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  1. newbie2011
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    Im now a 2nd gear ......(feels good)
    Post by: newbie2011, Feb 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    sorry guys it is probably painful having newbies like me around here! I have just spent so many frustrating hours upon hours of work and serious...
    Post by: newbie2011, Feb 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    i am trying to get it going to assess its condition, i know i want be riding till summer...i hope, man i think im just gonna take it into the shop!
    Post by: newbie2011, Feb 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    man im am so stressing out, fully charged battery and it wont even turn on i mean the lights dont even come on,what going on here i wish i had...
    Post by: newbie2011, Feb 8, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    i will just charge the battery to its fullest and do all the above that you suggested,cheers wizard, Wizard are you a brit living in Australia? i...
    Post by: newbie2011, Feb 7, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    at the moment i am using a direct 12v charger to the bike which im guessing would give the bike plenty of power if not more than the battery, im...
    Post by: newbie2011, Feb 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    need some help please, when i try to fire it up i just makes a buzz noise and a single clicking sound comes from one of the relays, what could it be ?
    Post by: newbie2011, Feb 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    PLEASE HELP ME VANCOUVER

    someone in the vancouver area pleasemessage me if you can help me fix my bike its a project i have 2 xj 550 one s 1981 and other 82 i need help i...
    Thread by: newbie2011, Feb 2, 2011, 0 replies, in forum: Western US and Canada
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    i am going to purchase the impact driver this weekend, thank you fitz, and for the wiring problem thank you dwcopple, does the skyblue wire...
    Post by: newbie2011, Feb 1, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    ok so now i got the bike home took out carb, cleaned it up and bench synced it following the how too post step by step, I took the harness off...
    Post by: newbie2011, Feb 1, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    Ok so i went to see the bike today it looked pretty clean to me, it had new exhaust and tires ,I figured the bike would work really well with my...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 30, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    ok fitz thanx, I am heading out there to take a look on Sunday morning ,I will take my camera so I can get some pics to show you guys what I am...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 27, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    thank you guy for the ideas ,it is true that i am only looking for a motor and other parts would be bonus, i will take the trip out there and...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 27, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    guys I came across an add recently on Craigslist Vancouver I have cut and pasted the add below , I have not seen the bike as of yet as it is...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 26, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    will do guys, thanks for the advice i will definitely keep my eyes open on the old craigslist for a whole bike in running order and use mine as a...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 15, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    hi guys do you know if a xz550 motor would fit on my maxim?
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 14, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    hey thanks guys i will save a little money and find myself a seca that would be sweet and combined the two ,take the best of both great...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 13, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    thankx zombiehouse i put an add on my local craigslist for the few different motors that were suggested by you and others and i will just sit and...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    ok thanks zombiehouse, we dont seem to have a lot of salvage yard around here in vancouver bc or maybe they just dont advertise them ive have been...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    after looking i find the gasket set will cost around $100,sorry what are the rings called you are referring to, seems like a lot of work i cannot...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    400 may fit? what do you think of this? sale-a7pqe-2146794395@craigslist.org
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    thanks a lot for the suggestions and info guys i appreciate it. i will definitely bring bits and pieces inside until i get them on the bike.good...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    yes i have ownership of the bike and a license. I will eventually put money into it, just right now times are hard i am in school full time so i...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 12, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    wow very nice ! where would i get that done? cost? thanks mate
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    does this look normal? can i just scrub it down, get that lovely shine back she once had
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    engine parts dirty shit
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    thank you for checking in on me guys, Maxim-x i have a couple friends that have bikes but they live so far from me so we dont see each other to...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    so i have come to a decision over nights that i want to turn this into a bobber project. I dont know how to go about it but i think ill start with...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    my shop is located under my back porch i also put up a large tarp to keep the rain out. Here is a pic of my all the bike parts, I have kept them...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    I sanded down and sprayed painted the frame flat black to hide imperfections put the wheels back on to see what it looks like. I want to clean up...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    i have decided to strip it down to the bone and clean it up nice piece by piece. I have no knowledge of motorcycles ,i do have the service manual...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    my 1982 xj550 project

    So I decided to buy a 1982 xj550 for $250, I live in Vancouver, bc.
    Thread by: newbie2011, Jan 10, 2011, 75 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    new to the site

    cant fix this thing, to advanced for me ive spent so much time on it i just dont know anymore! selling it asap, maybe start with a bike that runs
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 10, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Vancouver BC

    hi all, dont you just love this site? im a new owner of an 82 xj550 so ive been told i havent looked into that part of it yet , but i am looking...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: Western US and Canada
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    Ignition troubleshooting

    hi there i am in the same jam, xj550 wont turn over. any ideas what size spark plug remover i need as they may be the problem..cheers
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    new to the site

    i want to check my spark plugs for spark but dont have the right size plug remover , does anybody know what size i will need thankyou in advance
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    new to the site

    so i went to the store purchased a bunch of wires and decided to put together my own wiring harness back to the original specs, took me all day !...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 9, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    new to the site

    somebody with knowledge please help, would a wireing harness from a 650 or 750 fit a 550, thank you.I may have a hook up if it will work ,cheers
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 6, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    new to the site

    thats great thank you for the info fitz, could use a guy like you around my bike. ok so now the carbs looking better apart from a very low slow...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 5, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    new to the site

    thanx bigfitz i used your diagram to assemble my clutch back together only thing i got mixed up on was the special friction plate i have 8 and...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 4, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    new to the site

    thank you all for the warm welcome ive been loving the site for the past 2 months but only just joined. cheers all im back outside for a full...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 2, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    new to the site

    thankyou micarl im sorry for the intermediate questions. anyways thankyou for the reply it helps out a lot im sure i could get it going now with...
    Post by: newbie2011, Jan 1, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    new to the site

    these are the areas im stuck hello i have posted a diagram of the areas i need help, if you have the time to help i would really appreciate it. I...
    Post by: newbie2011, Dec 31, 2010 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    new to the site

    hello all i am a new member to the site :D , up until now i have just been reading posts and trying use the info suggested by all the life time...
    Thread by: newbie2011, Dec 31, 2010, 18 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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