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  1. automotivated
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    What is the correct carb sync order? 81 XJ 550

    So basically you need a minimum of 3 vacuum gauges. I have a set of 4 on a manifold but someone dropped it and one is not so accurate anymore....
    Post by: automotivated, Oct 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What is the correct carb sync order? 81 XJ 550

    So the #2 screw controls carbs 1 and 2 together? and which ones do you read vacuum on while syncing 1,2 to 3,4?
    Post by: automotivated, Oct 11, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    What is the correct carb sync order? 81 XJ 550

    Could someone please enlighten me on the correct carb sync order?
    Thread by: automotivated, Oct 11, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Terribly bad gas leak.

    Nope and it only does it while running, I am going to go set it to prime and see if it leaks, maybe i knocked around one of the floats when I put...
    Post by: automotivated, Oct 10, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Terribly bad gas leak.

    I just put new pilot jets in my carbs and it was running great for 2 days. Then I went out to start it tonight and i noticed a gas puddle on the...
    Thread by: automotivated, Oct 10, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  6. automotivated
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    Oil capacity for 81 xj550

    What is the oil capacity for an 81 xj550?
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 26, 2011, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. automotivated
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    Rattling sound that goes away when you pull the clutch in.

    Re: Rattling sound that goes away when you pull the clutch i it is an 81 xj550. What is the oil capacity on these things, and this may sound...
    Post by: automotivated, Aug 26, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. automotivated
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    Rattling sound that goes away when you pull the clutch in.

    Re: Rattling sound that goes away when you pull the clutch i Also, the bike has been shifting jerky lately. Maybe the clutch needs to be...
    Post by: automotivated, Aug 25, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  9. automotivated
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    Rattling sound that goes away when you pull the clutch in.

    I have no idea what it is and it sounds terrible but goes away for the most part when you pull the clutch in. It is a kind of rattling sound and...
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 25, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 XJ550 Acting a little wierd still

    Yeah I was told you can run in it with the yics tool in there. No typo. And yes valves are in spec now.
    Post by: automotivated, Aug 20, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    81 XJ550 Acting a little wierd still

    Hi Everybody, I got the bike running pretty good, carbs are synced up, I found out i was having issues syncing because my yics tool seals have...
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 20, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    Checked my valve clearances and Bigfitz called it.

    I dont think I should drive it, the clearances all ranged from .004 to .006 so they were all close which is good but they definately need to be...
    Post by: automotivated, Aug 13, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Checked my valve clearances and Bigfitz called it.

    So, I checked my valve clearances today and they were all tight, so I emailed chacal to get the bucket holder tool so I don't knock a bunch of...
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 12, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How much should the alternator put out at idle?

    I went to start my bike today and the battery was dead. So I threw it on the quick charger and started it and put my multimeter on the leads to...
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 5, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Battery, and brake light issue.

    All of a sudden I went out to start my bike and the battery was dead. It has never done this before so I jump started it with my batter charger...
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 4, 2011, 1 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle screw vibrates loose?

    bought a set of feeler gauges today. It is the next thing on the list bigfitz. Thanks
    Post by: automotivated, Aug 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. automotivated
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    Is my carburetor supposed to leak in this way.

    float levels are off, just fixed the same exact problem on mine.
    Post by: automotivated, Aug 2, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle screw vibrates loose?

    Yeah, I noticed it more when it gets hot too. I had a suspicion that those were bad. Especially because the ends are really fat and the bottoms...
    Post by: automotivated, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle screw vibrates loose?

    I got new carb boots but the caps on the boots seemed pretty crispy, I will replace those and hope I don't have to do throttle shaft seals. Also,...
    Post by: automotivated, Aug 1, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle screw vibrates loose?

    I got the bike running good, set the floats, vac synced the carbs, I haven't checked valve clearances because the bike only has 5000 miles on it...
    Thread by: automotivated, Aug 1, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Float level question.

    Ok, So I finally got the bike running good enough to sync up the carbs and as soon as I went to do just that. Fuel started just pouring out of...
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 31, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle screw question.

    Yeah I understand that but the throttle would not open enough with the screw all the way in to even fit a paper clip in there. I don't know if it...
    Post by: automotivated, Jul 30, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idle screw question.

    I noticed that when I was bench syncing my carbs, that I could not fit a paper clip underneath the #3 carb valve even with the idlescrew all the...
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 30, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idles fine, a little throttle fine, lot of throttle hangs

    Re: Idles fine, a little throttle fine, lot of throttle hang I have noticed that when I tinker with the carb sync screws that it changes. So...
    Post by: automotivated, Jul 29, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Idles fine, a little throttle fine, lot of throttle hangs

    Re: Idles fine, a little throttle fine, lot of throttle hang Well everything on those bad boys is new parts so I don't think there is a vacuum...
    Post by: automotivated, Jul 28, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    How do I add info to my profile?

    HAHA! Thanks! I had that whole tool bar on the side minimized for some reason. That would explain it. Got her all figured out.
    Post by: automotivated, Jul 28, 2011 in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    How do I add info to my profile?

    I cannot for the life of me figure out how to add info to the profile such as location, occupation, etc. Thanks, Nick
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 28, 2011, 3 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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    WANTED: both rear blinkers and right rearview mirror

    WANTED: both rear blinkers and right rearview mirror Send me a pm or post on here if you have these things. If you live in milwaukee or around...
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 28, 2011, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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    Idles fine, a little throttle fine, lot of throttle hangs

    Just like the subject says: It idles good at about 1100, give it a little bit of gas and it drops right back to idle, but when you give it mid...
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 28, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Good news and bad news.

    Ahh, thank you for the explanation. Everything makes so much more sense now. She will come back apart tomorrow.
    Post by: automotivated, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Good news and bad news.

    what exactly does the float valve do? It might help a little if I understand what is going on inside of these little contraptions a little better.
    Post by: automotivated, Jul 27, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Good news and bad news.

    So, after taking you's guys's advice, I rebuilt the carbs. I had no idea it would be that easy! Got the carbs back in and it runs like a champ....
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 27, 2011, 7 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550, lots of trouble.

    Ok, so I took the carbs apart today and it was pretty eye opening. There were lots of little gooey chunks and the screens were covered in a...
    Post by: automotivated, Jul 20, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550, lots of trouble.

    Is there a carb kit that you guys would recommend getting? I saw a set of four on ebay for 69 bucks and it came with o rings, bowl gasket, and...
    Post by: automotivated, Jul 19, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550, lots of trouble.

    Do you guys suggest getting one of those acid dunk jugs or just paying to get the body cleaned? Thanks! nick
    Post by: automotivated, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550, lots of trouble.

    Well you guys are pretty persuasive! I am going to try and tackle it. I am still waiting for my clymer in the mail so I was wondering if there is...
    Post by: automotivated, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550, lots of trouble.

    Flat battery was the issue, charged it up and it fired. Next step is follow that bench syncing process that is one this site, then seal up the...
    Post by: automotivated, Jul 18, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550, lots of trouble.

    Yeah I am leaning towards just bringing the carbs somewhere to get rebuilt. Thank you for the heads up and I put the battery on the charger so we...
    Post by: automotivated, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550, lots of trouble.

    Thank you for the info, I am going to start going through the list. I noticed that the oil light only comes on when you push the start button....
    Post by: automotivated, Jul 17, 2011 in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    81 xj550, lots of trouble.

    Hello everybody, I have a few questions for you seasoned veterans about my 81xj550, I will list them as follows and hopefully somebody can...
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 17, 2011, 23 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
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    Proud new owner of an 81xj550

    Hello, Signed up for the forum today because I recently acquired an 81xj550. It has a lot of issues but it either has 105000 miles or 5000....
    Thread by: automotivated, Jul 17, 2011, 6 replies, in forum: Hangout Lounge
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