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  1. brackett7
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    550 parts for sale!!

    i am interested in the seat, rear pegs, and mirrors.... I am at work and the pictures are blocked... Let me know how much. David
    Post by: brackett7, Jul 30, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. brackett7
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    Drive Chain Oil.

    what would you recommend to use to lube the drive chain on an 81 xj 550 maxim?
    Thread by: brackett7, Jun 4, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. brackett7
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    Huge Sale on mufflers

    i got the slash-cut side-draft. However i only paid 12.95. they were on sale....
    Post by: brackett7, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  4. brackett7
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    Huge Sale on mufflers

    I am a little ashamed because i got caught in a rain storm on the way home and there is a lot of road grime on bike and chrome. It all really...
    Post by: brackett7, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. brackett7
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    Huge Sale on mufflers

    ok ok i will but pics up tonight as long as its not raining
    Post by: brackett7, Jun 2, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. brackett7
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    Huge Sale on mufflers

    I got the Slash-cut Side-draft Muffler. The mounting bracket is just a chrome plate. I had to loose fit it and mark where to drill the hole. One...
    Post by: brackett7, Jun 1, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  7. brackett7
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    straight pipe exhaust

    i got a set of the side discharge mufflers from JC Whitney and put them on my XJ550 this weekend. They look and sound great. I had to customize...
    Post by: brackett7, Jun 1, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. brackett7
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    Huge Sale on mufflers

    i got my new mufflers over the weekend and put them on. they look and sound great.
    Post by: brackett7, Jun 1, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  9. brackett7
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    Huge Sale on mufflers

    I cant believe how cheap there selling some stuff. I have been wanting a pair of mufflers for a while but i dont have much cash. some of there...
    Post by: brackett7, May 27, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  10. brackett7
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    Huge Sale on mufflers

    JC Whitney has a huge sale on a few of there slip on mufflers. i just got a pair that were normally about $45 and i got them for $12 each.........
    Thread by: brackett7, May 26, 2010, 16 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. brackett7
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    Leftover 650 Maxim Parts for sale - fork seals/Carb Boots

    anyone know if the fork seals will fit a 81 550 maxim?
    Post by: brackett7, May 26, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. brackett7
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    Seat cover

    anyone know where to get a seat cover for a 81 xj550 maxim? I have been looking on ebay but they ones there dont look correct. they say its for...
    Thread by: brackett7, May 23, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  13. brackett7
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    Starting problems

    my 550 start button is very touchy. Not sure if that is common but that could also be it. do you have lights?
    Post by: brackett7, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  14. brackett7
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    Starting problems

    its sounds like you might have a short somewhere that is draining your battery. It could even be a loose connection on your battery and you are...
    Post by: brackett7, May 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. brackett7
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    Miss while riding

    YES!!!! the loose wire was the problem. I rode for about an hour tonight and had no problems. It ran great and solid........ The lesson...
    Post by: brackett7, May 19, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  16. brackett7
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    cam chain tensioner

    I have an xj550. I think the PO has tightened the screw on the side of the tensioner to tight. I tried to adjust it and it didnt help the chain...
    Post by: brackett7, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. brackett7
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    Bike is randomly losing ignition (cutting off)

    have you checked the kick stand switch. if that is going bad, sticking or shorting out it would kill ignition but not your lights.
    Post by: brackett7, May 18, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  18. brackett7
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    Miss while riding

    I think i found the problem. i had purchased a set of coils and a cdi pox on ebay and was ready to replace them on my bike. I take the seat off...
    Post by: brackett7, May 16, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. brackett7
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    Need mufflers for 81 XJ550

    Still need Mufflers. anyone have a pair to sell?
    Post by: brackett7, May 5, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  20. brackett7
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    Need mufflers for 81 XJ550

    Please send me a picture
    Post by: brackett7, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  21. brackett7
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    Need mufflers for 81 XJ550

    yes i am interested
    Post by: brackett7, Apr 29, 2010 in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  22. brackett7
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    Need mufflers for 81 XJ550

    The PO cut out the baffles and not its open pipe. I hate it.
    Thread by: brackett7, Apr 29, 2010, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  23. brackett7
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    Ohio or Lower Michigan Carb Clinic

    I would be up for may 8th. I have issues with my bike but i am sure i could get it there. It has a miss ... see my other posts. i bought it...
    Post by: brackett7, Apr 23, 2010 in forum: Eastern US and Canada
  24. brackett7
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    Miss while riding

    It will miss for about 5 seconds at a time then stop for a while. I ride 45 minutes to work on I80. If i get cruising at 70 it runs great and very...
    Post by: brackett7, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  25. brackett7
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    Miss while riding

    one thing I forgot to add is. it seams to miss more often when i am accelerating up to speed. When i am at speed it is less likely to happen....
    Post by: brackett7, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  26. brackett7
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    Miss while riding

    I think i still have the old cap. I will put that on and give it a try. I can also take it for a spin with the tank low and open the cap and see...
    Post by: brackett7, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  27. brackett7
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    Miss while riding

    sorry for the ignorance but what is a plug chop? when the boot was loose i checked the plug color and it wasn't white it was a light tan. the...
    Post by: brackett7, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  28. brackett7
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    Miss while riding

    I fixed the boot clamp and took it for a test ride. It still has the violent miss. It will be fine for about 98% of the time. Then it looses...
    Post by: brackett7, Apr 22, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  29. brackett7
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    Miss while riding

    I just discovered that the clamp that is on the boot on the back side of the carb has slipped off on two of my carbs. I have fixed it but i need...
    Post by: brackett7, Apr 20, 2010 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Miss while riding

    I have a 81 XJ550 Maxim. I have had it almost a year. Last fall the engine started to miss while riding 40+ MPH. It only did this limitedly. Now...
    Thread by: brackett7, Apr 20, 2010, 17 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  31. brackett7
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    xj 550 cam chain tension adjustment

    it did get a little better. could it be that the oil is two thin?
    Post by: brackett7, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    xj 550 cam chain tension adjustment

    I have just tired to adjust the tension however it does not seam to have worked. I still can hear the chain rattle when i back of the throttle....
    Post by: brackett7, Jun 20, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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