I have an XJ550 and she spins up and starts no problem at all... usually. I have found that the trick is to use no throttle or choke (even when...
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I have new bike syndrome. You know the symptoms, you're new to the bike and every odd rattle and sound convinces you that the motor is about to...
Poor guy's got thirty carbs to balance!! That thought's enough to turn some XJ owners into gibbering wrecks :lol:
From my Clymer manual: Fork Oil Type: SAE 10 or equivalent Fork Oil Capacity: H, J, K...
Very useful, thanks for that fella :) Good idea TIMEtoRIDE, I will have an extra close inspection of everything when I open it up. Cheers
I am not totally sure what you mean by lower auxiliary light. But I do know that burnt out switch gear is not much fun. I would deff wire them...
I got myself a complete XJ550 engine today. I got it from a reputable breaker who told me that the motor came from a running bike... but that's...
Then it should be possible to make a mould and cast this stuff back into solid ABS - that'd be neat for broken/missing lugs and stuff like that ...
When you re-install the new races, put them into the freezer (overnight). Warm the neck tube a little if you can too. They're an interference fit,...
Does your bike have one of those relays/switches that kills the starter if the stand is down?
I heard (sort of second-hand) from a guy in a car club I am a member of that there's a cheap and easy way to do DIY repairs to ABS plastic. I am...
Have you looked into getting the tubes professionally straightened at an engineering company?
I love the look and great induction sound you get from K&N cone type filters. I am thinking of fitting a set to my XJ 550. However, due to the...
Hi guys. I'm living in Stoke-on-Trent, UK. I got my XJ 550 last week off of eBay. She's clean enough, with 12 months ticket. But she needs a few...
Converted the sidelight in my headlight to super bright LED. Looks crackin' :)
Full fluid and filter change, new plugs, valve clearances checked & shimmed and a proper carb balance would be where I would start. Know where...
Nice job mate! I wonder if you could modify the end of the frame tubing to hold signal lights if you see what I mean??! That would cover those...
I know I am late to this particular party, but "argument juice is added from the argument lobe of the female brain" has to be one of the funniest...
As I only got my XJ550 two days ago I am still working my way through all the 'new owner' stuff. Oil/filter last night, new fork oil today and...
Re: YICS Tool / carb balancer in Kitchener, ON. for rent/bor Why not make your own? That way you'll have one to hand for future servicing. I...