Time for another "my bike won't start" thread I've got an '82 XJ550 project bike I picked up a while back and have not been able to get it to...
Hi Everyone, My XJ has been running great this last season, but after the last ride I went on, it started showing performance issues. When I...
Hi fellow old bike fetishists! So I'm building an XJ 900 1983 scrambler/brat style bike. Currently I am in the process of replacing the original...
Hey guys, I cant get my legend to start - 83, Seca 550 Yes I am new to the forum world, and it hasnt been without countless hours saying I can...
Hi all, I'm in the Pittsburgh area and have a 1981 xj650 maxim. It was running great till the other day when it decided to no longer work on...
I have an 81 XJ550 Seca that I have fighting to make run for a while now. I cleaned and soaked the carbs and replaced the seals for the throttle...
So my wife did something amazing and bought me a bike. It's my first one other than dirt bikes growing up, so I'm really excited, but it doesn't...
Hello all! I picked up an82 xj750 a few months ago. I am having some issue with spark. I am getting spark on 2 and 3. I get spark on 1and 4 when I...
Hi guys, I need a bit of technical assistance. bike is running a bit off. cylinders 3 and 4 are running cool @approx 85celcius. about 50 degrees...
My 1982 650 maxim (YICS) requires a new IC Ignitor as plugs 2 & 3 don't spark. The unit I took off is type TID14-06 5G2-10, #109. Is this correct...
Hey guys. New guy here. Bought an 81 xj550 Seca from a storage locker a few years ago. No gauges, some lame twisted handlebars, no hand controls,...
Recently purchased an 81 xj550 and started turning it into a cafe racer. Re-wired the entire bike and had a working harness and a running bike. I...
Hi all I am doing up a 1982 XJ550 and I have been trying to make sure I even get spark when it turns over before I start pulling the Carbs apart...
Hi all, First time posting here. I've done some poking about... as far as I can tell, I should be getting spark at the plugs (battery has fine...
I have an 82' Maxim 1100. The other day we were riding and I lost spark to cylinders 1&4. I checked the coil and it's not bad. Bought a new pick...
Hi Thought I might ask for some good advice from you all. I recently bought a 1982 XJ550 that was found in a barn and hasn't moved since 2001. I...