I'm not sure if there is a reason you're jumping right to the coil... I'd start by pulling the plugs on 1 & 4. Are they wet? With the plug...
ok, I'll be happy with 42! I do tend to get into it a bit...
I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times. So that would make this one thousand and one! Rode the bike to work today. Put about 50 miles on...
that's normal. The floats will shut the fuel off once the bowls are full.
There are no short cuts! Take your time and read, and then re-read, everything these guys say to do. My bike is finally running after several...
Just got back from a 15 mile ride. Not only does it rev, but it flies!
Been at it three hours this morning. Pulled the carbs, checked the floats - they were off. again. Ran out & bought myself a decent set of...
JB Weld might do the trick on that. just be sure to clean it first! I "fixed" a hole in my daughter's catalytic converter on her Ford taurus. It...
I feel like I've been struck stupid! These carbs are killing me. In a previous post just over a week ago, it was suggested that I re-do the bench...
oh - and welcome to the site! There are ALOT of very helpful people here that really know these bikes. For parts that you can't find in a...
I have NGK D8EA in my '82 550. Seems to work nicely, and they're readily available at most parts stores.
Thanks everyone. I'll start with buying new caps and vacuum line after work tomorrow. I'm almost positive I did the bench sync correctly....
yep - it was warm... let it run for about ten minutes or so.
ok, so here is my dilema - It's sunny & in the 80's and I can't ride! I'm almost ready to put it up for sale. Wishing I had fuel injection!...
gitbox - I liked that so much I built one! For those that were asking I documented the build. I created a pdf but can't get it uploaded here....
Agreed! Ordered a few parts Sunday night, and they were delivered Thursday morning!
Well, I'm not sure which idiot put my carbs back together the first time :oops: but this time they are looking good! The butterfly was not...
Take it from someone who has learned the hard way - be sure to read the write ups on carb rebuilding - bench syncing, initial syncing, balancing,...
Maybe he's selling it per pound? $4.99/lb special!
Are the plugs wet? check for spark too. Sounds like it may be carb related....
Thanks Wizard. I did do the bench sync, and that 'seemed" good. But based on my problems today and what I read I was thinking I might have a...
Help! Last year I rebuilt the bike from frame up. I spent over $200 in parts rebuilding the carbs alone. After bench syncing, balancing, and...
Pulled the carbs today to reset the floats - one was flooding towards the end of last season. Interestingly, I also found that one of the airbox...
Have you checked the fuses? The OEM fuse block is known to have problems...
Agree with what everyone else is saying. Definitely take pics as you go - I played around with the wiring/cable routing for a bit before getting...
I rebuilt my MC & Caliper this past spring. The work is not complicated, just take your time. Removing the piston can be challenging though - I...
It easily hit 65 here in Buffalo NY today. Glad it wasn't put away for the winter! Great riding weather - warm & sunny! Now it can be time to...
Thanks Crow - I was looking for that!
Welcome to the site! I found this site earlier this year when I bought a XJ550 that needed a complete rebuild. There are ALOT of very helpful...
Here are a few links that were shared with me when I had starting issues with my XJ550. Good Luck! Starter Circuit troubleshooting:...
41 here. got yelled at tonight for splashing through the puddles with the car. "Doug! stop acting like you're 12!!!" hahaha
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Welcome to the site! I'm over in Tonawanda, and I know there is at least one other close to us as well!
Something is draining the battery. the PO of my nephew's bike put a toggle switch in the path of the ground from the battery to "cure" a similar...
Sounds like the carbs should be pulled and cleaned, and at least a few parts replaced too. Based on your description, it sounds like #3 & #4...
+1 on ltdave's procedure!
Put everything together this morning. Fired right up, and many times through out the day. I'm going to call it successful. I believe that long...
I took the bike out for a ride a few days ago to get something from the hardware store. When I cam out the starter switch decided to not work. I...
It is annoying how they wait. They could have told me Monday on the way out the door!
No answer for you wfo, but there are at least two other XJ owners here in WNY! Welcome!
So I was late for my appointment to get laid off last Tuesday. I got an email appointment from my boss on Monday night this past week. He...
Having turned drums at the parts store I worked at years ago, there is no way the rear wheel from an XJ would fit... Before you replace the...
Sounds to me like the battery is drained. Try charging it fully then see what you get...
Your bike looks great. I need to get my seat redone... Here's my Before & after pics I'm not sure if I had more fun rebuilding it, or riding...
Got it. Thanks! Looked at Chacal's parts listing but didn't see a listing for a seat cover for a xj550 maxim. I might try to do my own...
here's a few pics off the 550. not sure if the 1100 is similar...
on my 550 Maxim there is a plastic piece that sits in there... I'll go take a quick pic and send it to you...
Re: HOW WOULD YOU FIX THIS +1 on not using the nyloc. use a "regular" nut.
I've got parts from an '82 550 Maxim - similar headlights?
Sounds awesome! It's always nice too when they pass inspection with no issues!
