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    81 xj550H stalls when i put in Gear

    ok so i adjusted the clutch on top where the perch and clutch lever is but i wanted to know if the adjustment screw is to far out and if it is...
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Feb 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. SpadeInLA
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    Can someone post video on how too adjust clutch cable...

    hi all i need to adjust my clutch because i have lots of play red light creep i dont know to either adjust from the top where the hand clutch is...
    Thread by: SpadeInLA, Feb 23, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  28. SpadeInLA
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    81 xj550H stalls when i put in Gear

    hey guys the bike sat for 5 months PO in a underground garage im going to adjust the cable and see if it works im going to do it tommorrow...
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. SpadeInLA
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    81 xj550H stalls when i put in Gear

    yes it does have the switch and it does work i only posted the video to show the symptom that im haveing i know that the kickstand is down on the...
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Feb 12, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. SpadeInLA
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    81 xj550H stalls when i put in Gear

    hi xj lovers im having a issue with my 81 xj550 it runs and starts great but when i go to put it in gear it turns off i have to either rev up high...
    Thread by: SpadeInLA, Feb 12, 2009, 14 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. SpadeInLA
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    noob 81 xj550

    Hey thx all for the warm hospitallity i hope to contribute to this great site
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  32. SpadeInLA
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    noob 81 xj550

    hey thx i have a question what is the best way to post pics what size must they be i keep on trying to post more pics but it wont except them...
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  33. SpadeInLA
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    noob 81 xj550

    lol na just spade the bike came that way when i purchased but it is all going to change i purchased for 300$
    Post by: SpadeInLA, Feb 11, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  34. SpadeInLA
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    noob 81 xj550

    hi all just got my first bike 1981 xj550 been reading this site and looking at some of your masterpieces i hope to do some mods to mine but first...
    Thread by: SpadeInLA, Feb 11, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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