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  1. bridgecity
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    Electrical Woes - or - Ghost in the Machine ?

    Yes, my 82 Xj550 Maxim is still on strike. And I have been so nice to it as of late. In fact, I just installed a new blade-style fusebox to...
    Thread by: bridgecity, Apr 20, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  2. bridgecity
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    Circuit Tester 101

    Hey Don, Thank you so much for the reply.I did get the wiring diagrams and use the one from the clymers manual as well. Yeah the wiring is...
    Post by: bridgecity, Mar 3, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. bridgecity
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    Circuit Tester 101

    Thanks for the 101! I'll dump the tester Toy and get a real multimeter to test with from now on. Now to figure out why the dam headlight comes on...
    Post by: bridgecity, Mar 2, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. bridgecity
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    Circuit Tester 101

    Thanks! I will make sure to pick up a digital multimeter ASAP. I was a little concerned when using the stab style circuit tester (I'm pretty sure...
    Post by: bridgecity, Mar 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  5. bridgecity
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    Circuit Tester 101

    Still learning the basics of testing the electronics so please forgive the dumb question: Im running into a bunch of issues with the electrical...
    Thread by: bridgecity, Mar 1, 2010, 12 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. bridgecity
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    Start button / Safety relay problem?

    Ok back from business trip to Florida (Hey wheres all the warm weather that was supposed to be there??) So I replaced the wholestart control...
    Post by: bridgecity, Feb 21, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. bridgecity
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    Start button / Safety relay problem?

    Hi Chacal! By the way you are the fastest shipper know in the motorcycle world! Thank you for getting me that carb rebuild kit and other tools so...
    Post by: bridgecity, Feb 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. bridgecity
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    Start button / Safety relay problem?

    Oh, I also tested the start wire for continuity with the ignition on and the kill switch off by testing at the base of the solder connection to...
    Post by: bridgecity, Feb 7, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. bridgecity
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    Start button / Safety relay problem?

    Oops ! Repost from lounge chat. Realized I posted in wrong forum-- So I did a bit of poking around in the forums trying to find answers from a...
    Thread by: bridgecity, Feb 7, 2010, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. bridgecity
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    Start button or Safety Relay?

    Oh, I also tested the start wire for continuity with the ignition on and the kill switch off by testing at the base of the solder connection to...
    Post by: bridgecity, Feb 7, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
  11. bridgecity
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    Start button or Safety Relay?

    reposted to chat/ technical forum. Sorry, posted here in wrong forum.
    Thread by: bridgecity, Feb 7, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
  12. bridgecity
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    REALLY dead battery?

    Hey thank you to you both for the ideas!I will go pull the battery now and see if any fuses are blown to account for the no headlight issue. Thats...
    Post by: bridgecity, Jul 22, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. bridgecity
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    REALLY dead battery?

    So like an idiot, I left my keys in my bike with it turned to the ON position (lights on but the run switch was to OFF) while I was visiting with...
    Thread by: bridgecity, Jul 22, 2009, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. bridgecity
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    front brakes locking up

    Cool, I will definitely clean the small return port again. I remember it being pretty plugged up when doing the master cylinder rebuild so I will...
    Post by: bridgecity, Jun 27, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. bridgecity
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    front brakes locking up

    Yes, I know, very lucky I wasn't thrown ass over tea kettle on this one. Decided to take my xj550 out for a spin down to the river on this lovely...
    Thread by: bridgecity, Jun 27, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. bridgecity
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    Replaced rear tire .. and now no rear brakes...

    Just adjusted the screw and all it does is raise or lower the height of the starting travel for the brake pedal. It stops but must be pressed...
    Post by: bridgecity, Jun 15, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. bridgecity
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    Replaced rear tire .. and now no rear brakes...

    So I just had the tire relplaced on mr rear rim. Brought it to the shop they changed the tire and now I just finished re-installing it on my 82'...
    Thread by: bridgecity, Jun 15, 2009, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. bridgecity
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    Bumper + front wheel = Messed up clutch?

    Ahh, point taken. Will do that this weekend. I just love the dealership. It's like DisneyLand
    Post by: bridgecity, Apr 17, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. bridgecity
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    Bumper + front wheel = Messed up clutch?

    Cable was bent because assemply that holds the lever and side mirror was turned a little to far down. Moved the assembly back up and backed off...
    Post by: bridgecity, Apr 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. bridgecity
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    Bumper + front wheel = Messed up clutch?

    Less travel as in the clutch handle does not have as far to travel till it reachs the grip and is fully depressed. Like the lever isnt being...
    Post by: bridgecity, Apr 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  21. bridgecity
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    Bumper + front wheel = Messed up clutch?

    No, she took off while I was picking my bike up. People behind me rode around the block trying to find her but no luck. I was pretty mad she cut...
    Post by: bridgecity, Apr 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  22. bridgecity
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    Bumper + front wheel = Messed up clutch?

    So how about that weather yesterday? yes, I was out riding my XJ enjoying the sun when I had my fun suddenly cut short by a truck with no rear...
    Thread by: bridgecity, Apr 16, 2009, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  23. bridgecity
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    My master cylinder hates to do its thing

    Thanks for the advice all, I couldn't have done it without you! It's definitely a confidence booster to know I have improved the performance and...
    Post by: bridgecity, Mar 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  24. bridgecity
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    Clutch Question

    i would agree on the leaving it in first with clutch in at the stop light. Hey take that rider safety course if you got the extra dough. It will...
    Post by: bridgecity, Mar 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. bridgecity
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    My master cylinder hates to do its thing

    Well, as others have experienced, using a pressurized system to pull the fluid out of the reservoir to prime everything worked in about 30...
    Post by: bridgecity, Mar 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. bridgecity
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    My master cylinder hates to do its thing

    Its an 82 xj550 Maxim. Handle bar mounted. I am pretty sure i installed the seals correctly since I matched them to how they were in on the old...
    Post by: bridgecity, Mar 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My master cylinder hates to do its thing

    Oh man, I was afraid I may have done that. There were two rubber rings that installed both open end (lip) facing up. They were two different sizes...
    Post by: bridgecity, Mar 28, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    My master cylinder hates to do its thing

    First off, If anyone here hasn't done business with Chacal, let me recommend the guy. Top notch shipping, fast informative, totally has saved me...
    Thread by: bridgecity, Mar 28, 2009, 11 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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