Smh. Thanks for the help guys. I did find a few electrical items to iron out now too though.
Correct. I broke them down completely, pulled off every removable piece. Then soaked in chem dip for about 15 minutes. After that I removed the...
Absolutely. I Appreciate the help. New gas, freshly cleaned (guessing not well enough) carbs. I’ll try another dip this evening. Let them sit...
T hats happening this evening.
Prime. The bike will restart no problem if I attempt a restart immediately. If I let it sit off for 10 or more seconds it requires starting fluid...
I have multiple charged batteries i have tested this with. So the battery is out of the question. I get 10.2v at the starter while cranking. I...
I have not done a load test. But, I have used multiple batteries all of which have been tended all winter on tenders. All with great voltage....
I cleaned every part of the carburetors including enrichment. I may need to clean again. But, to answer questions... I did clean enrichment jets....
I know that I have a clog somewhere. The bike runs and idles perfectly. I've got everything synced up nicely. I have cleaned the carbs, but...
After having tons of batteries and battery issues, I went with a TruGel. Never been happier. I have had this battery 2 years now and no maint....
This thread has gone way off topic here. In terms of helping our fellow to be xj rider get his bike running. Agree to disagree on maintenence...
A whole lot of bashing the people who really help people out... Sure you don't NEED to do anything these guys say to get your bike running and...
I have a buddy here that wants to do that. I was selling my 750 in great shape, he said if he buys it it's getting chopped up. I cried a little...
Adis, I was in your same boat when I picked up my 82 550 Seca. As badly as you would like to hear her run you are going about It all wrong. You...
I believe I have a 2nd gauge cluster for our 550's I received a spare from the guy when I purchased my bike. Let me take a look for it when I get...
I get mine from Advance Auto or Autozone. It is a smoked clear plastic round flasher relay. Tridon E12 3 pin flasher relay.
Ok so for about a year and a half my LED flashers worked perfect with an electronic 3 pin relay. About a month ago my flashers quit working. I...
About one riding season here in Chicago and there is maybe 1/3 left for him. I put mine on halfway through the year and they have 2/3 left. Fronts...
Bruise1987 and I both have the tour master 230's and have notice excessive wear. So I wouldn't recommend those. But bruise1987 has oversized...
I'm out in Montgomery, work (currently) evergreen park and frequent (every weekend) west Chicago. I have 2 buddies with XJ's in Winfield and carol...
This guy is ruining XJ's left and right!!! I also was browsing CL for some XJ's only to find this......
In addition to the rage face you put on, they always come loose when you start talking real dirty to her while your beating in her. Lol works...
Not sure how similar the 750 clutch is to my 550 or if the 750 even has it. But, if your bike has a "boss" disc I believe it is, are you positive...
This explains why my 550 is missing this part. PO must have done away with it. It is a good safety feature to have. I have taken off from a gas...
Update: I was having some misfire issues. I pulled the plugs to find they were caked with carbon buildup. What caused that's another issue I need...
It is not a battery issue I can assure you that. I figured its probably rebuild time but wasn't sure if there was a fix. Fitz: I do have the...
My '83 xj750s starter spins but doesn't engage. When I tap the starter it kicks the bike over once or twice but then just spins. I find my...
I had this same issue until I ditched the $35 Walmart batteries (1/year) and opted for a better quality $125 gel battery and tender. Now I am on...
You know, I have been having that speedo issue as well. Only jumping between 45-50. I didn't even put those 2 issues together in my head. Makes...
Today, after replacing my starter solenoid, I started up the 550 and took her around the block. When I pulled the clutch in (which I noticed...
I put on my new starter relay/solenoid from Len! Then created a list of parts to buy to completely over haul front brake system.
http://www.bikeexif.com/yamaha-xv750 Anybody seen this? I found it on stumbleupon, and she is a beauty. I would love to get my xj550 to that...
It was the notched/special disc in the wrong spot causing the problem. She is running perfectly. My tires should be in Monday. Then comes fork...
Yes, so I should have caught that but, didn't even cross my mind to check the inner since you said outer. Now I'm willing to bet that is the...
I did make sure to align the dots when installing. The only thing is that I think could be messed up would be the boss spring. I did try to...
Alright fitz... Spent the afternoon following your clutch rebuild walkthrough and now it is slipping like crazy. Replaced friction plates,...
I just ordered new tires, when the wheels come off for replacement of the rubber brake rebuilds ARE in order. Not like they are hard to get to,...
I am still waiting on the springs...should have been here yesterday! I did find all the specs on the floats, I will be doing those soon as...
So, while waiting for the clutch friction plates to show up (today), I took the lever off the throughout shaft and tried to reposition....
Thank you for the links! I will surely be following a bunch of them in the months to come!
I didn't think there could be too much that could be wrong with them. I will look into that after the clutch issue.
So I do need to rebuild my clutch to fix this issue. I will read your work through very carefully and follow your recommendations. Thank you for...
I am looking to see what you guys think about my situation, what could be wrong, and what order to go about fixing possible causes. Before...
Ok, carbs have been cleaned multiple times since my last post up here. I have synced the carbs via a carb tool my buddy has. When starting...
You also know exactly what you are looking for I don't. Thanks for the link, please keep the smart*** comments to yourself.
Could you guys please point me with a link to the clear tube float test FAQ. I live about 45 minutes west of Chicago.
I will take a look at those FAQ's a bit later tonight. And try a couple more things and update with my results. Thanks guys
Yes I know pods will require jetting changes which is why I got +3main and +1 pilot per another users long rant on carbs (very informative) as a...
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