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  1. steve06118
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    '81 550 Seca bogging down then stalling

    OK I'll check the levels. I appreciate all your help bigfitz. That tutorial on the valve shim job was a huge help. Crystal clear instructions. :)
    Post by: steve06118, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 550 Seca bogging down then stalling

    I definitely cleaned the carbs till all passages were clear. I did look through each jet at a light to check for any debris and all were cleaned...
    Post by: steve06118, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Hard to idle at 1050rpms

    Check out this link that another member sent me. It explains in detail how to adjust the valve shims. I found it extremely usefull as I am a...
    Post by: steve06118, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 550 Seca bogging down then stalling

    OK so I completed a valve clearance job. All valves except one needed changing. Then I took off the carbs and completely cleaned them replacing...
    Post by: steve06118, Sep 29, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition Pick-Up Coil Question

    Thanks Chacal, I was thinking the same but needed closure!!
    Post by: steve06118, Sep 16, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Ignition Pick-Up Coil Question

    I was wondering if anyone knows if the ignition pick-up coil points are supposed to come in contact with the timing plate when it turns. On my...
    Thread by: steve06118, Sep 16, 2009, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 550 Seca bogging down then stalling

    Thanks for the info!! I do have some questions regarding the valve job. How do you know if the clearances are out of spec? Is there a measured...
    Post by: steve06118, Sep 14, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 550 Seca bogging down then stalling

    Yeah maybe I'll do it myself Helmet. It sounds like a decent job and it definitely would be a learning experience. The reasons I got this bike...
    Post by: steve06118, Sep 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 550 Seca bogging down then stalling

    I really appreciate the input guys! Well, I checked the fuel vacuum line and it looks good. I recently stripped the fuel tank interior since the...
    Post by: steve06118, Sep 11, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 550 Seca bogging down then stalling

    Yeah, I definiely am a noob with bikes. I did take the plugs out after stalling out and the number 1 and 2 plugs look ok, but 3 and 4 are black...
    Post by: steve06118, Sep 10, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 550 Seca bogging down then stalling

    It mostly stalls when I downshift into first while coming to a stop.
    Post by: steve06118, Sep 9, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    '81 550 Seca bogging down then stalling

    Hey guys, hope you all are enjoying the last couple months of riding season. I, on the other hand, have not had a chance yet. My 550 Seca will...
    Thread by: steve06118, Sep 9, 2009, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Spark Plugs carbon fouling issue

    I have been experiencing heavy hesitation in engine performance after riding a short distance and engine warms up. I checked the plugs and they...
    Thread by: steve06118, Sep 8, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Carbon fouled spark plugs

    I have been experiencing heavy hesitation in engine performance after riding a short distance and engine warms up. I checked the plugs and they...
    Thread by: steve06118, Sep 8, 2009, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New rider needs some info

    You know I did kind of tweak it a bit when I removed it. You think if I just try to straighten it out it would fix the problem?
    Post by: steve06118, Sep 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New rider needs some info

    Hey thanks for the links and tips. I just got back in from changing the bulbs with some replacements from an auto parts store. I might buy the...
    Post by: steve06118, Sep 7, 2009 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    New rider needs some info

    Hey Guys, I just bought a 1981 Seca 550 and so far have done a bit of work to it. I just got my license a couple months ago and wanted to buy an...
    Thread by: steve06118, Sep 7, 2009, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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