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  1. Steven Buten
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    550 starter needed, want to buy

    In need of a starter for my 550 maxim. In central PA area will meet or pay shipping costs. 17752 zip
    Thread by: Steven Buten, Jun 24, 2026, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  2. Cfy22
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    1982 XJ 550 MAXIM 6k rpm in 6th gear only doing 120kmph

    I have a 1982 xj550 maxim I've had for a few months and it preforms poorly at highway speed, it rips through 1st to 4th gear no problem but when...
    Thread by: Cfy22, Jul 1, 2024, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  3. Jae Langlois
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    81' XJ 550 Seca

    Good morning fellow riders! I've recently acquired the rare 81 white 550 Seca for a great deal on marketplace. Only missing 1 side cover the...
    Thread by: Jae Langlois, May 6, 2024, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  4. wideopen93
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    Wanted Xj550 4-into-1

    Anyone have a 4-into-1 for sale? Preferably kerker or mac, and chrome. I see the one on eBay, trying to avoid needing to clean and finish it...
    Thread by: wideopen93, Sep 19, 2023, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  5. whatman13
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    Wanted Starter Motor for 81 XJ550

    Hey fellas I'm after a starter motor for my 1981 XJ550. P/N is 4G0-81800-60-00, think it also interchanges with 3KM-81800-00-00. Happy to hear if...
    Thread by: whatman13, Jul 4, 2021, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  6. Jason Denman
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    81 XJ550RH Seca Spark Issues

    Hello, Needing some help getting my Seca back onto the road. I did a pretty big overhaul of the bike this winter but was pleased to hear it run...
    Thread by: Jason Denman, Mar 6, 2021, 9 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  7. BhamXJ550
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    Factory air mixture screw setting?

    Is there a recommended air mixture screw setting for my 82 xj550 maxim? I have the stock pipes, jets and air filter. I’m also at sea level as...
    Thread by: BhamXJ550, May 22, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  8. Aleksas
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    XJ 550 front brake calipers

    Hello, I need to replace my front right brake caliper on my 1982 Xj 550 but have dificulities finding same caliper in Europe. What bikes share the...
    Thread by: Aleksas, May 2, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  9. Dtperrell
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    Smoking crankcase vent

    I have an 81 xj550 seca that I'm "fixing up" after being put away in a garage for 7 years. I swapped out the airbox because of missing parts and...
    Thread by: Dtperrell, May 21, 2019, 6 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  10. petebrusch
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    For Sale Seca 550 Parts Bike (Complete-ish) Rochester NY

    Sooooo I broke my femur in half on the ski slope 2 months ago :rolleyes: [IMG] As a result, I am getting out of the bikes for awhile. I gifted my...
    Thread by: petebrusch, Mar 24, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  11. trentgrasso
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    Wanted Ic ignitor for 550 maxim

    Looking for a new Ic ignitor for my 550 Maxim, if you have one or one that is interchangeable, hit me up.
    Thread by: trentgrasso, Mar 7, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  12. Harrison Peterson
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    Xj550H Vacuum? Throttle? Gas?

    i have an 82 550, I received the bike in running condition although at the time when bike was warm the rpms would run from idle to around 5000...
    Thread by: Harrison Peterson, Nov 27, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  13. DatelessPiano
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    Wanted XJ550 Airbox Lid

    I need the airbox lid for an xj550 Seca. I saw one super cheap on eBay a while back but didn't buy it because I was considering swapping the stock...
    Thread by: DatelessPiano, Aug 11, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
  14. Iamwayno
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    Aftermarket turn signals won't blink...! Why?

    I got an 81 Maxim 550. I installed a new headlight and turn signals on the front end...and everything worked great! Everything on both front and...
    Thread by: Iamwayno, May 29, 2016, 21 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  15. Iamwayno
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    Need to jack up front end of 550. How??

    I need a way to lift up the front end of my Maxim 550 so I can slide off the forks, and put fork gaiters on, her headlight bracket, etc. But how?...
    Thread by: Iamwayno, May 27, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: XJ DIY How-To Instructions
  16. Matthew Lipski
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    First time jetting a motorcycle.. ALL HELP WELCOME!

    Let me start by saying this... I ALREADY KNOW I SHOULDNT HAVE TAKEN OFF MY STOCK AIRBOX... And I wish I would have known about this site long...
    Thread by: Matthew Lipski, Apr 12, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  17. NZ-XJ550-Cafe
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    XJ550 Key Relocation

    hey I have an 82 XJ550 cafe racer project. Going for a simple clean build and the ignition barrel is pretty ugly on the triple tree I want to...
    Thread by: NZ-XJ550-Cafe, Mar 21, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Modifications
  18. MSisson
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    '81 550 maxim electrical

    I am working on an 1981 550 Maxim and converting it to a cafe racer. I have the clymrr The problem is that I all that needs to be hooked up to...
    Thread by: MSisson, Mar 20, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  19. Nickmcm123
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    Will a clutch off a 550 maxim work on a 1981 550 seca?

    I need a clutch for my 1981 Yamaha 550 seca but I can't find one anywhere! All that I'm finding is maxims and I was wondering if the clutch off of...
    Thread by: Nickmcm123, Oct 19, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: XJ Technical Chat
  20. Tyler *TWINKIE* Jones
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    For Sale 1982 XJ550RJ Secca *Part-Out*

    Hello fellow motorcycle enthusiasts! I have in my hands a 1982 Yamaha XJ550RJ Secca that im parting out. I have a decent amount of parts...
    Thread by: Tyler *TWINKIE* Jones, Oct 17, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted
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