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...
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...
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...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
Good evening all! first - '82 XJ550J. 11K miles. So, the bike has been on the road two weeks now and several hundred miles later I'm...
http://buffalo.craigslist.org/mcy/1209529733.html Wish I had some extra money...
I've just finished rebuilding my master cylinder using a kit from Chacal. pieces went in just fine, but I can't seem to build up any pressure. I...
Ok, so I've put about 40 miles on the bike today! It's running great thanks to everyone's input here. Thanks to all that helped answer my...
Need a little direction here... 1982 XJ550J. First time out today for more than a short run down the street. Put about 6 miles on it. The...
Good Morning all! Quick question on rebuild the front caliper. I've completely disassembled the caliper with the exception of the slider pin,...
Well, it's that much closer! The rebuild is nearly complete. After working through the starting issue last night, I replaced the fuses with blade...
well, got it all back together yesterday. charged the battery fully, put it in, turned the key, hit the start button - and nothing. lights work...
Hey everyone - got a call from my nephew. his 650 ran very low on gas, so he switched over to reserve. must have had some crap get into the carbs...
Well, first time rebuilding motorcycle carbs, so I thought I'd share a few things NOT to do! 1. ultrasonic cleaning does not clean out the...
Making real progress now - can't wait to ride! set the tank on along with the side panels to see how it looks - so far I'm pretty happy!
Getting ready to rebuild my carbs soon. got the parts from Chacal (quickly too!) Valve clearances have been adjusted, and I plan on making the...
That much closer to reassembly! With this weather it is killing me to not be riding! Picked up a new HVLP gun last night from lowe's. Happened...
Good morning! I'd like to paint the rear spings, but want to remove them from the shocks first. Is it as easy as compressing the springs then...
How difficult is it to disassemble the rear shocks? I'd like to paint the springs and polish the chrome. Doug
Good evening all. Just checked my vale clearances. I am way out of spec on all except #1. Intake Pad Exhaust Pad 1 0.15...
The bike is completely disassembled for paint / polishing / valves / carbs, etc. and the weather is getting nicer. I really want to go for a ride...
So I picked up a 1982 Maxim 550 a few weeks ago. I paid $200 for it - no title, not running. Figured I'd clean it up and get a replacement title....
Hello all, I have the bike apart for a complete cleaning and boy was it dirty! I think it's been about 27 years since it was last cleaned. I...
Hello everyone! General question regarding the bike I just picked up. Has anyone here had any luck in getting a replacement title for their...
Good evening everyone! Just picked up a 1982 Yamaha 550 Maxim. Found it on craigslist for $200! The guy said it ad been sitting for a year or...