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  1. thehammer12
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    Still no spark....

    Sorry guys I have an XJ550.... MN-MAXIMS, if there is a bad wire on the harness how do I swap it out? SQLGUY--- I will check those test...
    Post by: thehammer12, Apr 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. thehammer12
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    Still no spark....

    Yes I have a multimeter, do I just pull all the connections apart and test for power?
    Post by: thehammer12, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. thehammer12
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    Still no spark....

    Grounds are good and clean/secure. How do I ohm out the wires from the pick ups to the ignitor unit? Can you tell me how to test it?
    Post by: thehammer12, Apr 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. thehammer12
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    Still no spark....

    Ok guys Im still not getting any spark so Im going to tell u what I have done or replaced and if u can let me know what to do next that would be...
    Thread by: thehammer12, Apr 27, 2009, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. thehammer12
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    I need help asap bike still wont start

    If you could let me know that would be great.
    Post by: thehammer12, Apr 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. thehammer12
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    I need help asap bike still wont start

    Anyone know if there is a safety switch which by pass any electrical problems. Im just trying to narrow it down so I can figure out where my...
    Post by: thehammer12, Apr 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. thehammer12
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    some pics

    You havent seen my bike yet
    Post by: thehammer12, Apr 19, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. thehammer12
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    I need help asap bike still wont start

    Thee Oddball, Could I possibly get you over here to take a look and see what you think could be wrong. Maybe a fresh set of eyes can see what we...
    Post by: thehammer12, Apr 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. thehammer12
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    I need help asap bike still wont start

    Im located in morton grove, if you could help at all that would be great. Bike ranger: Yes I changed coils and plugs. I have looked at...
    Post by: thehammer12, Apr 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. thehammer12
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    I need help asap bike still wont start

    Im located near chicago, if someone could come by and help out that would be great. Oddball- I replaced the ignition coils,and caps already...
    Post by: thehammer12, Apr 18, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  11. thehammer12
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    I need help asap bike still wont start

    I checked in the headlight for the connection and it was good, I found a few bad connections with the grounds and it still hasnt done anything to...
    Post by: thehammer12, Apr 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  12. thehammer12
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    where is the safety and sidestand relay/switch

    Im trying to figure out why my bike is not sparking, if someone can tell me how to find the safety relay and sidestand relay/switch that would be...
    Thread by: thehammer12, Apr 17, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. thehammer12
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    I need help asap bike still wont start

    Ok everyone, I still cant get my bike to start and its really starting to piss me off haha, I cleaned the carbs, replaced battery, checked...
    Thread by: thehammer12, Apr 17, 2009, 16 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. thehammer12
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    NO SPARK ON XJ550 AND NEED HELP ASAP

    Yakahop, Funny u mention that now cause we believe that was the exact problem we just had, cleaned it out and wham we got spark but its still a...
    Post by: thehammer12, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. thehammer12
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    For sale: xj550 not running....

    Alright guys Im selling my 1981 xj550, it is not running but will crank right up but I do not know how to get this thing started and do not have...
    Thread by: thehammer12, Apr 2, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  16. thehammer12
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    NO SPARK ON XJ550 AND NEED HELP ASAP

    But would messing with the petcock have anything to do with not getting spark? same applies to carb?
    Post by: thehammer12, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. thehammer12
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    NO SPARK ON XJ550 AND NEED HELP ASAP

    brand new battery didnt check fuses (but will) maxim statement not in sig (but will) lol I will work on finding that safety relay asap......
    Post by: thehammer12, Apr 1, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. thehammer12
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    NO SPARK ON XJ550 AND NEED HELP ASAP

    Ok guys, Im not getting any spark at all, I tested the resistance on the coil and we are fine. Bike is cranking and everything but my dad says the...
    Thread by: thehammer12, Apr 1, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. thehammer12
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    throttle cable problem..plz help

    Ok thanks, I was confused there for a second. Im doing it now so I will see how it goes. Sorry for all the noob questions.
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. thehammer12
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    throttle cable problem..plz help

    Ok the top of my stub cable doesnt look like it will catch to anything, it looks to be a little bit off it not inline to catch anything. Fitz in...
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. thehammer12
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    throttle cable problem..plz help

    Yes it is.
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. thehammer12
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    throttle cable problem..plz help

    Yes I got that dam stub cable for 20 bucks wooow
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. thehammer12
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    throttle cable problem..plz help

    WOW Fitz thanks alot for the pics, and yes its avery difficult spot to take a pic of. GUESS WHAT GUYS I just called my local parts store...
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 30, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. thehammer12
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    Anyone know of any good cleaning products?

    Thanks guys, I really appreciate it. I wish u guys can see the dirt on this bike cause it looks like it sat in the dirt for a long long time.
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 27, 2009 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  25. thehammer12
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    Anyone know of any good cleaning products?

    Im looking to clean the engine on my xj550 since it has dirt thats been CAKED on for years and I want to use something strong....Any suggestions?
    Thread by: thehammer12, Mar 27, 2009, 13 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  26. thehammer12
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    throttle cable problem..plz help

    excellent
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. thehammer12
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    throttle cable problem..plz help

    Fitz, I need a pic or two.
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 26, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. thehammer12
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    throttle cable problem..plz help

    Fitz, sorry for all my noob questions or statements but Im cheap and gotta make dew lol. I will have to order it I guess but hopefully from chacal...
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. thehammer12
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    throttle cable problem..plz help

    Also what happens if we short the insulation around the wire cable and crimp it back shut?
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  30. thehammer12
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    throttle cable problem..plz help

    Let me guess $59.00?
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. thehammer12
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    throttle cable problem..plz help

    Im for sure missing that stub cable dam, any idea on where I can get this or a fix for it?
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  32. thehammer12
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    throttle cable problem..plz help

    I have an 1981 yamaha xj550, and I think my throttle cable bracket is to tall/long. Is there anyone else who had this problem? I bought a new...
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 23, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  33. thehammer12
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    wire in the throttle cable too short

    I will try and return it and if that doesnt work I will go the a good bike shop.
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  34. thehammer12
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    wire in the throttle cable too short

    If I did it the other way (carb bracket first) is it possible to still be short?
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  35. thehammer12
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    wire in the throttle cable too short

    I actually tried to install it in the bracket FIRST, Was this incorrect? I thought the insulation was half inch longer then what its suppose to be...
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  36. thehammer12
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    wire in the throttle cable too short

    Hmm maybe I should give that a try.
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  37. thehammer12
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    wire in the throttle cable too short

    How long is the inner wire suppose to be from the outside insulation, I just tried this today and my wire is about 1/2 too short also. I hook the...
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 21, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  38. thehammer12
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    air filter pods vs stock filter box

    Im sure there has got to be a way to correct/fix this? or is that the question for the century lol.
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  39. thehammer12
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    air filter pods vs stock filter box

    Guys, I was thinking about going with the pods also but let me see if I get this right. Say I like the "pod look" is it safe to say that it with...
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  40. thehammer12
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    Silly question - airbox removal ...

    Hey Boss, I actually tried to do this yesterday and my was to remove the carbs or twist it out. I was thinking about just removing the box and...
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  41. thehammer12
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    Aftermarket Fuel Guage

    I would like to know this also because every original I try to find is either bent or broken lol. Speedo and fuel haha
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Modifications
  42. thehammer12
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    Forward front Controls?

    Hmmm I finally found some past posts and will try it, but does anyone know if this will be hard on a xj550?
    Thread by: thehammer12, Mar 17, 2009, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  43. thehammer12
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    Anyone near chicago selling parts

    Anyone near chicago selling any parts for an xj550?
    Thread by: thehammer12, Mar 16, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  44. thehammer12
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    wtb: parts for 1981 yamaha xj550

    Hmm maybe I can post pics and see if you guys can tell me what I need.
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  45. thehammer12
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    wtb: parts for 1981 yamaha xj550

    I believe its the Maxim I literally just got this bike 2 days ago and its not running. No airbox cover or battery cover, no emblems or anything. I...
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  46. thehammer12
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    wtb: parts for 1981 yamaha xj550

    Sorry for double post, can u delete this one
    Post by: thehammer12, Mar 15, 2009 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  47. thehammer12
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    wtb: parts for 1981 yamaha xj550

    Hey Everyone, Im looking for the following parts for my 1981 Yamaha xj550: A seat in good condition Brake cable/master cylinder cables...
    Thread by: thehammer12, Mar 15, 2009, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  48. thehammer12
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    wtb: parts for 1981 yamaha xj550

    Hey Everyone, Im looking for the following parts for my 1981 Yamaha xj550: A seat in good condition Brake cable/master cylinder cables...
    Thread by: thehammer12, Mar 15, 2009, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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